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Festivals, live music, markets, marathons and community mornings around Victoria Falls — everything worth planning a trip around.

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Oct17Sat

Kids Carnival & Funday

festival
City Social, 959 Pioneer Rd11:00 AM

Jumping Castles Swimming Pool Trampoline Face Painting Music & Entertainment Plus MORE fun throughout the day! Tickets: available at Medmint Pharmacy, City Social & Fitness Vakuru Gym

$12 per kid Adults For FreeCity Social
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Oct17Sat

Zambezi River Clean-Up Morning

community
Zambezi boat launch, upstream of the falls7:00 AM

Community and operator volunteers clear litter from the banks upstream of the falls. Gloves, bags and a boat shuttle provided.

Free, bring water and a hatVicFalls Connect community and local operators
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Oct26Mon

Full Moon Rainforest Walk

wildlife
Victoria Falls Rainforest entrance6:30 PM

The rainforest path stays open late for the full moon, with the spray lit from behind and the falls louder than ever. Bring a torch and a rain jacket.

Standard park fee appliesZimParks and licensed guides
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Nov7Sat

Birding Morning: Zambezi Specials

wildlife
Upper Zambezi, upstream of the boat launches5:45 AM

A guided early walk along the river for fish eagles, kingfishers, bee-eaters and the pelicans that follow the shoals.

US$25, binoculars providedNgoni Guided Walks
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Dec29Tue

Victoria Falls Carnival

festival
Town centre & Victoria Falls BridgeFrom 6:00 PM dailyRuns until 31 Dec

Three days of music across town, ending with the steam train party on the bridge. Live acts, DJs, a colour festival and a crowd that comes from all over the region.

Day passes from US$40Vic Falls Carnival
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Dec31Thu

New Year's Eve Gorge Sunset Dinner

festival
Gorge-side terrace, Victoria Falls6:00 PM to late

Long table dinner above the gorge with live mbira, a fire show and the countdown over the falls.

From US$75 per personVictoria Falls hospitality group
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Jul4Sun

Victoria Falls Marathon

sport
Victoria Falls town and rain forestFrom 6:30 AM

Full marathon, half marathon and a family 5 km along the Zambezi, finishing in the rainforest with the spray overhead.

Entries open in March 2027Victoria Falls Marathon
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Oct10Sat

Craft Market Saturday

market
Elephant's Walk Shopping Village9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Baskets, carvings, textiles and jewellery sold directly by the makers. Ask about the cooperative workshops while you are there.

Free entryVictoria Falls Craft Association
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Oct9Fri

Live Music Sundowner Sessions

music
The Lookout Cafe, Victoria Falls5:30 PM

Acoustic sets on the terrace above the gorge every Friday. Arrive before sunset for the best table.

Free entry, drinks from the barThe Lookout Cafe
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Sep24Thu

Tourism Expo Victoria Falls

culture
Elephant Hills Conference Centre9:00 AM to 5:00 PMRuns until 25 Sep

Two days of operator stands, talks and buyer meetings for the region's tourism trade. Public welcome on the final afternoon.

Trade registration, public free on day twoVictoria Falls Tourism Association
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