Kids in Cape Town: Guides
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Upcoming Events for Kids & Teens
Disney On Ice
10 - 19 July 2026 | The magic of Disney brought to life on the ice.
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Makin’ Magic – Family Magic Show
6 & 7 June 2026 | Over 50 young magicians transform everyday objects in a comedy-driven illusion...
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Something Rotten!
10 - 18 July 2026 | A Tony-nominated Broadway musical comedy skewering Shakespeare and the birth of...
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Puss in Boots
26 June - 18 July 2026 | Caribbean-set pantomime packed with songs, comic characters, and audience...
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Active Kids
Archery Adventures Tour
Archery Adventures in the Howberry Hills of Plettenberg Bay teaches the art of archery to beginners...
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Cool Runnings Toboggan Rides
Tygervalley | Africa’s first downhill tobogganing track.
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CityROCK Cape Town
Paarden Eiland | A climbing gym catering to climbers of all levels.
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Cape Canopy Zipline Tour
An exhilarating adventure experience located in the heart of the Western Cape
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Surf Big Bay
A surf school providing equipment and professional coaching, for a group or private lessons.
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The Little Gym
Sea Point | An experiential learning and physical development center for children aged 4 months...
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Ice Skating at GrandWest
Goodwood | An ice-skating experience for all ages.
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Cricket School of Excellence
Claremont | A cricket clinic and coaching programme for children.
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SUP Cape Town
V&A Waterfront | Lessons, parties and general hire.
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Rollercade Cape Town
Table Bay Mall | An indoor roller-skating park.
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Battery Park
V&A Waterfront | Canal-side skate park plus basketball and mini soccer court.
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Scootours
Gardens | Downhill freewheeling on non-motorised scooters.
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Mamba Sandboarding
Atlantis | A family-run business specialising in kids’ sandboarding parties.
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Bubble Soccer
Green Point & Various | An exciting game of soccer in which players compete in a bubble.
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Surf Emporium
Muizenberg | Learn to surf like a champion.
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HangTime Climbing Gym
HangTime offers something for everyone.
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The Bike Park @ Uitsig
Constantia | A unique bike track experience where bike riders can improve their skills and learn...
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The Shred Indoor Skatepark
Paarden Eiland | Trendy and accessible indoor skateparks.
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SA Forest Adventures: Cape Town Ziplines
Constantia | Multiple platforms, with lines up to 500 metres long, offering a birds' eye view of...
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Battlefield Live
Durbanville | An interactive laser combat simulation game.
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Lourensford’s Ultimate Putt
Somerset West | A relaxing afternoon of putt putt.
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Archery Adventures
Archery trail or target archery
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Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
Stellenbosch | MTB trails in and around working wine farms and conservation areas.
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Axe-O
Salt River | South Africa's first axe-throwing lounge.
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Fives Futbol
A platform for players to play-out their dream and enjoy the beautiful game in all its glory.
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Atlantic Surf – Surf and SUP Lessons
Atlantic Surf Club offers specific surf and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lessons for children, women,...
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Old Macdaddy
A unique and trendy holiday resort located in Elgin
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Sea Point Pavilion
Sea Point | An Art Deco destination with pools for all levels
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Atlantis Dunes Quadbiking & Sandboarding
The longest-running quad bike tour operator in SA
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Skateboarding with Kent
Sea Point | Private longboard skateboard lessons with Kent Lingeveldt.
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Milnerton Aquatic Club
Milnerton | Water-based sports for all levels and all ages, with a restaurant, a bar, and social...
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Learn 2 Surf/Surfer’s Corner Surf School
Muizenberg | Child-friendly surfing lessons with experienced instructors
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Acrobranch
Stellenbosch & Constantia | Adrenaline inducing tree-built obstacles with varying levels of height...
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Gym Wizards
Various locations | Gymnastics, martial arts, freestyle movement and obstacle course training for...
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Bike Park at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
Paradyskloof | Biking, play, and outdoor fun for all skill levels
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KOEL-tainer at Koelenhof
Koelenhof | Family-friendly wine spot with safe play area and relaxed atmosphere
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Spier Mountain Biking & Running Trails
Stellenbosch | Winding MTB & running routes through diverse natural vegetation
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BreakAway Rides Juniors
Southern Subs, City Bowl, Table Mountain, Tygerberg & Stellenbosch | Exhilarating and safe MTB for...
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Play Zone at Skilpadvlei
Polkadraai Hills | Family-friendly wine estate with outdoor and indoor kids' activities
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Chinese Martial Arts & Health Centre
Observatory | Traditional kung fu, tai chi and chi gung training
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Creative Kids
Clay Cafe Hout Bay
An array of unfired bisque as well as a wide selection of colourful paints to create crockery that...
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Kids at Norval Foundation
Tokai | Tailored kids' programmes, with workshops, walkabouts and sketching.
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Artjamming
Somerset West | A chance for people of all ages to connect, relax, and express themselves through...
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Candle Avenue
Durbanville | Candle-making fun with seven different wax colours.
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ArtJamming
Gardens, Somerset West & Sandton | The most fun you can have with a paintbrush.
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The Little Pink Chef
Durbanville | A cooking experience in a fun environment
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Food Jams: Soute Studio
Culinary experiences, connecting people through food
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Clay Cafe in the City
Bree Street | A ceramic painting venue and tapas bar.
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Spier Buzz Club
Stellenbosch | Fun and creative kids activities in a supervised setting
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Bit by Bit Mosaic
Observatory | Mosaic art studio offering workshops and commissions
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Create.Hobby Studio
Observatory | Sewing studio offering classes and machine sales
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Curious Kids
Warrior Toy Museum
Simon's Town | A haven for collectors of cars, buses, airplanes, trucks and lead soldiers.
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Wonderdal at Hazendal Wine Estate
Stellenbosch | Interactive edutainment centre for kids aged 5 to 13 years.
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The Book Lounge
East City | Much-loved independent bookshop that hosts launches, talks, and the Open Book Festival.
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!Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre
Located 70 km northwest of Cape Town in the Cape Floral Kingdom lies the San Education and Culture...
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Cape Town Science Centre
Observatory | A world of scientific discovery under one roof.
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Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome
Company Gardens | An audio and visual experience of the planets, stars and galaxies.
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Cape Town Museum of Childhood
Rondebosch | An exciting museum for all ages, exploring and celebrating childhood.
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Heart of Cape Town Museum
Observatory | Medical history museum at first heart transplant site
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Iziko South African Museum
Company Gardens | Home to more than one-and-a-half million specimens of scientific importance.
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Museum of Illusions
Kloof St | A mind-bending attraction full of tricks and illusions.
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Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre
Kalk Bay | Child-friendly shark and marine education centre.
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Spier Food Garden
Stellenbosch | Hands-on experience of life on the farm
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Spier Elemental Play Garden
Stellenbosch | Beautifully constructed, nature-guided playground
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Kids' Experiences
Signal Hill and the Noon Gun
Signal Hill | A historic cannon, fired (nearly) daily since 1806.
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Marimba Jam Experience
Newlands | Fun social lessons in marimba playing for beginners and music lovers.
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Kloof Nek, between City Bowl & Camps Bay | Revolving cable car to the top of the mountain.
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Jolly Roger Pirate Boat
V&A Waterfront | The full-blown pirate experience.
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Cave Golf
V&A Waterfront | A multi-hole mini-golf in-door layout suitable for players of all ages.
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Let’s Go Bowling
Claremont | Fun and entertainment for functions, kids' parties, team building activities and more.
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The Continent of Sulina
Swellendam | A faerie sanctuary with huge trees, unique plants and waterfalls.
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Wizard Magic Show
(Based in) Constantia | A world of magic, right in the living room.
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Cape Point Funicular
Cape Point | The only funicular railway on the continent
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Putt Putt
Sea Point & Muizenberg | Outdoor miniature golf courses suited for all
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SenseVirtual
Sea Point | SA's key player in the Virtual Reality landscape
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The Cape Wheel
V&A Waterfront | A 360-degree panoramic view of Cape Town.
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Scratch Patch
Waterfront & Simon's Town | Thousands of tumble-polished gemstones to sort through.
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Hamley Train & Boat Ride
Waterfront | A train ride and boat trip for children.
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Sessions Billiard Club
Bellville | A lively pub sports bar with a dedicated U18-friendly zone equipped with top-notch...
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ATK Arena
Claremont | State-of-the-art PCs, simulation stations, and consoles.
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Durbanville Games
Durbanville | A friendly local game store that offers a great place to play.
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Waterfront Duck Tour
V&A Waterfront | South Africa's first all-in-one land and water tour.
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Viljoensdrift River Cruise
Robertson | A river cruise with gourmet picnic baskets and fine wines
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Montagu Tractor Trips
Montagu | Scenic tractor trip up the Langeberg Mountain
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Museum of Illusions
Kloof St | A mind-bending attraction full of tricks and illusions.
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Slangkop Lighthouse
Kommetjie | Historic lighthouse with beautiful surroundings
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Winelands Light Railway
Stellenbosch | Family fun on picturesque miniature train rides.
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Play Zone at Skilpadvlei
Polkadraai Hills | Family-friendly wine estate with outdoor and indoor kids' activities
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Disney On Ice
10 - 19 July 2026 | The magic of Disney brought to life on the ice.
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Nature-Loving Kids
Dullstroom Bird of Prey Flight Displays
Stellenbosch | Get a close up view of how raptors fly and hunt.
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Exotic Animal World
Klapmuts | A sanctuary for over 700 animal species.
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Silvermine Nature Reserve
Silvermine | Stunning nature reserve spanning the Cape Peninsula mountain range, from the Kalk Bay...
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Higgeldy Piggeldy Farm
Kommetjie | Opportunity to feed and touch friendly farmyard animals.
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Vergenoegd Duck Parade
Stellenbosch | A chance to see 1200 Indian Runner Ducks go to work.
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Vredenheim Big Cat Park
Stellenbosch | Face to face encounters with the big cats, with the option of a game drive.
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Giraffe House
Between Durbanville & Paarl | Giraffes, wildlife, farmyard animals, creepy crawlies and birds.
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Cape Town Ostrich Ranch
Cape Town Ostrich Ranch provides guided tours of ostrich rich encounters
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Cape Point | Cape Dutch style family farm home to more than 40 breeding ostriches
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Le Bonheur Reptile Adventures
Simondium | A guided tour and viewing of various reptiles
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Monkey Town
A sanctuary for exotic monkey species from all over the world
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Green Point Park
Green Point | A beautifully landscaped urban park with a biodiversity garden, play parks and a tea...
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The Company’s Garden
City Central | A public park and botanical garden in the heart of Cape Town.
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Keurboom Park
Rondebosch | A park flanked by rugby and cricket grounds, popular with runners, dog walkers and...
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Tokai Arboretum at Tokai Forest
Tokai | An arboretum established in 1886 to see what trees from around the world would grow and...
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World of Birds
Largest bird park in Africa
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Drakenstein Lion Park
Visit a Lion Sanctuary and Chimp Haven with scheduled lion feeding times available.
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Two Oceans Aquarium
V&A Waterfront | Entertainment with a commitment to marine conservation.
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Newlands Forest
Newlands | A tranquil space popular for walking dogs, strolling or trail running along the myriad...
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Alpaca Loom
Alpaca Loom offers an experience with nature, animals and the outdoor beauty that is a real escape...
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Nature Plays Forest School
Constantia | South Africa's first forest school.
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The Lipizzaner Experience
Mon to Fri | An interactive experience with the famous dancing stallions.
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Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve
A unique wildlife experience within the serene West Coast.
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Ocean Wonder
Green Point | Engaging owner-led cruise to view marine life.
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SANCCOB African Penguin Tours
A chance to explore the world of African Penguins.
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Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary
McGregor | A donkey haven with a café and gift shop
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Robertson Horse Adventures
Robertson | Horse riding lessons and trails for all ages and skill levels
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Montagu Tractor Trips
Montagu | Scenic tractor trip up the Langeberg Mountain
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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Newlands | The first botanical garden in the world to be devoted to a country's indigenous flora.
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Boulders Beach
Simon's Town | The host to a unique penguin colony
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Cat Heaven
Somerset West | The first cat cafe in Africa
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Learn 2 Surf/Surfer’s Corner Surf School
Muizenberg | Child-friendly surfing lessons with experienced instructors
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Muizenberg Catwalk
Muizenberg | The iconic walking trail to explore the Cape Peninsula
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Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre
Kalk Bay | Child-friendly shark and marine education centre.
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Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market
First Sunday of the month | Monthly pet fair with adoptions, wellness stalls and live music
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Spier Elemental Play Garden
Stellenbosch | Beautifully constructed, nature-guided playground
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BreakAway Rides Juniors
Southern Subs, City Bowl, Table Mountain, Tygerberg & Stellenbosch | Exhilarating and safe MTB for...
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Beach Horse Rides
Noordhoek | Exciting way to explore the Noordhoek coast
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Beach Horse Rides
Noordhoek | Exciting way to explore the Noordhoek coast
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Indoor & Outdoor Playparks
Rush: The Ultimate Indoor Adventure Park
Claremont | The go-to destination for high-energy fun.
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be.UP Park
Pinelands | Indoor family fun centre with a wide variety of activities for kids.
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Bounce World
Montague Gardens | The largest indoor inflatable play area in South Africa.
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Strand Waterworld
Strand | Family orientated, beach-side waterslide park with event and function related facilities.
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Bugz Playpark
Kraaifontein | The largest kids' indoor and outdoor play park in the Western Cape.
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Green Point Park
Green Point | A beautifully landscaped urban park with a biodiversity garden, play parks and a tea...
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Rocklands Park (Deer Park)
Vredehoek | A popular destination for families with young children.
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Ipic Play
Durbanville | A large indoor adventure park featuring playgrounds for children of all ages.
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Keurboom Park
Rondebosch | A park flanked by rugby and cricket grounds, popular with runners, dog walkers and...
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The Blue Train Park
Sea Point | A miniature train ride and park fun with prime views of the city.
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Playstation by Rush
Tokai | A fun, engaging and safe indoor play park for kids.
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Freedom Adventure Park
Tokai | An indoor park with facilities and playgrounds for children aged 1 to 12 years old.
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Playalot : Indoor Adventure Park
Kuilsriver | An indoor adventure park for the whole family.
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Total Ninja Obstacle & Inflatable Park
Observatory | Inflatable obstacle course park
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Muizenberg Water Slides
Muizenberg | Endless fun for the whole family
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Level Up Indoor Play Area
Paarl | Kids play area with VR fun
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KOEL-tainer at Koelenhof
Koelenhof | Family-friendly wine spot with safe play area and relaxed atmosphere
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Toddler Hangouts
The Little Gym
Sea Point | An experiential learning and physical development center for children aged 4 months...
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be.UP Park
Pinelands | Indoor family fun centre with a wide variety of activities for kids.
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Bounce World
Montague Gardens | The largest indoor inflatable play area in South Africa.
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Bugz Playpark
Kraaifontein | The largest kids' indoor and outdoor play park in the Western Cape.
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Ipic Play
Durbanville | A large indoor adventure park featuring playgrounds for children of all ages.
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The Blue Train Park
Sea Point | A miniature train ride and park fun with prime views of the city.
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Playstation by Rush
Tokai | A fun, engaging and safe indoor play park for kids.
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Freedom Adventure Park
Tokai | An indoor park with facilities and playgrounds for children aged 1 to 12 years old.
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Playalot : Indoor Adventure Park
Kuilsriver | An indoor adventure park for the whole family.
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Hamley Train & Boat Ride
Waterfront | A train ride and boat trip for children.
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Two Oceans Aquarium
V&A Waterfront | Entertainment with a commitment to marine conservation.
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Nature Plays Forest School
Constantia | South Africa's first forest school.
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