JOZIKIDS Walks and Events

I am sure that most of you had no idea how many beautiful walks there are for families in and around Johannesburg every weekend. Take a look at the list below and be sure to check the details before embarking on your adventure, especially if you have very young children. If the walks are too hard you can always find an open air market (see MARKETS below) to visit, a party venue’s open day or choose from a long list of day outings in our to go section.

More than 20 new deals have been added to our Special Offers this week. Don’t forget to check them out.

NEW LISTINGS

Click on the blue underlined headings to find out more.

ARTS/CRAFTS

Mandy’s Art classes in Randburg, Roodepoort, Sandton
Milou Blue , Melville / Westdene, special art with crafts program. 5% off for siblings.

GIFTS

Personalised Fluffeez, All areas, personalised fluffy toys for young and old.

LIBRARIES

Melville Library , public library with children’s books.
Pennyville library for childrens book’s, storytelling, holiday programs.

MATHS

Maths Tutor , Southern Suburbs & Soweto, one on one maths tutor, competitive rate.

PARTIES

 

CAKES/FOOD

Delhi Deli , Halaal catering, platters, baking, corporate catering and assistance in party planning.

ENTERTAINERS

The Face of Fun , Jhb, Midrand, Centurion, Pta, face painting, clowns, magicians, painting craft.
Razzle Dazzle , Johannesburg North, face painting, beauty & Hannah Montana theme parties

SUPPLIES

Jeremy Kusner Productions for eventing, renting and entertainment.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Flutura Photography , Pretoria, capture the moment anywhere! 10% off bookings from Jan 20-Feb 20.
Lightbox Photos , All areas, Photos of children, photo books &gifts. 50% off 1 hr shoot until Feb 27.
Zeal Photography , East Rand, location/studio, designer albums, birthday books, gifts.

SCHOOLS

Honeybees Nursery School, Northcliff, offering full & half day facilities.

SPORT

Magua Taekwon-Do , Linden & Kensington, martial arts for kids.

TRANSPORT

Cafe-Essentials , Randburg, Roodepoort, Sandton, for all your kids transport needs.15% off first 2 mnths.


JANUARY/FEBRUARY EVENTS

ANIMALS

Croc City Crocodile Farm for guided tours a& kids craft activities daily until Jan 31.

ARTS/CRAFTS

Valentines Chocs & Basic Cakes at Linda’s Bake and Pack, Westdene, Jan 31
Valentine heart treats ,uShef Cooking School, Olivedale, Feb 14.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Workshop for kids at Choc Delite in Florida, Jan 31.
Valentine’s Workshop for kids w/ Left-Hand Learning in Broadacres, Jan 30.
Smudge Art Centre Craighall Park, make paper lanterns, maracas and clay sculpting in January.
Spellbound Puppet Show and Puppetry Workshop for kids at Bryanston Organic Market, Jan 31.

BOOKS

Bargain Booksale at Zoo Lake at the Lions Boathouse, Feb 8.

COOKING

Domestic Workers Cooking Courses at uShef Cooking School, Olivedale, February.
Domestic Workers Cooking Workshops by Simply Cooked in Honeydew Jan 30, Feb 6.

DRAMA

Theatre Workshops , National Childrens Theatre, Jan 24-Mar 14.

FUN

“We’re all friends” Sing along with Barney & friends, Gold Reef City, Feb 13-15; 20-22
Lost In Space Maize Maze, Honeydew A-maze-ing Mazes open Feb 7.

MARKETS

The Rustic Food Market, in Fourways, every Sunday.
blubird Whole Food Market, at Birnam every Sunday.
Jozi Food Market, in Parktown North every Saturday morning.
Urban Midrand Market 1st Saturday of every mnth, starts Feb 7.
Farmer’s Market at Bamboo in Melville, 1st Saturday of every mnth.
Crafter’s Market at Bokkie Park, 1st Sat of month in Boksburg, starts Feb 7.
Craighall River Craft Market w/organic food, playgd & pony rides, 2nd Sat of mnth, starts Feb 14.
Bryanston Organic Market every Thurs & Sat mornings.
Irene Village Market at the Smuts Museum, Irene, Pretoria, 2nd Sat of every mnth, starts Feb 14.
Body, Mind and Soul Fayre for holistic fun & entertainmt in Blairgowrie on Jan 31, Feb 1; Edenvale Mar 8,9.

MUSIC

Sundowner Monday Concert Series, at UJ Kingsway Art Centre, Auckland Park, every Mon.
Dancing Queen a tribute to ABBA and Queen, Barnyard Theatre, Cresta, Jan 8-Mar 8.
The Rock Circus, Barnyard Theatre, Broadacres, Jan 15-Mar 1.

NATURE

Botanical Society: Gardening is for Birds at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Feb 7.
Botanical Society: Geology and Ecology Walk at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Feb 28.
Paranthropus exhibition with fossils from about 2 millions years ago, at Maropeng, Dec 6 – Mar 6.

PARENTS/TEACHERS

Left-Handedness, a workshop for parents and teachers in Johannesburg, Feb 28.

SHOWS

The Sky Tonight, at the Planetarium in Braamfontein at WITS, Thurs, Fri & Sat.

THEATRE

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Peoples Theatre, Braamfontein, Mar 9-Apr 25.
The Secret Garden at the National Childrens Theatre, Parktown, Mar 9-Apr 25.
High School Musical at the Montecasino Teatro, Fourways, Jan 24-Mar 15th, excl Mon & Tues.

TRAINS

Valentines Steam Train Trip to Cullinan, Friends of the Rail, Feb 14.
Hermanstad Depot Open Day, Pretoria, Friends of the Rail, Feb 15.

WALKS/HIKES

Check the calender every weekend for a list of regular walks or hikes in Gauteng.
The Zoo Trot at JHB Zoo, 2nd Sunday of the month
Alberts Farm Walk at Alberts Farm, 3rd Sunday of every month, Feb 15
Braamfontein Spruit Trust – Modderfontein Historical Walk East Rand, Feb 15.
Delta Park Walk at Victory Park, Feb 15.
Botanical Society: Mushroom walk (Fungi) at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Feb 21.
Insects Walk for Children at Kloofendal Nature Reserve, 31 Jan.
Scorpions and Spiders at Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Feb 7.
Water Insects for Adults at Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Feb 14.
Spider Course at Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Feb 14.
Melville Koppies Central Walk , Emmarentia, every Sunday.
Melville Koppies West Walk , Westdene, 1st Saturday of every mnth.
Sandspruit Walk in Rivonia, every Sunday.
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve in Mondeor, every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the mnth.

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