Things to do with Kids: Party Venues in Cape Town
Parents are always on the lookout for fun ideas and venues for kids' parties for a variety of reasons: first of all, kids love to be entertained and Party venues usually cater to that, there is the decor, the cleaning and all the details to keep in mind. There are so many balls to juggle that it just makes sense to consider a kids' party venue and hire options instead of throwing one in your own home and having 20 kids play with your child's favourite toys. This week, I explored children's party venues in Cape Town.
Scootours Adventure and Kids Party Venue (Cape Town, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch)
Scootours is a thrilling outdoor adventure, whether you are looking for a team-building event, a child-friendly adventure or unique kid's party. All Things to do With Kids readers can get R50 off the Scootours experience (per person) when you book online, using the voucher code "thingstodowithkids". You can bring your own party treats and kids over 10 can go on their own mountain scooters.
There are a number of branches including:
- Cape Town Scootours
- Franschhoek Scootours
- Stellenbosch Scootours
Book here for this amazing adventure
Clay Cafe, Hout Bay (Cape Town)
This family operated ceramic businesses is a great kids and adults party venue. They also serve some delicious food at their restaurant. The Clay Cafe is a memorable visit where you will get to showcase your creativity with some fun pottery painting. This is a great recreational activity for children or parents alike.
More Information: Clay Cafe
Make It Magical (Cape Town)
Make it Magical offer the most beautiful, creative and fantasy-nurturing Fairy House Building Workshops at your venue of choice.
More Information: Make It Magical
Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront (Cape Town)
This magical venue will inspire a sense of wonder in the kids as they explore the world of 'under the sea'.Kids' parties are arranged via Vista Parties,
More Information: Two Oceans Aquarium
Cape Town Science Centre (Cape Town)
This super-interesting and informative venue offers remarkable science parties for kids! And who doesn't love a good science experiment?!
More information: https://www.ctsc.org.za/
Active Parties Battlefield Live SA (Cape Town, Durbanville, Franschhoek)
A sophisticated interactive outdoor Laser Tag company that offers combat simulation gaming. Entertaining kid’s Call of Duty parties can be arranged with fun and excitement. With gaming time well spent with your friends and family. There are no paintballs, projectiles or masks. They provide pure adrenalin and action in a safe environment with plenty of activities available for all ages to enjoy. Battlefield Live Laser Tag events include so many ‘extra’s’ not offered by other laser tag companies. Battlefield Live Laser Tag events run throughout winter, outdoors, as they have imported ponchos for the children to wear. They operate from these venues - Wynberg Park, Altydgedacht Wine Estate in Durbanville and Freedom Hill situated on the slopes of the Wemmershoek Mountain. A great and fun Kids Party Venue.
Contact: 084 364 9979
Website: www.battlefieldlive.co.za
Acrobranch Outdoor Play park, Constantia Neck Forest (Cape Town, Stellenbosch)
Would you like to gift an adventure for your child’s birthday? Why not try planning a party at Acrobranch where the kids get to play outdoors and have loads of fun. This activity involves moving from tree to another tree in an area with a beautiful forest and views. This is a great way to share your child’s birthday and create exciting memories in the great outdoors. There are various branches, but the Cape Town branch can be found in the Constantia neck forest, between Constantia and Hout Bay. They also have 5 more branches nationwide. A great idea for a kids party.
Contact: 086 999 0369
Website: Acrobranch
Party Equipment + Services Hire: Family Games, Crawford (Cape Town)
Why not consider an event hiring service for families, this company offers a unique spin on the traditional games. All the games are oversized or a giant size, the family games are designed for entertainment as well as education. Some of the games on offer are giant snakes and ladders, giant Jenga, giant checkers these are just to name a few. There is a wide variety of fun activities you can choose from when planning your child’s birthday. The items can be hired for the day and are delivered and collected by the company. The games are also set up by the company so you don’t have to worry about a thing, except have fun. They are located on Lawson Road, Crawford.
Contact: Marco: 082 760 8814
Website: www.familygames.co.za
Active Sandboarding Parties (Cape Town)
Sandboarding; a fun and different type of kid party idea that is exciting and very easy to learn. Sunscene offers a supervised and professional sand boarding experience at the Cape Town sand dunes. 35 minutes from the V&A Waterfront you will find some of the best dunes in the country. The party includes: 2 hours of fun sand boarding with professional instruction and all equipment is provided. The parents can relax in the shade provided or join in on the party fun; the minimum age to enjoy this activity is 6 years old.
Contact: 084 352 4925
Website: http://sunscene.co.za/kids-sandboarding-parties/
Bizzy Bodies Kids Play Centre, Tokai (Cape Town)
A kid’s play centre and party venue found in Tokai, where the kids can have fun while the parents can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. A safe environment with lots of activities for the kids from jumping castles to a climbing wall and slides. Bizzy Bodies is also a great party venue and offer different packages that will suit your needs and budget. Celebrate your child’s birthday with style and create great and lasting memories.
Contact: 021 555 1224
Website: http://www.bizzybodies.co.za/index.html
The Play Shed, Pinelands (Cape Town)
This friendly and fun indoor party venue offers a jungle gym, ball pond, a balance beam, climbing nets and punch bags, an under 3-year-old zone as well as a craft area. The coffee shop offers a relaxing reprieve for adults.
More information: 021 801 0141 | www.theplayshed.co.za
Bounce World, Montague Gardens (Cape Town)
Another family-fun indoor venue boasting the largest inflatable play area in Cape Town. Regular walk-in option costs R90 per child and they have various party packages available.
More information: 021 552 3165 | www.bounceworld.co.za/
CityRock, Observatory (Cape Town)
Try something different with the kids this year and go rock climbing! It's great for developing core strength as well as putting those problem-solving skills to the test. Parties are 2 hours in duration and parents are encouraged to bring along their own kid's birthday cake, party packs and other sweets as needed (hooray for catering savings).
More information: http://www.cityrock.co.za/
Ambiance Kids Party Venue, Wetton (Cape Town)
This secure party venue allows parents to host a 3-hour private party with exclusive use of the various activities on offer. Costs are calculated per hour (so bring as many people as you like) and you can arrange your own catering and decor.
More information: http://www.ambiancevenue.co.za/kiddies-parties.html
OpiKopi Kids Party Venue, Durbanville (Cape Town)
OpiKopi Farm Parties is an outdoor party venue situated on a farm just outside Durbanville offering remarkable farm-themed parties.
More information: http://opikopipartytjies.co.za/
Graceland Child-friendly Venue (Paarl)
This family-friendly play park offers large waterslides, a play area, jungle gym, farm animal encounters and a large lapa and venue hall perfect for a birthday party.
More information: http://www.graceland-venues.co.za/
For more indoor kids' party venue inspiration, read Kids Indoor Play Venues in Cape Town.
Remember to check out our Kids Party Photographer page in order to find the perfect family photographer to capture these memories (as well as some really cute party theme ideas!).
Photo Credit: Images sourced from individual venue websites
