Easter Weekend Ideas: What To Do

So, you’ve decided not to participate in the Easter ‘exodus’ from Kampala and spend the long Easter weekend right here at home instead. Well, whether you’re after family fun, a wild time, or a quiet weekend at home there’s plenty on to keep you occupied. IN KAMPALA takes it day by day with interesting happenings until you’re back at work on Tuesday morning.

Friday:

In the Christian tradition, Good Friday is the day on which Christ’s crucifixion is commemorated. This means that most churches in Kampala will have special services at different times throughout the day.

If you’re looking to get the kids out of the house Bean Cafe is having an Easter Egg Painting Party from 2-4pm. All ages welcome!

Yutta Konvictz presents a dance production at National Theatre ‘Dooms day, a cry for the people’ focusing on nepotism, deceit, selfishness, sectarianism, tribalism, greed and deception.

Looking for something a little lighter? There’s some great comedy at National Theatre from 7.30pm (entry 10,000 UGX) with Fun Factory (https://www.facebook.com/Funfactory256) bringing you ‘Organised Chaos’.

Feel like getting out on the town? Break out your finest Hawaiian gear and hit Garden City’s Boda Boda rooftop bar from 7pm (entry 10,000 UGX)

Saturday:

While some people just like to take it easy on a long weekend others want to be up at the crack of dawn running for a good cause. And there’s two to choose from. The first is a 10k charity run to help construct wells in Makindye Division’s slum areas. The race starts at 7am at the Sabagabo grounds opposite the Magistrates Court in Makindye. Entry is 15,000 UGX per person, 150,000 UGX for companies and NGOs. Or, you can run to help the Namirembe Cathedral’s Ttegula Project with either a 5 or 10k run that begins on the Namirembe Cathedral grounds. Entry is 10,000 UGX.

If you want to take the kids out for an Easter Egg Hunt and children’s party there’s one on at Uganda Museum (Kira Road). There’s Easter egg painting, storytelling, face painting, food, drinks and prizes. The festivities start at 10am and entry is 10,000 UGX.

Looking for a little early evening entertainment? Chill at Jazzville from 7pm with Code 9 covering Phil Collins greatest hits in Phil Collins tribute night. Entry is 20,000 UGX.

If you’d like a little art to start off your evening drop by MishMash for Elinros Henriksdotter’s Divine Matrix London Style which will be video, painting, sonic poetry and drawings.

Then, move over to Club Venom where the East African Bashment Crew (Bebe Cool, Nazizi and Wyre) will be holding a meet and greet party. Starts at 8pm and cost is 20,000 UGX – or 40,000 UGX if you’re VIP and your March paycheck is burning a hole in your pocket.

Sunday:

Once again the churches will be packed with Easter services and special services. If you’ve been contemplating heading to church today’s the day.

The Kika Troupe then invites you over to the Kika Performing Arts Centre on Sisa Road at 9am for a contemporary dance show with a bouncy castle and face painting afterwards. Entry is 10,000 UGX for adults and 3,000 UGX for kids.

Afterwards, you can pack a picnic and head down to the Uganda Museum at 1pm for everyone’s favourite quarterly music festival, Blankets and Wine (https://www.facebook.com/BlanketsWineKampala?group_id=0). This round they’ve got Madtraxx, Sundowners, Winston & Pragmo plus Tamba. Get your ticket today though as they’re 35,000 UGX at Uganda Wines and Spirits now or 50,000 UGX at the gate.

Monday:

Let’s face it. At this rate you need a day to relax and just have a break. However, if you’re looking for things to do with the kids check our family section. If you are looking for a restaurant check our restaurant section (https://www.kampalacityguide.com/food/)