Don’t let them stay bored at home. Read on to find out our top picks for kids’ activities in Cape Town, including high-energy adventures, learning experiences, and fun family trips.
Museum of Illusions in Kloof Street
Change your perspective with the mind-bending Museum of Illusions. Turning reality on its head, this museum uses optical illusions to transform the world around you. It’s a thrilling blend of fun and learning, where guests explore human perception, celebrate what makes us unique, and share unforgettable, laugh-out-loud moments.
Cost: R250pp (adult) | R200pp (children aged 4-12 and seniors) | R790 (family bundle – 2x adults & 2x children). Tickets are available for purchase on the website.
When: Daily | 9am – 7pm | Slots are scheduled 20 mins apart, but each visit is estimated to take between 45 and 60 minutes.
Where: 10 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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Rush Trampoline Park
Rush Extreme Sports involves more than just jumping. Rush is an innovative activity and entertainment centre for all ages, featuring adrenaline-pumping trampolines, obstacle courses, climbing walls and much more.
Grab a coffee and chill out in the designated seating area, while the kids jump and play to their heart’s content.
Cost: R160pp (one-hour all-access ticket); R200pp (one-hour parent-and-toddler all-access ticket); R100pp (additional hour all-access) | Book using the website.
When: Mon – Thurs: 9am – 7pm | Fri & Sat: 9am – 8pm | Sun: 9am – 6pm (school holiday times)
Where: Stadium on Main, corner Main Rd and 25 Stegman Rd, Claremont, Cape Town
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Total Ninja Obstacle & Inflatable Park
The largest inflatable obstacle course in Africa, Total Ninja challenges both adults and kids to climb, balance, jump, and swing across a range of Ninja Warrior-inspired obstacles. The layout is well-designed to cater to people of varying skill levels, ensuring that people of all ages and ninja-like abilities can enjoy their time while putting their agility to the test.
Safety is a top priority, with trained staff overseeing each section and ensuring adherence to proper safety protocols. The facility is equipped with modern amenities, including comfortable seating areas, an affordable cafe, and clean facilities, providing a pleasant experience for attendees.
Whether it’s a fun day out with friends or a genuinely engaging exercise, Total Ninja is an ideal destination for anyone trying to prove themselves as a “ninja warrior”.
Cost: R160 per person per hour | Various offers available. Bookings can be made using the website.
When: Monday – Sunday | 10am – 9pm (Mon – Fri) | 9am – 9pm (Sat & Sun)
Where: Black River Park (South Park Entrance), 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town
Bubble Planet at Willowbridge
To end off the school holidays, all kids are invited to Willowbridge Shopping Centre to enjoy a space-themed adventure to Bubble Planet with creative activities, an interactive zone, and take-home sweets. Kids assemble their own Planet Bath Bomb, explore giant bubbles, and blast space-inspired foam in a Bubble Constellation Station.
Cost: R200 per child. Book now on Quicket.
When: 11 – 19 July 2026 | 10am – 2pm
Where: PnP Court, Willowbridge Shopping Centre, 39 Carl Cronje Dr, Tyger Valley
Artjamming
Artjamming is an experience for kids (and adults) to express their creativity by creating a unique, full colour piece of art in a relaxed and creative environment.
Artjammers (from age 5+) are provided with a menu of canvasses, easels, non-toxic acrylic paints, brushes and tools to paint, sponge, spray or simply splash with. No skills are required, but for those who would like a helping hand or some inspiration, there are qualified artists at the studios to assist.
Book your kid’s birthday party at Artjamming and let the little ones run wild with their creativity.
Cost: R185 – R1 200pp (event-dependent). More info on the website.
When: Daily | 9am – 6pm (V&A Waterfront) | 9am – 5pm (Somerset West)
Where: V&A Waterfront (above Toy Kingdom) | Lourensford Wine Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West
Freedom Adventure Park
Located inside Canal Walk, Freedom Adventure Park promises an exciting day out for kids of all ages. The park hosts South Africa’s first-ever Freedom Ninja Run Obstacle Course, as well as multiple trampolines, rope courses, zip lines, and more. If work calls, the park offers private work pods free of charge, so guests can attend to last-minute emails or conference calls in a quiet, comfortable space.
Freedom Adventure Park is the perfect place to let the kids run wild this holiday season, with deals taking place on most days.
Cost: R150/hour (full park access) | R85/hour (toddler area) | R400 (full day pass) | non-participating individuals get free entry.
When: Monday – Sunday | 9am – 9pm
Where: Freedom Adventure Park, Level Two Canal Walk Shopping Centre, 490 Century Blvd, Century City
Let’s Go Bowling
Let’s Entertain U is the one-stop shop for entertaining activities in Cape Town. Featuring pool tables, an arcade, a kids play area, and the iconic bowling lane, their mission is to provide entertainment for all.
The popular Let’s Go Bowling has 10 lanes and BOSS scoring, with facilities for both kids and adults. Let’s Go Bowling also has the latest technology sure to entertain guests, synthetic lanes, an entertainment scoring system, and more.
Cost: From R90pp. Book online.
When: Mon to Fri from 10am to 10pm | Sat from 9am to 10pm | Sun from 10am to 9pm
Where: Stadium on Main, Main Rd, Claremont, Cape Town
Visit the Iziko Museum
Founded in 1825, Iziko South African Museum is the country’s oldest museum. The museum has exhibitions of more than 1.5 million specimens, accumulated over almost 200 years, including ancient fossils and stone tools, rock and meteorite samples, lifelike recreations of South Africa’s indigenous people, as well as marine and wild animal displays and features. The museum also has on display the Wale Well, a unique collection of whale skeletons, including a giant 20.5-metre blue whale skeleton.
A small entrance fee applies.
Where: 25 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Cape Town
Times: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm | Saturday and Sunday 8.30am – 4pm
Bounce World
Opened in 2015, Bounce World is the largest indoor inflatable play area in South Africa. Suitable for kids aged 1 – 9, it is the perfect place for the young ones to let all their energy out as they bounce around the inflatable venue. Bounce World also offers a variety of party packages, such as the Cricket/Soccer Party, the Astro Soccer Party, the Double Party and the Bounce World Party.
Overseen by trained staff, Bounce World is a safe and exciting play experience for young kids.
Normally only open on the weekends, the Bounce World team have opened their doors daily during the school holidays, to ensure fun every day of the week.
Cost: R130pp (walk-in) | Parties start at R2750. More info here.
When: Sat – Sun: 9am – 6pm
Where: Montague Action Arena & Bounce World, 15 Montague Drive, Montague Gardens
Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium provides a fun and educational space for kids to learn about the ocean and the creatures that reside within. Different exhibits house different creatures, including penguins, sharks, turtles, various fish and more.
There are plenty of ways to interact with the creatures inside the aquarium, from viewing exhibits to waddling around with penguins. Visitors also have the option to be guided through all the ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of the Two Oceans Aquarium and chat with some of the members of the amazing team.
Cost: General entry R250 (adults), R185 (pensioners, students, and children 14-18), R115 (children 4 – 13). FREE for children U4. Book general entry here. Annual memberships are priced at just over the cost of two visits, and allow for unlimited visits, plus benefits.
When: Daily, 9.30am to 6pm
Where: Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
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The Shred Indoor Skatepark
The Shred is one of Cape Town’s most trendy indoor skateparks, bringing the best of extreme-sport culture and the local community together in one setting.
The experienced staff members also host one-on-one and group skating lessons for kids and older riders. The team are on hand to provide a safe and enjoyable skating activities guiding kids through the basics in skateboarding.
Cost: R50 – R220pp. More info on the website.
When: Mon & Tues: 8am – 6pm | Wed & Thurs: 8am – 9pm | Fri – Sun: 8am – 6pm
Where: The Shred, 68 Auckland St, Paarden Eiland Cape Town
Visit Le Bonheur Reptiles and Adventures
A visit to Le Bonheur Reptiles and Adventures allows for the daring to get close to various types of cold-blooded creatures, from snappy crocodiles to sneaky snakes.
Explore Le Bonheur Reptiles & Adventures this summer season with a variety of events, including:
- Cage Dives: Take things to the next level with the crocodile cage diving experience by sharing a pond with Africa’s top apex predator, the Nile crocodile. Spend around 20 minutes in the crocs’ watery habitat and get to observe how these ambush predators behave in their element. The crocodile cage diving experience is both underwater and at surface level. Takes place daily at 2pm.
- Africa’s Deadliest Snake Show: Learn about the most dangerous snakes in Africa and see them in the flesh with this immersive snake show.
Cost: Crocodile Tour: R160pp (adults) | R98pp (children aged 17 and younger) | Snake Showcase: R105pp (adults) | R95pp (children). Bookings can be made on the website.
When: Open daily | 9am – 5pm
Where: LeBonheur Adventures, Babylonstoren Rd, Paarl
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Cape Town Science Centre
With more than 250 interactive science exhibits and mind-boggling puzzles, the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) is a world of discovery under one roof. It is part of a wide range of non-classroom initiatives aimed at improving the quality of scientific understanding and literacy in South Africa. The CTSC offers science shows, curriculum-based hands-on workshops, holiday programmes, science camps, science theatre, travelling exhibitions, hands-on experiments, excursions and experientially driven programmes.
Every Saturday this April, the Science Centre is hosting a Young Engineers Lab, where young minds are challenged to design and build real-world solutions to real-world problems. From constructing sturdy structures and wind-powered vehicles, participants discover how science and mathematics come together to shape the world around us.
Cost: R95 | R45 (pensioners) | R340 (family ticket for 4) | Book on Webtickets.
Where: 370B Main Road, Observatory
When: 9am – 4.30pm (Mon – Sat) | 10am – 4.30pm (Public holidays)
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Experience the Magic of LEGO
Cape Town has a vibrant and engaged Lego community, and no better time than the holidays to get kids building. Check out Canal Walk’s Lego Store or Kiddiwinks to get started on your Lego journey, or visit Brick Haven for second-hand Lego sets. Mini-Me also allows you to create your own Lego minifigure, based on your own appearance or that of a friend or family member.
Lego is also a great educational tool with sets like Technic and Mindstorms showcasing just what you can do with bricks. Finding a Lego League is a great way for children to take their love of building to the next level while learning useful skills. Programmes are open to ages 4-16 and teach kids problem-solving and STEM through hands-on learning. You can learn more about how to get involved on the FIRST SA website.
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Scratch Patch
The original – and now world-famous – Scratch Patch is a place where visitors can have loads of fun “scratching” for their favourite tumble-polished gemstones.
Visitors purchase a bag, then get to sift through and collect thousands of polished stones that quite literally cover the floor. The selection of stones include a wide variety of tumble-polished gemstones with mostly popular Southern African stones such as Tiger’s Eye, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Jasper, Agates and Crystals.
Cost: Bags start at R30.
When: Mon to Fri, 9am to 4.45pm | Sat, Sun and Holidays, 9am to 5pm
Where: Dido Valley Rd, Simon’s Town, Cape Town | 1 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Take a Family Trip to Robertson
Robertson is a great family destination, offering a variety of kid-friendly activities that will keep children engaged and entertained. Enjoy the water slide and activities at Avalon Springs, visit some furry friends at the Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary, or gallop through biodiversity with Robertson Horse Adventures.
Allow kids to explore the beautiful area of Robertson while having fun.
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Skateboarding with Kent
Born and bred in Cape Town, Kent Lingveldt is a father, boardshaper and photographer, as well as the revered ‘godfather’ of Cape Town’s skateboarding community and the founder of Alpha Longboards at 18 Buiten St in the Cape Town CBD.
Guests meet Kent at the Queen’s Beach parking lot in Sea Point, from where they can easily access Sea Point’s famous promenade – a spot beloved with skateboarders, which also offers a scenic backdrop for those wishing to get photographic evidence of their skateboarding achievements.
With 30 years of experience, Kent is a skilled, gentle instructor who is experienced with all levels. In this lesson he spends an hour with the guests, teaching the basics of longboard skateboarding, or intermediate skills as required.
With all boards and safety equipment provided, make sure to book your slot and learn the basics of longboarding against the beautiful promenade backdrop.
Cost: R350pp. Tickets available on the website.
When: Daily | 8.45am – 9.45am
Where: Meet at Queen’s Beach Parking Lot, Sea Point
Explore Cape Town with the Waterfront Duck
The Waterfront Duck Co. presents an exciting combined bus and boat tour in Cape Town that takes you along some of the city’s top scenery. This amphibious city and waterfront bus trip is the country’s first and only all-in-one land and water trip that blends bus and boat exploration in a single vehicle. Trips take you through the Waterfront, Green Point, a section of the city, and the harbours of Cape Town.
Cost: R395pp for adults, R295pp for kids 12yrs and under, and R95pp for infants. Book via Quicket
When: Open daily, various slots from 9:30am to 5pm
Where: Meet opposite Zeitz MOCAA museum, V&A Waterfront Silo District, S Arm Rd, Waterfront, Cape Town
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Giraffe House
See and feed the animal kingdom’s tallest creature at Giraffe House. The centre provides easy access to some of the continent’s wildlife and bird species.
Focusing on African wildlife, Giraffe House aims to provide a place for people to enjoy the outdoors, whilst experiencing and learning about animals and why they are special.
As well as giraffes, animals at the centre include meerkats, caracals, crocodiles and porcupines, among others. Bring a picnic and make a day out of viewing some of nature’s most incredible wildlife. More information here.
Cost: R85 adults | R55 children | R60 seniors
When: Daily | 9am – 5pm
Where: Cnr R304 & R101, Muldersvlei, Cape Town
Take to the Water
Soak up the last few weeks of the sun in Cape Town with various water-based activities. Explore the coastline on a stand-up paddleboard with SUP Cape Town, teach the kids to surf with Surf Emporium in Muizenberg, or let the kids play in the pool at the iconic Sea Point Pools.
Cape Town’s iconic coastline provides many opportunities for the family to explore the ocean and all it has to offer.
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Visit Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
Tyger Valley offers a range of exciting activities for kids of all ages. Join a sing-along or watch a performance at the Barnyard Theatre, use your brainpower and teamwork to crack the code at ESC Rooms, or take on your friends in the ultimate race at Extreme Go Karting. Afterwards, grab a bite to eat at one of the many food options at the mall.
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Sky Hi Ride at Hotel Sky
The Sky Hi Ride is an epic free fall that hits speeds of up to 100 km/h, with almost 4G’s of force. If heart-pounding thrills are your thing, this is your ride. Located on the 28th floor of Hotel Sky, 146 meters above Cape Town, this adrenalive activity in Cape Town offers you a bird’s-eye view of one of the world’s most stunning cities. It’s one of only three of its kind globally—and the first in Africa.
After your wild ride, swing by the Sky-Hi Boutique to grab your action-packed video and some cool merch as a memento.
Cost: R50 – R200. Tickets available on Webtickets.
When: Tuesday – Sunday | 9am – 9pm (weather-dependent)
Where: Hotel Sky, 4 Lower Long St, Foreshore, Cape Town
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Beach Horse Rides
Explore the southern tip of Africa with The Dunes riding stables, that promise an exhilarating way to see the coast. The horses love the water and willingly walk through the breaking waves while you look out to sea to spot passing whales, dolphins and seals. You can amble along the tide line or splash through the shallow seasonal lagoon bordering the sand dunes.
The Dunes Kakapo Horse Trail takes you all the way along Noordhoek Beach to explore the broken ribs and rusted boiler of the Kakapo shipwreck, still visible in the soft white sand after more than 100 years.
To top off the best beach horse ride ever, advanced riders may choose to gallop down the race-horse sand track, to get a feel of what it is like to ride a winner!
Cost: R950 for 1 hour ride. Book here.
Where: 26 Protea Rd, Noordhoek, Cape Town
