Cape Town Things To Do In Winter With Kids
Looking for fun & exciting things to do in Cape Town with kids this winter? Look no further!
#Explore the Two Oceans Aquarium

- Location: Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:30am – 6pm
- Cost: Click HERE for Two Oceans Aquarium’s ticket costs
- Contact details: 021 418 3823 | [email protected]
- Website: www.aquarium.co.za
If you’re looking to enjoy an unforgettable day of underwater fun, thrill & wonder with the whole family, exploring EVERYTHING the Two Oceans Aquarium has to offer should be right at the top of your Cape Town winter bucket-list! Home to over 300 unique marine life species – with more than 8000 different marine animals – exhilarating ocean & marine life experiences & activities & several extraordinary exhibits, the Two Oceans Aquarium is everything you can imagine & SO MUCH MORE!
Kids will absolutely love the I&J Children’s Play Centre, the Touch Pool, the Penguin exhibit (a definite fan-favourite among all visitors), The Jelly Gallery & the famous Predator exhibit. It certainly doesn’t end there – oh no! – the cuddly-looking penguins all dressed up in their signature ‘tuxedos’ & the toothy grins of the Sand Tiger Sharks are sure to delight the kiddos! PLUS, you can snap a picture in the Clown Fish Dome – or the ‘Finding Nemo dome’ as the kids like to call it – or grab a plushie from the gift shop to take the fun home with you!
#Run rampant @ The be.UP pop.UP Park

- Location: The Watershed, 17 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Opening hours: On-Peak Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10am – 6pm ; Friday: 9am – 6pm ; Saturday: 9am – 7pm ; Sunday: 9am – 5:30pm | Off-Peak Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10am – 6pm ; Friday: 10am – 7pm ; Saturday: 10am – 7pm
- Contact details: Call: 087 057 1400 | WhatsApp: 078 979 4582 | Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.beuppark.co.za/waterfront/
Get ready to enjoy the ULTIMATE family-friendly experience at the be.UP pop.UP Park – A new & wildly exciting Pop-Up Play Park at the V&A Waterfront. From toddlers to parents, be.UP pop.UP has something for everyone – making it the perfect destination for an exciting & SUPER fun-filled day with your little ones. From navigating a cool multi-level indoor Kid’s Maze & Playground – known to keep even the most adventurous children on their toes – to taking on be.UP pop.UP’s exclusive Aerial Obstacle Course– be.UP pop.UP is a one-stop adventure destination that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced at a play park before!
The be.UP pop.UP fun certainly doesn’t end there! As it caters to adults & kids of ALL ages – Be.LITTLE Town as well as be.UP pop.UP’s Toddler Softplay Zone are both dreamy soft-play areas specifically created for children under the age of 4 – ensuring plenty of safe & stimulating fun for all younger adventurers. While the kiddos burn off energy in the various vibrant play areas & enjoy a plethora of thrilling adventures, you can sit-back, relax & refuel with a picture-perfect view at the be.UP Café as you relish every sip of a barista-crafted cappuccino or indulge in a tasty treat.
#Go Artjamming

- Locations: V&A Waterfront | Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West
- Operating hours: Monday – Sunday, 9am – 6pm
- Contact details: 021 425 5050 | [email protected] | 082 560 3866
- Website: www.artjamming.co.za
Time to have some paintertainment fun! Whether it’s playing, painting, sponging or spraying, Artjamming gives both the young & young at heart the opportunity to unleash their artistic flair & creativity onto a blank canvas & create whatever artistic masterpiece their heart desires. Artjammers are provided with various canvas sizes, easels, a choice of non-toxic acrylic paints on tap, brushes & an array of cool tools to freely express themselves.
One of the best things about Artjamming is that it is for absolutely EVERYONE – no drawing or painting skills are required to join in on the Artjamming fun & games. But, just in case, qualified artists are always available to assist, guide & lend an artistic hand to anyone who needs it.
#Enjoy a Game of HintHunt

- Location: HintHunt | JH02 The Watershed, 17 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Operating hours: Monday – Thursday: 10am – 7pm | Friday – Saturday: 10am – 8:30pm | Sunday: 10am – 5:30pm
- Contact details: 021 001 4215 | [email protected]
- Website: www.hinthunt.co.za
HintHunt is the original LIVE escape game! It is fun, thrilling & interactive & has taken Cape Town by storm with everyone eager to get in on the action. Played in groups of 3 – 5 people, you get a total of 60 minutes to solve various mysteries & puzzles to escape / secure your release. HintHunt offers visitors & eager thrill seekers an amazing variety of experiences to choose from, including: LIVE Escape Games; Online Escape Games; Outdoor Escape Games; Amazing Race Experiences; Mobile Escape Games. HintHunt has made it their mission to ensure there is something for absolutely EVERYONE to enjoy!
#Play a round of Cave Golf

- Location: V&A Waterfront, Dock Road (near the Aquarium) | Simonstown (Dido Valley Road)
- Operating hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:45pm | Saturday – Sunday: 9am – 5pm | Holidays: 9am – 5pm
- Contact details: 021 786 2020 | [email protected]
- Website: www.scratchpatch.co.za/cave-golf/
Are you up for a fun game of mini-golf with a slight Cape Town twist? Then a round of Cave Golf at the Mineral World in the V&A Waterfront is right up your alley! This indoor put-put course is fun for all ages & certainly has a few sneaky surprises up its sleeve with some tight corners & tricky paths that will undoubtedly keep the game both exciting & challenging. You can enjoy a fun family-friendly game of Cave Golf at any one of its two locations – The V&A Waterfront or Simonstown.




