14 Apr 2025 HOP INTO EASTER FUN IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD We’ve got a basketful of family fun and kids’ activities lined up for the Easter weekend – from fun interactive playgrounds, to photo moments with the Easter Bunny. For even more adventure and perks, sign up the little one’s to our V&A Mini Explorers Club! Kids can take on self-guided challenges, discover hidden treasures, and complete creative quests across our neighbourhood. Collect stamps for the Mini Explorers Passport as you go – it’s a playful, hands-on way to explore and learn! Find more information about the V&A Mini Explorers Club, here. Events line-up: Astron Kids Club Activation This family-friendly space will include a dedicated secure play area, and a chill zone for parents. There will be a variety of activities on offer, such as face painting, book colouring, painting, mini jeep rides, gaming simulators and much more. If you’re a V&A Mini Explorers passport holder, skip the line and hop straight into the play zones. Don’t forget, you need to present your passports Date: Friday, 18 April – Monday, 21 April Time: 09h00 – 18h00 Cost: Free Location: Lower Kids Playground Meet the V&A Easter Bunny Hop on by and say hello to our cheerful Easter Bunny, who’s eggstra excited to meet you. Don’t forget to snap a few fun photos while you’re here. Date: Saturday, 19 April – Sunday, 20 April Time: 12h00 Location: Lower Kids Playground and surrounds Cost: Free V&A Family Egg-scape Powered by Adventure Works An exciting family adventure awaits at the V&A Family Egg-scape powered by Adventure Works! This vibrant run is all about fun, laughter, and making colourful memories together. And here’s the best part: there are prizes worth over R5,000 up for grabs! V&A Mini Explorers have an extra chance to win amazing prizes. Date: Saturday, 19 April, 26 April and 3 May Time: 10h00 – 11h00 Location: Battery Park Cost: Free, book your free spot MultiBall in collaboration with V&A Mini Explorers Credit: MultiBall Multiball is here — and it’s bringing the adrenaline, the fun, and all the action this weekend. Step into the future of sports, where physical activity meets digital innovation, with a diverse range of games for all ages. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind interactive experience!! Date: Saturday, 19 April – Monday, 21 April Time: 10h00 – 21h00 Location: Flagpole near the Amphitheatre Celebrating Easter at Cape Grace Hotel The Cape Grace Hotel welcomes you to join them for their Easter afternoon tea at the Cape Grace and Easter Sunday brunch. Easter Afternoon tea at the Cape Grace Credit: Cape Grace Hotel Embark on a sensory voyage this Easter at Cape Grace’s afternoon tea, overlooking the picturesque V&A Waterfront yacht marina and Table Mountain as your backdrop. Curated by the renowned pastry team at Cape Grace, this afternoon tea promises an experience of unparalleled sophistication and charm, with a special Easter twist. Enjoy seasonal treats inspired by the flavours of spring, alongside traditional favourites, in an unforgettable setting. Date: 17th April – 20th April Time: Bookings at either 14h30, 15h00 or 15h30 Price: R550 per person, R650 per person including a glass of Cap Classique. Bookings can be made, here. Easter Sunday Brunch at Cape Grace Credit: Cape Grace Hotel Enjoy an al fresco afternoon at the marina, savouring gourmet dishes, sipping on bubbly, and refreshing cocktails with live music in the relaxing atmosphere of the newly reimagined pool lounge and bar. Date: Sunday, 20th April 2025 Time: 12h00 – 15h00 Price: (per person) R750 for a standard brunch R950 for bottomless Mimosas R1500 for the Moët & Chandon Brunch Bookings can be made, here. A Seaside Easter Soiree at Cabo Beach Club Cabo Beach Club invites you to be part of an exciting Easter fun day by the sea, with activities planned for the kids, including the Great Easter egg hunt, face painting, an activity corner and activity packs. Date: Sunday, 20th April 2025 Time: 12h00 – 14h00 and 15h00-17h00 Location: 12 S Arm Rd, V&A Waterfront Price: R250 per child. Bookings can be made, here. TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM RELEASES SHARK BACK INTO WILD AFTER REHABILITATION Credit: Two Oceans Aquarium The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation recently released Gen, a female ragged-tooth shark, back into the wild off the coast of Struisbaai – marking a big milestone in their ongoing shark conservation efforts. Gen, a female ragged-tooth shark, in the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit at the Two Oceans Aquarium she shared with four sharks. / Credit: Two Oceans Aquarium Gen first arrived at the Two Oceans Aquarium in 2017 after being accidentally caught by a fisherman near East London. Since then, she’s spent eight years in the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit, where she grew significantly—from 62 kg and 238 cm long to an impressive 209 kg and 286 cm. Kevin Spiby, Xolela Batayi and Matthew Radford from the Two Ocean Aquarium curatorial team ensured ragged-tooth shark Gen’s safe release into the wild off the coast at Struisbaai. / Credit: Justin Blake Now fully matured, Gen’s release gives her the chance to rejoin the ocean’s ecosystem and help grow the population of her species. The Aquarium team accompanied Gen every step of the way to ensure a smooth release, and they’ll continue tracking her journey in the wild to learn more about shark populations. Read more, here. DIVE IN FOR CHANGE: WATERFRONT CANAL CHALLENGE The Waterfront Canal Challenge 2025, Africa’s only urban timed canal swim, brought together elite swimmers, and enthusiastic first-timers, volunteers and supporters for a day of purpose, pride and community. This annual event is more than just a swim, it’s a celebration of unity, transformation, and youth opportunity, with this year’s theme “Dive in for Change” reflecting the events mission to promote wellness and inclusion. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Waterfront, in partnership with the V&A Waterfront, the City of Cape Town, with Alderman James Vos present on the day, as well as other community partners. Proceeds from the event support Rotary-led community initiatives, which include education and youth development programmes, sustainable food gardens and women’s economic empowerment. CAPE GRACE HOTEL PARTNERS WITH NORVAL FOUNDATION TO SHOWCASE AFRICAN ART Cape Grace Hotel is positioning itself as a cultural destination for art lovers with an exciting new partnership with the Norval Foundation – one of Cape Town’s leading art museums dedicated to modern and contemporary African art. This collaboration marks a major step in the hotel’s commitment to showcasing the richness of South African creativity. As part of the partnership, the Cape Grace’s African Art Collection is expanding to include remarkable new works by acclaimed artists Nicholas Hlobo, Dada Khanyisa, and Zanele Muholi. These new additions join an already impressive permanent collection featuring artists such as Maja Marx, Lulama Wolf, Galia Gluckman, Tafadzwa Tega, Nabeeha Mohamed, and Teresa Kutala Firmino – further deepening the hotel’s celebration of local artistic excellence. Read more, here. QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL’S TERRARIUM RESTAURANT’S WINE LIST EARNS GLOBAL RECOGNITION Newmark Group Sommelier, Marlvin Gwese / Credit: Newmark Hotels & Reserves The Queen Victoria Hotel’s bold new fine dining restaurant, Terrarium, which opened in November 2024, was recently nominated for “Best International Newcomer Wine List 2025” by Star Wine List – a prestigious global platform celebrating exceptional wine programmes in hospitality. Terrarium was one of only two South African restaurants to be named among the international finalists. This recognition shines a spotlight on the restaurant’s thoughtfully curated wine list, crafted by Newmark Group Sommelier, Marlvin Gwese. The selection showcases a refined mix of small, bespoke producers, rare Cape Winemakers Guild auction wines, and bottles chosen for their unique character and strong sense of place. Credit: Newmark Hotels & Reserves This carefully curated wine list has been designed to pair seamlessly with chef Chris Erasmus’ innovative menus, which are rooted in seasonal, bold flavours and locally foraged ingredients. Read more, here. CRUISE SCHEDULE UPDATE: Visitors to the V&A Waterfront can expect the following cruise ship arrivals at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal for the next two weeks: 24 – 25 April: Asuka 2 OTHER EVENTS AT THE WATERFRONT V&A Busker Concert: The Heartbeat of the Waterfront This Buskers Concert celebrates last season’s artists, invites new performers, and highlights the V&A Buskers Programme’s role in building careers, audiences, and sustainable income. In partnership with I AM A CREATIVE AGENCY, join us for Cape Town’s cultural heartbeat—street performance at its best. Date: Saturday, 19 April Time: 12h00 – 16h00 Location: Amphitheatre Cost: Free
