5 March to 10 April 2007 - Alice in Wonderland
Don’t be late… you have a very important date with Alice and her friends at the Peoples Theatre. Join us down the rabbit-hole for a contemporary take on Lewis Carroll’s ‘masterpiece of the ridiculous’. Alice in Wonderland presents an enchanted topsy-turvy world where nothing is what it seems. Come and meet the hurried and neurotic White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat - and all your other wonderfully eccentric friends – on a journey where young Alice learns to see the world from a different perspective.
VENUE: Peoples Theatre, Civic Theatre Complex, Braamfontein
TIME(S): Performance times vary, two shows daily from Monday to Saturday
TICKET PRICES: R70 for non-members and Kids Club members pay R45, with accompanying audience members paying R60. Special school performances are available at R40.00 per learner, with one complimentary Educator ticket issued per 20 learners.
BOOKINGS: Booking is essential through Computicket or with the People’s Theatre on 011 403 1563.

12 March to 21 April 2007 - Charlottes Web  
A delightful production which expounds good old fashioned values such as true friendship and selflessness.
Bookings: Please call 011 484 1584

20 March to 15 April 2007 - Beauty and the Beast
VENUE: Ubunye Theatre, Emperors Palace
The tale tells the story of Beauty's father, who picks a rose from the Beast's garden and gets caught. He makes a promise to send his daughter to the Beast when she is older he does, and in the end they fall in love. To add humour and great antics we have the traditional pantomime style spoilt-rotten ugly sisters, a wicked fairy Davina, her apprentice Dewdrop, and a dictatorial housekeeper Mrs Bollocks to keep you in stitches. Sir Sid Pretty face and Sir Thomas Twit are bumbling suitors who try impressing King Ben, while his younger daughter Beauty treats a rather ineffectual Father, Mr Brown with great affection. Guaranteed to entertain the whole family Beauty and the Beast is traditional pantomime at it's best and a must see
Price R71.50 Children over 1 years: R61.50. Book through Computicket.
Block bookings of 10 or more or School Groups can only be done directly through Emperors Palace on 011 928 1297.

Babbelbox children’s theatre is situated on the Kimiad Golf Course, Moreletapark, Pretoria. It is the home of kids' entertainment where fairytales come to life. Babbelbox offer various English and Afrikaans shows. Every six weeks two new plays open and everyone loves to watch their favourite.
Currently showing at Babbelbox until
21 April: Goldilocks (English) and
Heidi (Afrikaans). Tel: 012-9977907 or click here to email Babbelbox.

The Living and Loving Expo at Emperors Palace will be on from the 29th of March to the 1st of April.
Carla Resnick of Baby Hands will be giving FREE introductory workshops to Baby Signing at the Living and Loving Expo at these times:
Thursday 29 March 10:30am
Friday 30 March at 1:00pm
Saturday 31 March at 10:30am
Click here to read more about Baby Hands.

7 March to 14 April 2007 - RED RIDING HOOD
Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch
This delightful fairy tale follows the well-loved story of the naughty little girl who disobeys her mother and, instead of taking the safe road to visit her granny, goes into the wood where she encounters a big bad wolf (in this adaptation a rather stupid Loopy-de-Loop type who is an ex-Music-Hall star). Red Riding Hood learns some important lessons along the way and, as in all good fairy tales, lives happily ever after.
The duration of the show is 40 minutes, and it is suitable for children aged 4 - 8.
Dates and Times:
Schools performances: 7–9, 15–16, 26–27 March at 09:30 and 10:45
Public performances: 31 March – 14 April at 11:00
Price (public performances): R28
Discounts (public performances): UCT staff members and block bookings of more than 10: R25.
Book online through Computicket for performances in the Theatre (31 March and 9 – 14 April) and in the Concert Hall (2 – 7 April)
Enquiries and block bookings: please phone Elton on 083 364 8284 or 021 696 1423

31 March - 15 April - Morris Mouse
iziko planetarium - 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Morris Mouse has a household problem that he has difficulty solving! One night our little furry hero has a rather strange dream, in which he meets and talks to a few most unusual characters. He asks them to help him and in the process, sees many wonderful sights. But was it all a dream ... or wasn't it? Join us and decide for yourself!
31 March - 15 April
Monday to Friday - 12:00 & 13:00
Saturday - 12:00
Sunday - 12:00
Especially for children aged 5 – 12

KwaZulu-Natal


1 April 2007 - Mr Price Music at the Lake Concert
Freshly Ground is performing in the Durban Botanic Gardens. The concert begins at 3pm with supporting act.
Cost: Tickets are R100 each - R50 for children 6-12 years
This is a chance to support South Africa's No. 1 band and 2006 MTV Award Winners. For more information call the Info Centre in the Durban Botanic Gardens 031-3091170 – open 7 days a week Or the Office of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens 031-2025819 (office hours).

The Secret of Mrs Moppet's Garden
A tale of three young friends who wander into the mysterious and magical Mrs Moppets Garden. Whilst in the garden they learn all sorts of good things about themselves and nature before the can return home. This fantasy filled fun show for kids is presented for the Easter holidays and will include a boatride around Durban Bay.
1- 14 April 2007
Venue: Catalina Children's Theatre
Time: 11am
Tickets from R30 - R45.
Tel: 031-3056889

Cinderella
Venue: Durban Botanic Gardens
31 March to 10 April.
Every day at 11am
R50 per adult and R40 for children under 12. Book on 084 422 1422

Date: 27-29 April 2007
Venue: Durban Exhibition Centre
Time: 09:30 - 20:00
Price: R30.00
Everything you need for bumps, babies and toddlers! Fun for the whole family.
Click here for more information.

School Holiday program
26th March - 10th April
For only R50 you have an options of various packages from Tenpin Bowling, to laser games and Adventure golf and various food options. Visit centre management to get you entry form.
For more information click here

30 March to 15 April - Rand Show
All entertainment, other than the amusement park, adrenaline thrill rides and helicopter flips, are included in the ticket price and there's bound to be special offers and bargains galore. For more information click here.

30 March to 9 April - The Horse Society of Gauteng Easter Festival
An extravaganza of Equestrian Entertainment. There will be entertainment in the main arena over the Easter Weekend as well as a Gala Evening on Saturday the 7th April featuring indoor jumping and other displays. Full catering provided. Jumping Castle and face painting for the kids.
1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami

Little Sprouts Open Day
Visit us this Saturday 31st March from 9:30 - 13:00 and view our latest stock of winer clothing just arrived.
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31 March 2007 - Reptile Expo
Emperors Palace, Gauteng
SA's biggest Reptile Expo. 100's of different snakes and lizards under one roof. Displays & sales of exotic reptiles and reptile products.
The expo runs from 10am to 4pm. Entrance fee is R20 per person. For more info call 083 374 7087.

Every Friday in April 2007 - Olivedale LIBRARY STORYTIME
Dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 March 2007
Venue: Olivedale Library
Times: For preschoolers at 10h00am each Friday.

2 April 2007 - Easter Entertainment at Southgate Mall
Carousel rides, wall climbing, car racing, colouring-in competitions, face-painting, magic shows, creative workshops, and even a free movie are some of the fun activities that children can enjoy at Southgate Mall during the Easter School Holidays. Activities will take place in the centre's Entertainment Court between 11am and 3pm each day from Monday 2nd to Monday 9th April 2007. Other activities will include Easter Egg Hunt Shows; a puppet parade; visits by Simba the lion and the Smarties Man. There'll also be oodles of fun prizes up for grabs. Time: 11am to 3pm Call 011-942 1061 for more information.

7 April 2007 - Hillfox Easter Celebration
Join the Easter Bunny at B&B Markets Hillfox on Saturday 7 April from 10am for an exhilarating Easter celebration tailored to delight your little ones! Fun for all includes a magic show, pony rides, face painting, the touch and feed farmyard, a jumping castle, stilt-walker, free balloons and more! Contact B&B Markets on 011 442 4488.

7 April 2007 - Bokkie Park Craft Market and Easter Egg Hunt
Come and enjoy a leisurely shopping spree in a beautiful, enclosed park, from a colourful collection of arts and crafts. Over 100 fabulous stalls stacked with distinctive goods. Aromatherapy soaps and candles, knives, metalwork, embroidery, handmade jewellery and wonderful accessories, home-bakes, plants, decoupage, pet accessories, fabric painting, craft kits, toys, etc. are some of the goods on offer. Treat yourself to tea or lunch in the tranquillity of the tea garden, grab a snack from one of the many food stalls or pack up a picnic basket and head off into the beautiful park after shopping, where picnic and braai facilities are available. Time: 9am to 2pm Venue: Bokkie Park, Southvale Rd, Parkdene, Boksburg. Conact Janine Richardson on 011-896 3890

8 April 2007 - Zoo Trot
Venue: Johannesburg Zoo. Time: 07h30 Cost: R20
Every 2nd Sunday of the month you can walk or run for fun at the Johannesburg Zoo. 5km or 10km. For more information click here to visit their web site.

Monday 9 April 2007 - Easter Parade
12:00 – 15:00
The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in conjunction with Pick n Pay Supermarkets proudly presents the 6 th Annual Easter Parade .
The main attraction will be the Fancy Dress competition for the kids with great prizes to be won.The fun-filled day will also provide entertainment for the whole family including a marching pipe band, animal characters, jumping castle, face painting and free Easter eggs for children.
Entry Fees: Adults R30.00. Senior Citizens R20.00,
Students R15.00. Scholars R10
Children under six - free !
Bring along your picnic baskets and don't forget to bring a clothing item and/or non-perishable food for distribution to under privileged people.
For information call : 011 958 1750

Friends of the Rail - Popular great full-day trips to fun Rayton or
historic Cullinan
Enjoy the day basking in the sun at the Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum, taking in a super lunch at Getaway Farm or exploring the quaint old mining village that is Cullinan.
9th April 2007 (Easter Bunny Hop)
27th April 2007 (Freedom Day Special)
29th April 2007 ("Morris Miner"* Train Run [*sic])
Depart Cpk 08:30 prompt
Arrive Rayton 09:40*
Arrive Cullinan 10:15*
Depart Cullinan 15:30 prompt
Depart Rayton 16:05*
Arrive Cpk 17:15*
Cpk = FOTR's Capital Park depot.
* = Actual times may vary beyond FOTR's control.
For more information click here.

Mulbry Garden Club
Mulbry is the original larger than life gardening bear, created to create an awareness of gardening and the environment amongst our children.
Date: 21 April 2007
Venue: Lifestyle Garden Centre in Randpark Ridge
Time: 3 to 4 pm
Bookings: Sue Clegg 011-792 5616.

Honeydew A-Maize-ing Maze
The maze has grown in leaps and bounds into a recreational venue with an array of challenging outdoor mazes, puzzles and most recently indoor table-top games. The business has four distinct but complementary facets - family adventure; kids parties; corporate fun days and school outings.
Price: Adults: R45, Child: R40
Opening Hrs: 10h00 - 17h00, weekends & public holidays.

Gold Reef City Theme Park Heaps on Easter Entertainment
Visitors to the park can look forward to some special Easter treats, including The Missing Baker's Man Hunt scheduled for Easter Sunday, 8th of April, at Gold Reef City Theme Park. The popular Odin 4D theatre, meanwhile, debuts the brand new Haunted Mine Ride just in time for the holidays. The Haunted Mine Ride is a four-dimensional cinematic experience that puts the audience in the centre of an action-packed and suspenseful mystery.
During the school holidays (Saturday, 24th of March to Tuesday, 10th of April), don't miss The Town Square Spectacular at 12h45, the street parade at 14h00 everyday and the brand new children’s street pantomime, Little Red and Goldie Locks at 12h00 and 13h15 on the Wimpy Stage.

Thyme
251 Cedar Avenue, Chartwell North
Telephone: 011 460-0630
or 082 055 3889
Now officially open on Friday and Saturday Evenings.

EASTER WEEKEND - 6TH – 9TH APRIL
Thyme will open on Good Friday, Saturday 7th April, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Could we recommend that you book early for Easter Sunday – a warm, welcoming family day with Easter treats for the little ones.

Old Mutual Encounters and Family Picnic at Emmerentia Dam
7 April 2007
This year Joburg folk won’t be left in front of their TV’s during the Easter weekend, as the annual Old Mutual Encounters Picnic comes to Emmerentia Dam. Neo Muyanga & Gloria Bosman, Selaelo Selota and Concord Nkabinde are some of the first confirmed artists who will provide the audience with some laid-back tunes, perfect for an afternoon at the dam. Tickets available through computicket
Normal tickets: R100 from 1 March
Kids tickets: first kid under 12 pays R50, the rest of the kids under 12 gets in for free

8 April 2007 - The next Cool Classical Picnic Concert
Audiences can picnic on the commons whilst enjoying this first cool classical Sunday at the centre. Picnic baskets, containing a variety of foods, can be rented from food stores in the centre.
Families and friends can bring their picnic blankets, picnic chairs and umbrellas for a relaxing afternoon on the commons, but please note that only picnic hampers and food items purchased from tenants of the centre will be allowed on the commons. No food, alcohol, picnic coolers or baskets may be brought from home. For more information click here

Sandton City - Shopping Centre
Geldhof Chocolatier will transform the court into a dream Easter garden, filled with chocolate.
G goodies to satisfy all your Easter chocolate cravings! The court will be Africa's largest chocolate shop and Easter display over this period!
For more information click here.

Northriding Adventures - April 2007 Holiday Club
What: Holiday Club
Where: Special Forces, Northriding
When: 2 April - 13 April 2007
Times: 07h30 - 17h30
Ages: 0-13
Activities: Obstacles, mud slide, games, activities, sports, trampoline
.....and no - this is not just for boys
Bring: Old clothes, change of clothing, bicycles, skate boards, tuck money,
refreshments
Cost: R 60.00/per day (Siblings R50.00/day)
Leader: Sharon Lansdell
For further information:
Call: 082 922 1611

A true South African icon the Bakersman, is missing - help us find him by joining the Missing Bakersman Hunt! With lots of fun rewards to be handed out and delicious Bakers biscuits up for grabs - It’s a search with a difference and a great day out for the whole family!
Date: Sunday 8th April 2007 (Easter Sunday)
Time: from 11:00
Venue:
Gold Reef City
Johannesburg Zoo
Pretoria Zoo
Brightwater Commons
Jabulani Mall
Entry costs to venues as per standard rates for that venue (if applicable)
For more information contact: Margaret, 011 781 3051

Symphony of Fire is the largest event of its kind on the African continent.
Date: 29 March and 1, 5 & 8 April 2006
Time: 20:15
Venue: South Arm Precinct (next to Portnet Tower)
Tickets: R110 to R160 - Bookings now open at Computicket
South Africa (29 March), Spain (1 April) and Canada (5 April) will battle it out and the event will end with a dazzling Grande Finale on Saturday 8 April!
For further information and interesting facts about this event, visit www.symphonyoffire.co.za

31 March 2007 - Easter Egg Decorating Workshop
Time: 11h00 - 12h30
Venue: Waterfront Craft Market & Wellness Centre
Cost: R75.00 all inclusive
Join in the fun and make Easter bunnies and decorate biscuits in time for Easter. The kit will include everything the children need and Sharon will be on hand to supervise them and guide their creativity. Get ready for the Easter Bunny with this fun workshop for children of ALL ages! Ideal for Easter gifts! For more information and to book contact Sharon on 083 756 4559.

Children's Rides
Date: 31 March – 15 April 2007
Time: 09:30 – 18:00
Venue: Waterfront Craft Market & Wellness Centre
Enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Waterfront Craft Market where you will find rides especially for the little ones! Let them experience the thrill of the mini umbrellas or have a gentle ride on the beautiful carousel. For more information contact the Craft Market on 021 408 7840.

School Holiday Fun - Cartoon Network Village
Date: Saturday 31 March to Sunday 15 April 2007
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
Venue: Market Square
Cost: R5 children (adults free)
Join your favourite Cartoon Network friends, Johnny Bravo, Numbah`s 1 & 5 and their special friend the Easter Bunny, as you get to feast on a mountain of chocolate treats and simply play to your hearts content in their funfilled zany Village!

Easter Family Promotion -
Family Fun 1
Date: 1 to 15 April 2007
Venue: Includes entrance to the Two Oceans Aquarium, 30 minute Harbour Cruise, Cave Golf and entrance to the Cartoon Network Village
Cost: Adults R100, children R65
Pack your daypack, its time for family fun! We have some exciting holiday options for you

Easter Family Promotion -
Family Fun 2
Date: 1 to 24 April 2007
Venue: Includes entrance to the Two Oceans Aquarium, 30 minute Harbour Cruise and Cave Golf
Cost: Adults R100, children R50
Pack your daypack, its time for family fun! We have some exciting holiday options for you

Lindt Chocolate Easter Promotion
Date: Monday 2 April - Sunday 8 April
Time: 12:00
Venue: Barrow Court
Apart from the daily children`s treasure hunts taking place, the main treasure hunt being on 7 April, Lindt will be running a fabulous competition where participants stand the chance of winning one of three 1kg Lindt Easter Bunnies worth R600 each!
All you have to do is buy one of Lindt`s products and place your till slip with your details into the branded competition box.

Boswells Circus:
Mitchells Plain Westgate Mall Sun 1 Apr 2pm & 5pm
Sun Valley nr Fishhoek, Cape Town Next to Pick n Pay Tues 3 Apr 7.30pm
Sun Valley nr Fishhoek, Cape Town Next to Pick n Pay Wed 4 Apr - Fri 6 Apr 3.30pm & 7.30pm
Sun Valley nr Fishhoek, Cape Town Next to Pick n Pay Sat 7 Apr 2pm & 5pm & 8pm
Sun Valley nr Fishhoek, Cape Town Next to Pick n Pay Sun 8 Apr 3pm
Sun Valley nr Fishhoek, Cape Town Next to Pick n Pay Mon 9 Apr 3pm & 6pm
Milnerton, Cape Town Theo Marais Sports Club Wed 11 Apr 7.30pm
Milnerton, Cape Town Theo Marais Sports Club Fri 13 - Sat 14 Apr 3.30pm & 7.30pm

Jimmy Jungles is a premier Indoor Adventure Playground that offers supervised, secure facilities for toddlers and children from 6 months to 9 years old. We provide parents with a safe and clean environment where their children can learn and have fun at the same time.
For more information call 021 914 1705

A true South African icon the Bakersman, is missing - help us find him by joining the Missing Bakersman Hunt!
With lots of fun rewards to be handed out and delicious Bakers biscuits up for grabs - It’s a search with a difference and a great day out for the whole family!
Date: Sunday 8th April 2007 (Easter Sunday)
Time: from 11:00
Venue: Stodels Nursery – Parklands,
Entry costs to venues as per standard rates for that venue (if applicable)
For more information contact: Margaret, 011 781 3051

Old Mutual Encounters Picnic at Spier Wine Farm
8 April 2007
Bring your children and enjoy this spectacular event with the family. Chris Letcher, Karen Zoid, Selaelo Selota, Neo Muyanga and Arno Carstens are amongst the first confirmed artists who will be entertaining you throughout the day with some good tunes, so be sure not to miss out!
Book through computicket.
- Normal tickets: R150 from 1 March
- Kids tickets: first kid under 12 pays R50, the rest of the kids under 12 gets in for free

Ratanga Junction Theme Park will reopen on the following dates:
Re-Opening again over Easter, June & July
Fri, 30 March - Sun, 15 April 2007
Fri, 29 June - Sun, 15 July 2007
Times: 10h00 - 17h00

Toys R Us FI Lego Car races into Canal Walk
Dates: 17th April – 1st May
Venue: Corner Foodcourt – Opposite Toys R Us
Times: 9am – 9pm daily
Fasten your seatbelts, start your engines and get ready for the promotion that will set you heart racing.

KwaZulu-Natal

31st of March 2007 - Son Shine Patch Pre-School invites you and your family to a Family Fun Day at the Son-Shine Patch Pre-School from 11h00 to 15h00. For more information please contact the Pre-School on 031-464 0061.

Inchanga Choo Choo from Kloof Station to Inchanga Station.
Sunday 1st and 29 April 2007
Departures: 8h30 and 12h30
Also Easter weekend 7-9 April
Call 031-303 3003 to book.

2 to 16 April - April Holiday Club
(2 - 12 years), Montessori at the Sands
Tel: 072 444 7277

3 April - All day Jumping Castle,
Tea Garden.
Venue: 1 potato 2.
Tel: 084 569 0226

4 April - All day Jumping Castle,
Tea Garden.
10am: Beading & Easter Card Making, Tea Garden.
Venue:1 potato 2.
Tel: 084 569 0226

5 April - Easter bonnet Making (10am),
Tea Garden.
11:30am: Easter Bonnet Parade,
Tea Garden
Venue: 1 potato 2.
Tel: 084 569 0226

Children's Easter Workshop
Venue: Fields Centre, Kloof
Date: 5 April 2007
Time: 10am to 11h30am
Fun activities with the 'bunnies' include bunny faces and balloon bending plus egg giveaways.

A true South African icon the Bakersman, is missing - help us find him by joining the Missing Bakersman Hunt! With lots of fun rewards to be handed out and delicious Bakers biscuits up for grabs - It’s a search with a difference and a great day out for the whole family!
Date: Sunday 8th April 2007 (Easter Sunday)
Time: from 11:00
Venue: U-Shaka
Entry costs to venues as per standard rates for that venue (if applicable)
For more information contact: Margaret, 011 781 3051

5 to 9 April 2007 - Splashy Fen Music Festival
Splashy Fen Farm - Underberg
South Africa’s longest-running and most renowned annual music festival, Splashy Fen has evolved into the ultimate outdoor experience for music and nature lovers alike. Tickets available through Computicket.

Vodacom Easter Adrenaline Beach Festival
6 to 9 April 2007
From motorbike stunts to freestyle Jet Ski action, there will be a visual feast to get all beachgoers pulses racing. The event site stretches along the Golden Mile to include North Beach, Bay Beach and the Bay Lawns in order to accommodate the diverse line up of events.

10 April - All day Jumping Castle,
Tea Garden.
10am - 12pm: Face Painting & Balloon Sculpting, Tea Garden
Venue: 1 potato 2
Tel: 084 569 0226
10:30am: Moms and Babes Yoga
Venue: Centre for Wellbeing
Tel: 031 563 3773

11 April - 10am Biscuit Decorating,
Tea Garden.
12pm - Reptile show
Venue: 1 potato 2
Tel: 084 569 0226

12 April - All Day Jumping Castle,
Tea Garden.
Venue: 1 potato 2
Tel: 084 569 0226
3pm - Yoga for children
Venue: Centre for Wellbeing
Tel: 031 563 3773

Easter on Ice - The Pavilion
Easter Egg Kitchen: 30 Mar - 9 Apr
Give Aways: 30 Mar - 9 Apr
Craft Area: 30 Mar - 9 Apr
Skating Rink: 9 Apr - 16 Apr
Teen Zone: 10 Apr - 15 Apr
Late Night Trading: 30 - 31 Mar
For more information call 031 265 0558

Sondela Restaurant, Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom. Sunday morning leisurely breakfasts for families at Sondela Restaurant. 8am to 12noon. Click here for more information.

Kipper - Looking After Arnold
Only R14.95
Bob The Builder: Bob's White Christmas & Other Stories
Now only R14.95
Bugs Bunny - Vol. 1
Only R16.16
Bugs Bunny - Vol. 2
Now only R16.16
Rubbadubbers Bathtime Scramble
Now only R14.95
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Now only R16.16
Superman - Vol. 1
Now only R16.16
Superman - Vol. 2
Now only R16.16
Daffy Duck - Vol. 1
Now only R16.16

*Release date:
6 April 2007*
Don't Let Your Hair Down.
Don't Go To The Ball.
Don't Visit Grandma.
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*Release date:
13 April 2007*
This comedic-adventure follows Lewis, a brilliant twelve-year-old with a surprising number of clever inventions to his credit. [Read more]

**Now showing**
The imaginary world of Gaya is home to a race of creatures who are much smaller than humans, but who have an uncanny resemblance to them. The Gayans live surrounded by breathtaking scenery that is rich in dazzling colour.
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