Christmas is fast approaching us and it is now that you start wondering what are you going to do with the kids for all that time. It won’t be long now until they are breaking up from school.
As parents of a lively little girl we were trawling the internet looking for things to do over Christmas (luckily Gogo and Bappie (don’t ask) are going to be here for the whole of December, and Grampa is arriving for Christmas week (we will be sleeping in shifts I think)). The following are some of the more interesting things that we found to do with younger children (sorry, if you have teens you are on your own- may I suggest a holiday to Mauritius, and leave the kids at the airport in lost luggage or something- I know a good travel agent…)
Anyway, here it is (it is mainly copy/paste, but I figure anyone who wrote this stuff originally should be glad that I am punting their events for free):
Noddy’s Special Treat. 09 Dec to 22 Dec – Cost R40/ R50
Noddy wins two tickets for a train trip to the seaside, so he can take a friend with him. Whom should he take? Everyone wants to be his best friend so that he will choose them to go on the trip.
Come and meet Noddy and his friends Big Ears, Tessie Bear and Martha Monkey. Naughty goblins, Sly and Gobbo, will be there too, making a nuisance of themselves. Help to stop Sly and Gobbo’s tricks and play the Listening Game with Noddy.
Location: Artscape Theatre Foyer Time: 10h30am daily except Sundays Organiser Contact: 021 421 7695 Dial-A-Seat
Venue Contact: http://www.artscape.co.za
The Caretaker back by popular demand
The Caretaker, an original Zip Zap Circus School show, choreographed by Adele Blank of Free Flight Dance Company, combines theatre, dance and circus in a show not to be missed.
This is a Zip Zap show with a difference. The show is set in a quaint apartment block inhabited by a kaleidoscope of young people and focuses on the caretaker and a homeless soul, who play an endless game of cat and mouse.
Brent van Rensburg, co-founder of the Zip-Zap Circus School says, “I believe this is the best show in 19 years.”
- Location: Zip Zap Dome, Jan Smuts Road behind Artscape Theatre in Foreshore
- Time: 6pm
- Organiser Contact: natasha@zip-zap.co.za
- Venue Contact: http://www.zip-zap.co.za online bookings
- Next 3 Dates:
Davy Dragon’s Guide to the night sky. – R10 for Kids and R25 for adults – Until 4 December
Come and join Davy Dragon while he learns all about the sky above so that he can fulfil his dream of becoming the world’s best flying dragon! This is a playful introduction to astronomy especially for the under 10s. Just right for inquiring young minds.
Hosted by: Iziko Planetarium
Location: Iziko Planetarium Time: Sat 12pm, Sun 12pm
Organiser Contact: info@iziko.org.zaVenue Contact: 021 481 3900
Next 3 Dates:Thu 03/11/2011 Fri 04/11/2011 Sat 05/11/2011
Magic Milo and the Astronaut. – R10 for Kids and R25 for Adults from 10 December
One day Magic Milo and his friend, Sammy Starfish, meet Major Tom who makes their dream come true by taking them on a magical trip into space. Join us and discover what it’s like to be an astronaut!
Hosted by: Iziko Planetarium
Location: Iziko Planetarium
Time: Mon-Fri 11am, 12pm, 3pm. Sat 12pm, 3h30pm. Sun 12pm, 3pm
Organiser Contact: info@iziko.org.zaVenue Contact: 021 481 3900
Next 3 Dates:Sat 10/12/2011 Sun 11/12/2011 Mon 12/12/2011 .
Holistic Lifestyle Fair & Christmas Market. – Sunday 18 December
Need some weekend rest and recreation? Enjoy a chilled day out with the whole family at the Holistic Lifestyle Fair & Green Christmas Market
Location: Observatory recreation Centre
Time: 10am – 4pm
Organiser Contact: 021 788 8088
Venue Contact: holisticfair@mweb.co.za
Next 3 Dates:Sun 18/12/2011 .
Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Market. – 10 December
Join Noordhoek Farm Village for the annual Carols by Candlelight on the village green! We invite all children to bring a gift for a child less fortunate than themselves to leave with Santa’s helpers before the performance and learn the gift of giving. Santa will hand out goodie bags, there will be a Christmas market and of course the South African Navy Band will entertain with a performance before the Carol Singing and lighting of the candles. All proceeds in aid of St Luke’s Hospice
Hosted by: Noordhoek Farm Village
Location: The Bandstand, Noordhoek Farm Village
Organiser Contact: 021 789 2812
Venue Contact: http://www.noordhoekvillage.co.za
Next 3 Dates:Sat 10/12/2011 .
End of School Magic Show. – 10 December
To celebrate the end of the school year, Noordhoek Farm Village will host the end of school magic show. This is the grand finale of the years events and is a magic show not to be missed as the kids get ready for summer holidays! Magic, mystery and intrigue will have the children riveted to the magician and his tricks (leaving you time for coffee or some early Christmas shopping!)
Hosted by: Noordhoek Farm Village
Location: The Bandstand, Noordhoek Farm Village
Time: 10h30am – 12h30pm
Organiser Contact: 021 789 2812
Venue Contact: http://www.noordhoekvillage.co.za
Next 3 Dates:Sat 10/12/2011 .