Hosting a birthday party for your child can be a headache-inducing experience. Why not take the stress out of planning your little one's big day by taking them and their friends to an interactive venue that does all the work for you? Here is our pick of five birthday party venues you and your kids will love.
Paint ceramics at Clay Cafe
Where: Hout Bay and Paarl
Check it out: claycafe.co.za
This art cafe not only lets you have fun painting ceramics but serves up delicious eats, too, so you can sip on a milkshake or dig into a toastie while you paint. An assistant will explain the process in detail, after which you'll choose a ceramic, paints, and tools before getting to work decorating. If the littles ones get too rambunctious, they can let off some steam outside on the on-site playground. Booking is essential over weekends, and during school and public holidays. Branches are in the CBD, Hout Bay and Paarl.
Unleash your creativity at Art jamming
Where: V&A Waterfront and Somerset West
Check it out: artjamming.co.za
If you want to give your child a no-holds-barred experience, Art jamming is the perfect place as they can run wild with painting, sponging, and spraying on a canvas. You're provided with a menu of various-sized canvases, an easel, 45 non-toxic acrylic paints to choose from and all the tools needed to create a work of art. Catering can be arranged or you can bring your own party food. Branches are located at the V&A Waterfront and Somerset West in Cape Town, and Melrose Arch in Joburg.
Run around at The Fun Company
Where: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Check it out: thefuncompany.co.za
This venue offers a host of activities including bowling, laser tag, 4D theatre rides, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games, bumper cars, and a trampoline park. Each activity is priced differently, ranging from as little as R6 per person per arcade game to R185 per person for a 90-minute session at the trampoline park. Take advantage of the half-price discount on activities on Tuesdays (excluding public and school holidays). There are 11 branches across South Africa, with locations in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
Search for gemstones at the Scratch Patch
Where: V&A Waterfront and in Simon's Town.
Check it out: scratchpatch.co.za
Kids (and adults!) can have loads of fun scratching around for mesmerising gemstones such as amethyst, tiger's eye, lapis lazuli and black onyx among thousands of stones that (literally) cover the entire floor. For as little as R30 you can fill a bag full of your favourite finds and refer to a gemstone chart to find them all. In addition to scratching around for precious stones, the venue also offers a 18-hole cave golf course. There are two branches in Cape Town, one at the V&A Waterfront and another in Simon's Town.
Make a mess at Play Lab
Where: Cape Town, Joburg and Pretoria
Check it out: theplaylab.co.za
Sensory play is proven to contribute to kids and babies' cognitive development, and at Play Lab, kids can go wild playing with non-toxic squishy, crunchy, and shiny materials. The venue also offers Neon Glow Disco parties, which come with a live DJ, dynamic lighting, neon face and body painting, and a fully stocked 'Glow Bar' filled with glow-in-the-dark accessories and toys. Party packages start from R3 600 for 15 children and include a 1-hour play session and science experiment, play equipment and a party pack for each child. Branches are in Cape Town, Joburg and Pretoria.
5 MESSY BIRTHDAY PARTY SPOTS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE
Reviewed by Amaarah
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May 04, 2023
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Reviewed by Amaarah
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May 04, 2023
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