Whats On in Gauteng
Whats On Gauteng
JOHANNESBURG - MAY/JUNE EVENTS
River Deck Organic & Craft Market - Come and enjoy exclusive homemade and organic products, from mosaics, Pewter products, beading, local art, fresh produce to material and flowers. River Deck complement their market with a fantastic line-up of food and entertainment on Sundays. Last Sunday of every month from 9am - 2pm. River Deck Country Estate, 35 Peter Road, Honeydew.
Trees Eco Fun Park – let the kids climb trees, crawl through tunnels, play in a sandpit and get dirty! It’s also a lovely little spot for a picnic. (082) 458 1504
The Fundraiser for Gaby - was absolutely amazing!! Thank you to everyone that supported this little girl during her struggle with Cancer. If you would still like to support her in some way you can contact Lauren Hayes on 082 389 4700.
Mini steam train experience! The Rand Society of Model Engineers offers open days on the first and third Sunday of each month. Tel: 011 763 6813
Rietvlei Farm and Lifestyle Centre is the perfect place to do a spot of mountain biking, fishing or picnic with the family. Tel: 011024 1512/4.
Pure Rush Industries is leading the way in developing one of the fastest growing underground sports in Johannesburg and South Africa. Trips are on Saturdays and Sundays Group bookings can be made during the week. Beginners are taken to Mount Mayhem in Benoni. Cost includes your equipment. For more info Tel: Marco 082-605-1150 or visit their website.
Monaghan Farm - near Lanseria is a must-visit for family picnics. Order a pizza that uses ingredients grown on the farm before taking a stroll along the river bank. (082) 0707500.
Johannesburg Zoo Moonlight Tour - 31 May 630 - 9pm - Enjoy a night tour around the zoo viewing and learning about nocturnal animal habits. Tel: Louise 011 646 2000 Ext 228.
Woolworths Mom's store tour 24 May - Dieticians will be providing information about healthy meals and snacks for your kids lunchboxes at Woolworths Sandton. Contact Amanda via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
COURSES
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Effective Discipline 26 May - Which style works for you and your family? and how should your child's age affect your approach to discipline? Tel: Shannon 074 102 6200.
ILT 1 (class attendance) aims at raising awareness of the possible root causes underlying learning and behavior difficulties. It introduces the theory and principles underlying the approach, gives guidelines for recognizing possible causes of problems as well as practical treatment techniques. While an holistic view is essential, additional focus is given to those systems in the human body that support efficient learning and functioning. DVDs are used to illustrate case studies. The course is accompanied by a comprehensive manual and a CD of selected readings. Following the course, a workbook containing questions based on the included reader must be completed to qualify for SAQA credits and/or 30 CPD points. The cost of the course for 2012 is R3150. The following dates have been proposed: 26-27 May - Western Cape 9-10 June - Pretoria; 25-26 August - Johannesburg; 8-9 September - Pretoria. Tel: Michael Kokot 082 414 4814 or 021 873 4951. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website.
The 2012 Parents ADHD Conference is on 26 and 27 May 2012 - A seminar for Parents and anyone who would like to learn. Where Delta Park School Hall When: Sat 26th May 2012 - 08h00 to 16h30 Sun 27th May 2012 - 08h00 to 13h00 Cost: Bookings & Queries: Lynne Tel: (011)888-7655 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Visit our Website
ADHD Cartoon Competition - Entries close 31 May 2012 -Depict how ADHD affects you and your community, your positive and negative experiences using pictures and words in your 1 - 8 frame cartoon strip. Place your name, age and the title of your work at the bottom right hand corner of the A4 sheet of paper and email, post or hand in your entry. All Ages. Adhasa National Office
Pathways first workshop 24 and 25 May - Oosterlig NG Church, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria - the workshop will be on our “Fine Motor toolbox” as well as “adapted reading” Please let us know whether you are interested in attending these workshops or please forward this invitation to people in the field that might require training. Both these toolboxes are for sale without training, although training is highly recommended for teachers, facilitators and parents. Cost is R950 p/p per day or R400 p/p per day with the Toolbox. Tel: Tammy 082 866 7112 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website.
A 5km Fun Run Fundraiser 28 May - the event is for young and old, male/female. Our autistic artist Joshua Martin designed the poster and will also participate. He is a keen runner and has been runner up in two similar races. Maybe some of our other autistic or Aspie friends/families/members would like to join in as well. Nice family event.
Baby Indaba - 25 - 27 May 930 - 5pm -at Johannesburg Expo Centre, cnr nasrec and Rand Show Rds. Tel 021 689 3262 or visit their website for more info.
Bellavista Evening Talks -Tel Imogen on 011 447 4110 Venue: Bellavista School Hall Time: 19h00 - 20h00. Cost per talk R80 per person payable at the door.
30 May 2012 - GAMES ADOLESCENTS SHOULDN'T PLAY - THE CHOKING GAME. Presented by Gavin Cocks, Parent of a Victim and founder of G.A.S.P.
Back by popular demand - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP - 14 July 9 - 1pm Bellavista Assessment and Training Unit.
Adventure Boot Camp Nationwide - is offering ladies the chance to take part in their National Winter Special Challenge. 2 camps for one special discounted price (June and July only). Tel: 021 447 27 46 or visit their website.
HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS AND HOLIDAY CAMPS
Jod's Pony Camp 1 July - 7 July- Fun for everyone, no riding experience or fancy riding clothes necessary, indoor accommodation & all meals included! Day visitors are also welcome. Jod's Riding Centre R550 Main Klipriversberg Road, Alewynspoort, Eikenhof. Time is from 5pm Sun-1pm Sat. Cost is R1100(incl a T - shirt) from 5yrs. Tel: Felicia 082 339 9268.
Sugar Bay Camps - From ages 7-17yrs. Tel: Roma 032 485 3778 send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website.
BBk Adventure Pony Camps 24 June - 1 July, 2 - 9 December and 9 - 16 Dec. Let your children come and have a week full of fun. The camp consists of horse riding in the mornings and adventure activities like hiking, king swing, team building in the afternoons and nightime activies. All riding exeprinces are accepted. Held at BBK Trails Campsite Waterval Boven Mpumalanga at a cost of R1600 incl transport from Jhb/Pta for ages 8-16yrs. Tel: Susan 082 853 3993 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website.
KIDSCAPE ADVENTURE CAMPS - Winter Camp 28 June - 2 July 2012 - where there is NO compromise on health and safety! Limited to 60 kids only! WINTER CAMP. Kids are welcome from Grade 1 to Grade 8. Activities include: Hike, obstacle course, stalk the lantern, bush walk, mud-putt, team-building, life skills, character building, target shooting, archery, swimming, paint ball, king swing, zipwire and loads more!! For more infor please call Graeme on 083 457 7848 or leave a message. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website.
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FAMILY EVENTS - JOHANNESBURG
The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour takes you on a journey through the ecology and geology of one of the oldest mountain ranges at the world - estimated to be 2,500 million years old. Eleven platforms have been built against the cliff and rock faces of the spectacular Ysterhout Kloof, a beautiful gorge carved out of the mountainside, and are joined by long steel cables that you slide along to reach the next platform. Much like a "foefie" slide, the canopy tour essentially involves zigzagging down the kloof while stopping at each platform to admire the expansive views and surrounding ecology. Tel: 014 535 0150 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our website
Zoo Walks- The Zoo hosts different walks with different themes. Frog Walk, Wattle Crane Walk, Vulture Walk, Chimp Walk and more. Johannesburg Zoo, Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkview. Family Fun Walk. Bring your family and your furry friend, on a leash for a fun family walk around Zoo Lake. The Walk starts at 8am but come earlier to register. Food and drinks will be available. Cost: R80 - 12km | R60 - 8km | R50 - 4km. Zoo Lake cor Jan Smuts Avenue and Westwold Way Saxonwold. Tel: 011 646 2000 ext 213.
ADULTS ONLY - MYSTERY GHOST BUS TOUR - Joburg - Groups of 30 or more - Any Night. Teambuilding, Birthdays, Bachelors, Bachelorettes, Clubs Try the EVP on our website Bookings through Computicket or Checkers/Shoprite
Tots n Pots Randburg – weekly classes available call Tilana 0823044491 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lakeside Mall - Craft Evenings - Kids join us Friday & Saturday nights create your a masterpiece on canvas /plates while Mom & Dad relax at a restaurants. Tom Jones Street, Benoni from 6pm - 8pm. Tel: Carolynn on 011 427 1801.
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Yeesh! Fun for kids in Woodmead and Bryanston - We have a giant play structure, slides, ball ponds, jumping castles and much, much more. Also a Paint Pot corner for kids to do arts and crafts, paint t-shirts and ceramics. A great coffee bar for parents and carers to relax in whilst your kids burn off all their energy. Open 9am – 5pm. Entry fee R45 per child per hour. Bryanston: 5 Main Road, 011 463 5847, Woodmead: Woodmead Commercial Park, Waterval Crescent (011) 656 9669 Visit our website
HOLIDAY COOKING AND BAKING AT TOTSNPOTS!
09 June : Tots n Pots, Father’s Day Baking Workshop @ Hirsch’s in Fourways 16 June: Tots n Pots, Youth Day Baking Workshop @ The Bryanston Organic Market 7 – 19 June: Tots n Pots, Winter Cooking & Baking Program, 6 Week Term @ Vovo Telo Bakery & Deli in Lonehill 28 July: Tots n Pots, Holiday workshop @ The Bryanston Organic Market 16 August : Tots n Pots, Holiday workshop @ The Bryanston Organic Market
Tel: Jotika 0832655515 Fourways / Bryanston or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Serendipity (Rosebank, Johannesburg) - a wonderful family venue situated in a lovely, leafy garden. Open Tuesdays to Fridays 9h00 to 17h00 and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 8h00 to 17h00. Our facilities include climbing frames, slides, swings and ball ponds. Entertainment includes arts and crafts, cupcake decorating and more. Treat the family and enjoy a delectable light meal in a relaxing garden environment. We have a well stocked gift shop with children’s toys, mobiles and goods for mums too! Serendipity is also a superb venue for tailor-made children’s parties! Situated 48 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg 011 447 7386 (phone and fax) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Serendipity NEW STORY TIME - Story-time at Serendipity - Tuesday mornings at 11am for toddlers and pre-schoolers and? Wednesday afternoons at 4pm for ages 2 to 4 and 4.15pm for ages 5 onwards. Contact (011) 447 7386 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Visit our website 48 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank
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Craighall River Market- Saturdays 08h30 - 13h00 Art, craft, organic produce, deli items, books, clothing, bird feeders, jewellery, pony rides, bric-a-brac, tearoom and more ! WHEN ? 2nd Saturday of each month, 08h30 - 13h00. WHERE? Colourful Splendour Nursery Marlborough Avenue, Craighall Park. Read more...
Walkerville Farmer's Market - Open every Saturday 9 - 3 pm. Free Entry for Visitors. Telephone: 011 949 4266 or 079 076 7680. Alternatively you can This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Organic and fresh produce markets strive towards wholeness and goodness. Products at such markets tend to be of a higher quality and there is an abundance of hand-crafted goods.
Mini Steam Trains Open Day - Florida Park North West Johannesburg, Open from 9:30am to 5:00 pm. Read more...
Bryanston Organic & Natural Market - Open this Thursday and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. Read more...
HEIA SAFARI RANCH - the ideal family getaway. Read more...
Midrand Urban Market - Every Saturday Great food, deli and craft traders. No charge. 9:00 - 14:00 Read more...
Blubird Wholefood Market - 'UNITED FLAVOURS OF NATIONS.' The Food Market to be at every Sunday, between 9.00-2.00pm at the blubird Shopping Centre. All produce is freshly prepared from the most natural of ingredients. No preservatives, food colourings, no additives. An incredible journey of tastes awaits you, from Gourmet to Artisanal fare, to food for toddlers. See you on Sunday...... Read more
Drakes Farmyard - Linbro Park (E Jhb) Open for day visitors every Monday
