Events and activities in the Free State

Discover festivals, markets, sports, adventures and more across our towns.

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⌖ Clarens

Clarens Saturday Farmers Market

Weekly Saturday farmers market at Bibliophile; check current operation before visiting.

Markets & Shopping

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⌖ Clarens

Clarens Xtreme Adventure

Zipline, quad biking, archery, climbing and other adventure activities.

Adventure & RecreationVaries by activity

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⌖ Clarens

Clarens Conservancy Hiking Trails

Waymarked walks through the Clarens village conservancy.

Nature & OutdoorsFrom R80

Illustrative photo by Timur Shakerzianov on Unsplash

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⌖ Clarens

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Sandstone scenery, hiking trails, wildlife viewing and heritage attractions.

Nature & OutdoorsEntry fee applies

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⌖ Bethlehem

Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary Guided Tours

Guided animal-welfare tours and educational encounters, advertised as open seven days a week 08:00–17:00; verify availability before visiting.

Nature & OutdoorsFrom R150

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⌖ Bethlehem

Bethlehem Museum Trust Mack Fire Engine Christmas Visits

Historic 1948 Mack fire engine delivers Christmas gifts to homes; contact Tertius du Preez 082 889 4294. Exact 2026 date not stated; Christmas Eve is historical, so confirm before booking.

Family & KidsR250 per household

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⌖ Bethlehem

Bergprag Wednesday Coffee Morning

Weekly Wednesday coffee or tea with two refreshments, 10:00–12:00; enquiries 058 303 0467.

Food & DrinkR40

Illustrative photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash

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⌖ Bethlehem

Bethlehem Parkrun

Free 5 km weekly parkrun every Saturday at 08:00; see parkrun.co.za.

Sports & FitnessFree

Illustrative photo by Naassom Azevedo on Unsplash