Are you and your family ready for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city? With the Easter long weekend coming up, look no further than the Cape Winelands. We present to your our list of family-friendly events and activities taking place in the Cape Winelands this Easter 2024:
Stellenbosch
Easter Family Lunch at Ernie Els
Join Ernie Els Wines this Easter for a leisurely three-course family lunch. Made with locally-sourced ingredients, their special Easter menu includes a variety of Sunday roast options to complement their wines, promising an unforgettable dining experience for all. Vegan, vegetarian, and kiddie dishes are available upon request. With a homely, welcoming atmosphere and unparalleled views, Ernie Els Wines offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable Easter feast.
- Where: Ernie Els Wines, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Time: 12h00 - 15h30
- Cost: R650 per person
For more info or bookings, email bookings@ernieelswines.com.
Easter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt at Spier
Are you ready for a farm adventure? The Easter Bunny is visiting Spier Wine Farm to hide lots of tasty treasures. But you will need to solve a few clues along the way before you find them. They're calling all adventurous kids to power up their brains to solve clues at different spots on the farm. Using a map, little adventurers will gather five clues before exchanging them for an Easter surprise. Parents, leave the chocolate to the kids and hone your investigative skills to determine which Spier wine you like best. You'll have several to try at various tasting stations along the route.
- Where: The Werf, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
- When: 30-31 March 2024
- Time: 09h00 - 15h30
- Cost: R180 per child
Click HERE to book.
Skilpadvlei Easter Egg Hunt
Hop into Easter fun with Skilpadvlei's annual Easter Egg Hunt! Join them for an egg-citing adventure filled with lots of fun, laughter and sweet memories. Besides the egg hunt, there will also be goodie bags, lots of games, and tractor rides for the little ones. While the kids play, parents can enjoy their picnic basket and bottle of Skilpadvlei wine.
- Where: Skilpadvlei Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Time: 10h00 - 16h00
- Cost: R185 per child | R295 per adult
For more info or bookings, email berenise@skilpadvlei.co.za.
Easter at Vredenheim Animal Farm
Bring the whole family for an enchanting Easter celebration at Vredenheim Animal Farm. It's set to be an egg-citing event filled with fun, sweet treats, and delightful surprises for parents. For the kids, there will be an exciting Easter egg hunt. To keep it fair, kids will hunt for paper Easter eggs inside the Animal Farm and then trade them for marshmallow eggs at the food court. Plus, the little ones will get to meet the Easter Bunny and the furry residents of the Animal Farm! There will also be hidden surprises for the wine-loving adults at the Big Cats Park.
- Where: Vredenheim Animal Farm, Stellenbosch
- When: 30 March - 1 April 2024
- Time: 09h00 - 17h00
- Cost: Entry for kids is R60, adults R40 & pensioners R35
Click HERE to find out more.
Easter Sunday Feast at Lanzerac
Come together this Easter Sunday for a joyful gathering. Lanzerac is hosting a sumptuous Easter feast and they invite you to gather with friends and family at the Manor Kitchen restaurant. Join them amidst the Winelands’ elegance for an enchanting afternoon filled with love, laughter, and a scrumptious feast on your table. Manor Kitchen boasts the perfect setting to escape everyday life and indulge in re-imagined gastronomy created by their executive chef, Stephen Fraser. The family-style menu includes dishes such as Cape Malay pickled fish, apricot-stuffed lamb, mustard duchess potatoes, chocolate brownies, and more.
- Where: Manor Kitchen, Lanzerac Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R680 per person
Click HERE to book.
Easter Trail Run at L'Avenir
End the Easter weekend in the outdoors with Dirtopia's Easter Trail Run at L'Avenir, and perhaps you'll spot the Easter Bunny! Autumn is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the colourful scenery in the winelands. The routes pass between the vineyards and orchards, boasting picturesque views. Afterwards, relax on the lawns at the dam while you sip on some bubbly and enjoy your complimentary Easter egg while waiting for the prizegiving and lucky draw.
- Where: L'Avenir Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When:Monday, 1 April 2024
- Time: From 07h30
- Cost: R60 - R175
Click HERE to enter.
Easter Egg Hunt at Hazendal
Take your little ones to Hazendal Wine Estate this Easter where they will embark on a magical adventure filled with surprises and Easter goodies, and receive a voucher to double the fun at the 27-hole Putting Park or Wonderdal, the estate’s immersive hi-tech edutainment centre. Parents can enjoy a wine tasting while they wait, and there’s a choice of dining options for the family afterwards: casual favourites at The Eatery, tapas-style flavours and mouthwatering Easter goodies at The Deli, or a picnic.
- Where: Hazendal Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Time: 11h00, 12h00 & 14h00
- Cost: R40 per child
Click HERE to book.
Paarl
Easter Egg Hunt at Laborie Estate
Get ready to crack open the fun at Laborie on 29 March with an eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt! Hop on over for an adventure filled with bunny hop races, face painting, and plenty of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. The Easter Bunny and Easter Fairy will also be there, so don't miss out on the fun!
- Where: Laborie Heritage Wine Estate, Paarl
- When: Friday, 29 March 2024
- Time: 11h00 - 13h00
- Cost: R75 per child
Click HERE to book.
Perdeberg Cellar's Easter Extravaganza
As the harvest starts slowing down, Perdeberg invites you to celebrate the joy of autumn with their delightful Easter-themed activities: the Easter Kiddies Pairing and Easter Lunch Feast.
Their Easter Kiddies Pairing is always a highlight, and this year Perdeberg is rewarding the kids' hard work with an egg decorating competition. Simply book the pairing, decorate the eggs and share your creation on Facebook, and you'll stand a chance to win a children's bicycle!
On Easter Sunday, Perdeberg is hosting an Easter Lunch Feast. The delectable two-course meal consists of slow-roasted tender lamb, plus juicy poached pears for dessert.
- Where: Perdeberg Cellar, Paarl
- When: Easter weekend 2024
- Time: Easter lunch feast: 12h00 - 14h00
- Cost: R85 per kids pairing | Easter Lunch Feast: R285 per person & R195 per child u14
Click HERE to find out more.
Easter Fun at Rhebokskloof 2024
Easter Fun at Rhebokskloof returns for another 4 days of unprecedented fun in the sun for 2024! Get ready for a weekend full of Easter goodness in the heart of the Paarl Winelands where the kids get to run and play while enjoying a variety of fun Easter activities outdoors. From the much-anticipated Easter egg hunt to cooling off on the slippery slides to a petting zoo, this event offers a safe environment for the little ones. The grown-ups get to take a much deserved break with a glass of wine surrounded by beautiful views and fresh air.
- Where: Rhebokskloof Estate, Paarl
- When: 29 March - 1 April 2024
- Time: 11h00 - 16h00
- Cost: R80 - R150
Click HERE to book.
Franschhoek
Gather all things Easter at Babylonstoren
Visit the Babylonstoren farm this Easter to celebrate the season and start gathering some of your favourite things. They won’t even hide the treats! The Farm Shop is filled with Easter favourites such as pastel chocolate eggs, praline-filled chocolate hens, egg-shaped iced biscuits and pillow-soft hot cross loaves, baked fresh every morning. You can also shop their collection of Easter eats, decor and gifts from their online shop, delivered to your doorstep for free nationwide. Babylonstoren is here to help make your Easter gatherings golden!
- Where: Farm Shop, Babylonstoren Farm, Franschhoek
- When: March - early April 2024
Easter celebrations at Vrede en Lust
Vrede en Lust in the Franschhoek Valley is planning a weekend full of bunny kisses and Easter wishes. Indulge in a special limited-edition artisanal hot cross bun and wine pairing – a delightful experience for your taste buds. It includes Sarah bubbly, Artisan Chardonnay and Lady J Syrah wines, perfectly paired with flavoured hot cross buns. will have its own Easter treats of freshly baked hot cross buns and delicious hot cross bun-flavoured ice cream.
Make a weekend of it and book a stay at Vrede en Lust's charming vineyard rooms, cottages or Manor House. As part of their Easter itinerary for in-house guests, you'll enjoy complimentary access to the Alpaca Loom farm and children will receive their own Easter paint kit to create their own unique chocolate Easter eggs.
- Where: Vrede en Lust, Franschhoek
- When: 29 March - 1 April 2024
Click HERE to book.
Paserene's Kiddies Easter Egg Hunt
Easter is almost here, and Paserene is gearing up for an amazing weekend at their boutique winery in the stunning Franschhoek Valley! Bring the kiddies for an Easter egg hunt adventure while you enjoy wine tasting and small plates with a view. Please note that there are limited spots available, so booking is essential.
- Where: Paserene, Franschhoek
- When: 29-31 March 2024
- Time: From 11h30
- Cost: R175 per child
For bookings, email hospitality@paserene.co.za.
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Boschendal
Take the whole family and join Boschendal this Easter Sunday for farm-fresh delights and joyful activities! Enjoy an Easter-inspired menu paired with Boschendal wines at The Werf Restaurant, or join them for a delightful picnic on the lawns. For families with kids, their fun-filled Easter egg hunt is a must! The Easter egg hunt is an enjoyable activity for the whole family to discover nature’s treasures on the farm. Bunny guides will be stationed around the farm, each holding a pot of golden chocolate prizes. There’s plenty for everyone to enjoy.
- Where: Boschendal Estate, Franschhoek
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
Click HERE for more details.
Constantia
Easter with Steenberg: Explore a world of adventure
Surrounded by sprawling vineyards and the Cape’s iconic mountains, Steenberg Vineyards is as much an escape from city life as it is home to the spirit of adventure. This Easter, experience the full magic of Steenberg with two special events: an Easter Sunday Lunch and Hidden Egg Challenge.
At the Easter Sunday Lunch at Tryn, a specially crafted Easter menu by chef Kerry Kilpin and her team brings loved ones together for an unforgettable feast. Start with a glass of Steenberg 1682 Chardonnay Cap Classique on arrival, before experiencing the menu which includes traditional dishes and decadent chocolate treats in true Easter style.
Unlock a true sense of adventure with the Hidden Egg Challenge. Perfect for the whole family, the challenge will see kids and their parents hunt high and low for hidden eggs. Search every nook around the gardens, spa, restaurants, and the tasting room for the treasures; and who knows? One lucky hunter might stumble on the coveted grand prize!
- Where: Steenberg Farm, Constantia
- When: 29 March - 1 April 2024
- Cost: Easter lunch: R795 per person
