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5 Dec11 Dec23 Dec
Galileo Open Cinema
This is for the Creative Whiz! Battery Park at the V&A Waterfront comes alive on selected dates for the Galileo experience. Enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars, delicious food and drinks from a mini market, fun games, and live music. Bring a picnic or arrive hungry and treat yourself to tasty delights! Movies on show for kids include: Frozen, School of Rock, and Elf.
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Fri Dec 5 - Sat Dec 6
FUJIFILM instax™ Undisputed Breaking World Championship Cape Town
This is for the Captain Adventure and the Creative Whiz! FUJIFILM instax™ Undisputed is an international breaking competition featuring Solo Men, Solo Women, and Crew battles. The Cape Town edition serves as a qualifier for the World Final in Tokyo 2026, bringing together top b-boys and b-girls from around the globe. Winners will earn a trip to Tokyo to represent Africa on the global stage. Come and be part of the excitement!
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Sat Dec 13 - Wed Dec 24
Santa’s & Elves Arrival
Get ready for a magical visit from Santa in Centre Court! Watch his big smile as he arrives in his special festive carriage, prepared to hear all your Christmas wishes. Take photos, share giggles, and enjoy a moment of pure holiday magic that will make your imagination come alive!
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Sat Jan 3 - Wed Jan 7
Naledi’s Book of Magic, in collaboration with the College of Magic
Step into a world of festive magic with Naledi, a bright-eyed little explorer whose holiday wish sparks fun, laughter, and surprises, filled with music, magic, dancing, and heartwarming moments!

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Art Jamming

Shop 5, Upper Level, Breakwater

Unleash your individual creativity by playing, painting, spongeing or spraying with Artjamming: it’s the most fun you can have with a paintbrush. Express yourself using our paints, a variety of drawing materials, 45 different colours, paint brushes, easels, and 12 different sizes of canvas. You don’t need any painting or drawing skills, but there are qualified artists on hand if you need any help. Now you can create your own art piece without having to spend a fortune on various art materials needed for projects, exams, or portfolio examples. It’s about putting on an apron to face a blank canvas in an environment which oozes creativity. It’s also a great idea for a birthday party or a function. And for the young kids, there is Messy Play – let your kids explore and learn to be creative. 

 9am-6pm 

+27 21 4255050 

waterfront@artjamming.co.za 

Website 

Cape Wheel

Breakwater Boulevard

Now located at the V&A’s Breakwater Boulevard overlooking the waters of Granger Bay, the wheel transforms Breakwater Boulevard into a new visitor attraction, with special elevated views across Granger Bay on one side, Robben Island in the distance, views of Table Mountain on the other end, as well as sights of Signal Hill and the Cape Town stadium.  Riders will have below them the sight of giant container ships coming and going, large cruise and charter boats heading in and out of the harbour, kayakers accompanied by schools of dolphins as well as the possibility of spotting the occasional whales that visit the bay from time to time.  The Cape Wheel offers 30 fully enclosed air-conditioned cabins that will take you 40 meters above the ground in safety and comfort on the 12 – 15 minute, four-revolution ride. 

Mon – Sun: 10h – 22h | Weather dependent 

+27 87 470 0696 

info@capewheel.co.za 

Website 

Scratch Patch

Portswood Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

A place where you can have loads of fun “scratching” for your favourite tumble-polished gemstones from thousands of polished stones that quite literally cover the floor. It’s an inexpensive visit and popular with all ages – and being surrounded by so many colourful stones is a memorable and uplifting experience.  

 9:00 – 16:30 MONDAY – SUNDAY, INCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 

+27 21 786 2020 EXTENSION 117 

athena@topstones.co.za 

Website 

Cave Golf

Portswood Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

Cave Golf is an 18-hole mini-golf. The layout is fun to play, and despite being relatively short and compact, it’s well-designed and challenging enough to be enjoyed even by regular golfers. It’s also indoors, so can be played and enjoyed in any weather! 

Open Mon to Fri: 09 am to 5pm; and Sat/Sun/Holidays: 09 am to 5:30pm.  

Please note that the last round is forty-five minutes before closing time so that you can finish your round. 

+27 21 419-9429 

tumbled@topstones.co.za 

Website 

Two Oceans Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium, Ground Floor, Dock Road

The Two Oceans Aquarium (open 365 days a year) provides a fascinating and close-up glimpse below the surface of the oceans that surround the South African coastline. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town where the oceans come alive in magnificent colours and a variety of shapes and sizes. Visitors, both young and old, are introduced to the incredible range of fish and other amazing creatures that call these waters their home. Check when the animal feeding times are, visit the predator exhibit, the astonishing kelp forest and the penguin exhibit. From sharks, to jellyfish, eels, the Knysna seahorse, crabs and a dazzling array of Indian Ocean fish – these enormous tanks contain them all.  

Watch the incredible display from long underwater tunnels and through enormous viewing windows, and then watch the sea life under a microscope, or visit the Touch Pool to get up close and personal with creatures and plants from the deep.  

9:30am – 6pm 

+27 21 418 3823 

+27 21 418 3952 

aquarium@aquarium.co.za 

Website 

Jolly Roger Pirate Ship

Quay 5, Ground Floor, V&A Waterfront (Booking Office)

If it’s a swashbuckling good time ye be seeking then hop on board Cape Town’s most exciting attraction, the Jolly Roger. The only authentic pirate ship in South Africa sails daily from Quay 5 in the V&A Waterfront. 

Treat your children and their friends by hosting their next birthday party on board the fearsome Jolly Roger Pirate boat moored in the V&A Waterfront. There are several packages that include a trip out to sea on an authentic pirate boat (weather-dependent), lunch with a party box, décor and a treasure trove of activities to keep young and old entertained. The Jolly Roger is the only authentic Pirate Ship in South Africa and sails daily from Quay 5 in the V&A Waterfront.  

9am-7pm 

+27 21 421 0909 

info@yacoobyachts.co.za 

Website 

Spot the Rhino

Around the neighbourhood

Discover the magical world of Rhinos around the V&A Waterfront! They like to move around, so tell us where you spotted them! 

Marine Wildlife Walk

Spot us around the V&A Waterfront! 

Meet your wild neighbours!  From otters and sunfish to seals, birds and jellyfish.  The Marine Wildlife Walk with eight lookout points across the neighbourhood.  You may get to see some of these animals as they go about their lives, feedback, breeding, resting, or playing.

Maker’s Landing

The Cape Town Cruise Terminal, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001 

This V&A Waterfront initiative is the first of its kind in South Africa food-business incubator, food market and shared kitchen space. The Makers Landing Mini Makers food education programme is aimed at kids 5 – 11 years old and teens 12- 17 years old. Empowering tomorrow’s food innovators, enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs in a fun and safe environment. 

Website

SUP Cape Town

Battery Park

We provide introductory lessons in Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boarding. We rent out boards for use on the canals, as well as long term rentals for those holiday trips. We are located at the V&A Battery Park, in the Canal District of the V&A Waterfront. 

9am – 6pm 

+27 71 603 8388 

+27 84 842 8656 

supcapetown@gmail.com 

Website 

Battery Park

19 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Battery Park is a super cool spot for both kids and grown-ups! It’s filled with fun things to do and has an awesome history. Now it’s been transformed into a fun and exciting space where the old and new come together. 

Get ready for an adventure! You can paddle on the water or kayak, and even enjoy a picnic with your family by the canal. The canal also connects Battery Park to other parts of the city, with water taxis that take you on a cool ride around the V&A Waterfront. 

If you love skateboarding or scootering, you’re in for a treat! Battery Park has the best skate park around. It’s got awesome ramps, rails, and even a big bowl for tricks, designed by expert skaters from California and a local pro. Plus, you can play basketball or mini soccer during the week or on weekends, with adjustable hoops perfect for younger players! 

The Waterfront Duck

East Quay Road, Silo District

Get ready to quack your way through Cape Town’s highlights – all aboard The Waterfront Duck! 

The Waterfront Duck is the country’s first all-in-one land and water amphibious tour and promises an experience like no other, seamlessly blending bus and boat exploration in a single vehicle. Named ‘Bella’ this is a bus and a boat in one! 

It promises to be an awesome adventure for the whole family in the safe, comfortable and modern UK-built amphibious “Ducks”, skippered by experienced QUACKtains (drivers/skippers).   

There will be multiple tours per day depending on the weather and time of the year, each lasting about an hour. The land part will take you through part of the city to discover Cape Town from a unique perspective, delving into the rich history and bustling streets before seamlessly transitioning into the serene waters of the marina and harbour – its history and modern operations – gaining insights into the marine life and ecology of the area. For your safety and comfort the Duck stays within the confines of the harbour throughout the water portion of the tour. 

Sunrise to sunset. (Please check website or Ticket Kiosk for daily departure times) 

+27 83 275 5761 

keith@theduckco.co.za 

Website 

Mirage Ocean Safari

Pierhead (in front of the Life Grand Restaurant) 

Embark on thrilling Marine Safair aboard the Mirage!  Spot fascinating marine creatures and expect the unexpected wonders of the sea! 

 9am-9pm 

+27 (0) 71 428 1126 or

+27 (0) 21 556 7179 or

+27 (0) 71 206 7319 

info@miragecatamaran.com 

Up Cycles

Silo 5, V&A Waterfront

What better way to explore this wonderful city than on a bicycle? Up Cycles is the city’s only drop-and-go bicycle rental company, which means you don’t have to return all the way to the office after your ride. The city is flat and is therefore easy to navigate on a bicycle.  

There are special bikes for the kids, and bike seats for toddlers. All along the Atlantic Seaboard there are drop-and-go points and there is also one in the CBD at the Breakaway Café. Explore the Waterfront, the Sea Point Promenade, the Green Point Park and Stadium Precinct, or the city itself from the vantage point of a bicycle – a unique experience indeed. 

9am-6pm 

+27 74 100 9161  

hello@upcycles.co.za 

Website 

Candylicious

Shop 111, ground level, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre

Gummies, chocolates, jellybeans galore. Candylicious is a treat trail of sweet surprises. No explorer leaves empty-handed!

9am-9pm 

Wedgewood Emporium

Shop 1 and 5, union castle building

Sweet tooth? This place is a treasure trove! Crunchy biscuits, creamy nougat, and all kinds of deliciousness to explore. Treat yourself (and maybe your grown-up too).

9am-9pm 

(021) 490-5340 

wc2@wedgewoodnougat.co.za

Krispy Kreme

Shop FC04 & FC05

Krispy Kreme South Africa offers 16 variations of melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts made fresh daily — with a few limited-edition flavours at any given time. Their goal is to create a fun, magical experience by serving craveable doughnuts and premium coffee at great value, accessible to everyone.

Mon – Thu: 9am-8pm 
Fri – Sat: 9am-9:30pm 
Sun: 9am-8pm 
Public Holidays: 8am-9pm 

+27 21 501 0050

Website 

Yokico

Shop 112, ground level, Vic Wharf shopping mall

Pencils, notebooks, and gadgets bursting with colour. Yokico turns school stuff into cool stuff. Pick your faves and let your imagination run wild!

Sweet tooth? This place is a treasure trove! Crunchy biscuits, creamy nougat, and all kinds of deliciousness to explore. Treat yourself (and maybe your grown-up too).

9am-9pm 

+27 21 300 0059

waterfront@yokico.co.za

be.UP Park

Watershed

The ultimate family-friendly experience has arrived at the V&A Waterfront! Nestled in the heart of the Watershed, right next to the Two Oceans Aquarium and Scratch Patch, be.UP pop.UP is the perfect destination for a fun-filled day. While kids explore vibrant play areas, parents can unwind with a barista
crafted cappuccino or a treat from the ice-cream machine. Enjoy some “me time” shopping while the be.UP team takes care of the rest.

Mon – Thu: 10am-6pm 
Fri – Sat: 9am-7pm 
Sun: 9am-5:30pm 

+27 87 057 1400

Website 

V&A Kids Art Walk

Join the Art Adventure!
Explore the V&A Waterfront and discover incredible sculptures! Take a photo in front of each, show it to the Information Kiosk staff, and earn your special sticker. Can you collect them all? The creative adventure starts now!

Nobel Square
These bronze statues honour four South Africans who worked for peace: Albert Luthuli, Desmond Tutu, FW de Klerk, and Nelson Mandela. Their largerthan-life scale reflects their immense contribution to our country.

The Travelling Hermit
A giant Hermit Crab sculpture that carries its home on its back — a reminder that Earth is our shared home, and unlike the crab, we can’t move to another one. What do you think it’s saying?

Young Sailors
A giant origami-style paper boat made of metal, inviting kids to imagine their own ocean adventures. It celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of exploration.

Location 

V&A Kids Art Walk

Join the Art Adventure!
Explore the V&A Waterfront and discover incredible sculptures! Take a photo in front of each, show it to the Information Kiosk staff, and earn your special sticker. Can you collect them all? The creative adventure starts now!

Nobel Square
These bronze statues honour four South Africans who worked for peace: Albert Luthuli, Desmond Tutu, FW de Klerk, and Nelson Mandela. Their largerthan-life scale reflects their immense contribution to our country.

The Travelling Hermit
A giant Hermit Crab sculpture that carries its home on its back — a reminder that Earth is our shared home, and unlike the crab, we can’t move to another one. What do you think it’s saying?

Young Sailors
A giant origami-style paper boat made of metal, inviting kids to imagine their own ocean adventures. It celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of exploration.

Location 

Game4U

Shop KWH02

South Africa’s leading gaming and tech store. For over a decade, Game4U has offered the latest video games, consoles, accessories, and electronics at unbeatable prices. They stock PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Razer, Logitech, and many other top brands.

9am-9pm 

+27 21 447 4606

Website 

V&A Kids Art Walk

Join the Art Adventure!
Explore the V&A Waterfront and discover incredible sculptures! Take a photo in front of each, show it to the Information Kiosk staff, and earn your special sticker. Can you collect them all? The creative adventure starts now!

Nobel Square
These bronze statues honour four South Africans who worked for peace: Albert Luthuli, Desmond Tutu, FW de Klerk, and Nelson Mandela. Their larger than-life scale reflects their immense contribution to our country.

The Travelling Hermit
A giant Hermit Crab sculpture that carries its home on its back — a reminder that Earth is our shared home, and unlike the crab, we can’t move to another one. What do you think it’s saying?

Young Sailors
A giant origami-style paper boat made of metal, inviting kids to imagine their own ocean adventures. It celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of exploration.

Location 

Toy Kingdom

Ground Level, Breakwater

Toy Kingdom is Africa’s most loved toy store, offering the latest and most recognised toy brands for families. More than a retailer, each Toy Kingdom is a fantasy wonderland filled with princes, princesses, knights, dolls, and heroes — a world of imagination for kids of all ages.

In select stores, little explorers can play under the Magic Tree, take a spin on the Giant Slide, or explore the Parking Garage. Because you never stop loving toys — the toys you love just change.

9am-9pm 

+27 21 421 1192

Website 

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      3 Jan 2026, 17:15 - 7 Jan 2026, 17:15
      Naledi’s Book of Magic, in collaboration with the College of Magic
      Step into a world of festive magic with Naledi, a bright-eyed little explorer whose holiday wish sparks fun, laughter, and surprises, filled with music, magic, dancing, and heartwarming moments!
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      13 Dec 2025, 11:00 - 24 Dec 2025, 18:00
      Santa’s & Elves Arrival
      Get ready for a magical visit from Santa in Centre Court! Watch his big smile as he arrives in his special festive carriage, prepared to hear all your Christmas wishes. Take photos, share giggles, and enjoy a moment of pure holiday magic that will make your imagination come alive!

      Adventure unlocked. Savings included!

      Grab our Mini Explorer passport and unlock these great deals during the school holiday period, from 6 December 2025 to 12 January 2026.

      • Mini Makers: 50% off one class (collect your discount code from the V&A Info Kiosk)
      • Yokico: Once off, R50 off when spending R300
      • Cape Wheel: Once off, 50% off for kids
      • Game4U: Once-off, R50 off when spending R250
      • Candylicious: Free Buttered Popcorn with a mocktail/milkshake + free Slushy Cup when spending R350
      • BeUp Park: Once off, 50% off first hour + 20% off a small slushy
      • SUP Cape Town: Once-off, 50% off for kids under 15 / free for under 6
      • Krispy Kreme: Buy 3 glazed doughnuts for R50, get 3 more free
      • Waterfront Duck: Once-off, free child ride with a parent
      • Toy Kingdom: Free train ride + 15 min Multiball + 20% off any 3D print

      These deals are exclusive to passport holders, so get yours at the V&A Info Kiosk today!

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