Can you feel it? Spring is in the air!
Time to plan some spring and summer activities, picnics, festivals and lots more things to do with kids in Cape Town.
Spending the holiday in another part of our beautiful country? Read our guides: Things to do with Kids this Spring in Johannesburg, Things to do with Kids this Spring in Durban and Things to do with Kids this Spring in the Garden Route.
Heldeberg Fees
20-21 October
The Helderberg Rugby Club will be hosting this event in October, with plenty on offer for both young and old. Many local artists will be performing and the kids can enjoy some carnival rides. Of course, there will be plenty of food, wine tastings and stalls to visit.
Tickets can be purchased at www.webtickets.co.za
Cape Town International Kite Festival 2017
28-29 October
This festival held in Muizenberg is 100 years old this year. Come and enjoy a day filled with fun and laughter. There will be amazing kite displays or you can bring your own kite and fly it high. Profits from this festival go towards helping Cape Mental Health. There will also be stalls, food, competitions and lots more. This is sure to be an exciting day out for the whole Family.
You can find more information at www.capementalhealth.co.za/kite/
Season of Sauvignon
28-29 October
It is the start of the white wine season in the Durbanville Wine Valley. This is a weekend of fun and great times together. This season, get together with friends and family and savour the famous wines and enjoy some great food. You won’t have to worry about the kids, as there will be supervised kids activities available to keep them entertained.
You can get more information at www.durbanvillewine.co.za
Coffee & Chocolate 2017
29-01 October
Coffee and chocolate and lots of it all in one place! There will be plenty of workshops, music, food, and entertainment for all. Kids under 10 years can enter for free.
Visit www.coffeechoc.co.za for more information
Agri Mega Week, Bredasdorp
This one is a little bit of a drive to Bredasdorp, but visitors can expect fun for the entire family. Workshops, fresh products, competitions, exhibitions all help to support local businesses.
You can find out more information by visiting Computicket.
Let’s Braai, Paarl
The lifestyle and family event will be held in Orleans Park, Paarl. The day will be filled with fun, entertainment, competitions, a car show and more. A kiddie’s area will be available. Come together with family and friends and enjoy this traditional South African event.
Visit Computicket to purchase your tickets for the event.
Underwater photography of the year 2017
Ends 30 September
Find beautiful underwater photographs that everybody can admire and enjoy. Children under the age of 16 years can enter for free. The displayed photographs can be found at the Chavonnes Battery Museum at the V&A Waterfront.
Tickets can be bought online at www.webtickets.co.za
Fantasy Skate at the V&A, with kids
30 June031 October2017
South Africa’s first outdoor synthetic rink and you find it at the V&A Waterfront. The whole family can come and enjoy this ice-skating experience. The cost of a 20minute session on the ice will cost you R30. This activity is unfortunately not suitable for kids under the age of 4 years.
Visit our web page for more information about kids activities at the V&A Waterfront
Future Park, V&A Waterfront
23 September-31 January 2018
Science and technology mingle with art and creativity. The kids will enjoy interactive activities and definitely have lots of fun in a digital universe.
Tickets can be purchased at Computicket at R130, children younger than one can go in free.
You can also find more information at www.futureparksa.co.za
Watch as kids drawings come to life:
Ratanga Junction
28 September-8 October 2017
Summer, sun and fun, it’s time to go on an adventure at Ratanga Junction.
Fairview, Kidding Season, Paar, Cape Town
Every September at Fairview the local goat residents, welcome their little babies into the world. All who visit Fairview can actually feed and play with the baby goats. So if you haven't been already, make your way to Fairview wine and cheese in Paarl.
For more information and to see what other activities you can do on the farm, visit Fairview Wine Farm for more information.
Website:www.fairview.co.za
There are many kid friendly events on in Cape Town if you would like to add an event go to our Home Page to list your event. Write in the comments below if you have any family experiences to share with us.
