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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience with Festive Forty Four at 44 Stanley. From Sat, Nov 29 – Sun, Nov 30, 2025 and Sat, Dec 6 – Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 44 Stanley celebrates conscious festive joy and the power of meaningful giving.
Here's what you can look forward to each weekend of the festival:
Weekend One: Sat, Nov 29 – Sun, Nov 30, 2025
Explore a curated mix of sustainable, beautifully designed products and activities from vendors including Fathima's Studio, Secret Jozi book Club, and Kōhī at the festive market.
Sat, Nov 29
11:00 – Personalised Gifts Workshop with Fathima’s Studio – Create bespoke gift boxes, cards, and keepsakes.
11:00 – Festive Craft Session with IFUKU and Tiisetso Molobi of urbanmosadi – Make your own stocking fillers using denim offcuts. Booking essential.
All day – Kids’ activities, live music, and festive pop-ups throughout the courtyards.
Sun, Nov 30
10:00 – Secret Jozi Book Club: 44 Stanley Edition – Tech-free coffee-shop book reading session. Booking essential.
11:00 – Personalised Gifts Workshop with Fathima’s Studio – Create bespoke gift boxes, cards, and keepsakes.
11:00 – Festive Craft Session with IFUKU and Tiisetso Molobi of urbanmosadi – Make your own stocking fillers using denim offcuts. Booking essential.
11:30 – Kōhī Sessions – The Holiday Edition (in partnership with Mr Vinyl).
All day – Kids’ activities, live music, and festive pop-ups throughout the courtyards.
Weekend Two: Sat, Dec 6 –Sun, Dec 7, 2025
A second weekend of handcrafted delights, festive experiences, and seasonal magic for all ages.
Sat, Dec 6
09:00 – 15:00 – Taste Your Way Through Africa with Bean There – A self-led coffee-tasting journey across the centre as Bean There celebrates 20 years.
10:00 – 15:00 – Year-End Drinks with ACRE Studio – A moment to exhale, connect and reflect on the year behind us.
11:00 – 14:00 – Custom Illustrations with Fathima’s Studio – Hand-drawn portraits, gift tags and personalised packaging.
11:00 – 14:00 – Charm Making with Urban Mosadi at IFUKU – Create charms, customise shoes and craft your own festive accessories.
All Day – Pulp Paper Works Personalisation – Launch of personalised notebooks, the sweetest Christmas gift.
All Day – SA Indie Film Festival at The Bioscope – Independent films, shorts and music videos throughout the day.
All Day – Kids’ Playtime at Nunu Kids – Painting, colouring, dancing, games and photo keepsakes.
Sun, Dec 7
10:00 – 16:00 – Kohi Sessions: Bring Your Own Vinyl – bring a record, settle in and enjoy good music with good people.
11:00 – 14:00 – Custom Illustrations with Fathima’s Studio – More bespoke portraits, tags and giftables.
11:00 – 13:00 – Kids’ Face Painting with Nikki – Bright colours and big smiles as she moves through the centre.
11:00 – 14:00 – Charm Making with Urban Mosadi at IFUKU – A second chance to craft festive charms and custom pieces.
All Day – Pulp Paper Works Personalisation – Notebook embossing and premium stationery gifting.
All Day – SA Indie Film Festival at The Bioscope – Continued screenings of indie films and shorts.
All Day – Kids’ Playtime at Nunu Kids – Creative activities and games for little ones.
Throughout the centre – Fat Tuesday Jazz Band – New Orleans-style jazz to soundtrack your Sunday stroll.
For more information and updates, visit the 44 Stanley website or follow them on Instagram.
