What to Do with Kids for the September Holidays 2024

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The September holidays are the best time of year for families with kids to enjoy beautiful, balmy weather, great kids’ holiday programmes and of course, some quality bonding time before the stressful last (fourth) term begins.

In this post, we share what to do with kids for the September holidays 2024:

Visit the Cape Town Science Centre

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The Cape Town Science Centre, situated in Observatory, is wonderful for young and old to experience year-round but they have an exciting September programme on the go and you’re going to want to check it out!

Their awe-inspiring Celestial Holiday Programme, which runs from 20 - 30 September 2024, is going to take a deeper look into astronomy, with the help of some hands-on, fun workshops and thrilling demonstrations for all ages.

This programme will also include their Light Room and Camera Obscura tours, as well as some Edutaining Science Shows. Additionally, there will be awesome Planetarium shows for all ages.

Opening hours are Monday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm and the entry fees are as follows:

Youth (3-18): R80
Adult: R80
Pensioner: R40
For workshop fees, please see the full programme: https://www.ctsc.org.za/celestialholiday-programme/.

For more information, please visit their website: https://www.ctsc.org.za.

Visit Willowbridge Shopping Centre for their Donut Drip Studio Holiday Programme

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Moving over to the Northern Suburbs, we have an exciting Donut Drip Studio Holiday Programme, taking place at PnP Court, Willowbridge Shopping Centre from 21 - 29 September 2024.

This fun programme is designed to target all inspiring graffiti artists, ages 3-10. They’ll be able to unleash all their creative juices, as they create edible art (using safe, edible spray paints, ink pens and paints) by decorating and designing their favourite Dairy Den Donuts.

For the programme, each child receives the following:

Two plain donuts
Two white chocolate-dipped donuts
Sugar icing
Sprinkles
One kids’ ice cream cone
An apron
Paint brushes
Easel and tools
Edible paint and ink pens

The cost per child is R95 and the programme runs daily from 10am - 2pm.

To book your child’s ticket, please see here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/274029-donutdrip-studio/#/.

Have All the Fun at Playalot

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For something a bit more relaxed, try the Playalot Africa Play Zone at Shop 33, Haasendal Gables Shopping Centre in the Northern Suburbs.

This exciting indoor play centre is perfect for kiddies ages 4-9 and offers all sorts of fun!
Including everything from a jungle-themed obstacle course (where they can meet life-sized lion, Alex and resident giraffe, Alexa); a foam pit; spiral slides; a rainbow netted maze, a Lego lounge and so much more.
The play centre leans heavily into sensory play, making it an awesome, educational experience for kids!

While they play, parents can enjoy the comfort of the VIP lounge or the on-site beauty salon, The Mom Salon. There is also a quiet, co-working space, if you need to focus on some work!

Playalot doesn’t require any pre-bookings; kids can just rock up and play. For pricing, please see here: https://www.playalot.co.za/how-much/entry-fees/.

Watch a Kiddies’ Movie at V&A Waterfront

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Last but not least, why not let the kids catch a fun movie at the spectacular Ster Kinekor Kid’s Cinema at the V&A Waterfront? This unique movie space is dedicated to entertaining kids young and old at the movies.

In the waiting room, you’ll find tables for colouring in and a snack counter, while inside the cinema, kids can enjoy bean bag seating and fun playground aspects, including an epic slide and ball pit. And that’s before you even get to the movie itself!

Currently showing at the Kid’s Cinema is Wild Robot (in 3D) and Ozi: Voice of the Forest (in 2D).

For ticket pricing or to book, please see here: https://www.sterkinekor.com/cinema/v&a/type/Kids.

Make the Most of Spring with a Seaside Holiday

DK Villas offers a stunning selection of three self-catering apartments in Hout Bay — but, this time, we want to focus on our beautiful Riverview apartment.

Located in a secure complex a short walk from the beach (and only a brief drive from the best Hout Bay has to offer), this elegant apartment is fully furnished to include everything you need for a wonderful getaway for maximum two guests, including children.

Blessed with an array of luxury amenities, thoughtful touches and, of course, great views, this one-bedroom apartment is perfect for a relaxing spring stay. (There is also secure, on-site parking.)

For more information or to book our Riverview apartment, please see here: https://book.nightsbridge.com/31422, as we have great availability from October onwards.