The West Rand’s favourite entertainment destination, Silverstar (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino) is gearing up to become a holiday paradise right on your doorstep once again… so much to do, so little time!

Getting your Beach Fix

For the fourth year running, The Square, situated at the heart of this Tsogo Sun property, will be transformed into a sandy amusement park from 10am to 10pm daily (closed on Christmas Day). No need to pack up half the house and drive for hours for the family to enjoy the sun and sand – and the best part is that entry to Silverstar’s Beach Festival (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/events/beach-festival-2018) is FREE!

From beach fun for the kids to sunset cocktails for the grown-ups, sizzling food specials and live entertainment, there really is something to appeal to every single member of the family’s sense of holiday fun.

The whole family can spend the day in the sun and sand surrounded by a myriad of entertainment - and entrance to the beach is absolutely free, with full access to all of the fun from the minute your feet touch the sand.

Beach activities for the little ones (or young at heart) include:

• Sandcastle building competitions
• Stage music & dance
• Tug-o-war
• Hula hoop competitions
• Ice-cream eating competitions
• Inflatable waterslide
• Beach volleyball
• Beach-themed cut out for photos
• Beach bar – serving alcoholic & non – alcoholic slush

As the sun sets, the Beach transforms into a Calypso paradise, the perfect spot to party the night away. Evening activities include:

• Beach bar – serving alcoholic & non – alcoholic slush
• Limbo competitions
• Fire poi (Fridays & Saturday)
• DJ (Fridays & Saturdays)

Silverstar’s Beach Festival 2018 is also the perfect place to see in the New Year, so make sure you don’t miss out on all the ‘staycation’ action - head to Silverstar this December.

Lazy Weekends at the Silverstar Local Market

The Local Market has partnered with Silverstar to create a specialised market that promotes small business owners, artisans, musicians, designers and culinary specialists. The Silverstar Market (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/activities/silverstar-local-market) will provide a platform for passionate local people who are proud of their work and offer quality products a place to showcase their talents and wares.

While you browse the stalls for delectable eats and other artisanal goodies, the kids can enjoy the dedicated play area. And, when you’re all shopped out, grab a few ice-cold drinks and a bite to eat, find a spot to sit then relax and enjoy the entertainment. What’s not to love?

Entry to The Silverstar Market is free and it will run every Sunday from 9am to 4pm; and on from 12h00 to 21h00 only on Saturday 15, 22, 29 December and 5 January. From 6 January the Silverstar Local Market will take place once again only on Sundays only from 9am to 4pm (weather permitting).

Half the price, double the big screen fun

Get 50% off any movie, any time, any day at Silverstar (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/offers/50-movies-silverstar) from 7 December 2018 until 10 January 2019! It’s never hard to find a reason to catch a movie at Silverstar and now movies@ gives you an even better reason to catch the latest blockbusters at the West Rand’s favourite entertainment destination. Enjoy a 50% discount on all movies – this means adults pay just R30 (2D) or R35 (3D), pensioners pay just R27.50 (2D) or R30 (3D), while kids under 18 pay just R25 (2D) and R27.50 (3D).

Some exciting new titles releasing in December 2018 include The Grinch on 7 December 2018; Spiderman (3D) on 14 December 2018; and Aquaman and Bumblebee (both in 3D) on 21 December 2018.

Riding High

The Sky Rider - rated the number 1 amusement park attraction in South Africa - is a spectacular family sky ride experience, never to be forgotten…and it’s coming to Silverstar this December along with Rodeo Trail, a favourite rodeo circuit with beautiful ponies, suitable for children of all ages.

Silverstar to offer our guests a couple of amusement rides over the December school holiday period from Friday, 7 December 2018 to Sunday, 6 January 2019 (weekdays from 4pm to 10pm and from 11am to 10 pm on weekends and public holidays).

Ticket prices: Sky Rider – R50 per person and Rodeo Trail – R25 per person. Tickets available at the rides.

Barnyard Summer Holiday Specials

Barnyard Silverstar has outdone themselves with their Summer Holiday Specials (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/offers/summer-holiday-specials)! Tickets are only R130 per person from 13 December 2018 until 31 January 2019; and on Sundays, *kids under 12 can watch the afternoon performance free while pensioners will enjoy a 50% discount! (*Ts and Cs apply)

Fancy a romantic night out or a night on the town with your bestie? Book an Experience Package for two for only R350* (valid 18 December 2018 to 28 February 2019) which includes:

• 2 Barnyard Silverstar show tickets
• 1 large pizza to share
• 1 bottle of Durbanville Hills wine or 2 soft drinks

*Excluding 31 December 2018 New Year's Eve Show which costs R395 per person and excluding 14 February 2019 show.

Oh and did we mention the Festive *Drinks Specials? Buy a bucket (six) of Castle Lite or Savanna to share for only R150, or pay only R60 for two double Klipdrift Export and one can of Coke/Coke Light/Zero or Water (Still/Sparkling). *Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

And that’s not all…did you know that theatres goers at Silverstar Barnyard get exclusive discounts on taxi, shuttle &; e-hailing services (https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/drivesafe.aspx)? All you need to do is Book a Barnyard Experience, choose your preferred service from the options online and follow the necessary steps!

Celebrate Summer at Silverstar

Five fantastic Fiat 500 Cabriolets in funky colours - one each in Epic Blue, Bossa Nova White, and Passdoble Red, and two in Coral Red - and five cash draws are the sizzling hot top prizes in Silverstar’s new R1.5-million gaming promotion, Celebrate Summer (https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/whats-on-silverstar/gaming/celebrate-summer-2019).

Players must earn 500 points on slots or tables to qualify for the car draws, which take place on 29 December, 5 and 26 January, 2 February, and 2 March when five Fiat 500 cars will go home with new owners. Cash draws will take place on 12 and 19 January as well as 9, 16, and 23 February.

To add to the excitement, one free ticket per draw will be given to Rewards cardholders in the Rewards draws on 08, 15 and 22 December. Celebrate Summer will run from Sunday 9 December 2018 to Saturday 2 March 2019 and is open to all Rewards Cardholders at the West Rand’s favourite entertainment destination.

Celebrate Summer will feature an extra Festive draw on 26 December, when winners will be randomly selected while playing on the casino floor and over R50 000 will be up for grabs in gifts and FreePlay.

For more on Silverstar’s Celebrate Summer promotion, visit www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino

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