ANIMALS

National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria, Holiday Program, Sept 29-Oct 3.
Esperanza Riding School Holiday Program, Pretoria. Sept 29-Oct 3.
Carynton Stables, Muldersdrift W Rand- Holiday pony day camps, Sept 22, 29.

ARTS/CRAFTS

Rainbow week at YEESH! indoor play area in Woodmead, Sept 24-30

CAMPS

Shepherd’s Fold Pony Camps for sleepover or day programs in Elandsdrift W Rand, Sept 30-Oct 2, Dec 8-12.
Camp Nelu Holiday Camps close to Magaliesburg, Dec 8-11, 19-23.
Adventure ‘n Beyond Holiday camps at various venues, Sep 2-Oct 4, Dec 6-13, 14 -19
Gecko Valley Performing Arts Camps on Natal coast, Sept 21-30, Oct 1-5, Dec6-15, 16-23.
Sugar Bay Holiday Camps on Natal coast, Sept 27- Oct 5, Dec 6-13, 13-23, 28-Jan 4, Jan 4-11.
Adventure ‘n Beyond Holiday Camps, Sept 29- Oct 4, Dec 14-19.
SA Basecamp weekend for kids at Hartbeespoort, Sept 26-28
Inkwenkwezi Junior School Holiday Camp, Magaliesberg, Sept 29-Oct 3, Dec 8-12.
Happy Acres Holiday Camp, Magaliesberg, Sept 27-Oct 4, Dec 6-13, 13-20, Jan 3-10.
Maraneman on the Vaal Adventure Holiday Camps w/ Christian Foundation, Sept 30-Oct 3.
BBK Trails Adventure Pony Camps in Mpumulanga Nov30-Dec 7, Dec 7-14.

DOLPHINS

Halo Gaia Holistic Tourism – Swimming with dolphins in Mozambique family retreat, Sept 20-29; Dec 4-8.

FUN

Boot Camp SA, Loads of fun action packed activities in Fourways, Oct 1-3.

TENNIS

Tennis Holiday Clinic in Greenside & Lonehill, Sept 29-Oct 3.

TECHNOLOGY

icamp Technology Workshops on Sept 29-Oct 3.

DANCE

Arts Alive Dance Workshop at the Dance Factory in New Town, Sept 18.
Rock-a-Tutu at the South African Ballet Theatre in Braamfontein from Nov 21-Dec 14.

FOOD

Choc Delight Chocolate Moulding Classes in Florida, Sept 27
Linda’s Bake and Pack baking/craft courses, Westdene, Sept 20, Oct 18,25, Nov 1,8,15,22.

GENIUS

Genius LAB Mathe-magics & Science for Wiz-Kidz at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, Oct 10.

HALLOWEEN

Halloween at the Johannesburg Zoo, Oct 25.

HERITAGE

Jozi Fest Celebrate our Heritage at Gold Reef City w/ music,fashion etc. Sept 24-Oct 5th.
Magaliesberg Festival at the Bekker School grounds, Sept 25.
Heritage Month at Maropeng in Hekpoort, W Rand from Sept 1-30.

MARKETS & FAIRS

Bryanston Organic Market every Thurs and Sat mornings, 9am-3pm.
Irene Market every 2nd & last Sun of the mnth in Menlo Park, Pretoria, Sept 27.
Craighall River Craft Market every 2nd Sat of month in Craighall Park, Sept 11 Oct.
blu bird Whole Food Market every Sunday in Birnam, Sept 21.
Crafter’s Market at Bunny Park, last Sat of mnth in Benoni, Sept 27.
Body Mind Soul Holistic Fayre in Menlo Park, Pretoria, Sept 27,28.
Spring Fair at Earthkids Play-Patch in Kyalami, Sept 28.
Urban Market in Midrand. First Sat of mnth, Oct 4.
Crafter’s Market at Bokkie Park, 1st Sat of month in Boksburg, Oct 4.
Farmer’s Market at Bamboo in Melville, 1st Sat of the month, Oct 4.
Fun Day at Kensington Ridge Primary School, crafts, food and fun on Oct 11.

MUSIC

Tres Jolie 3rd Birthday Bash with live music and kids entertainmt in Ruimsig, Sept 19.
Drumming Circle and Firedancing, Fossil’s Place in Centurion, Sept 20.
Sundowner Concerts at UJ Auckland Park on Mon evenings, Sept 22.

NATURE

Yebo Gogga Yebo AmaBlomma Exhibit-insects,animals,plants in Braamfontein at Wits, Sept 27-30.
Zak’s Picnic at Rietvlei Farm, Swartkoppies Rd, Oct 26.

OPEN DAYS

Swirl Art Open Day in Bedfordview, Sept 27.

SHOWS

Stargazing at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort, Sept 27.
The Sky Tonight, at the Planetarium in Braamfontein at WITS, Thurs, Fri & Sat.
Fly me to the Moon, 4D Movie now showing at Gold Reef City.

SPECIAL DAYS

Saryna Kiddie Carnival at Laerskool Hennopspark, Centurion, Sept 20.
Kiddies Carnival at Kinglets & Queenies, Ruimsig, Sept 28.
Fun Day at Kensington Ridge Primary School, Kensington, Oct 11.

THEATRE

Footloose at the UJ Arts Centre in Auckland Park, Sept 10-27.
Hollywood Rocks: Music from the Movies!, Barnyard Theatre-Broadacres, Sept 18-Oct 12.
The Boys are Back in Town, Barnyard Theatre-Cresta Sept 18-Oct 12.
Bollywood Love Story: A Musical at The Market Theatre in Newtown, Sept 18-14.
Aladdin, at the National Children’s Theatre in Parktown, Sept 18-Oct 18.
Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories at the People’s Theatre in Braamfontein, Sept 18- Oct 15.
The Rock Circus at the Barnyard Theatre – Broadacres, from Oct 28.
Beauty & the Beast at the Montecasino Theatre in Fourways, Oct 2-Dec 7.
Kinder-Klassiek Afrikaans production at the Pierneefteater in Pretoria, Oct 4.
The Jungle Book at the Market Theatre in Newtown, Oct 10-Dec 21.
Hot Chocolate rocks the Soul at the Barnyard Theatre, Cresta, Oct 21-Dec 31.

TRAINS

Miniature Steam Train in Florida Open Day, Sept 21.
Various train trips, Sept 24,28.

WALKS/HIKES

Check the calender every weekend for a list of regular walks or hikes in Gauteng.
The Zoo Trot at JHB Zoo, every 2nd Sunday of the month

WORKSHOPS

Life Skills 4 Kids at Triba in Craighall Park on Sept 18,24,25