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K I D S
ACTIVITIES
LET’S GO BOWLING
Let’s Go Bowling offers one stop entertainment.
In a safe and friendly environment for the whole
family, tenpin bowling, amusements (at selected
venues), kids pool, refreshments and food (at
selected venues). Our pricing is structured in such
a way for families to participate at affordable
rates at specified times. One is never too young
or too old, big or to small, short or to tall, for a
bowling ball, so! Let’s Go Bowling. For ages from
5 years to all ages.
Address: Brightwater Commons, Randburg OR
Cresta Shopping Centre, Northcliff
Time: 9am to midnight, 7 days a week
Cost: R25 per non-member per game, R17-50 for
members.
Tel: 011 678 0173 (Cresta) 011 886 2116 (Brightwater Commons)
BOOGALOOS SKATEBOARD PARK
A very now activity that puts the kids in control
of their fun.
Skateboard parks - We have 2 indoor and 1 outdoor facility.
Address:
Brightwater Commons, Randburg
Montecasino, Fourways North Johannesburg
Festival Mall, Shop CO3
Corner CR Swart Drive and Kelvin St, Kempton
Park North East
Time:
Brightwater Common - 9am to 6pm or Festival
Mall - 11am to 7pm or
Monte Casino - 11:30am to 9pm
Cost:
R30 per child plus R20 helmet hire
Ages:
All ages
Tel: (011) 608-1101
LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER OPEN DAY IN LINDEN
Saturday September 13, 2008
Little Kickers is a football coaching company
for kids aged 2 to 6. We play soccer related ball
games with your child to help enhance coordination and fitness. We will introduce the fun and
excitement of football to your child.
Venue: Africa United Football Fields, corner
Boundary and Short Roads (opposite Linden
Police Station), Linden
Contact: Shari Mattera- 011 794 1807 or 084 249
0533
Time: 9.30 and 10.30am
Cost: Free
Ages: 2-4yrs (9.30am) or 4-6yrs (10.30am)
TIFFINDELL XTREME ZONE (SNOWSCAPE),
FOURWAYS
Come bumboarding down our 50m indoor slope,
enjoy falling flakes and snowball throwing. Enjoy
your next birthday party with us on weekdays, or
join in the fun on the weekend. Learn to ski or
snowboard, have a ski party or join with Snowscape Eagles, our very cool ski club for kids only.
Refreshments available. Hourly Rides(no bookings
required)
• Bumboards / Snow Discs R60
• Slope Slider (2 seater): R65 per hour
• Junior U12 Tubes: R70 per hour
• Adult Tubes R80
• ½ hour try out session – Skiing: R75
• ½ hour try out session – Snowboarding: R85
Please note that children under 21 need to have
indemnities filled out by parents, otherwise they
will not be allowed to slope slide!
Venue: Shop 10, Design & Decor Centre, Forest
Road, Pineslopes, Fourways Central
Time: Bumboarding - Sat, Sun & public holidays
from 10am - 3pm
S T U F F
SEPT 11 - SEPT 17 2008 JOZIWEEKLY 25
(excl. Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day
and New Years Day)
Kids Parties - Mon - Friday 2-4pm or 4h30 6h30pm
School holidays: weekday open sessions 10am-1pm
Ages: From 4 yrs – all ages.
Contact: Candice Bertasso 086 1787909
HUBBLE VISION SHOW AT PLANETARIUM,
BRAAMFONTEIN (EVERY FRIDAY AND SAT)
Get to the planetarium for a great family show
called “Hubble Vision” - tour the universe
through the eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Tickets available from the door 30mins before
show. Every Friday 8pm and Sat 3pm.
Venue: HYPERLINK “http://www.jozikids.
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Empire Road, Parktown
Contact: 011 717 1390
Time: Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm
Cost: R25 for adults and R16 for kids
Ages: From 5yrs
LIBRARY STORYTIME (ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES)
Stories and a fun activity during the week on certain days, see below, except on public holidays.
Bosmont Recreation Centre
Modern dancing, hip hop, table tennis classes and
holiday programs for children of all ages.
Address: Bosmont Recreation Centre, corner Griffith and Maraisburg Roads, Bosmont
Time:
Monday to Friday- from 7:30am - 4pm
Tel:
Tel 011 474 3222
Parkview
When: Mondays
Venue: Parkview Library - 51 Athlone Ave (corner
Tyrone and Athlone Avenues)
Parkview
Contact: 011 646 3375
Time: Mondays 10am ( toddlers under 3yrs) and
3pm (3-8yrs)
Ages: toddlers and 3-8yrs
Cost: free
Olivedale Library - President Fouche Rd (next to
Olivedale Clinic) between Jacaranda and OliveOlivedale, Sandton
When: Fridays
Contact: Jenny or Roselle 011 462 6285/6
Time: 10am
Cost: Free
Ages: From 2-3 yrs
THE SOUTH AFRICAN LIPIZZANERS
There are performances every Sunday morning in
their majestic indoor hall.
After each performance the stables are open to
the public. Everyone is invited to feed the Lipizzaners and enjoy a light lunch at Cafe Capriole.
Time: 10.30am
Tickets: R80 (adults), R50 (children under 12),
R60 (pensioners)
Address: 1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami, Johannesburg
Tel: 011 702 2103
SPACE TRAVEL FOR KIDS, PARKTOWN
ongoing
Space travel for kids with Thomas the Astronomer
in his giant rocket, to the game reserve, then on
to the Moon and beyond! Every Saturday morning
Venue: Planetarium – Wits University, Empire
Road, Parktown
Contact: 011 717 1390
Time: 10.30am
Cost : R17per person
Ages: From 5-8yrs
ALADDIN, AT NATIONAL CHILDREN’S THEATRE,
PARKTOWN,
Until Thursday 18 September, 2008
Directed by Joyce Levinsohn. Hop on a magic roll-
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er coaster ride of popular music, exotic costumes,
dance, and wit to see this exciting production.
Aladdin is a a play within a play. There’s a magician, a beautiful princess, two genies, a sultan, a
spider and a dragon. They all weave their twists
of good and bad, fun and mischief into a fun,
interactive production.
National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Avenue,
Parktown
Contact: 011 484 1584/5
Time: Weekdays 9-10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am
and 2.30pm
School holidays: Mon to Sat 10.30am and
2.30pm, CLOSED SUNDAY
Cost: R70 adults, R60 children
Ages: From 3 yrs
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD AND OTHERSTORIES
AT THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE, BRAAMFONTEIN,
Runs until October 15, 2008
This interactive production emphasises the value
of books; gently reminding young theatre-goers
that reading and books are filled with magic and
fun. Familiar stories – including Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin and The Three Little Pigs, are
acted out in a creative format and accompanied
by great musical numbers.
Venue: Peoples Theatre
Corner Loveday and Hoofd Street
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Contact: Lorraine 011 403 2340
Time: school holidays, public holidays and Sat:
10.30pm and 2.30pm /Mon to Fri: 9am ,10.30am
or 11am, CLOSED SUNDAY
Cost: R75, Kids Club R50, with member R65.
Ages: From 2-12 yrs
4D MOVIE - FLY ME TO THE MOON - ONGOING
Animated, 4D feature film that takes viewers to
when three astronauts from Apollo 11 landed on
the moon for the first time.
Venue: Gold Reef City Entertainment Park, 14
Shaft, Northern Parkway, Ormonde
Contact: (011) 248 6800
Cost: R110 per person during school holidays and
weekends - includes all rides, shows and exhibitions.
Ages: All
ARTS and CRAFTS
MOYO AT ZOO LAKE WITH FREE KIDS WORKSHOPS
Ongoing
FREE creative art space for children. Come and
play, create, learn African dances, listen to
stories, learn traditional African games and make
things while mom and dad enjoy themselves at
the restaurant.
Workshops are cancelled if we are holding a
birthday party, so please call to confirm times
and book a table at the restaurant.
Venue: Moyo at Zoo Lake, Princess Wales Drive,
Parkview
Contact: Kabelo 076 0766555
Cost: Free kids workshops.
Ages: Children under 3 to be accompanied by an
adult
EDUCATIONAL
DANCE NIA-4-KIDS
Rosebank on Wednesdays
Nia is a combination of movements from the
Martial Arts, Yoga and other Dance forms. Watch
your children flourish as they have fun, building
strength, agility, flexibility and grace in the body
and mind. Classes every Wednesday.
Venue: Rosebank Bowling Club, 15 Hume Road,
Dunkeld
Contact: Susan on (011) 880 8263
Time: 3 - 3.45pm
Cost: R120 per month
Ages: 9-12
SCI-BONO SCIENCE MUSEUM
An accessible teaching and learning environment
with hands-on exhibits, science stage, shows and
innovative workshops that demonstrate a variety
of scientific and mathematical concepts.
MARKETS and FAIRS
MINI WALK AND FUN DAY IN PAULSHOF, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2008
Go on a mini walk and then visit craft and food
stalls, ride on quad bikes and buy a raffle ticket.
Kids entertainment also includes jumping castles,
face painting and more.
Venue: Kildrummy Pre-primary School , 67 Komari
Avenue, Paulshof
Contact: Karin or Jenny 011 8035338
Time: 9.30am
Cost: Entrance free
CRAIGHALL RIVER CRAFT MARKET
Saturday September 13, 2008
A craft market with a wide range of products from
designer to wrought-iron products plus organic
farm-fresh produce and made baked goods.
Playground and pony rides for the kids. Every 2nd
Saturday of the month. Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8,
Dec 13
Venue: Craighall River Craft Market , Next to
Colourful Splendour Nursery , Malborough
Drive, Craighall Park
Contact: Roy 011 465 3413
Time: 8.30am - 1.30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All