Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)

Fun times for kids this holiday

- RIYADH KARODIA AND SONNIA WILLOUGHBY

IT’S almost that time again – spring break! If you are wondering what to get up to for the upcoming school holidays, Jellybean Journal has you covered. Here’s a list of events taking place around the city to keep you entertaine­d and having fun.

s 7ATERWORLD 3TRAND RECENTLY REOpened, just in time for the school holidays. Located on Beach Road in Strand, it is the perfect venue to get into the summer feel again. They offer a variety of tubes, slides and pools, as well as a full outdoor kids’ adventure play area, including climbing walls and adventure courses. There is also a big lounge for moms and dads to relax in with plenty of shaded tables that are well protected from the wind. For pricing and other informatio­n, visit https://www.waterslide­s.co.za.

s 4HE ) * #HILDREN S 0LAY #ENTRE AT the Two Oceans Aquarium is always a favourite with parents and their little ones. The centre offers interactiv­e arts and crafts, and fun and educationa­l puppet shows. Parents can take a break while their kiddies have a run around and a chance to blow off some steam.

s 4HE 4WO /CEANS !QUARIUM HAS reintroduc­ed feeding times. During these special times, specific exhibits and animals are fed, accompanie­d by an informativ­e talk about the exhibit and the special animals.

1. Save Our Seas Foundation Shark

Exhibit: The sharks are fed every Saturday at 12pm

) * /CEAN %XHIBIT -ONDAYS Wednesday and Fridays at 12pm

3. Kelp Forest Exhibit: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 12pm

4. Penguins: Every day at 11.30am

and 2.30pm

s *OIN THE JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCE the world of witches and wizards and become a member of the mysterious magic circles. Canal Walk will be hosting magic, charm and potion classes for all muggle borns to join and explore the spell-binding fun. The magic session will be presented by the College of Magic, a non-profit organisati­on that uses performing arts to uplift and inspire young people. The event takes place from October 1 to 8 from 10am to 3.45pm at the Centre Court Stage. The show is recommende­d for ages 4 to 12. Tickets are available from Webtickets for R70.

s 7ORDSWORTH "OOKS IN 3OMERSET

Mall is hosting a Gruffalo children’s party on October 4 from 10am to 12pm. The Gruffalo will be visiting the store and party packs and fun activities will be on offer. RSVPs are essential and can go to marketinga­dmin@wordsworth.co.za.

s 7ORDSWORTH "OOKS IN 3OMERSET

Mall will also be hosting a Pokémon trading event on October 7 from 3pm to 5pm. You can bring along your duplicate Pokémon cards and swap them with other players. No RSVP is required.

 ?? SUPPLIED ?? KIDS having a whale of a time at a pool in the city. |
SUPPLIED KIDS having a whale of a time at a pool in the city. |

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