Little Joburg

the people • the culture • the passion

Little Joburg

Dancing horses, spa parties and ice skating will keep children enthralled

Take your pick from our selection...

Art classes

Artjamming is an art studio for children and adults offering drawing classes and holiday programmes. The cost of your visit is dependent on the materials and canvas you choose. Situated at the Blubird Shopping Centre in Atholl and the Lonehill Centre in Lonehill. Contact 083 379 2069

BabyGym

A moving baby, is a learning baby so get your baby moving at BabyGym. Developed by Dr. Melodie de Jager this five week program mimics and stimulates the natural development of the baby’s senses, brain and muscles to ensure optimal physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. Contact 083 778 8356

A night at the zoo

Ever hear the lions roar at night? Well, now you can! Book for the Zoo Snooze at Johannesburg Zoo. Camp overnight and join a behind-the-scenes, night tour that ends with a spectacular bonfire. It takes place every Friday and Saturday night with a minimum group size of 25 people at a cost of R130 per person. Bring camping gear, including tent, bedding, food, gas braai, crockery, cutlery, torch and warm clothes. Food can also be arranged with Café Fino.
Contact 011 646 2000

Ice adventures

Take to the ice this winter for a day of super-charged fun at the Northgate Ice Arena at the Northgate Shopping Centre. It costs R63 per person, which includes entrance and the rental of the skates. Groups of more than 10 pay R50 each. Contact 011 794 8706

Reach for the stars

Children aged two to eight years old can spend Saturday morning learning about space and all its marvels at the Johannesburg Planetarium on Empire Road. For just R18 children can enjoy a journey into space that will take them to the stars and back. Contact 011 717 1390

Bedtime Books

We love Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with full colour illustrations by Quentin Blake as well as the fabulous Sing a Song of Bottoms! by Jeanne Willis and Adam Stower. With its gorgeous brightly-coloured illustrations and fun, smile-making rhymes, this book is a must have for parents with little ones.