Things to do with Kids
20 Awesome kids party venues in Johannesburg and beyond - Things to do with Kids
Things to do With Kids is a South African, parent-driven platform based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, that connects families with kid-friendly experiences, venues and activities. Founded in 2014, the platform offers curated online guides to party and play venues, focusing on indoor and outdoor options suitable for a range of ages. It highlights party venues, play parks, mini golf, jungle gyms, special events and kid-friendly restaurants, primarily serving families in Johannesburg and the Western Cape, with growing coverage in other provinces.
The platform is organised by area and category, making it easy for parents to find suitable birthday party venues, play parks, holiday programmes and dining spots that welcome children. It encourages quality family time and responsible local tourism by providing practical inspiration for playdates, special events and outings. Reviews of venues featured on the platform often mention family-friendly settings, entertainment options like bowling and arcade games, and a variety of activities that cater to children and adults alike.
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Things to do With Kids is a South African, parent-driven platform founded in 2014 that connects families with kid-friendly experiences, venues and activities. The team curates online guides that help parents spend quality time together, encouraging responsible local tourism and memory-making. With an SEO-optimised website and a vibrant social community, they showcase exceptional products, destinations and experiences for families, with a strong focus on the Western Cape and Johannesburg and growing coverage in KwaZulu-Natal and North West.
For families in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, Things to do With Kids offers an accessible gateway to birthday party and play venue ideas. Their content highlights indoor and outdoor play options, party-friendly spaces and entertainment-focused destinations suited to a range of ages. From indoor play parks and jungle gyms to mini golf, adventure activities, picnic spots and kid-friendly restaurants, the platform gathers practical inspiration that helps parents compare options for birthdays, playdates, holiday outings and special events in the Southern Suburbs and across greater Cape Town.
The website is organised by area and by category, making it easy to browse Party, Party Venue, Play, Play Park, Playground, Restaurant, Coffee Shops, Learn, Holiday Programs, Zip lining, Mini Golf and Special Events. Seasonal features, such as Easter activities for families in Cape Town, sit alongside evergreen partner pages that profile family favourites. These partner features include play parks, adventure parks and indoor play destinations, giving readers a clear sense of what to expect and how a venue caters to children.
Beyond Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, families can explore listings and guides across all provinces via the site’s area hub, including the Western Cape, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape and National roundups. The platform’s main focus remains the Western Cape and Johannesburg, supported by a national framework that helps parents plan trips, weekends and holidays with children.
Things to do With Kids covers a broad spread of family experiences relevant to parties and day outs. Readers will find ideas for birthday party venues with dedicated play areas, indoor adventures for rainy days, holiday programmes during school breaks, markets and dining spots that welcome kids, as well as parks and picnic-friendly locations. The platform frequently spotlights venues that combine food and play, adventure elements such as zip lining, or convenient on-site facilities that make hosting a children’s celebration simpler.
As an integrated marketing platform, Things to do With Kids also connects family-focused brands and venues with their audience through editorial features, guides and partner pages. This approach ensures the site remains current and practical, surfacing local gems alongside well-known attractions, and giving parents a reliable source of ideas for parties and everyday play.
Underpinning the content is a clear mission and value set centred on family time, mindfulness and purpose. The team prioritises useful, measurable results for partners and genuine value for readers. Their parent-first perspective and marketing expertise combine to deliver curated, trustworthy content that supports families whether they are planning a child’s birthday in the Southern Suburbs, mapping out a school holiday itinerary or seeking a new weekend play spot in the Western Cape.
In summary, Things to do With Kids serves as a comprehensive guide to party and play venues in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, backed by wide-reaching provincial coverage. With categories that span party venues, play parks, holiday programmes and kid-friendly dining, and with partner pages that bring standout destinations to life, it offers a practical, up-to-date resource for families looking to make the most of their time together.
Things to do With Kids connects brands with families, providing an integrated marketing platform for South African families with children under 13. Founded in 2014, the platform encourages quality family time and responsible tourism.
Shop FF20-FF27, The Zone @ Rosebank, Baker St, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1028 reviews on Google
Excellent entertainment available on the first floor near Spur (take the escalator next to Roti & Chai).
There are a lot of games for teens and younger kids to enjoy. The bowling lanes are towards the back of the venue.
Refreshments are not available at the venue so you should get your colddrinks at the burger place outside although I'm not sure they allow drinks inside.
Lovely, lovely place to spend time with friends. I have enjoyed our bowling 🎳 time. The service s great 👍
A very nice, aesthetic place. Kid friendly, lots of arcade games. And yes there’s bowling at the back, you can recharge your own card, you can use your points to buy anything that is within your points range at the front desk. The games are amazing, and all of that at a reasonable price.🤍
I couldn’t take as many pictures because I s busy playing.🥺
Games were nice however the company should consider adding some joystick games. In the bowling area they do not put the rails up for adults - made it difficult for us who bowl only once in a while.
The managers are courteous, however there is need for assistance on the floor to assist when one faces issues with games, my kids got frustrated with countless issues. There is need for constant monitoring of games since for example the ball games on some you will find only one ball which not fair whereas at Monte Casino you get what you pay for. It seems the charges at The Zone are more as compared to Monte Casino am not sure why since it's same company. Overally there is room for improvement, could learn a lot from Monte Casino.
This must be thee most kitted out Fun Company Branch I know forget the kids rides which are always super awesome best thing on earth for kids
•Bumper cars
•Bowling section
•Mini Maize
It is also a fun company for adults :-) they have a full on snooker section with bar and all... no under 18 allowed, you can leave the kids to play while you are relaxing in the snooker bar section and tching over the kids and passing by shoppers down below.
Tuesday’s are half price Tuesday on everything , no sure about the snooker section.
I really love this whole electronic move money loaded on card and tickets loaded on card from physical coins and paper tickets if I’m being environmentally conscious yet on the other hand there is something about having the tickets coming out the machine that just has this feeling of winning.
Otherwise it’s always a great place to bring the kids for some good adrenaline fun time.
Always a lovely outing here, good choices of food from diffrnet cultures and alot of nice clothes and items to purchase
Great place to just relax and have fun with friends and family.. Bowling, arcade and a restaurant/bar at the back (for the seniors) ed Cracker Zack's of which they also have their own bowling alley, pool tables and few slots for darts and other games you can rock with your mates...
it's OK, fun to take the kids for playing some games, they really had fun driving the electric cars.
Prices are quite steep for each game but I guess that's what you pay these days for entertainment.
It s a pleasant experience with games like bowling, 3D/4D motion, snooker boards, and others. The bowling is R70 per person, while other games range between R40 to R50. The attendants there were helpful and friendly.
The environment is okay for kids. The space is not that big though.
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