Family-Friendly Events in October 2019

Nothing screams summer like the phrase “Fun in the Sun!” and we’re about to make that a reality for you with this awesome line up of events in October.

Abominable Kids Friendly Fun Day

Saturday, 12 October

New Capitol Cinemas Acacia

Price: P110 including snacks

Time: 11am – 2pm

New Capitol Cinemas Acacia and Botswana Family Gems are hosting a KID-FRIENDLY showing of Abominable!

• The sound will be turned down a little, to make it safe for little ears.
• The lights will be up, so you won’t need to reach for your phone’s flashlight to find a dropped toy.
• If your child wants to play or dance, no problem! They won’t be bothering anyone.

There will be tons of other fun, including face painting, a bouncy castle, and more.

Gaborone Kiddies Festival

Saturday, 5th October

Wagga Gardenex

Price: P100 Kids, P70 Adults

Time: 10am – 7pm

This is going to be an exciting time of fun and games for all. There will be giant slides, inflatables of all kinds, choo choo trains, a mechanical bull and face painting. On top of that, there will be stalls, dance and beauty competitions and clowns. A mini carnival for the whole family to enjoy!

Phakalane Pop Up Summer Market

Saturday, 5 October

Mowana Park Shopping Center

Time: 9am – 2pm

The monthly market at Mowana Park Shopping Centre has returned to Entrance 1 next to the new deli restaurant opening in September. The market offers a wide variety of handmade and manufactured products from different stall holders.

Molapo Eats

Sunday, 6th October

Stanbic Bank Piazza

Time: 10am – 6pm

Come eat your way around the world! Admission is free for this food festival. There will be more than 30 stalls offering all kinds of food, local produce, oils, confectioneries, wines and so much more!

Through The Cracks

Sunday, 13 October – Monday, 14 October

The Land Retreat, Modipane

Price: P5

Time: 12pm – 5pm

Take pleasure in a weekend of art, food and soul. Through the cracks is an art exhibition like no other! There will be vegan food from different stallholders, yoga sessions, various talks and a children’s play area available from Honeycomb Hub at a small fee.

The Night Market

Saturday, 19 October

The No1 Ladies Coffeehouse

Price: P50 Adults | P20 Kids

Time: 6pm – 10pm

The city of Gaborone comes alive at the beloved Night Market. It has stalls ,live entertainment, bars, food, fashion and flair! There will also be a Kiddies section so they can come along and enjoy it too.

Iskcon Botswana Food Festival

Saturday, 19th October

Iskcon Botswana Temple

Price: P5

This family friendly event is not one to be missed! Come experience a wide variety of food, drink, ethnic clothing, books, music and so much more!

Spring Colour Festival

Saturday, 26th October

Masa Gardens, Rasesa

Price: P100 General, P40 Kids, P500 VIP

Time: 10 am till late

Celebrating Spring with good music and braai! Activities at this event will include jumping castles for kids, face painting, colour splash, cars and many more!

Calling All Stars!

Wednesday, 23 October – Saturday, 26 October

Mokolodi Nature Reserve

Price: P2 500

Time: 8am

Camp Botswana has been chosen to film a brand new TV show of their campers in action. Filming will take place in different locations where campers will have the task of choosing the coolest spot for camp activities.

Price includes TV training, all meals and snacks, fun activities and transfers to various venues.

Beer And Braai Festival

Saturday, 26th October

Bojanala Waterfront

Price: 150, Free admission for children under 12 with paid adult

Time: 9 am

This is one to look forward to. There will be mouthwatering BBQ food, drinks and music! There’ll also be cook-off competitions eating contests and a kiddie’s zone with other fun kid activities.

Upcoming Events in November

There are some pretty amazing events coming up early in November. These are worth a “save the date”!

Together For A Cure

Saturday, 9th November

Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino

Price: P400 per ticket

Time: 2 pm – 5 pm

Family Gems, Mosha Wellness Spa, and Avani Gaborone Hotel & Casino are hosting an afternoon fundraising event, asking you to get TOGETHER FOR A CURE for cancer with them.

The goal is to raise P75, 000 which will be donated to the Tlamela Ngwana fund and Happy Hearts.

Attendees will be treated to a welcome drink, some delicious nibbles, live music, raffles and more.

Get your ticket now at Mosha Wellness Spa.

Halo Nana, The Baby And Kiddies Business Expo

Saturday, 9th November

Stanbic Bank Piazza

Time: 10am – 5pm

Experience the wonderful world of parenting! Halo Nana is Botswana’s only baby and kiddies business expo offering a platform to learn more about being a mommy and a daddy and all the wonderful things that come when the baby arrives.

Exhibitors will offer a range of products and share information on how to make the parenting journey more enjoyable, perhaps even fun!

If you know of family-friendly events in October that we have missed out on, please let us know. Thank you for reading and we hope you have a fun-filled October!