Fun things to do in Johannesburg during the school holidays
These fun school holiday activities range from R50 to R350.
The June holidays have officially started, and it is time for children to have as much fun as possible before it is back to school, back to reality.
Parents will be racking their brains trying to figure out how to keep their children entertained over the next three weeks.
Fear not, because there is a lot to do, and some activities will cost you as little as R50.
Here's a look at some of the fun things to do with the kids in Johannesburg during the school holidays.
Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary
If your child wants to channel their inner Steve Irwin and be a zookeeper for a day, then head on down to Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary in Midrand.
"We welcome children aged 6 to 16, so make sure to wear your old, comfy clothes and bring a rain jacket. Remember, no cell phones or cameras during the activities to keep the focus on the fun!" the park says on its website.
Some of the activities kids can look forward to include:
- cleaning
- preparing food
- enrichment activities
- attending conservation talks
- personal encounters with ambassador animals.
Price: R250 (Ranger Day passport)
Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am to 4 pm (school holidays)
Location: 180 Kruger Road, President Park, Midrand, Johannesburg
Book: [email protected]
*Please note that booking is essential.
Museum of Illusions Johannesburg
What's better than watching YouTube videos on your phone? Making mind-bending memories at the Museum of Illusions Johannesburg. Kids can look forward to over 60 visual and educational exhibits. From holograms to optical illusions, this fun world of illusions will leave your child in awe of the tricks the mind can play.
Price: R200 for children (4-12)
Time: 9 am - 8 pm (Monday - Thursday), 9 am - 10 pm (Friday, Saturday), 9 am - 7 pm (Sunday)
Location: 177 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg (The Zone @ Rosebank)
Book: www.moijoburg.co.za
Mall of Africa: The Goal Zone
Is your child the next Ronwen Williams or Lionel Messi? The Goal Zone at Mall of Africa is the perfect place for them to test out their football skills. They might be too young to make the starting lineup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they can certainly be The Goal Zone's mini Cristiano Ronaldo.
Soccer challenges include:
- Speed Kick
- Beat the Keeper
- Through the Hoops
- Footgolf
- Sitdown Soccer
- Keepie Uppies
- Reflex Wall
And if you need any more convincing, the first 100 players inside 'The Goal Zone' will receive a Krispy Kreme doughnut.
Price: R50 per person.
Date: 3 - 13 July
Time: 10 am - 8 pm
Location: Cnr Magwa & Lone Creek Crescents, Waterfall City
The Total Ninja Holiday Club
Call all Little Ninjas and Shadow Warriors. The Total Ninja Holiday Club is back, and jam-packed with obstacle challenges and games.
"You can climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles using and developing your Ninja skills, plus we have the Warped Wall for every aspiring Ninja to conquer!"
Your child's ninja journey begins this June school holidays.
Price: R350 per day (R1400 for five days). *Sibling discounts available.
Date: 29 June - 17 July
Time: 8:30 am - 1 pm
Location: Total Ninja Northgate and Total Ninja Stoneridge (Johannesburg), Total Ninja Centurion and Total Ninja Kolonnade (Pretoria)
Book: totalninja.co.za
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