Top 7 Things to do in Freetown in December 2025

Ladies and gentlemen...welcome to December!

We outsideeeeeee!

Disemba don kam - December is here and hopefully it brings about some holiday cheer!

Whether it's from our beloved Diasporans aka our JCs (Just Cam) who are ready to tension their supposed village peopole with their Euros, Great British Pounds or United States Dollars while oppressing Homebasea with their 'innit' and 'y'all' parlance or the day to day events Homebases who are organizing and curating to take advantage of the holiday economy - we are here for it. Una kabo, and welcome!

As I prepare to be outside myself this December in Freetown, currently in the village hustling as I type concluding my last work trip of the year but I promise to be back soon and look forward to also partaking in Freetown shenanigans December style, and who knows maybe find a December boo 🤭. After all, there is God.

Anyways, I know y'all are not here to read about my love life, or lack thereof - so let's skip to why you're really here.

We've made it to the last month of the year! This time can be difficult for some, emotionally and/or financially and I've curated this list to be a bit lighter on the pockets and hearts. After all there are festivals charging SLE 1000 for tickets pan belful 👀, and while you're free to explore the other options and events that tickle your fancy, here are 7 things to do in Freetown that may be for you:

1.) Trivia Tuesdays 🧩

With work winding down for the holidays, why not keep your brain stimulated and hop into this month's Trivia Tuesdays session curated by Inkundla Spaces?

If you're wondering why Trump was awarded a Peace Prize by FIFA, your guess is as good as mine, but you may get some clues to that riddle and more on:

Date: Tuesday, December 9 2025

Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: Mango Peak, Hillstation

Entry: Free

2.) Taste of Cole Street Opening 🥘

If you're a foodie and love well done fusion food, then Cole Street Guesthouse at Murraytown should already ring a bell.

Cole Street is having a party and celebrating its opening at Tokeh Sands! It promises a night of Sierra Leone fusion tapas, a live DJ and vibes on:

Date: Friday, December 12 2025

Time: 7:00 pm - late. Food will be served promptly at 9:00 pm.

Venue: Tokeh Sands, Tokeh

Event ticket: SLE 1800

Premium ticket: SLE 6000 (includes premium Sands room, 2 event tickets and Cole Street Breakfast)

A 50% deposit is required when booking. Tickets can be reserved at +232 78 911 111.

3.) Meat and Greet ♨️

I love a good pun 🤭

Visit Sierra Leone presents their third edition or third helping of their December Meat & Greet BBQ kickback. You can join in on bubu, food, drinks on:

Date: Sunday, December 14 2025

Time: 2:00 pm

Venue: Aqua Sports Club, Aberdeen

Ticket: SLE 200 (early bird) | SLE 250 (gate)

To get your ticket, contact +232 79 406 127 or info@vsltravel.com.

4. Creative Mixer Vol. 4 - Foodie Edition 🍛

Clearly December is a foodie affair and that’s ok! You can always join the gym and (re)commit to your fitness goals in the new year. 🤭

At Mina Meetups, I am curating Vol. 4 the Creative Mixer series next week and you're welcome to join us! Dine with us, as we learn from Freetown's leading Sierra Leone fusion culinary professionals: Miatta Marke of Cole Street Guest House and Granville During of Things and Somethings (T&S) on:

Date: Thursday, December 18 2025

Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Venue: Things and Somethings, 11 Sir Samuel Lewis Road

Fee: SLE 450

To register: Creative Mixer Vol. 4 Google Form

5.) Art Exhibtion by Réunion 🖼️

Reunion Freetown is curating an art exhibition that features paintings, photography, digital art, upcycling and installations that celebrate Sierra Leoneans, explore the human experience, power, survival and all of its intricacies on:

Date: Friday, December 19 - Sunday, December 21 2025

Time: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm (daily)

Venue: Creative Hub Africa, 41 A/B Freetown Road (opposite Lumley Police Station)

Entry: Free

For more information, you can contact freetown@reunion.la or +232 33 328 385.

6.) Mode Observer: Trunk Show 👠

Are you looking to elevate your look and closet to oppress your enemies this holiday season? You may not have to look too far by attending the Mode Observer Trunk Show curated by Musu Kaikai. The Trunk Show offers existing and potential customers to shop and experience the designer's available merchandise while indulging in music and and endless mocktails and cocktails on:

Date: Tuesday, December 23 - Wednesday, December 24 2025

Time: 12:00 - 5:30 pm

Venue: The Members Room (Grounds of The Beauty Bar), 25 Wilkinson Road

7.) New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance 🎇

Looking for a way to usher in the new year? Why note welcome 2026 with dinner and a dance or two, or three or more at Hotel Barmoi on:

Date: Wednesday, December 31 2025

Time: 8:00 pm till the New Year

Venue: Hotel Barmoi, 75C Cape Road, Aberdeen

Fee: SLE 1,250

For tickets and further inquiries, you can reach Hotel Barmoi at +232 30 960 016 or +232 76 918 771 or via email at enquiries@hotelbarmoi.com.

And that, boys and girls concludes activities and events for the 2025 year.

As always, it has been a pleasure to bring to you all 7 Things to Do in Freetown. I look forward to continuing to do so in the new year Inshallah and unveiling some surprises, more pepper and being unapolegetically me.

Until next time.

Be safe and be good (if you want to).

Happy holidays!

Wishing you all a prosperous 2026.

Fabulously yours,

Mina.

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