Johannesburg has more for children than most families ever get around to. From indoor play and trampoline parks to climbing gyms, art studios, animal encounters and holiday clubs, these are curated Joburg venues — including Sandton, Fourways, Midrand and the East Rand — with ages, pricing and booking details.
A Muldersdrift riding school offering horse-riding lessons, pony camps and pony parties for children who want a safe, hands-on introduction to horses.
A boutique indoor trampoline park at Prison Break Market in Glenferness, created for energetic kids who want to jump, climb and play in a fun indoor setting. A good option for active play, casual visi
An upmarket family restaurant and kids’ party venue in Bedfordview with extensive supervised play facilities for children while parents dine nearby.
A family-friendly animal sanctuary in Observatory where children can meet, feed and learn about rescued rabbits, guinea pigs, farm animals and other small animals in a relaxed outdoor setting.
An outdoor adventure playground at Riversands Farm Village in Midrand with climbing, swinging and water play. Includes a paddling creek for younger children, larger play equipment and seasonal water f
A high-energy indoor skydiving experience in Midrand where kids and adults can try body-flying in South Africa’s first vertical wind tunnel.
A fully covered Bryanston roller-skating rink with a bouldering wall, restaurant, garden activities and party packages.
A high-energy indoor adventure park at Cresta for children who enjoy climbing, jumping and active play.
An interactive illusion museum where families can explore optical illusions, puzzles and playful photo opportunities.
A mobile science entertainment and extra-mural provider offering hands-on STEM activities, experiments and themed science parties for curious kids.
A play café-style venue for younger children and parents.
A treetop adventure park on Casalinga's organic farm, with obstacle courses for children from age three through to experienced climbers.
A bird and wildlife garden attraction that works well for family animal outings.
A peaceful garden restaurant and function venue in Fourways with lawns, light meals and a children’s play area for relaxed family outings.
An indoor trampoline and freestyle movement venue in Johannesburg for energetic school-age children and families.
A long-established Kyalami riding school and show-jumping yard offering horse-riding lessons, pony parties and equestrian activities for beginner and developing young riders.
A family theme park in Johannesburg with rides, entertainment and heritage attractions for a full day out.
A family restaurant and play destination designed around children’s outdoor and indoor play.
Bossa Modderfontein is a spacious family restaurant offering both indoor and outdoor play areas for children. The dedicated soccer field provides additional space for active play, while parents can di
A family restaurant/farm-style outing in Benoni with child-friendly outdoor appeal.
An open-air creative studio at Anderson’s Nursery where families and groups can enjoy relaxed, hands-on art activities without needing formal art experience.
A large outdoor water and adventure park in Muldersdrift featuring water slides, splash pools, a lazy river, trampoline park, quad biking, go-karts and dedicated party venues. The park is designed for
A family resort on the West Rand with a water park, swimming pools, playgrounds, picnic spots and braai facilities. The water play areas suit younger children, while the open lawns and sports faciliti
A highly interactive role-play city where children learn through real-world jobs and imaginative play.
A family-friendly fishing farm in Edenvale with a stocked spring-fed lake, open outdoor space and beginner-friendly fishing options for children.
An established water park on the East Rand known for its super-tube, multiple slides, wave pool and large swimming areas. The park caters to confident school-age children and teens, with smaller shall
A relaxed family restaurant and events venue in Craighall Park with generous outdoor play space and parent-friendly seating near the children’s areas.
Play Africa is the first interactive children’s museum in Southern Africa. Named “one of the world’s most impactful and scalable education innovators” by HundrED.org, Play Africa bridges divides with
A large indoor playground and party venue in Alberton with active play zones for babies, toddlers and older children.
A small zoo and owl sanctuary in Midrand offering animal viewing for families.
A large city zoo offering a classic animal outing for families across age groups.
A transport museum that can appeal strongly to children who love cars, buses and old vehicles.
Co-Deux Café and Playhouse is an imaginative children’s play venue in Midrand centred around a miniature pretend-play town. Younger children can explore themed role-play spaces indoors before heading
An indoor inflatable/play venue aimed at active younger children and families.
A weekend and holiday-style fun park at Mall of Africa with family rides for toddlers, older children and adventurous pre-teens.
A coding and digital-skills learning option for school-age children.
Parque is a modern family restaurant in Honeydew where parents can enjoy a relaxed meal while children play in a dedicated supervised playground. The play space includes active and imaginative element
Set inside Montrose Nursery in Morningside, Gia’s on Montrose combines relaxed garden dining with plenty of space for children to play. Families can enjoy homestyle meals, pizza and coffee while littl
A colourful creative studio and family-friendly art café where children and adults can enjoy hands-on painting and craft activities.
Trés Jolie is a family-centred country restaurant where children can enjoy outdoor play, farm-animal encounters and a variety of creative activities. Parents can relax over a meal while children explo
An indoor trampoline and freestyle movement venue in Fourways for energetic school-age children and families.
A child-focused farmyard and party venue for younger children.
A welcoming equestrian yard in Craighall Park where children can meet horses, try pony rides and progress into structured riding lessons.
A seasonal maze and outdoor activity venue that works well for school-age children and families.
A family-focused venue with outdoor play and child-friendly facilities.
A dedicated skateboarding academy in Randburg offering structured beginner-friendly lessons for children who want to learn to skate safely.
A family lifestyle and play venue in Bedfordview with café seating, indoor/outdoor play and holiday-club style activities for younger children.
Total Ninja is a high-energy indoor obstacle and inflatable adventure park inspired by Ninja Warrior-style challenges. Children can climb, jump, balance, swing, bounce and test their agility across a
A polished indoor playhouse for younger children, with parent-friendly café facilities.
Total Ninja is a high-energy indoor obstacle and inflatable adventure park inspired by Ninja Warrior-style challenges. Children can climb, jump, balance, swing, bounce and test their agility across a
Happy Town is an imaginative miniature play village and café for children aged six and under. Children can role-play in eight themed areas, including a fire station, grocery store, hospital, kitchen,
A farm-style family venue with animals, outdoor play and casual dining appeal.
A large farm-style family venue with outdoor activities, animals and space to play.
An exclusive-use kids' party and play venue in Sunninghill, designed for private celebrations and active children's parties. The venue offers a large indoor/outdoor-style play setup with space for chi
A large outdoor kids' playpark at Syringa Park in Muldersdrift, with big open-air play areas, inflatables, a splash pad, jumping pillow and covered seating. Well suited to day visits, active outdoor p
An aviation museum that can strongly appeal to children interested in planes and transport.
A supervised holiday club and activity programme for school-age children.
An outdoor treetop adventure park in Johannesburg with age-graded obstacle courses for active children and families.
Rush Greenstone is an indoor adventure and trampoline park offering a range of activities for children, teens and adults. Attractions include interconnected trampolines, climbing walls, the Battle Bea
Spaanyard is a spacious, exclusive farm-style party venue in Honeydew. The 6,000-square-metre property includes a sheltered lapa, animal encounters, trampolines, a slide and climbing tyres, with a wid
A hybrid treetop and pole-obstacle park within Thaba-Eco Village, offering courses from preschool level through to advanced zip-line challenges.
An outdoor obstacle and zip-line park opposite Flamingo Shopping Centre, with courses for preschoolers through to adults.
A large indoor trampoline and action park in Boksburg with free-jump arenas, dodgeball, performance trampolines, soft play and an X-Run challenge course.
A major Midrand indoor action park with trampolines, dodgeball, high-performance areas, soft play, high ropes and challenge activities for different ages.
An indoor karting venue at Northgate Shopping Centre offering Bambino karts, full-size SODI karts and exclusive birthday racing.
A three-level indoor laser-tag arena at Montecasino with smoke effects, glow-in-the-dark scenery and solo or team games.
An indoor karting venue at Cresta Shopping Centre offering Bambino karts, full-size SODI karts and exclusive racing parties.
A professional children's theatre in Parktown offering family productions, workshops and a distinctive birthday option linked to selected annual membership packages.
A fully equipped Parkwood cooking studio offering supervised children's cake, cupcake, chocolate and cake-pop birthday parties.
A large indoor climbing gym with top-rope walls, bouldering and auto-belays, offering two-hour kids' climbing sessions for ages 5–18 as well as weekend birthday parties for ages 5 and older. Parents o
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is an interactive science and technology centre in Newtown, Johannesburg, with hundreds of hands-on exhibits. It also offers structured science-themed birthday parties for ch