Aweh! Find out what’s popping in Durban this weekend
From nature trails to lakeside concerts and a vibrant pop up experience- we have got you covered this long weekend.
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ARE you looking for a fun family outing to make the most of the long weekend? Well, look no further – from pop-up markets to a BioBlitz challenge and music by the scenic Botanic Gardens lake, we have got you covered.
Here’s a selection of fun things to do this long weekend in Durbs and the surrounding area.
The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market, in collaboration with Fig Trees Farm, will host a pop up market this Saturday from from 07:00 until 13:00. The market (at 57 Inanda Road, Hillcrest) will feature craft and deli traders. There is also a restaurant at Fig Trees Farm. Bring a picnic blanket and don’t forget the furkids-they are welcome at this pet-friendly event as long as they are on a leash. For more information, visit Shongweni Farmers Market Instagram page or call Fig Trees Farms on 076 808 1455.
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City Nature Challenge
Community members interested in taking part in the City Nature Challenge can join in the fun at Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve in Glenwood on Saturday, April 30 at 09:00. The aim of the challenge is to collect evidence of as many living species as possible. Participants will need a smartphone to take part. Crispin Hemson, chairperson of Friends of Pigeon Valley will show participants how to load the data they collect onto the iNaturalist App. For more information, contact Crispin Hemson on 082 926 5333 or email: hemsonc@gmail.com. For more information on the local city, the challenge is here, visit this website.
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Pop Up Experience
![Art work by Zane Ngwenya, who will be among the traders at the pop-up market this Saturday. PHOTO: Instagram.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2022/04/Zane-Ngwenya-art-1-520x363.jpg)
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Monday, May 1
Music at the Lake
Music lovers who want to make the most of the Monday holiday, won’t want to miss Music at the Lake at Durban Botanic Gardens. The line up features international superstars GOLDFISH, back for one day in KwaZulu-Natal, who will be supported by Veranda Panda, Tanner Wareham and DJ Kevin Louw. Tickets are available via Webtickets. Sales will be limited to 2500 people. For more information, visit https://durbanbotanicgardens.org.za
![Goldfish will be performing at Durban Botanic Gardens on Saturday. PHOTO: Facebook.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2022/04/Goldfish-Facebook-1-520x370.jpg)
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