The success of the Winter school holiday post I posted and the requests from so many of you to please do one for the Sep/Oct holidays has lead to this post of all the great and fun things to do for the school holidays.
If you know off any others for me to add to the list or are a brand offering a fun holiday program, event or activity please email me so I can add you to this list.
Look out for my bumper December holiday list later this year as well.
The biggest list of holiday events in Cape Town for September/October 2023
This list has some things for everyone and I’ve categorized each group as follows:
- Nature
- Cooking
- Craft
- Sports
- Holiday clubs
Nature
Intaka Island
Every holiday Intaka Island in Century city host an educational environment focused holiday program for children 7 – 12 years old.
For more details email info@intaka.co.za
Creat a creature at Kirstenbosch gardens
Join Kirstenbosch gardens for a create a creature artworkshop. Kids will enjoy a bug hunt, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration and more.
Bookings u.memela@sanbi.org.za
Melkbossie
One of our favourite farms, Melkbossie, just outside of Melkbos, is hosting a holiday club for animal loving kids.
Contact Lea 0623764299
Nature @ heart
Join Nature @ heart for a holiday program that raises awareness and a sense of care for Nature.
Bookings bookings@natureatheart.com
Green kids holiday club
A fun nature club in Rondebosch for children 4 – 9 years old.
Bookings info@greenkids.co.za
Holiday garden club
Loving this idea for a garden club by Neighbourhood farm in Fish Hoek.
Bookings gardeninggreener@gmail.com
Trek & Play
Are offering a full program of fun adventure hikes, sports, and activities.
For more information contact : bookhappysports@gmail.com
Safari sensory toddler workshop
The event box and The pink olive in Parklands are hosting a cute safari sensory toddler workshop.
Bookings please scan the QR code on the image
Rain Farm private lodge & Spa
A fun adventure club hosted on Rain farm for kids 6 – 12 years old. Experience game drives, archery, wall climbing, abseiling, paint ball, soccer, trail walks alongside learning about Nature.
Bookings info@rainfarm.co.za
Table mountain
It’s Table mountain’s Birthday month and they are running a not to miss special.
Adult return tucket R200.00 each
Child return tickets R100.00 each
Bookings on www.tablemountain.net
Cooking
Teeny tiny bakery
Join Teeny tiny bakery in Durbanville for a delicious holiday club for children 6 -13 years old.
Bookings 0609811446
Milkshake
I love Melkies in Melkbos have a great holiday milkshake special for the kids. Buy 2 and get 1 free.
Bookings in store
Join Tablebay mall at their Cupcake Crafting Station.
Date: October 4th – October 8th
Sessions: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Centre Court Entry: R 65
Bookings at Quicket https://www.quicket.co.za/events/235828-cupcake-crafting-at-table-bay-mall/#/
Alice’s wonder slime
Are hosting some slime workshops at Waffle & co. in Kalk bay.
Bookings at alicesslime@gmail.com
RoboKidzct
For the enquiting minds join Robokids for some fun robotic lessons.
Bookings info@robokidzct.com
Playalot
Playalot are hosting October school holiday craftalot workshops to keep those little hands and minds busy.
Bookings on Quicket
Kids art holiday holiday club
Join the Avalee Artisrty and get creative with these holiday art workshops.
Bookings www.avaleeartistry.co.za
PNA
PNA Helderberg have you covered in creativity with some fun workshops.
Bookings instore
Mom and Daughter workshops
West Coast mosaics are hosting mom and daughter workshops these holidays.
Bookings Karen 0741686550
Kids painting classes
Perfect for the creative kids, book a painting class at Soniart.
Bookings info@soniart.co.za
Sport
The little optimist
Learn to sail with the cutest little sail boat – The Little Optimist.
Bookings sailing@thelittleoptimist.org
Cirkids Cape Town
This is a fun holiday circus school for the kids to join. Book for the full week or just for a day.
Bookings www.kidsaerialclasses.com
Winning ways
Join an athletics or hockey clinic with winning ways these holidays.
Bookings www.winning-ways.co.za
Head start swimming school
Head start swim school are hosting a swimming progress boosting holiday clinic for little mermaids and merman.
Bookings info@headstartswim.co.za
Tennis clinic
Little tennis players can join the tennis clinic at Superkidz academy these holidays.
Bookings 0619557788
Sports excellence
Sports excellence will be hosting soccer and hockey clinics in Melkbos.
Bookings braham@sportsexcellence.co.za
Rising kids
Join Rising kids for musical movement of the body through imagination and play workshops for kids age 5 -12 years.
Bookings Karen 0840963979
The Jolly Roger
A fantastic family pirate adventure special these holidays aboard The Jolly Roger Pirate boat . Two adults and two kids can sail for only R540
Bookings on Webticket
Tuff Nutterz
South Africa’s largest outdoor inflatable obstacle course is coming back to Westerford Imhoff Sports Grounds!
Measuring 300 metres long, this supersized inflatable maze is packed with 30 fun and challenging obstacles to complete, including huge slides, climbing walls, balance balls and more.
WHEN: 30 Sep – 8 Oct 2023 from 9.30am – 5pm daily
SESSIONS: 5 sessions per day of 90 minutes each
AGE LIMITS: All ages are welcome but children under the age of 5 require a toddler ticket and each child needs to be accompanied by an adult at all times (adult goes for free with under 5’s).
GOOD TO KNOW:
- Tickets can be purchased at the door but each session is limited to 250 people so we suggest booking online to avoid disappointment.
- Spectators can remain on the premises without a ticket (there will be seating and shaded areas
- Grip socks can be purchased on the day but you are welcome to bring your own
- Coffee and food will be available to purchase
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to allow time to check-in
- FULLY OPERATIONAL DURING LOADSHEDDING!
Bookings at www.tuffnutterz.co.za or https://qkt.io/westerford
Holiday surf club
Atlantic surf are hosting a fun holiday surf club these holidays. All ages welcome.
Bookings 0612239551
Holiday clubs
Cape Town Science Centre
There is always something fun happening at The cape town Science centre. To find out more about their holiday program visit www.ctsc.org.za
Bookings www.ctsc.org.za
Tumbling Tigerz
A fun holiday program for the little ones.
Book at Nicci@tumblingtigerz.co.za
Secret Agents Academy Bible holiday club
Join St Mathews church in Tableview for a secret agents academy Bible holiday club.
Booking Adele 0829290125
Atlantic Beach kids & teens holiday club
Atlantic Beach are offering a wide diversity of activities from Crafts to reptile shows these holidays.
For more info or to book bit.ly/3ZsGu2z
Saldana bay hotel
If you are headed to Saldanah these holidays the Saldanah bay hotel has some fun holiday activities.
Bookings reception@saldanahbayhotel.co.za
Thanks for this useful resource!
Thank you.