Looking for things to do in Port Elizabeth this weekend? Whether you are planning a family day out, a slow Saturday with good coffee, a little outdoor adventure or a browse around a local market, Gqeberha has plenty to put on the calendar.
Here are five easy ways to make a weekend of it.
1. Spend the Day at Kragga Kamma Game Park
If you want to swap traffic lights for giraffes, zebras and wide-open spaces, Kragga Kamma Game Park is a solid weekend plan. It is close enough for an easy outing, but feels far enough away from the usual routine. Pack the family, bring your camera and take your time exploring.
2. Browse a Local Market
Weekend markets are one of the best ways to find fresh produce, local treats and those random little treasures you did not know you needed until you saw them. Van Stadens Gorge Market runs on Sundays, while Ladies Slipper Market is a Saturday option for an early browse. Take a tote bag. It may become a vegetable-and-baked-goods situation.
3. Meet for Breakfast or Lunch at My Hometown Café
Sometimes the best weekend plans are the simple ones: good food, proper coffee and catching up with people without checking the time every five minutes. My Hometown Café in Newton Park is a lovely stop for breakfast, lunch, a coffee date or even a relaxed business meeting. Bring the family, bring your best friend, bring that person you have been saying “we need to catch up” to since February.
4. Take a Beachfront Stroll
The beachfront is always a good idea when you need fresh air and a change of scenery. Happy Valley is ideal for a walk, a family outing or simply letting the kids burn off some of that weekend electricity. Pair it with a stop at The Beachfront Food Market if you are in the mood to turn the walk into a full outing.
5. Plan a Family Farm Day
For animal lovers and little ones with busy feet, Holmeleigh Farmyard makes for an easy family day out. It is one of those places where the kids can explore, adults can slow down and everyone goes home a little dustier but happier.
Make a Weekend of It
Port Elizabeth has a way of making simple plans feel like a proper break. Start with a market, head out for an adventure, take a walk by the sea and make sure you leave room for coffee and something delicious at My Hometown Café.
For more local events happening this month, the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism events calendar is worth checking before you finalise your plans