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Looking for Easter markets in Johannesburg? Or wondering what to do with kids over the long weekend? We’ve rounded up the best family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained from Thu, Apr 2 – Mon, Apr 6, 2026.
1. Easter holiday activities for kids in Johannesburg
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SANDTON CITY'S CHOCOLATE CAFÉ
Make this Easter extra sweet with the return of Sandton City’s Chocolate Café: Sweet Edition. From Thu, Mar 26 – Mon, Apr 6, enter a world of chocolatey fun at Centre Court. Fill giant candy tubes, spin the wheel, personalise your own Lindt bunny ribbon, or build your very own chocolate bar. Don’t miss a tempting selection from Lindt, Ferrero Rocher, Cadbury, Beacon, Mister Sweets, Sally Williams, Kinder and Sweetie Pie. Plus coffee, doughnuts and chillers for the grown-ups! Entry is free, so bring the whole family for a truly sweet celebration.
2. Easter markets in Johannesburg
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Fri, Mar 27 – Mon, Apr 6 – Step into the Rose Shed for the Ludwig Roses Easter Exhibition Market 2026 in Pretoria, with 1,000 rose varieties to admire, tractor train rides, craft beer, a kids’ play area and light bites. It's dog-friendly too.
Thu, Apr 2 – The German Club hosts its yearly Easter Night Market by Heart Space Events in Edenvale, with live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Fri, Apr 3 – Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and enjoy rides, treats, and family fun at Rest Ur Ass Donkey Sanctuary Easter Market in Roodepoort.
Fri, Apr 3 – Easter Friday gets egg-citing at Prison Break Market with a fast-paced Easter egg hunt for little ones, plus coffee, breakfast and chocolate-fuelled fun from the early hours.
Sat, Apr 4 – Sun, Apr 5 – Swap the usual egg hunt for a berry-filled adventure at Field Berry Farm in Walkerville, where kids search for hidden stones, pick raspberries and trade their finds for sweet chocolate treats.
Mon Apr 6 – Treasure hunts, spot prizes, kids’ creative activities, coffee, frizos, waffles and more at Bunny Hop Haven's mini market in Observatory.
3. Children’s theatre in Johannesburg this Easter
Until Sun, Apr 19 – The swamp is calling! Dance, laugh and sing along with Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and a hilarious cast of fairytale misfits in Shrek The Musical Jr. at The People's Theatre, at Joburg Theatre.
Until Fri, Apr 24 – Join Plop the owl for a magical night-time adventure full of courage, curiosity and fun in The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark at the National Children’s Theatre, Parktown.
Quick guide to Easter in Joburg (2026)
– Big day out: Rand Show for rides, shows and all-out family fun
– Best for sweet treats: Sandton City’s Chocolate Café
– Markets to browse: Prison Break Market, Ludwig Roses
– For animal lovers: Rest Ur Ass Donkey Sanctuary Easter Market
– Something different: Berry picking and treasure hunts at Field Berry Farm
– Theatre picks: Shrek The Musical Jr. and The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
– Good to know: Book ahead for popular events and arrive early over the long weekend
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