Top 5 things to do with the kids outside the house!
Already at the point where you're anxiously counting down the days to when they get back to school? A bit strapped for things to do? Check the Top 5 out-of-home activities to do with the kids around Gauteng!
So the kids have been at home for over a week already, while you wind down your year at work: running out of ideas for things to do with them?
Looking at the calendar and getting into a bit of a panic?
Fear not: Jaca's got your back!
#1: Flea markets, organic markets with activities for the kids
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Gauteng has a host of outdoor markets that are not only child-friendly, but also have kid-specific activities such as face painting and jungle gyms. The Randburg Flea Market at the Brightwater Commons in Randburg is a local favourite for kid-friendly activities, while the Bryanston Organic Market further north of Joburg also has great food offerings. Get a comprehensive list of local markets here.
#2: Indoor painting and crafts
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Up the fun with crafts, games and baking at Serendipity's Holiday Club in Rosebank. There are either half day or full day offerings to your preference. Activities start from 9am daily and will be running until Wednesday the 20th of January. Click here for details.
#3: Ziplining outdoors for all kids!
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Melrose hasn't evolved to become a fashion and high-life centre alone: it is also the home to one of the most exciting zipline and obstacle course programs right in the middle of Old Joburg! Near Melrose Arch, you will find the Acrobranch outdoor courses located in the James and Ethel Gray Park. Click here for details.
#4: Quad biking for the whole family
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Centurion, jou lekker ding! You're the home to a fun quad bike course at the Zwartkops Quad Centre inside the Zwartkops Raceway security area. Click here for details.
#5: Paintball never fails!
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Get active, check that your eye-hand coordination are in tact and get the whole family playing a couple of rounds of paintball out at the Gotcha Paintball Range in Newlands, Pretoria East. Click here for details.