OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE MARKETS Heritage Site, including the famous Mrs Ples (the nickname for a fossil skull Boeremark believed to represent a distant relative of all The Boeremark has been operating for humankind). It also houses a huge collec- around 18 years, long before the explosion tion of associated fauna. The Discovery and current popularity of outdoor food mar- Centre on the property provides a kets. You’ll find fresh fruit and vegetables, hands-on experience to make learning authentic South African fare, baked goods about nature and science more enjoyable. and crafts in a family-friendly environment. Entrance fees are R20 for adults and R10 Open every Saturday from 05:00 to 10:00 at for children, learners and students. the Pioneer Open Air Museum, Silverton.

www.ditsong.org.za www.pretoriaboeremark.co.za The Barnyard Theatre Hazel Food Market Friends of the Rail The Hazel Food Market is a European-style Parkview Friends of the Rail offers fun vintage steam Warm up your evenings with live musical food market that sells all types of food prod- train outings for the entire family, bringing shows and entertainment for kids and fami- ucts from fresh fruit and vegetables to back the old South African railway history lies in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Parents ready-to-eat food. It is held every Saturday at and technology in a living museum that is will enjoy a trip down memory lane with the Greenlyn Village Centre in Menlo Park. located in a real working railway environ- shows such as the production of the popular Parents will enjoy savouring the many ment. The train ride promises an absorbing 90’s South African TV series Pumpkin Patch, flavours while the kids enjoy the jumping educational and entertaining experience for while the tweens and teens rock to the Bieber castle, jungle gym and kids play area. & Buddies Never Say Never musical, which the whole family. The Tshwane Xplorer lets you see the city as never seen from the will be running through June/July 2014. www.hazelfoodmarket.co.za train, while the vintage steam train goes as www.barnyardtheatre.co.za far as , Cullinan and Bela Bela with interesting stops and a buffet lunch along the way. CULTURE AND http://friendsoftherail.com

HISTORY Public Libraries Many of the public libraries in Tshwane will have story time for crèches by arrangement Ditsong National Museum of and general holiday programmes, which is a great way to encourage children to read, Tshwane Visitor Information Services Natural History Old Nederlandsche Bank Building Formerly known as the Transvaal Museum, it keep them happily busy and off the streets. Church Square is 's leading natural history Find your nearest community library to find Pretoria, 0001 museum and offers a memorable educational out about their holiday programmes via the Tel: +27 12 358 1430/1135/1675 or experience for the whole family. The muse- Services section on our website: Email: [email protected] um’s collections and exhibits include hominid City of Tshwane | Official (Page) fossils from the Cradle of Humankind World www.tshwane.gov.za www.twitter.com/City Tshwane www.tshwane.gov.za an adventure, do the night tour or sleep over Looking for fun things to do with the kids over weekends and in school holidays? on a camping tour. The zoo also runs exciting Tshwane’s got some great, affordable and fun options for the whole family. holiday youth programmes that are both edu- cational and fun, from R100 to R250 per From family-friendly events to party venues, playgrounds and wildlife, and there are more child. to beat the holiday blues! www.nzg.ac.za

Dinokeng Game Reserve This is the only residential game reserve in an THEME PARKS urban area in the country and possibly in the world. There’s plenty of caravan sites as well AND ADVENTURE Irene Dairy Farm as self-catering, tented and fully catered Get out of the concrete jungle and into a accommodation. Highlights of the myriad of serene farmyard environment that will be a hit available activities include game drives, boat with the kids. Explore the sights, smells and cruises, hot air ballooning, quad biking and sounds of a working dairy farm as well as spa experiences. Located in the north of Pre- family-friendly restaurants, or simply bring toria about 25 minutes from Wonderboom your blanket and enjoy a picnic on the Airport, the game reserve is perfect for a grounds. Located in Irene, Centurion. weekend safari without having to travel too far. www.irenefarm.co.za The Ice Rink www.dinokengbig5.com Situated inside The Grove Mall on Corner Lynnwood and Simon Vermooten Roads in Ludwig’s Rose Farm Ludwig’s Rose Farm has a dazzling variety of Pretoria East. Entrance fee: R55. over 1 000 roses. Dine at the Spiced Coffee THEATRE Restaurant and shop for rose products in the http://www.thegrovemall.co.za “Thorns ’n Things” boutique while the young Cedar Junction Theme Park ones are entertained in the kids’ playground. This is the biggest train theme park in the Adults can learn the art of flower arrange- east of Pretoria, situated 8 km east of the ments through the Floristry workshops. Solomon Mahlangu (Hans Strijdom) inter- RESTAURANTS section on Lynnwood Road, Zwavelpoort. www.ludwigsroses.co.za It offers fun activities for young and old WITH PLAY alike, with train trips and walking trails around a lake, peddle boats on the lake, CENTRES mountain bike trails for all ages, ziplining, Pretoria Youth Theatre an animal farm, jungle gyms and jumping WILDLIFE The Pretoria Youth Theatre is the largest castles. Entrance fee from R20 per person Jingle Jangle youth theatre in and the only youth for adults and R30 per person for kids. Jingle Jangle is a tranquil tea garden situat- EXPERIENCES theatre in the area to give children an oppor- ed in Moreleta Park, Pretoria East. Parents tunity to act for the public on a large stage. In www.cedarjunction.co.za can enjoy a superb but affordable menu Pretoria Zoo addition to watching one of the shows, par- while kids tear around the jungle gyms, tram- The Pretoria Zoo, more formally known as the ents and kids alike are welcome to join the polines, a jumping castle, sand pits, slides, a National Zoological Gardens, is the largest theatre’s drama classes too! The latest pro- mini bike track and even a petting zoo. zoo in South Africa and is regarded as one of duction is The Emperor’s New Clothes, which the top zoos in the world. There’s more to do will be running during the June/July 2014 www.jinglejangle.co.za in the zoo than visit the animals – there’s the school holidays in Irene Village Theatre. zoo train, cable cars, restaurants and kiosks as well as braai facilities. If you’re looking for www.pytheatre.co.za