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ABINGDON YARD (Johannesburg) Outdoor party venue in Beailieu, Kyalami. Swings, see-saws, trampolines, sandpit, wendyhouse, jungle gyms, animals, large covered area with table and chairs, and an indoor play area. Call 082 900 4078 or email Open Days on Tuesday, 434B Maple Road, Beaulieu, Kyalami, Gauteng

ABOUT COUNTRY PARTIES (New children's party venue in the West Rand, Johannesburg) An exciting new party venue in acres of natural grounds - obstacle courses, soccer, slip ‘n’ slide, theme parties, foefie slide, outdoor climbing wall, treasure hunts, bmx/off road biking, games, activities, US-qualified instructor.  Self catering or fully catered.  We also have a delightful restaurant, tea garden and retail store.  Call 0832890148 or email Open every day 9am to 4pm. Andries Road, Muldersdrift Visit our website

Great putt-putt range in a fantastic setting.

The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary offers visitors a good opportunity to see some of the more common birds up close. The sanctuary is a great place for a Sunday afternoon family outing or a short tranquil walk.

Bester Birds and Animals Zoo Park breeds exotic birds and animals. It is open to the public and offers fun kids' parties.

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......  Blubird shopping Centre, Athol Oaklands Road, off Corlett Drive, Athol, Johannesburg, Gauteng. 083 3114768 Email or Visit our Website

Body Mind & Soul Fayre - A Spiritual and Holistic Wonderland, monthly based Festival.

Boogaloos Lifestyle Skateparks are safe environments that boast smoke free, drug free and alcohol free zones with the inclusion of constant adult supervision. These parks are safety conscious making the wearing of helmets compulsory and encourages the use of other safety gear.

BRYANSTON ORGANIC & NATURAL MARKET - Open Thursday and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. Fun craft activities for kids – candle dipping, scratch patch, sand art, monthly puppet shows and puppet-making workshops.  Delicious, healthy meals in our garden cafes and foods for people with special needs diets.  Live music and ample secure parking makes the market fun for everyone.

Maropeng and the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” in Setswana, the main indigenous language in this area of South Africa. The Cradle of Humankind is an easy drive of about an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years.

CRAIGHALL RIVER MARKET - 2nd Saturday of Every Month - 08h30 - 13h00 Art, craft, organic produce, deli items, books, clothing, bird feeders, jewellery, pony rides, bric-a-brac, tearoom and more ! WHERE? Colourful Splendour Nursery (REEA property), Marlborough Avenue, Craighall Park.  CONTACT ROY : 011 465 3413.

For steam-train enthusiasts and lovers of railway history, of all ages. Has a great programme of activities.

HEIA SAFARI RANCH - 30 minutes from Johannesburg & Pretoria, the ideal family getaway. Plenty to keep children occupied! Swimming pool, Indoor games, table tennis, chess, full sized snooker. Enjoy their meals on the patio or under thatched umbrellas, kiddies menus available. Guided game drives, relaxing canoe ride or sit and fish, watch the various water birds at the dam. Reasonable rates and ongoing specials make this a really affordable family holiday. Contact details Website Telephone: 011 919 5000 Fax: 011 919 5078 or Email

There is lots to do at the Johannesburg Zoo which is situated on Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkview, Main public entrance on Upper Park Drive Telephone: (011) 646-2000. From Holiday Programmes to Moonlight Tours. Visit the website or call Call 011-646-2000

Jozi Food Market every Saturday with a wide variety of the finest foods in a relaxed environment. Bring the kids and your friends!

Kidz Galore is a party venue inspired by a dream of creating a venue that can be enjoyed by both parents and children, a venue that is safe for children and affordable for parents.

Kidz Galore offers a variety of party packages that will cater for all your and your childs requirements, from venue hire only option, to sit back and relax, so that we can do it all for you! Our activities will keep kids entertained for hours on end, while parents can relax and enjoy the tranquility of nature, in a safe and secure play area.

Kolonnade Ice Rink (Pretoria) - Half price sessions on Wednesday evening. Closed on a Monday Evenings, during public school terms.
Day sessions 10h00 to 17h00 & Evening sessions from 19h30 to 22h30

Open to the public on the first and third Sunday of every month, Party bookings call for reservations for any other day of the week, including the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Open days entrance free and rides cost R5 each. For birthday parties and other functions price on request.
Cnr Louis Botha Ave and Golf Club Terrace, Florida Park North West Johannesburg

HOLIDAY COURSES AT THE NATIONAL ZOO – offer children’s courses during school holidays. Bookings are essential! Please contact the National Zoological Gardens’ Education Department at Tel: 012 328 3265 x 173/ 175 or Email Fax: 012 324 2728 The Pretoria Zoo, as it's more commonly known, is the largest in the country and the only zoo with national status. There's a huge collection of animals, great walks, and a cable car that traverses the length of the zoo, allowing you to see all the animals from up above. 232 Boom Street CBD, Tel: 012 328 3265 or 012 328 6020. View website.

Great putt-putt course.

Rietvlei Nature Reserve

SA Trails  (JHB North in Lanseria/Fourways) – Horse riding adventures, from beginner to experienced, the ride of a life time, every ride is suited to the individual. In  rolling hills and untamed bush, no set routes or trails, every ride is an adventure.  To book your next horse riding adventure, please contact Kati on 082 533 4545 or Email or visit the SA Trails Website Kiddies parties, pony rides for under 12’s too and Team building events.

Serendipity (Rosebank, Johannesburg) - a wonderful family venue situated in a lovely, leafy garden – 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 in leafy Rosebank, Johannesburg 011 447 7386 (phone and fax)  Email Serendipity

Swartkrans Walking Tour hosted by Maropeng - Maropeng is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its popular Swartkrans Walking Tours from May 2010. Swartkrans is a fossil-rich cave site approximately 1km to the north-west of the well-known Sterkfontein fossil site, in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

TEAK PLACE FAMILY RESTAURANT (Rietfontein Jhb) - Looking for a venue with difference – pick a veg,  trampolines /swings /jungle gyms/ sand
art / animals / bike track. Petting Zoo, Feed the animals

Extremely happening skateboard park for cool kids.

The Transvaal Museum is one of the best and oldest natural history museums in South Africa, with wonderful interactive displays, a cleverly designed walk through the story of evolution, and a great dinosaur skeleton outside ' always a hit with the kids.

Wacki Warehouse Kiddies Play Park (Pretoria) - A huge and exciting children's indoor play park, with an incredible range of activities to keep the kids entertained all day long. Particularly great for birthday parties. 

Wonderboom Nature Reserve (Pretoria) Lying north of Pretoria and straddling the Magaliesberg mountains, the Wonderboom Nature Reserve is a stunning and tranquil 200-hectare reserve.

Yeesh! (Johannesburg) is a fun indoor play place for kids up to 12 that is open every day in the holidays except Mondays for 9am - 5pm.
Mums can relax in the coffee shop while the kids are supervised. All kinds of parties are on offer and there are special activities in the holidays.
BRYANSTON: 5 Main Road, Bryanston Tel: 073 230 6531 or (011) 463 5847 WOODMEAD: Unit G6, Woodmead Commercial Park, Waterval Crescent
Tel: 083 923 2306 or (011) 656 9669 Email or  Visit our Website

Zwartkops Quad centre (Pretoria, Gauteng) - Out of the ordinary ,  fun filled quad parties for kids from age 4 onward OR daily outings for the whole family. Choose  the full party package or self catering / Braai facilities. Our  playground consists of sunken trampolines,  jumping castles,  jungle gym, swings ,slide, sandpit,  basketball ,swingball. Contact Linky: 082 6886 046    Email or  View the website