THE BIG
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween celebration at Stonehaven on Vaal! We're bringing the spooky spirit to the pub for an evening of music, dancing, Halloween cocktails and fantastic costumes.
Whether you're going glamorous, ghoulish or downright terrifying, gather your friends and join us for a Halloween party to remember.
31 October 2026
Happy Hour 6–7 PM
Stonehaven on Vaal
What's Happening?
Happy Hour 6–7 PM
Start your Halloween celebrations with Happy Hour at the pub!
Ready for a Spooktacular Night?
Dress to impress, bring your friends and join the Halloween fun at Stonehaven on Vaal.
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BOAT TOY DROP
Bringing Christmas Cheer to the Vaal River!
Get ready for a festive celebration on the water! The Boat Toy Drop brings Father and Mother Christmas to the Vaal River for a day filled with holiday spirit, community togetherness and giving back.
Watch the festive flotilla cruise along the river, with Santas appearing on boats, jet skis, canoes and even water skis!
🎁 Give a Child a Christmas Present!
Help spread the joy this Christmas. Drop off a toy by boat, on or before 16 December, at one of the participating river venues. Donations will be distributed by the Rotary Club of Vanderbijlpark to local children in need.
Participating Drop-Off Venues
Everyone is welcome! Join the Vaal River community in making Christmas extra special for children who need it most.
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CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER
Official Lighting Up of the Vaal River
Watch the Vaal River sparkle as Christmas lights are switched on at riverside homes, residential estates, hotels, restaurants, clubs and boats.
Enjoy the festive spectacle from land or water!
Father Christmas on the Vaal River
See Father and Mother Christmas cruising along the Vaal on boats, houseboats, jet skis, canoes and even water skis.
Dress up, bring the family and enjoy a festive afternoon on the river. Dogs are welcome too!
Boat Toy Drop
Help make Christmas special for underprivileged children by donating toys at participating Vaal River venues.
The Rotary Club of Vanderbijlpark will distribute donated toys to local children who might otherwise go without a Christmas present.
Carols by Candlelight
Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols at Stonehaven on Vaal.
A wonderful opportunity for families and friends to come together and share the Christmas spirit.
Rotary Christmas Market
Browse festive stalls and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at Stonehaven on Vaal.
A lovely way to spend time with family and friends while enjoying the festive season.
🎁 Give a Child a Christmas Present
Let's make it a River of Toys and Boats of Joy! Toys may be dropped off at participating river venues.
OPENING OF THE
BOATING SEASON 2027
One Incredible South African Celebration.
And then there are days you remember.
On Heritage Day 2027, the Vaal River comes alive once again for one of the biggest celebrations on the water — the Official Opening of the Boating Season on the Vaal River.
Hundreds of boats. Thousands of South African flags. Families, friends, river communities and visitors gathering from up and down the Vaal for one spectacular celebration of the river we call home.
Proudly South African in 2027!
From cruisers, speedboats and pontoons to jet skis and family boats, the Vaal will become a moving celebration as the fleet comes together for the spectacular Opening of the Boating Season Flotilla.
24 September 2027
Various Participating Venues
Boating & Community
Expect South African colours everywhere. Boats decorated for Heritage Day. Music carrying across the water. Braais burning along the riverbanks. Participating venues buzzing with entertainment. Families waving from the shore. And that unmistakable Vaal River gees as hundreds of boats travel together.
But this event has become about much more than boats. It's about our river, the restaurants, resorts, hotels, clubs, boat operators and businesses that call the Vaal home.
It's about the people who live here, work here, boat here and have fought to protect this incredible stretch of water. Above all, it's about bringing people together.
Different cultures.
One River. One South Africa.
The past few years have shown just how powerful that idea can be. Hundreds of vessels have taken to the water, spectators have lined the banks, South African flags have flown from boats of every size, and the Vaal River community has come together to celebrate the beginning of summer.
In 2027, We Go Bigger!
Bring your boat. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Fly the flag. Celebrate your heritage. Be part of something unforgettable on the Vaal River.
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