Get ready for a packed weekend, parents! We found some awesome, unique activities for your 3 to 14-year-olds on Saturday, Feb 7th, and Sunday, Feb 8th, 2026, right here in Joburg.
See our top picks
Interactive Storytelling Session: The Great Lion Hunt
Exclusive Books Mall of Africa
A free, lively storytelling session perfect for your little readers.
Super Summer Family Arts & Crafts Festival
The Gantry, Fourways
A full morning indoors with structured crafts like tie-dye and mosaics.
Sunday Sensory Splash Session
The Play Zone, Sandton
A dedicated messy play morning with slime and water tables for ages 3-6.
· February 7
3SUPER SUMMER FAMILY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL : Bring the kids for a vibrant morning of structured craft stations, including tie-dye and mosaic making. It's a fantastic way for them to get creative and bring home a unique souvenir from the day.Structured craft activities perfect for keeping older kids engaged and off screens for a few hours.
INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING SESSION: THE GREAT LION HUNTFREE : Join local author, Ms. Nomusa, for a lively, interactive session where the kids act out parts of the story. It's a fun, relaxed way to encourage early literacy.It's a completely free, engaging literary event perfect for the younger end of your age spectrum.
JUNIOR PARK RANGER OBSTACLE COURSE DAY : A timed outdoor challenge focusing on teamwork, navigation, and basic survival skills like knot tying. Dress for mud and fun!Gets the kids running around outside in a structured, competitive, yet fun way.
· February 8
3JUNIOR CHEMIST WORKSHOP: VOLCANO ERUPTIONS! : Older kids get hands-on experience creating safe, bubbly chemical reactions, culminating in a giant, exciting 'volcano' eruption demonstration. Bookings are essential for this one!A focused, educational workshop that taps into older kids' curiosity with big, visual results.
WILDLIFE SATURDAY: MEET THE LOCAL REPTILES : Get up close and personal with local non-venomous snakes and lizards led by expert handlers. It's thrilling but safe, perfect for animal lovers in the family.A unique chance for kids to interact with wildlife in a controlled environment, far better than just viewing from a distance.
SUNDAY SENSORY SPLASH SESSION : Let them get wonderfully messy with different textures, from slime to kinetic sand and coloured water tables. Parents can relax nearby with coffee.It's the perfect, contained messy play session specifically targeting the younger kids who need to explore textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Johannesburg this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there is one confirmed free event: the Interactive Storytelling Session: The Great Lion Hunt on Saturday morning at Exclusive Books Mall of Africa.
Where can my 8-14 year old do something educational this weekend?
The Junior Chemist Workshop: Volcano Eruptions! on Sunday afternoon in Braamfontein is a fantastic, hands-on science opportunity for older kids.
Are there any good outdoor activities scheduled for Saturday?
Yes! You can sign up for the Junior Park Ranger Obstacle Course Day at Helderkruin Park on Saturday morning for some serious outdoor fun.
