At ActiveActivities we are building the most comprehensive online marketplace of activities for kids in South Africa where you can find kids activities for all occasions and contact providers quickly and easily.

Our mission is to connect parents and carers with activities for children and make it quick and easy to find, compare and select the best things to do for kids and events for kids based on your search criteria.

If you provide Before & After School Care for Kids in Volksrust, please add your details to the site today.

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1 million+ visitors annually
21,000+ providers listed
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Do I need my own guitar before I can start learning?

I understand that people are afraid to cough up money and purchase a guitar. They are afraid that they might not ‘take’ to it and will end up quitting. With that being said, I’m here to tell you that in order to really give guitar playing a shot, you need your own guitar.

Get the right party planner for your kids' big day

Activity and Party Planners for Kids

If you want your next kids' party to be a raging success, consider bringing in some professional help: party planners!

Crafting a Thrifty Kids' Birthday Fiesta

Storytelling or Nature Exploration: South Africa offers a rich history and breathtaking natural landscapes. Invite a local storyteller or take the kids on a nature exploration to learn about the country's flora and fauna.

Unveiling the Wonders of Children's Self Defence Classes

Yes, kids' self defence classes teach kids how to execute moves, but they also teach discipline and focus – skills that extend beyond the mat. The ability to concentrate, set goals, and work diligently to achieve them are invaluable life lessons.

Picking the Right Art Class for Your Child in South Africa: Insights for South African Parents and Carers

Connect with other parents whose children have attended the art classes you are considering. Their experiences and feedback can offer valuable insights and help you make a well-informed decision.

Angling for Kids

Angling - fishing with a hook and line - is a popular family activity, and a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. Angling can be both a relaxing experience, or a fiercely competitive sport.

Cafes with kids play areas

Keep your kids entertained in a café! Let your children stay at the play area and they might even make a new friend!

Tennis for Kids

Get your kids to take part in this popular competitive sport! Kids can start learning from a young age, and will enjoy watching their skill improve. Doubles or singles, with family or with friends, your children will love sharing their progress.

Aikido for Kids

For a positive, life enhancing experience, why not take your kids to Aikido?<br>If your kids need to learn to relax, Aikido might be for them!

Exploring Gymnastics in South Africa: Finding the Perfect Age to Start!

While age is a useful guideline, your child's interest and enthusiasm are the true indicators of readiness. If they're always tumbling around the living room, pretending the couch is a balance beam, it might be a sign that they're eager to give gymnastics a whirl.

Karate 101: Unleashing the Power of Martial Arts for Young South Africans

Karate demands attentive practice and mindful execution of techniques, assisting in enhancing your child's ability to concentrate in both academic and personal pursuits.

Hurdles is a great way to improve your kids' fitness

Athletics for Kids

Get your kids to try athletics sports, they'll surely find one they want to specialise in! From jumping, runnning (long distances or speed), hammer, and many other disciplines, athletics provides a wide set of sports that your kid will love taking part in individually or as a member of a team.

Swimming is an essential life skill for every child

Swimming is an essential life skill for every child and acquiring the Basic Water Safety Skills from a young age can only benefit them. These Basic Water Safety Skills will equipt children with the fundamental life skills they need to survive any major/minor water mishaps. The 3rd leading cause of unintentional death worldwide falls under drowning. Children between the ages of 1-4years makes up the majority of the annual estimated 360 000 deaths led by drowning.

Equestrian for kids

Do your kids love horses? Let them try activities for young equestrians and equestriennes! Equestrianism is one of the most popular recreational activities for kids in South Africa. It is also a fun outdoor family activity!

Harmonica For Kids

Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket!<br><br>Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!

Bassoon for kids

Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!

Aquatic Centres for Kids

For fun and fitness, get your kids to an aquatic centre! Aquatic centres are common throughout South Africa and provide a great opportunity for parents and kids to enjoy a vast array of water based activities, swimming lessons to pool parties.

With friend and family, it is a great game!

Table Tennis for your Kids

If your kids want to develop their hand eye co-ordination table tennis may be the answer!<br>Great for confined spaces and indoors, it has become a fiercely competitive sport that goes all the way up to Olympic level!

Baking is an excellent way to stimulate your Child’s senses

One of the best ways for parents to bond with their children, is through baking, as it is such a fun and relaxing activity. Low and behold, you can even start with little baby steps to teach them to wipe the kitchen counter afterwards or put away their utensils after they used it……As such, baking also teaches responsibility and boosts their self- image, as every time they achieve something, we praise them.

Swimming lessons-1 of the greatest gifts you can give your child

Swimming is a wonderful confidence booster. It is a skill set and has a positive impact on your child’s physical and mental health. Goal-setting is another important feature of self-discipline that can be learned in swimming. Achieving goals that they have worked for, will improve their self-confidence and self-esteem.