Activities for Pretoria Kids
With so many museums, attractions, events and all-age opportunities, Pretoria is full of fun for children and their families and friends.
Ensure your kids are kept active and healthy by having ready access to those fun activities that they are interested in and are close to where you live so you don’t spend all your time ferrying them around to different places. We strongly believe that active kids are happy kids. We also believe that taking part in any kids activities is an essential part of a well-rounded South African childhood, no matter if they’re educational activities or just plain fun – Pretoria’s got a variety of options for things to do including Family Entertainment.
To point out just a few of Pretoria’s exciting and entertaining children’s activities has to exclude many other worthy attractions; however, here are a short list of our top recommendations:
Esperanza Holiday Camps for children
Our holiday camps are always full of fun with plenty of new things to learn. Horse riding is a great sport/hobby to have. It offers a lot of challenges, fun and can allow you to do a variety of activities on horseback.
Whether your child has never touched or ridden a horse before or is a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider, the instruction and activities at this camp will challenge and improve his/her riding skills. There is something for everyone to learn. We teach the beginners the basics of horse riding (to control and steer a horse properly).
Children are in a safe environment and under adult supervision at all times.
Address: Pretoria East, 0036, South Africa
CryWolf Paintball Centurion
Crywolf Paintball and Laser Tag. From experiencing the best paintball around to the thrill of laser tag for the young ones. With such variety and a passion for offering an unforgettable experience, we can safely say that you’ve come to the right place. In really simple terms, check out the best paintball and the best laser tag at CryWolf. Or perhaps, if it’s a specific event, here’s what CryWolf offers for birthdays, bachelors, team building and paintball tournaments.
CryWolf has years of experience in making outdoor activities and extreme sport accessible to everyone. Whether you are in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand or Centurion, CryWolf is easily accessible from main routes. We have a passion for looking after our customers and this is what makes us stand out above the rest. This is why you’ll hear about us in conversation around the braai. CryWolf does many events and we have hundreds of people join our tribe every week.If you have any questions, we are committed to assist where we can. Our customer service will delight.
Address: Paintball – Irene (Gauteng)
Gotcha Paintball
One of the first paintball facilities in Pretoria, with the aim of hosting the ultimate paintball experience, with emphasis on fun and safety.
Address: 95 Zinnia Avenue, Pretoria 0181
Cedar Junction Train Theme Park
Welcome to the biggest Train Theme Park in the East of Pretoria! We are situated 8km East of Solomon Mahlangu (old Hans Strijdom) intersection on Lynnwood Road, Zwavelpoort. The park is an outdoor 8,5ha grassed area with beautiful views over the 2ha lake and at the foot of the Bronberg Mountain range. With a peaceful country feel in a safe and secure environment.
We have Pedal Boats, a Zip Line, Train Rides (1.2km track), Animals, Swimming Pool with a Slide, Jungle Gyms, Jumping Castle, Mini Bike Track, and Trampoline.
We have 4 Private Standard Kids Party and Function Venues. Our Whistle Stop Venue is our Deluxe Venue and can cater for 60 people. This is perfect for a year end function, birthday and any special occasion. The Whistle Stop Venue has its own kitchen with fridge, microwave and washing basin, with a build-in braai facility, on a wooden deck overlooking the lake. Contact us for more information – Bookings essential.
This is where the old fashioned ” Family Time ” can be revisited. Sit on our deck overlooking the park while watching the kiddies play. Come, relax and overlook the playground and boats, and watch the trains go by. Parking is available at our premises. Keep an eye on our website for our Special Events!
Address: Lynnwood Road, Zwavelpoort
Anvie Ventures
Central reservation office for Weekend and Holiday break a ways: Hiking, mountain bike, quad & 4×4, horse trails, fishing, canoeing, abseiling. Big group camps, school/ youth/ church camps, chalets, lodges, cottages, team building, conference and function venues, caravan and camping sites on private game farms and nature reserves. 40 + venues to choose from.
Address: Pretoria City (Gauteng)
The Clay Club
They specialise in the manufacture of hand-painted original inserts, unique Bisque products, a wide range of 150x150mm decorated ceramic tiles and an inspiring range of DIY Mosaic Kits which feature their delightful products.
Ursula has always loved working with clay and spent many hours in her aunt’s studio. She would later attend various courses to perfect her techniques before she bought moulds from Glathaar Ceramics to embark on her own entrepreneurial adventure from her garage at home.
Starting off with teaching nursery kids to do pottery projects, Ursula later expanded her range of products to include all kinds of items to cater to the growing demands of the mosaic enthusiast. Renowned for her exquisite roses which are hugely popular, she is a regular at the major Craft Exhibitions.
Address:
146 Burger Ave, Lyttelton
107 Siersteen Street, Silvertondale
Lynnridge Mall
Ludwig’s Rose Farm
With the most spectacular fields of roses on a farm 18kms north of Pretoria, there is plenty to do including free tractor rides on weekends to see the thousands of roses!
Contact: 012 544 0144
Address: 61 Haakdoornlaagte, Pretoria 0002
Zwartkops Quad Centre
At Zwartkops Quad Centre, children ages 4- 16 can experience the sensation of riding a quad bike on their own. This creates a good opportunity for parents to first bring the children to the quad centre to see if they can master the basic skills of quad riding.
Address: Zwarkops Raceway, Quagga Road, Centurion
African Window Museum
Formerly known as the National Cultural History Museum, the museum consistently displays new and exciting exhibitions alongside it’s rather appealing permanent exhibitions, which include an exploration of space through the ages.
Address: 149 Visagie Street, Pretoria
Related article: Pretoria’s must-see museums
National Zoological Gardens
The 85-hectare National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is the largest zoo in the country with an Aquarium and Reptile Park also forming part of the Zoo facility. There’s a number of exciting tours, including the opportunity for families and groups to sleep over in the Zoo with their ‘Camping Tour’.
Address: 232 Boom Street, Pretoria CBD
Main article: National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (Pretoria Zoo)
The Farm Inn Country Hotel & Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy the magic of a wildlife sanctuary with 23 indigenous species, including lion, leopard and cheetah in Silverlakes Road in the East of Pretoria. Many of these species can be viewed by going on a game drive.
Address: Silverwoods Country Estate, Troika Crescent, Pretoria
Ice Rinks in Pretoria
Forest Hill Ice Rink
Monday 9:30 – 11:30, 12:00 – 14:00, 14:30 – 16:30
Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30, 12:00 – 14:00, 14:30 – 16:30
Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30, 12:00 – 14:00, 14:30 – 16:30, 19:30 – 22:00
Thursday 9:30 – 11:30, 12:00 – 14:00, 14:30 – 16:30, 19:30 – 22:00
Friday 9:30 – 11:30, 12:00 – 14:00, 14:30 – 16:30, 17:00 – 19:00, 19:30 – 22:00
Saturday 9:30 – 11:30, 12:00 – 14:00, 14:30 – 16:30, 17:00 – 19:00, 19:30 – 22:00
Sunday 12:00 – 14:00, 14:30 – 16:30, 19:30 – 22:00
Address: Cnr R55 & N14 Krugersdorp Highway, Maree & Marius Street, Monavoni, Centurion
The Grove Mall Eco-Friendly Ice Rink
Times & Prices:
Session Times:
09:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 14:00
14:30 – 16:30
17:00 – 19:00 (Friday and Saturday only)
19:30 – 22:00
Entrance Fee: R90
Skate Hire: R 40
Prices and times are subject to change and may vary for certain events and times.
Address: Cnr Lynnwood & Simon Vermooten Road, Pretoria East
Movies in Pretoria
We keep you up to date with the latest movie releases on the Ster Kinekor and Nu Metro circuits and at drive-ins, and independent cinemas in Pretoria.
GO-KART fun @ Menlyn Park
Enjoy the adrenalin rush at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre undercover parking garage level P6U, with great fun for the kids! Delicious catering food / finger snacks also available on request.
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 22:00 and Sunday 10:00 – 18:00
Address: 6th Floor Parking, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Atterbury Road, Menlo Park,
Pretoria
Gauteng’s first Wave Pool at Forest Hill City
Be part of the action and surf in the heated wave pool at Forest Hill, the first in Gauteng.
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00
Ordinary Patron: R 50 for 20 mins per person
Learning Patron: R 50 for 20 mins per person
Group of 4: R 180 for 20 mins
Group of 6: R 250 for 20 mins
Group of 8: R 350 for 20 mins
Party Package: R 1800 for 2hrs for 20 kids
Address: Forest Hill City Mall, Cnr R55 Pretoria West & N14 Krugersdorp Highway
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