What to do in Cape Town this Workers' Day 'long weekend'
With the public holidays coming thick and fast at the moment, many have a long weekend coming up - if you remembered to take Friday off, that is.
Thursday, 1 May, is Workers' Day in South Africa. The public holiday has been observed since 1994 and 'serves both as a celebration of workers' rights and as a reminder of the critical role that trade unions, the Communist Party and other labour organisations played in the fight against apartheid,' writes the South African Government's website.
If you are looking to explore Cape Town this public holiday and try something different to your normal routine, below we have some ideas for you to consider.
First Thursdays
Tap into your cultural side on Thursday, 1 May, as the ever-popular First Thursdays shows off all things artsy and tasty in Cape Town. Explore Cape Town's best galleries like The Artists Gallery and Eclectica Contemporary as they stay open later than usual, before grabbing a bite to eat and a tasty drink or two at the likes of Tjing Tjing House and Ramenhead. If you fancy trying a different First Thursdays experience, the Stellenbosch edition launches on Thursday and it promises to be a jol of note.
A full guide to Cape Town and Stellenbosch's First Thursdays can be found here.
We really are spoilt for choice in Cape Town when it comes to food. Fancy something, well, fancy? Then check out our guide to the best restaurants the city has to offer. What about something spicy? The Mexican food scene is exploding in Cape Town, and we have a guide to the best the city has to offer. In the mood for a juicy burger or cheesy pizza? Cape Town is tops for those too. How about a good ol' plate of fish and chips? We've got a guide for that too.
Hit the caves... for some golf
With schools closed, you'll need to think of something to do with the little ones this 'long weekend'. Cave Golf is a super cool activity for the family and can be found at the V&A Waterfront and in Simon's Town. It can be challenging, but is also really fun, with the light-up balls adding to the adventure of playing golf inside a cave! Once you're done nailing those putts, both locations have a Scratch Patch, which the kids love as they can find a hidden treasure or two (play along, parents).
Grab a 2 for 1 special on Thursday
Why not take advantage of a special on a meal out this Workers' Day? From a delicious prego roll to burgers, sushi and more, there are a few options for you to take advantage of. Our guide to the best 2 for 1 restaurant specials in Cape Town also covers other days of the week, so even if you aren't keen on dining out on Thursday, plan ahead with the other great specials for next week.
Explore Cape Town like a Mayor
The City of Cape Town's Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, loves exploring the city. From gatsbys to the great outdoors, the Mayor himself has shared with Time Out Cape Town his favourite ways to eat, chill and explore in the Mother City. So, why not do as the Mayor does and follow in his footsteps with his Local Intel guide...
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