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Decorate & Grow - Hands-on Art & Nature Experience for Kids3
Arts & Culture

Decorate & Grow - Hands-on Art & Nature Experience for Kids

A hands-on art & nature experience for kids aged 2-10. Let your child decorate their own plant pot, plant a seed, and take it home to grow. Activities include decorating a plant pot, planting a seed, learning how to care for it, and taking it home to grow. A fun way to learn creativity, care, and patience. Location: Addis House of Culture (AHOC), inside the National Palace, across the street from Fil Wuha Limited spots available. Call to register: +251 943 405 753 or +251 991 147 145

Addis House of Culture (AHOC)7:00 AM
Free
Smoke n' Soul - BBQ and Music Mini Fest3
Food & Drink

Smoke n' Soul - BBQ and Music Mini Fest

LinkUp Events presents Smoke n' Soul, the first edition of a BBQ and music mini fest. Enjoy a vibrant afternoon filled with smoky BBQ, soulful music, and a relaxed picnic atmosphere set in the gardens. Doors open at 3:00 PM. Entrance fee: 300 ETB. Come for the food, stay for the vibe, and make the moment yours.

Ethio Korea Veterans Memorial Park12:00 PM
300 ETB
PMP - Project Management Professional Training4
Education & Learning

PMP - Project Management Professional Training

Level Up Your Career with PMP Certification! Join our upcoming Project Management Professional (PMP) Training cohort this May. Schedule: May 4th – June 5th, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Venue: ProOffice at Laphto Mall What you get: ✅ 50 Contact Hours of expert-led training ✅ Comprehensive coverage of PMP methodologies ✅ Practical insights for real-world application Register: https://forms.gle/gLNNJgb5hSZYAgwAA Call: 0944121545 Email: service.rened@outlook.com

ProOffice at Laphto Mall3:00 PM
15,000 ETB
ICE CONNECT SUMMIT 20267
Business & Professional

ICE CONNECT SUMMIT 2026

A national platform bringing together leaders in digital commerce, payments, and logistics. The ICE CONNECT SUMMIT 2026 is a major event where people shaping Ethiopia's e-commerce future will connect and have conversations. Free entrance. Organized by @eventsethiopia. Contact: @bethel_t23

Weventure6:00 AM
Free
Afterwork by Heineken at Ghion Hotel8
Community & Social

Afterwork by Heineken at Ghion Hotel

Afterwork by Heineken returns to Ghion Hotel on 8 May 2026 starting from 5 PM. This event has been moved to an earlier date, departing from the typical schedule of the final Friday of the month.

Ghion Hotel2:00 PM
Free
Panel Discussion: Theorizing the Ethiopian State9
Education & Learning

Panel Discussion: Theorizing the Ethiopian State

Panel discussion exploring Ethiopia's statehood, origins, evolution, and security.

Wemezekir Hall6:00 AM
Free
Debol Bazaar Event9
Community & Social

Debol Bazaar Event

Debol Bazaar upcoming event featuring vendors and traditional dining experience. Event takes place at Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant in the Hayahulet (22) area of Addis Ababa, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To register as a vendor, contact 0941552035.

Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant7:00 AM
Free
Basketball Match: B4L vs ABA10
Sports & Fitness

Basketball Match: B4L vs ABA

Basketball match between B4L and ABA.

Arat Kilo Gymnasium12:00 PM
Free
Choral Music Concert12
Music & Concerts

Choral Music Concert

A choral concert featuring over 80 members celebrating 40 years of tradition.

Yared Music School3:00 PM
Free
Art Exhibition: Woven Stories and Stitched Histories15
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibition: Woven Stories and Stitched Histories

Art exhibition at Zoma Museum titled 'Woven Stories and Stitched Histories'.

Zoma Museum6:00 AM
Free
Basketball Match Weekend16
Sports & Fitness

Basketball Match Weekend

Basketball matches featuring various local teams over two days at Ras Hailu Gymnasium.

Ras Hailu Gymnasium9:00 AM
Free
International Museum Day18
Arts & Culture

International Museum Day

Free admission to museums in Addis Ababa to celebrate International Museum Day.

6:00 AM
Free