October starts off with a bang: the School Holidays! Come and spend some time exploring on the Cape West Coast.
Kids Holiday Fun at !Khwattu
Date: 2 – 8 October
Time: Twice daily: 11 am & 2 pm
Location: Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998
Description: Bring the kids and their bikes for the Khwa ttu Kids Holiday Fun!
Rocking The Daisies
Date: 5 – 8 October
Location: Cloof Wine Estate
Contact: http://rockingthedaisies.com
Description:
Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle Festival is South Africa’s biggest and hottest outdoor gathering, which takes place over four days on the first weekend of October every year, officially kicking off the summer season.
From 5-8 October 2017 festival-goers can expect a multi-faceted and multi-sensory action-packed weekend featuring the best local and international entertainment across music, comedy, art, film; hundreds of top local acts and some of the world’s most inspiring artists performing on multiple stages; camping; good times and making incredible memories.
With the motto “Play hard, tread lightly”, Daisies spearheads green thinking in the country’s festival space and is set to be the most explosive experience yet.
Daisies is unmatched by other festivals in the country, making it an industry leader.
Russells on the Port One Year Birthday Bash
Date: 6 October
Time: 18:00 – 23:00
Location: Russells on the Port
Contact: 022 783 0158 | [email protected].
Description: Join Russells on the Port for Canapés & Champers and Live Entertainment to celebrate Russells on the Port’s One year Birthday.
R300 per person.
Visit their website for more information: http://
Godfrey Johnson at Evita se Perron
Date: 6 October
Time: 19:30
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: 022 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Godfrey Johnson: An October Cabaret 
Oktoberfest at the Lodge at Atlantic Beach
Date: 7 October
Time: 12:00 until late
Location: The Lodge at Atlantic Beach, Melkbosstrand
Contact: 021 553 2223 | [email protected]
Description: Join the Lodge at Atlantic Beach for Oktoberfest! Tickets are available at the Clubhouse. Music, beer, food, rugby and live music. 
Beauty & the Beast at Evita se Perron
Date: 14 October
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: 022 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: R150 per person. Bookings essential 
Schalk Bezuidenhout at Evita se Perron
Date: 22 October
Time: 12:00 and 15:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: 022 492 3930 | [email protected]
Darling Village Fest 2017
Date: 27 – 29 October
Location: Darling, Cape West Coast
Contact: +27 (0) 22 492 3361 | www.darlingtourism.org
Description: The Darling Summerfest 2017 will take place over the weekend of 27, 28, 29 October! Learn more here
Darling Movie Nights
Date: 27 & 28 October
Time: Gates open at 18:00
Location: Darling Lodge Guest House, 22 Pastorie Street, Darling
Tickets: R50 per person, Kids free. Buy your tickets at the door or advance sale at Chicory Cheese Cafe & Darling Tourism
Description: Friday, 27 October 2017: The Wizard of Oz. Saturday, 28 October 2017: Steel Magnolias. Ladies Special: Ladies get 2 tickets for one, 2nd ticket valid for Ladies only. Bring your blankets and a picnic basket! 
Groote Post Country Market
Date: 29 October
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Groote Post, Darling
Contact: 022 492 2825
Description: Groote Post Country Market is a relaxing country experience that you don’t want to miss out on. The market takes place every last Sunday of the month during the months of August – April and is closed during the winter months.
Strictly no BYO (bring your own) food/drinks. Food, cool-drinks, beer and wine are available at the market to purchase. Please support the traders.
The Toffee Gallery: Nicolaas Maritz
Date: 12 August – 15 October
Time: Monday – Saturday 08:00 – 17:00 Sunday 10:00 – 14:00
Location: The Toffee Gallery, Darling Sweet, Darling
Contact: www.thetoffeegallery.co.za
Description: Digital prints by Nicolaas Martiz Oeil de Perdrix Eye of the Partridge. Opening on the 12th of August at 11:30. Artist walkabout: 2 September at 11:30
Darling Mystery Trail
Date: Open Daily
Location: Darling Museum
Contact: www.mysterytrail.co.za
Description: Solve the riddles on the laid-back and adventurous Darling Mystery Trail in the historic village and find treasure! R30 per person.
Sunday Buffet at Thali Thali Game Lodge
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge
Contact: 082 372 8637
Description: Bring the family along for an amazing Sunday lunch at the beautiful Thali Thali Game Lodge.
Prices from: R175 per adult and R90 for kids aged 5 – 12
Menus change every week, so be sure to check their Facebook page for new menus. 
Happy Hour at Russells on the Port
Date: Every Friday
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Russells on the Port
Contact: +27 22 783 0158 | [email protected] | russellsontheport.co.za
Description: Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails at Russells on the Port this Friday!
Russells on the Port Weekend Specials
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Russells on the Port
Contact: +27 22 783 0158 | [email protected] | russellsontheport.co.za
Description: Enjoy a grass fed beef burger served with mushroom sauce, triple cooked fat chips and a Guinness for R135.
Tori Oso eat as much as you like – last Sunday of the month
Date: Last Sunday of the month
Location: Tori Oso, Mamre
Contact: 072 972 3539 or 073 378 8801
Description: Come and enjoy good food, good coffee, and great company together with our tranquil atmosphere at Mamre Werf
Price: R165 per person
Find more October Events on the Cape West Coast: here.
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