ADOPTION

Rainbow Adoption Group Picnic for children and parents alike, at the Bokkie Park Crafters Market in Craighall Park, Nov 22.

BOOKS

Storytelling Feast for Children at Sandton Central Library, Nelson Mandela Square, Nov 28-9, Dec 1-6, 8-13, 15-16.

CRAFTS

Make Xmas Decorations and gifts at Yeesh in Woodmead, Nov 18-23.
Smudge Art workshops like making mirrors,frames, bags, etc. in Craighall Park, Nov 18-23, 25-28; Dec 6.
Linda’s Bake and Pack baking/craft courses, Westdene, Nov 22.

COOKING

Cookery Kids baking courses, Savoy, Nov 30.

DANCE

The Nutcracker Ballet at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, Nov 20-30.
SABT Open Days in Pretoria, Nov 22
Rock-a-Tutu at the South African Ballet Theatre in Braamfontein from Nov 21-Dec 14.

DRAMA

National Children’s Theatre workshops, Parktown, Sat mornings, until Nov 29.

EXHIBITS

Miniatures and Dolls Houses fair and showcase, Parkhurst, Nov 29.
Quad and Bike Expo at the Zwartkops Quad Centre, Centurion. Nov 23.

FUN

Elf’s Hill, Open Days in Chartwell Jhb, Nov 26; Dec 10.
Spinnathon to raise funds for the homeless, needy and ill. Brightwater Commons, Nov 29.
Picnic in the Park at Rietvlei Farm. Alberton. Bring costumes & bicycles, Nov 30.

GENIUS

Genius LAB Being Leonardo Da Vinci, Nov 28.

MARKETS

Jozi Food Market every Sat morning in Parktown, 8.30am-1.30pm.
Bryanston Organic Market every Thurs & Sat mornings plus Moonlight Markets on Tuesday evenings until Xmas .
Irene Village Market at the Smuts Museum, Irene, Pretoria. Nov 22,29; Dec 6,13 & 16th.
Crafter’s Market at Bunny Park, last Sat of mnth in Benoni. Nov 29
blu bird Whole Food Market every Sunday in Birnam, Jhb, Nov 23.

MUSIC

The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo, at the Market Theatre, New Town, until Nov 29.
Hot Chocolate rocks the Soul at the Barnyard Theatre, Cresta, until Dec 31.

NATURE

Partial Eclipse of the sun – order eclipse glasses now from the Planetarium, Braamfontein Jan 26.
Fun Frog Walk, at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden, Nov 22, 29.
Delta’s Owls, at Delta Park, Nov 26, 29.
Bird Identification, at Delta Park, Dec 6.

PARENTS

Toy Talk 2008 presented by creative parenting expert Nikki Bush, Douglasdale, Nov 21, 22, 24.
Big Kid Fun workshops by Nikki Bush, Douglasdale, Nov 18, 27.

SCHOOLS

O’ Summit Montessori Pre-School in Bryanston, open days, Nov 22.

SHOWS

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.

SOCCER

Football Fanzone with Coca-Cola at Sandton City Fountain Court, Nov 18 – 26.

THEATRE

Beauty & the Beast at the Montecasino Theatre in Fourways, until Dec 7.
The Jungle Book at the Market Theatre in Newtown, until Dec 21.
The Rock Circus at the Barnyard Theatre – Broadacres, from Oct 28.
Snow White at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, Braamfontein, until Dec 31.
Aladdin at the People’s Theatre in Braamfontein, until Dec 22.
Charlotte’s Web at the National Children’s Theatre, Nov 17-Dec 20.

THEME PARKS

Gold Reef City great entertainment all summer long.

TRAINS

Miniature Steam Train in Florida, open days on 1st & 3rd Sunday of every mnth.
Various train trips.

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

Equal Zeal workshops at Equal Zeal Training, Chartwell North. Nov 22,29
Life Skills 4 Kids & Positive Parenting self esteem and self concept workshop, Craighall Park, Nov 22.

XMAS

African Xmas Trees launched with Christmas Carols in downtown Jhb, Nov 18.
Xmas Shopping w/ Kids Activities at Polka Dot Art Studios in Parkhurst until 10pm, Nov 20.
Carols by Candlelight at Zoo Lake. Nov 26
Christmas Market at Elf’s Hill Party Venue, Randburg, Nov 26.

ANIMALS

Joburg Zoo Fun Holiday Programs , Dec 8-12.
Pretoria Zoo Holiday Programs for grade 1-11 in Eng and Afr, Dec 8-12,17-19 Jan 5-9,12,13.
Montecasino Bird Garden’s Holiday Programs, Fourways, Dec 8-12,15,17-9.
Namirembe Holiday Day Camps in Muldersdrift, W Rand. Dec 6,7,9,10,17,18,22.
Chartwell Stables , Fun Day, Chartwell, near Fourways. Dec 17.
Shepherd’s Fold Pony Day Camps in Elandsdrift, Dec 22,23, 29,30; Jan 8,9.
See also CAMPS below for sleepover camps.

CRAFTS

Creativity Club at Crystal Essence Studio in Petervale, Dec 8-12.
Swirl Art and Play Centre Holiday Club in Bedfordview, Dec 8-13, 15-20, 22, 23.
Print a T-Shirt Holiday Program at Yda Walt’s Studios in Auckland Park, Dec 8-12.
Ngwenya Glass Village Holiday Crafts for kids incl beading, card making, sand art & more. Dec 17-24, 26-Jan 12.

CAMPS

Basecamp SA Hartbeespoort Dam Resort, Dec 5-10
Adventure n Beyond Holiday Camps, Nyala Campsite, Brits. Dec 7-12, 14-19
Esperanza Riding School Holiday Camp, in Pretoria. Dec 8-12
Gecko Valley Performing Arts Camps on Natal coast, Dec 6-15, 16-23.
BBK Trails Adventure Pony Camps in Mpumulanga, Nov 30-Dec 7, Dec 7-14, Dec 14-21.
Sugar Bay Holiday Camps on Natal coast, Dec 6-13, 13-23, 28-Jan 4, Jan 4-11.
Adventure ‘n Beyond Holiday Camps at various venues, Dec 6-13, 14-19
Happy Acres Holiday Camp, Magaliesberg, Dec 6-13, 13-20, Jan 3-10.
Inkwenkwezi Junior School Holiday Camp, Magaliesberg, Dec 8-12.
Shepherd’s Fold Pony Camps for sleepover or day programs in Elandsdrift W Rand, Dec 8-12.
Camp Nelu Holiday Camps close to Magaliesburg, Dec 8-11, 19-23.
Chartwell Stables Pony Camp at Chartwell near Fourways, Dec 9-11

COOKING

Ushef Holiday Cooking courses with a variety of different dishes in Olivedale, Dec 9,11,15,20.
Little Cooks Club kids workshops in Kyalami, Rivonia, Benoni, JHB South, Bryanston in Nov & Dec.

DANCE

Fame Academy Holiday Workshop, Dec 8-12.
Kim Field Holiday Dance Workshops Dec 1-12, Jan 5-16.
“Nutcracker” Holiday Dance Camps at Triba,Craighall Dec 8-12, Dec 15-19.
Dance Zone Holiday Club w/ Freestyle, Hip hop, Latin, Acrobatics, Break-dancing etc., Bryanston, Dec 8-11, Dec 15-18.
Urban Junxion Dance Xscape Vacation Club at Dance Junxion, Rosebank, Dec 8-12.
The Christmas Elves and the Shoe Maker by Ballet Bugs at Wits Theatre, Braamfontein, Dec 8-14.
Cairo Carnival by Dancing Divinity belly dancers, Wits Great Hall, Braamfontein, Dec 6.

DAY PROGRAMS

Monkey Fun Club at Monkeynastix, Fourways, Dec 8-12.
TLC Squared craft program in a beautiful country setting, Chartwell, Dec 8-12.
Home care (special) , by Glamour Consulting offers a structured day by qualified nanny in your own home, Dec 1-12.
Camp Illanga , Holiday care at Kidzville in Benoni. Dec 1-12.
O’ Summit Montessori Holiday Care in Sandton, Dec 4,5,8-12,15-19, 22,23.
Boot Camp SA Holiday Camp in Paulshof, Dec 8,9,10
Kinderland Holiday Fun at Equestra, Pretoria Dec 8-12, Dec 15-19.
Melville Montessori Pre-primary half and full day holiday care, Dec 4,5,8-12,15.

DOLPHINS

Halo Gaia Holistic Tourism: Swimming w/ dolphins in Mozambique family retreat, Dec 4-8, Dec 15-22.
Dolphin Encountours Xmas Program w/ wild dolpins, snorkelling & ecol courses. Dec 23-7.

FUN

Geppeto’s Kids Funw/ soccer, petting farm, games, treasure hunts et in Waverley. Dec 7.
Sizzling Entertainment daily at Gold Reef City this summer.

MARKETS

Urban Midrand Market Family Fun Day filled with great entertainment and Xmas shopping, Dec 6.
Farmer’s Market at Bamboo in Melville, 1st Sat of mnth, Dec 6.
Crafter’s Market at Bokkie Park, 1st Sat of month in Boksburg, Dec 6.
Craighall River Craft Market w/organic food, crafts, playgd & pony rides, 2nd Sat of month, Craighall Park, Dec 13.
Christmas markets at Bryanston Organic Market. Dec 2, 9, 16, 23.

MUSIC

Beautiful Creatures Live on stage at Montecasino Piazza, Fourways, Dec 5-7

SHOPPING MALLS

Kolonade Shopping Mall Kids Fun in Montana Park, Pretoria incl. stilts, balloons, fairies, puppet show etc.,Dec 5,12,17,22.
Fourways Crossing kids fun incl.candle making, balloon twisting & face painting, Dec 13.

SHOWS

Voyage to the Stars with Maropeng, Hekpoort, W Rand, Dec 8-Jan 11.
The “Christmas Story” by Untangled Marionettes, Westcliff, Nov 29, Dec 2,4,6,10,13,18,20.

THEATRE

Alice in Wonderland , “The Play” at Wits Theatre, Braamfontein, Dec 3,5
Winnie the Pooh , production by children’s theatre specialists, Emporerors Palace. Dec 4-6, 10-13, 17-20

TECHNOLOGY

Children’s Technology Icamp day workshops, in Roodepoort, Dec 8-12.

SPORT

Bat Man-Kidz cricket holiday clinic at Fourways Gardens Estate & Kyalami Estates Dec 8-11.
Tennis Holiday Clinics in Greenside & Lonehill, Dec 4-6 & 8-12.
Runnin Rebels Soccer, in Parkmore and Fairmount for 3-12yrs, Dec 8-12.
Playball Holiday Clinic in Fairlands, Dec 8-12.
Jono’s Holiday Sports Clinic at Montrose Primary School in Parkmore, Dec 9-11.

XMAS

Christmas Carols at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Dec 6-7.
Blubird Xmas Market offers an evening of carols with great food at their whole food market in Birnam, Dec 10.
Uncle Charlie’s Farmyard and Tea Garden Xmas Party & buffet lunch, Vaal, Dec 24, 25.