With the school holidays fast approaching, Joburg Tourism talks kid friendly activities to keep little busy bodies occupied during the coming Easter Holidays.
As hard as it may be to accept, the end of March will see the start of the first set of school holidays for school goers throughout Johannesburg, so close to the start of the year, many of us will remain in Jozi, leaving parents and caregivers in a pickle as to what to do with the little ones during the looming school holidays.
Read on to find our top ten child-friendly activities to keep kids captivated and entertained throughout the school holidays.
In no particulate order, find ten favourite kid-friendly, fun activities taking place throughout Johannesburg:
1. Acrobranch
For a fun outdoor activity in the heart of Joburg, enjoy the longest zip line in Gauteng at Acrobranch in Melrose Arch. Suspended in the trees of the James and Ethel Gray Park, Acrobranch offers visitors an exciting aerial adventure with zip lines, Tarzan swings, nets, bridges and many other activities to explore. Catering to various age groups and ability levels, Acrobranch activities develop motor skills, balance, strength and self-confidence.
2. Museum Africa
An activity ideally suited to an older crew of kids, share South Africa’s extraordinary history with the future of our country at the Museum Africa in Newtown. With various exhibitions, features and even a showcase of the birth of Johannesburg, children aged 7 and up will be captivated by the story of Johannesburg’s past that every day, shapes its future.
3. Picnic in a Park
Enjoy the last of the Summer holidays before the Winter semester begins, pack a picnic basket and enjoy one of the various city parks littered throughout Joburg. From Zoo Lake to Emmarentia Dam, Delta Park and so very many more, there’s nothing more wholesome than spending the day outdoors letting kids be kids and engaging all of their senses amidst the bustle of the big city life.
4. Book a Table at Bambanani
Combining great food with family fun, Bambanani in Melville Johannesburg offers the best of both to children and parents alike. With an array of kids entertainment and various activities for all ages, moms and dads can sit back and let the little ones enjoy a four storey covered jungle gym, dress-up area, sand art pit and so much more!
5. Action Sports Area
Great for teens and older kids, the Sandton Action Sports Area offers 5 action sports courts including Action Cricket, Action Netball, Action Soccer or Action Bubble Soccer. Get a group of kids together and book a social game for team building skills and endless fun!
6. The Johannesburg Planetarium
Offering a number of shows suited to various age groups, the Johannesburg Wits Planetarium is open to the public on Saturday mornings to explore the South African night skies. From space travel to seasonal sky views and themed children’s adventures, tickets are available at the door thirty minutes before the show begins.
7. Bowling
With a growing number of alleys located throughout Joburg, pop on a pair of bowling shoes, pull up the bumpers and enjoy a day of friendly competition when you go ten-pin bowling. Catering to various abilities, enjoy some of the best bowling around with many alleys featuring neon blue lights, varying themes and loads of ball-bowling fun to be had.
8. Children’s Theatre
With so many wonderful options located throughout Johannesburg, you won’t need to look very hard to find a child friendly theatre show or pantomime especially during the school holiday, from Kinderspiel, to the Peoples Theatre or the National Children’s Theatre, share in the wonder of music and the arts with various theatre productions for all age groups.
9. The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Home to a host of exhibits, laboratories, workshops and more, the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre caters to the ever enquiring minds of different age groups and interests. Suited to ages from four and up, the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre supports maths, science and technology subject matter, offering innovative and exciting learning experiences for young and old.
10. Junior Master Chef
Growing in popularity throughout Johannesburg, kids cooking has become somewhat of a craze in many circles. From teaching children the cooking basics to more advance culinary skills book a kid friendly cooking course for a day of flavoursome fun!
