Johannesburg: What’s happening this weekend? 15-17 December

If you’re looking to get out and about this weekend in Johannesburg, here are a few fun events taking place in the city from 15-17 December.

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CHRISTMAS DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT IN JOHANNESBURG

What: Who doesn’t love Christmas movies? Grab your friends and family and head to Norwood Mall to enjoy a Drive-In movie night watching a Christmas classic: How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Tickets cost R200 per car (4 people). Book here.

When: Friday, 15 December 2023, from 18:30 to 21:30

Where: Norwood Mall, 3 Sarie Marais Rd, Norwood, Johannesburg.

Are you a fan of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000)? 👍 or 👎 pic.twitter.com/4348NLkqvQ

— C.K.Buchanan 🇺🇸 (@The_CK_Buchanan) December 7, 2023

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CHRISTMAS TOWN AT WALTER SISULU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS

What: Christmas Town is coming to town this December and it’s not to be missed. The fun event will showcase the spirit of the season for both kids and adults to enjoy, making it the perfect family outing to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. You and the kids can look forward to candy cane hunting, gingerbread decorating, a fun craft market, and awesome food stalls.Tickets cost R130 for general admission and kids under six enter free. Get tickets here.

When: From 15 to 24 December, at 17:00

Where: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.

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A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD

Come and watch a tale of friendship unfold with the award-winning play, A Year with Frog and Toad. Now showing from 18 Nov-22 Dec.

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— National Children's Theatre (@NCTheatreSA) November 8, 2023

What: National Children’s Theatre is bringing back the popular A Year with Frog and Toad, which will run from this weekend until the end of December. The show is perefct for kids from age three and up. Tickets cost R130 per person and can be booked here.

“A Year with Frog and Toad is an enchanting musical journey through the seasons with a cheerful array of animal characters: Frog, Toad, Snail, Birds, Squirrels and more.”

When: Runs until 22 December from 10:00 to 11:00

Where: National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown, Johannesburg.