Kirstenbosch: Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting “Create a Creature” Waste art workshop for children aged 6 -12 years on Wednesday, 6 July 2022 from 09h00 – 13h00. Children will enjoy an exploratory walk into Kirstenbosch Garden, searching for and observing creatures in the forest, fynbos, and rivers. On their return to the […]
Winter Wonders 2022 with kids free this school holiday
From 25 June to 18 July, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is holding its annual Winter Wonders Special where children 17 years and younger receive free entry into Kirstenbosch. A #mywinterwonders competition will add even more excitement to the winter school holiday. Winter at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden offers the most sensational views and natural experiences […]
Guided Bird Walk
Once again we're calling all our fellow birders to come and join us on our next bird walk on Tuesday, 14 June 2022. Led by volunteer leader, Dennis Laidler, the walk will start at 08h30 and we’ll be meeting at the Information Desk at Gate 1. Please remember to practice social distancing and dress comfortably […]
Biltong & Boerewors Fees and the Fairies & Princesses Show
The Biltong & Boerewors Festival is a family event with great entertainment, shows, artists, actors, fun competitions, a variety of stands, great food, a big beer garden and more! We present great kids entertainment with 3 excellent shows, inflatables, rides, kids stalls and great kids food! Don’t miss out! The Festival also presents the Fairies […]
Capital Craft Beer Festival 2022
After an absence of two years, Capital Craft Beer Festival returns in 2022 for its eighth instalment as the Capital City’s finest beer festival! Setting out to once again unite the Capital’s beer and music lovers in the beautiful surroundings of the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. This year’s festival will feature the country’s favourite craft […]
Hangklip Art
Free entry ONLY to the Art Exhibition Enquiries: 0725309066
Night Run 5km walk/Run
Bring a torch, water, wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly.
Plant Sale
List of plants on sale: Herbaceous perennials Ground covers Shrubs Succulents Bulbs Restio’s Shade Plants Pelargoniums Compost R50 /per bag (5per customers) Free entry to the Plant Sales area ONLY For more information contact the Garden office at Tel.: (028) 272 9311
Easter Egg Hunt
Ages: 3-5 years Date: 16-18 April 2022 Forest Section Time: 9:00 -11:00 Activities Face painting & Colouring Ages: 6-10 years Forest Section Time11:30 – 13:30 Activities: Egg & Spoon race Sack race & Tug of war Normal entry fee applies
ICA Live Art Festival
The 𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 is the flagship of the Institute for Creative Arts. It’s a vibrant and energetic biennial interdisciplinary festival, designed to challenge and extend the public’s experience of live art in a non-commercial environment and make accessible the work of visual and performing artists who explore new forms, break boundaries, flout aesthetic […]
Succulent Festival
40 exhibitions Rare succulents displays Indigenous plants Garden ornaments and Accesories Food stalls A kiddies train for the children's entertainment and enjoyment. Rides are offered for R10 and the train takes children around the Festival area on a partway. Entrance fee: R30.00 per adult and R15 for scholars under 12 years Contact person: Pierre 0814769970 […]
Nature’s Treasure Box
Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting a “Nature’s Treasure Box” art workshop for children aged 6-9 years on the 1st of April 2022 from 09h00 – 13h00. It will be a morning filled with fun activities, storytelling, and an exploratory walk in our garden. Children will create and decorate their special “Treasure Box” […]
Create a Creature
Kirstenbosch Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting “Create a Creature” waste art workshop for children aged 10-12 years on Thursday, 31 March 2022 from 09h00 – 13h00. Children will enjoy an exploratory walk into Kirstenbosch Garden, searching for and observing creatures in the forest, fynbos, and rivers. On their return to the Education […]
Open air art workshop
Relaxing fun for the whole family. Bring your friends and family to participate in the ultimate experience of an open air art workshop. NO formal or any art background is required. Under the guidance of former TUT lecturer and art teacher Vasti van Wyk you can enjoy the surroundings as you use nature for your […]
Snake talk
A cool and fun way to learn about snakes. Visitors will be able to touch a puffadder or cape cobra and learn about its behavior, and the safest way of dealing with a snake when you find it in your home. The snake handler will also explain the dos and don’ts when you see a […]