21 FREE BEST THINGS TO DO DURING YOUR BIRTHDAY MONTH IN CAPE TOWN

I was born on December 31st, and I have already begun to count down the days until my birthday. Oh well, in your case, New Year’s Eve! To enjoy my birthday month without breaking the bank, I have also been looking into things I can do for free in Cape Town during my birthday month.

I have put together a list you can refer to every time you consider celebrating your birthday in Cape Town. I will be updating it with new and exciting free birthday treats as I discover them. Enjoy!

ON THE DAY OF YOUR BIRTHDAY

1. CAPE WHEEL

Ride on the Cape Wheel for free. Fill in the online form, and on your birthday, you will receive a free birthday voucher via email. The free ride may only be redeemed on the day of your birthday, using your ID as proof.

2. UPCYCLES BICYCLE RENTAL

Enjoy a free one-hour bicycle rental from Upcycles on your birthday. Proof of birth date is required.

3. TOTAL NINJA

Celebrate your birthday Ninja style and enjoy free entry for 1 hour at Total Ninja. This gift can only be redeemed on the day of your birthday. Please bring an ID as proof.

4. STARTBUCKS FREE DRINK

Enjoy one free birthday drink at Starbucks when you reach Gold Level. Plus, you’ll receive Gold Members-only invites to exclusive events, this includes early access to new beverages being released. Register on the Starbucks App.

DURING THE WEEK OF YOUR BIRTHDAY

5. ZEITZ MOCCA MUSEUM

Free entry every Wednesday at Zeitz MOCCA Museum. African citizens can enjoy free entry on Africa Wednesdays, every week between 10:00 am to 13:00 pm, on presentation of a valid ID/Passport. Zeitz MOCAA is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 18:00 pm.

6. STER KINEKOR MOVIE TICKET

Redeem a free 2D/3D movie ticket at Ster Kinekor if you are a registered Movie Club member. The ticket is valid for 7 days.

7. NU METRO MOVIE TICKET

Sign up as a Nu Metro Scene Club member and redeem your movie ticket within 7 days after your birthday by supplying the movie theatre with your membership card.

8. TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

Free entry at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Simply stop by, show a valid ID that reflects your date of birth, and your day of exploration of the ocean wonders at the Aquarium is on them.

9. THE BODY SHOP

Receive a R50 voucher at the Body Shop. You also receive a free mini makeover and skincare consultation at any of The Body Shop stores. This is for registered Love Your Body ClubCard members only.

10. MUGG & BEAN

Download the Mugg & Bean App and receive a free, generous slice of any one of their decadent cakes on your birthday. They will also reward you with a complimentary Easy Cappuccino just for downloading the App.

11. GALILEO OPEN-AIR THEATRE

Enjoy a free movie under the stars at the Galileo open-air theatre. Simply arrive at the door with your ID and receive a free entry, a backrest, and a blanket. A birthday week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday, and booking is essential.

DURING THE MONTH OF YOUR BIRTHDAY

12. TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY

Enjoy breathtaking views of Cape Town and the surrounding areas with a free morning or afternoon ride on the Table Mountain cableway.

13. SKY-HI RIDE

Enjoy a free, thrilling ride on the Sky-Hi-Ride at the top of Hotel Sky in the Cape Town city centre.

14. KRISPY KREME

Buy any dozen and get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts at Krispy Kreme! Ensure you download the App at least 48 hours before your birthday to qualify.

15. SWIM IN TIDAL POOLS

Tidal pools are rocky pools built along our coastline that provide a safe, family-friendly place to swim and play. These man-made pools along Cape Town’s coast are also the perfect picnics. Our favourite ones are Maiden Cove in Camps Bay, St. James in Muizenberg, Saunders Rock in Sea Point, and Dalebrook in Kalk Bay.

16. JC BRASSERIE & PUB

Receive a free meal and drink to the value of R80 at the coolest pub in Cape Town, JC Brasserie & Pub in Zonnebloem. Proof of identification is required.

17. CAPE TOWN FISH MARKET

Sign up for the Cape Town Fish Market loyalty card and receive a R100 voucher on your birthday.

18. CITY SIGHTSEEING RED BUS

A free ride for your little one and his or her friend on the City Sightseeing red bus (ages between 5 and 15 years old) on their birthday. Registrations need to be made a minimum of two weeks prior to the child’s birthday in order to qualify for the free vouchers.

19. SUNSET PICNIC ON CHAPMAN’S PEAK DRIVE

Enjoy a sunset picnic on Chapman’s Peak Drive. Chapman’s Peak Drive is considered one of the best coastal and scenic drives in the world. No Cape Town trip is ever complete without a drive or picnic here. Drive through the tollgate for free if you just want to go to the picnic spot.

20. GREEN POINT URBAN PARK

Explore the beautiful Green Point Urban Park with its stunning views of Signal Hill and Lion’s Head. It’s a family-friendly space perfect for picnics, walks, and runs.

21. THE MOJO MARKET

Enjoy free live music and good food at the Mojo Market. The Mojo Market is a vibrant indoor, 7-day-a-week food and lifestyle market with daily live music by local artists. It is an eclectic mix of retail stalls, 4 bars, food vendors offering international cuisines as well as a venue for sports watching.

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