DAVY DRAGON'S GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY

Date: 1 Sept – 19 September 2010

Venue: Iziko Planetarium, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

Time: Saturday & Sunday – 12:00 & 9 August – 12:00

Join Davy Dragon as he learns all about the sky above so that he can fulfil his dream of becoming the world’s best flying dragon! This is a playful introduction to astronomy especially for the under 10s. Just right for inquiring young minds.

TICK TOCK - THE MOUSE AND THE CLOCK

Date: 24 September – 3 October 2010

Venue: Iziko Planetarium, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

Time: Monday to Friday – 12:00 & 13:00 Saturday & Sunday – 12:00

Our little furry hero, Morris Mouse, goes to visit his cousin on the other side of the overgrown garden. Once there, time flies and he has a most amazing adventure. Why don’t you come and join him?

DINOSAURS (plus 10 minute sky talk)

Date: 24 September – 1 October 2010

Venue: Iziko Planetarium, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

Time: Monday to Friday – 13:00

Come and share the excitement and wonder at the diversity and magnificence of these beings that once dominated the earth as no other group of creatures ever has.

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NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGE KIDS ACTIVITIES

Venue: The Bandstand, Noordhoek Farm Village

Time: 10h30 – 12h30

Cost: Event is free

Sat 11 September 2010: Sugar Art   

Meet at the enclosed Bandstand at Noordhoek Farm Village for Sugar Art craft. Kids will use creative skills to create artwork from sugar – items could be used on cakes! Parents can relax at one of the 3 restaurants or browse the shops and the village.

Sat 18 September 2010: Enchanted Fun

Join us at Noordhoek Farm Village for a fun filled adventure where we will meet the creatures that live in the enchanted woods behind Noordhoek Farm Village. This is exploration and discovery and an introduction to some amazing creatures.

Sat 25 September 2010:   Craft Tables  Loads of craft activity tables to pick and choose according to what your kid feels like. Please note that the sand art table will be R15 per session, all other craft tables are free. The bandstand at Noordhoek Farm Village is enclosed and protected in case of inclement weather

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MY CAMP ROCK ROAD SHOW

Date: 11 September 2010

Venue: Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Century Boulevard, Century City, Milnerton

Times: 09h30 - 16h00

The Disney Channel is set to rock Pretoria and Cape Town in September with the My Camp Rock Road Shows! These are two special events that are in celebration of the new film “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” which hits television screens in Spring. Kids and families can attend the events where there are plenty of “Camp Rock”-themed activities. Kids can learn how to sing and dance in a series of “rockshops”, while there are spot prize giveaways and fun interactive gaming zones. The events culminate in some of the hottest stars in South Africa taking to the stage and performing their favourite hits. Budding stars between the ages of eight and 16 also have the opportunity to enter the My Camp Rock Talent contest, where open auditions see aspirant stars singing in front of a panel of Disney Channel experts. The top three acts from the contest are called back for the finals later in the day and a winner from both Pretoria and Cape Town is chosen to undergo the ultimate show business experience!

For more information please contact Werner on 011 8888548

RATANGA CELEBRATES BRAAI DAY

Date: 23 - 25 September 2010

Venue: Ratanga Junction, Century City, Centry Boulevard

Cost: R205 Per person

RATANGA JUNCTION OPENING DAYS

Date: 22 September - 3 October 2010

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KIDZVILLE AT TYGERVALLEY

Date: 24 September - 3 October 2010

Venue: Cnr. Bill Bezuidenhout and Willie van Schoor Avenues, Belville

Entry: Free
Times: 10h00 - 17h00

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SPECIAL KIDS OFFER

Hop-on, hop-off for unique close-up experiences of Cape Town & Peninsula! Two fascinating tours at your own pace, in ultra-modern double-decker buses.

The winter school holidays and the FIFA Soccer World cup might be over, but our Kids special continues through until 30 September 2010: 2 Kids travel for free with every 1 Full-paying (R 120) Adult – valid on weekends, public holidays and school holidays!

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KIDS RULE 2010

TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

Date: 1 Sept to 31 October 2010
Time: 09h30 - 18h00
Venue: V & A Waterfront, Dock Road, Cape Town
Entrance: Two adults and two children pay just R200

Looking for something fun to do with the children at a bargain price during the bumper winter school holidays?

The AfriSam Children’s Centreis the perfect place for the kids to go to the beach this winter. The Centre has a beach theme and is decorated in bright summery colours, green grass and palm tree bookshelves. Children can entertain themselves building sandcastles, watching puppet shows and creating works of art while parents can sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments from our snack stop.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY FAMILY WINTER SPECIAL

Date: 1 Sept - 31 October 2010

Venue: Table Mountain Cableway, Lower Cable Station, Tafelberg Road, Cape Town
Entry: Two kids under 18 years ride for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult over weekends and public holidays and every day of the following school holidays – June 10 to July 12 and September 24 to October 3, 2010.

A special holiday programme for kids will be running during the five-week long holiday which features a Winter Treasure Trail (maps available from the ticket office), spot prizes, magic shows, face painting and craft activities. Children will be entertained and taken on guided walks by the Table Mountain Cableway characters - Ernie the Explorer, Dale the Dassie and the Yeti. Additional activities include story-telling of the Myths and Legends of Table Mountain. The Cableway’s Family Winter Special ticket price is adult return R160 and includes two children under 18 years travelling free (normal child rate R80). Valid on return fares only.

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MILLSTONE FARMSTALL AND CAFE

Date: 1 Sept - 30 November 2010

Venue: Millstone Farmstall and Cafe, Oude Molen Eco Village, Pinelands

Cost: FREE

Time: 09h00 - 17h00

The Millstone Farmstall has a fantastic kiddie’s garden with a tree house ship for pirate voyages for the boys. There is a Wendy House on stilts with a slide that is ideal for toddlers, and there are swings under a tree. Milly May, the resident friendly pig, is also waiting to make new friends! Kiddies can feed the horses or go on rides, and the farmstall also sells organic produce grown on the farm. They are also the only wood-fired bread bakers in Cape Town, with a fabulous range of breads. Their handmade butter biscuits are legendary, and they sell honey straight from the beehives.

For more information and for bookings please contact Millstone Farmstall & Cafe on 021 4478226

PONY RIDES AT DELVERA

Date: Every Sunday
Time: 11h00 - 14h00
Venue: Delvera is situated on the corner of the R44 and Muldersvlei Road between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch.
Entrance: R10 - R40

Pony drawn cart rides for children 11:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 14:00 - weather permitting

Delvera has recently adopted a gorgeous pony giving him a new home and very important new vocation, going by the very apt name of Beauty. Beauty is now responsible for pony rides at Delvera (lead by his previous owner, Frans le Roux). Beauty can take one child - or two small children - in his cart at a time. So, take a tranquil Sunday drive through to the winelands and treat your children to an enchanting pony ride every Sunday.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE HOLIDAY PROGRAM:

• 5 Sep - Adolph Wolf & 3 Little Pigs
• 12 Sep - Sneeuwitjie
• 19 Sep - Rapunzel (Puppet Show)
• 26 Sep - Gaskunstenaar
• 3 Oct - Cinderella
• 10 Okt - Rooikappie & die Wolf
• 17 Oct - Adolph Wolf & 3 Little Pigs

Contact details:
Leigh 021 464 1144

A MARIZIPAN SAFARI

Date: 1 Sept - 30 November 2010

Venue: Asara Wine Estate & Hotel, Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, Cape Town

Entry: No more than R150

Asara is known as much for its delectable culinary offerings as for its gorgeous wines. Asara also offers a delightful three-hour children’s cooking programme aimed at keeping little hands busy while parents relax. The Marzipan Safari sees pastry chef Bernd Strauss showing the little ones how to make animals of Africa in marzipan. This is guaranteed fun for all ages and also includes a half-hour break with yummy hot chocolate and homemade cookies. Kids can head home with their very own Marzipan animals to enjoy and show to their friends – that is, if they don’t get eaten first!

For more informatio please contact Shana on 021 888 8057

COOL RUNNINGS - TOBOGGAN TRACK

Venue: Off Carl Cronje Street / Opposite Bellville Velodrome
Entry: R20 - R200

Tuesdays to Fridays: 12h00
Saturdays & Sundays: 09h00
Public & School Holidays: 09h00

Cool Runnings brings you Africa`s first downhill sled track. Find out what millions of Cool Runners are raving about worldwide. Hours of affordable outdoor fun for everyone.

THE WHEEL OF EXCELLENCE

Date: 1 Sept - 31 December 2010
Time: Mon - Thurs 13h00 till 22h00, Fri 13h00 till 24h00, Sat & Sun 11h00 till 24h00  
Venue: Canal Site, opposite the Caltex Ga
Entrance: R80 for adults & R50 for children for standard ride.

The giant Observation Wheel, a first for Cape Town and South Africa, is a unique way to savour panoramic bird’s-eye views of Cape Town, Paarl, Table Mountain and Robben Island. Sporting 36 fully-enclosed cabins, friends and family can sit back and savour the city skyline on the 20 minute round trip. For those who want to ‘glam’ up the experience, champagne and canapés are also available in one of the exclusive VIP cabins. 

The Wheel also offers two wheel chair friendly and accessible cabins.

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DEETLEFS ESTATE NIGHT RUN

Date: 8 October 2010

Venue: Deetlefs Wine Estate, Porter Street, Rawsonville, Cape Town

Entry: R15 - R30
Times: 18h30 - 20h00

A breathtaking and relaxing evening run through our vineyards. 5km Fun walk and 10km official race. Live music, good food, art, childrens entertainment and loads of wine!

For more information please contact Meresa Terblanche on 023 3491260