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Dear Moms, Dads, Relatives, Educators and Business Owners!
We are now officially over the 1 million mark! Last month we had over 1 million hits on www.kidzworld.co.za. Thank you to all our subscribers and visitors for your support!
There is a lot happening around the country over the next 2 months and this month's entertainment guide is full of lots of interesting events, shows, movies and more! Buy some comfortable shoes, cash in all your leave and stick a family photograph next to the dogs kennel to remind him who you are! By January we will all be begging for a quiet weekend at home with our feet up! For those of you who are working in December, have a look at our holiday camps and workshops below for your kids.
Our Christmas Feature is now live! Click here to view Christmas specials, promotions, arts and crafts, articles, events and Carol services!
This weekend is the Baba Indaba, South Africa’s premier baby and parenting exhibition 10-12 November in Sandton at the Convention Centre. Twice daily the real Takalani-Sesame characters will be on stage with their shows. Fashion shows for maternity wear and baby clothing provide further entertainment while a huge variety of baby goods, baby products, nursery furnishings, prams, nutritional and medical products satisfy the retail demand. Other favourite cartoon characters will also be around to amuse and entertain the little ones. Baby Bobo and Cherry Melon will be exhibiting here side by side with their latest Summer range! If you can't get to Johannesburg this weekend, not to worry because there will be a Baba Indaba in Durban 27-29 April 2007 and Cape Town 3-5 August 2007. For a list of exhibitors click here to visit their website.
A new budding actress hits the stage this month with her first solo of "Away in a Manger". My 4 year old daughter stars as a dove in her school nativity play, "The Joy of Christmas". She makes her debut on 21 November at Kloof Town Hall! 2 weeks to go and my nerves are already shattered!
Congratulations to Nikita whose picture is featured on the front cover of Your Child magazine this month. You look gorgeous. Her proud mom Cindy is a regular visitor on our website!
Cara
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Cinderella
Dates: 30 October to 23 December
Venue: The Peoples' Theatre
www.peoplestheatre.co.za
Contact: Computicket or Peoples' Theatre on 011 403 1563
Age suitability: 3 to 10 years
Cinderella
Dates: 1 to 9 December
Venue: Brytenbach Theatre, Pretoria
Contact: Computicket
Age suitability: 3 to 10 years
Stuart Little
Dates: 30 October to 20 December
Venue: The National Children's Theatre Trust (NCT), Parktown. Times: Mon - Sat 10.30 & 14.30.
Contact computicket or 011-484158
Aladdin
Dates: 1 November to 31 December
Venue: Johannesburg Civic Mandela Theatre
Times: Various
No Children under 3 permitted.
Book at computicket.
The Nutcracker - Ballet
Dates: 17 November to 10 December 2006
Venue: SA State Theatre, Pretoria.
Times: Various
Book at Computicket.
More Adventures of Noddy
Dates: 28 November to 24 December 2006
VENUE: Ubunye Theatre, Emperors Palace
Times: Various
Cost: R71
Book through computicket.
Equestria SA
Dates: 8 to 10 December 2006
Venue: Coca-Cola Dome at Northgate
Times: Various
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The Three Little Pigs
Dates: 7 November to 22 December
Venue: Baxter Theatre Centre
www.baxter.co.za
Contact: Computicket or Baxter Theatre Centre on 021 685 7880.
Age suitability: 4 to 8 years
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Dates: 2 to 16 December 2006
Venue: Artscape Theatre Foyer
Times: 10h30am
Cost: R25
Book through Computicket
Magic Tales
Dates: 13 to 23 December 2006
Venue: Baxter Theatre Centre
www.baxter.co.za
Contact: Computicket or Baxter Theatre Centre on 021 685 7880.
The Nutcracker - Ballet
Dates: 13 to 31 December 2006
Venue: Artscape Theatre.
Times: Various
Book at Computicket.
KwaZulu-Natal

The Millenium Dame
Dates: 30 November to 9 December 2006
Venue: Westville Theatre Club
Times: 7-7:30pm. Matinee on 2 Dec 2-2:30pm
Ticket Price: Range from R30 - R35 adults & R20 - R25 children.
Bookings: Barbara on 031-267 1826 Coney 084 581 0690 or Vanessa 031-764 2559
The Adventures of Bubble the Clown
Dates: 2 to 31 December 2006
Venue: The Catalina Theatre.
www.catalinatheatre.co.za
Cost: R45 including a boat ride and a festive goodie hamper.
Show only R30.
Contact: 031 305 6889
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
Dates: 8 to 31 December 2006
Venue: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre Book through Computicket or 031-2602296.
Children from 3 years permitted.
Cinderella
Dates: 1 to 24 December 2006
Venue: Campbell Collection Ampitheatre, Killie Campbell Museum, Cnr Marriott & Essenwood Roads
Times: 11am daily
Bookings: 084 422 1422
Peter Rabbit
Dates: 5 to 31 December 2006
Venue: Kwasuka Theatre
Times: Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm.
Contact: Thandeka on 031-305 7612 |
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FUN DAY Hosted by Cutty Sark Brownies, Girl Guides & Rovers.
Tea Garden, Jumble Sale, White Elephant, Mini Craft Market.
Date: 8, 15, 18, 23, 25 November 2006
Venue: Scout Hall, Partridge Ave, Highway Gardens
Time: 9am to 3pm Free entry
Contact Tracey: 074 101 0277
Olivedale LIBRARY STORYTIME
Dates: 10, 17 and 24 November
Venue: Olivedale Library
Times: For preschoolers at 10h00am each Friday.
Baba Indaba
Dates: 10 to 12 November 2006
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Times: 9h30am to 5h00pm
Cost: R40 per person. Children FREE
The South African Lipizzaners
Date: 11 November 2006
Venue: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Times: 17h00-19h00
No booking required - pay at entrance. LIMITED ACCESS so do come early - tickets available from 14h00.
Tel 011-958-1750 for info. Zoo Trot
Date: 12 November 2006
Venue: Johannesburg Zoo
Time: 07h30
Cost: R20
Bat Walk
Dates: 17 and 24 November 2006
Venue: Pretoria National Botanical Gardens
Contact details: Linette on 082-397-8777 / 012-843-5172/3/4
Wild Lights at Johannesburg Zoo
Walk through the zoo lit-up at night.
Date: From 10 November 2006
Venue: Johannesburg Zoo
For more info click here
Craft Market
Date: 18 November 2006
Venue: Bokkie Park, Southvale Rd, Parkdene, Boksburg
Time: 9.0AM-3.00PM
Contact details: Janine Richardson 011-896 3890
Advent Fair - Celebrating the Child
Date: 18 November 2006
Venue: The Christian Community 46 Dover Street, Ferndale Randburg
Time: 11h00 - 16h00
Contact details: Karyn 789-3083
Mulbry Garden Club
Date: 18 November 2006
Venue: Lifestyle Garden Centre in Randpark Ridge
Time: 3 to 4 pm
Bookings: Sue Clegg 011-792 5616.
Piston Ring Old Car Club Monthly Meeting
Date: 19 November 2006
Venue: Modderfontein below Factory , follow the signs
Contact details: Don Ravenscroft o11-7872696
Time: 8am till it ends 3pm
Christmas Ceramic plate painting evening for adults
Date: 30 November 2006
Venue: Lehmcraft Pottery Studio
Contact: Colleen
on 011-463 7262
Walk for Welfare
Date: 3 December 2006 -
Time: Registration from 06h00 for race at 07h00
Venue: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
There will be a choice of a 6km or a 1.5km walk.
Cost: R50 per person, kiddies under 10 for free (includes entrance fee and kiddies entertainment).
For more information contact: Sally 083 447 8537.
Little Sprouts Open Day
Summer stock now in!
Date: 3 December 2006
Venue: 19 Ridderspoor Avenue
Weltevreden Park
Times: 9am to 1pm
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The Ice Lounge
Dates: 3 November 2006 to 28 February 2007 On Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sundays only
Times: 09h00 to 17h00 for visitors of all ages
Venue: Ice Lounge Marquee on the Knuckle, V&A Waterfront
Cost: R50 adults, R35 children
2006 Cape Town Dragon Boat Festival
Date: Opening Ceremony – 9 November 2006
Time: 17:00
Venue: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Date: Festival – Friday 10 & Saturday 11 November (Sunday 12 November - weather permitting)
Time: 08:00 – 17:00
Venue: North Wharf, V&A Waterfront
Big Walk Healthy Living Expo
Dates: 9 to 11 November 2006
Venue: Canal Walk, Central Promotions Court
Times: 10am – 9pm daily
PEDIGREE “GIVE A DOG A HOME” SHOW
Date: Sunday 12 November
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Come along and support TEARS in their endeavor to find loving homes for the many animals who find themselves abandoned and neglected.
Cape Town French School Open Day
Date: 17 November 2006
Venue: Cape Town French School, 101 Hope St, Gardens.
You can enrol your children as young as 2 and a half.
For more information please call Sophie on: 083 279 11 38.
School Performing Arts Showcase
Date: 18 to 25 November 2006
Times: Various
Click here to view times
Venue: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre and Market Square
Bear Hugs - make a Teddy Bear
Date: 25th November 2006
TIME: 10am – 5pm (30 Children can be accommodated per 20 minute session)
VENUE: Canal Walk, Corner Foodcourt
PRICE: R10 per participating child
AGES: 4 – 12
KwaZulu-Natal

Inchanga Choo Choo
Date: 26 November 2006
Journey: Kloof to Inchanga
Times: 08h30am and 12h30pm
To book call 082 353 6003.
National Premature Baby Day
Date: 3 December 2006
Time: 10:00- 13:00
Venue: 1-on-1 Conference and Events Centre,
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Cost: R50 per adult and R20 for children. Light snack with tea / coffee, Talks, Demonstrations, Kids Entertainment. To confirm you booking, please RSVP to It’s a Small World. Tel: 031–7672787.

For a list of Christmas events and carol services please click here.
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Art therapy for CHILDREN
Dates: 18 November 2006
Venue: Gym Hall, Delta Park School, Standard Drive, Blairgowrie, Randburg
Cost: R40 per child on arrival (Clay R60)
Time: 10am to 11:30 or 2pm to 3:30pm prompt start
Bookings: ADHASA OFFICE on (011) 888 7655 Weds, Thurs & Friday mornings.
Home schooling presentation
Date: 11 November 2006
Venue: Lonehill Village Church, Crestwood Drive, Lonehill
Time: 09h00 – 13h00.
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A Personal Development Course for Parents
Date: 8, 15 and 29 November 2006
Venue: Keida Children’s Books, Shop G4, Richmond Centre, 176 Main Road, Plumstead
Times: 7pm - 10pm
Cost: R1200
[Click here for more information]
KwaZulu-Natal

Netcare/Baby Sense Seminars will cover various aspects of your baby from feeding and sleep secrets to when to call the doctor.
Date: Saturday 11 November
Venue: Durban: The Riverside Hotel
Times: 08:30-12:30 or 13:30-17:30
BOOKING ESSENTAIL - Streamline Communications: 072 676 3325.
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Top Tots |
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WIN a trail pack of safety wristbands and tags just in time for the holidays!
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WIN a TOPTOTS back pack with a TOPTOTS activity book and a set of 4 roller paints.
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Cinderella |
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D for Diamond |
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WIN 4 x sets of 2 theatre tickets to see Cinderella. [Click to enter] | |
WIN a sterling silver cupcake pendant which has has a genuine sparkling diamond set on the ring attached to a shiny silver necklace.
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Nestlé |
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WIN a hamper of Nestlé baby food worth R300!
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The best of African folklore |
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Complete Puppy School |
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The tales are like the fairy tales told all over the world, but they have a strong African flavour.
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A comprehensive reference book on acquiring and training a puppy, and is aimed at families looking to buy a pet. [Read more]
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Superman Returns + Free Book |
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Pre-order your Superman Returns DVD now and get a free book entitled Superman, The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel valued at R70.
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A race car, speeding on his way to a big race, crashes into Radiator Springs, destroying the inhabitants' belongings! He is ordered to do community service.
[Read more]
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Hoodwinked |
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Barbie in the 12 Dancing
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Furry and feathered cops from the animal world investigate a domestic disturbance at Granny's cottage, involving a girl, a wolf, and an axe.
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An animated adventure starring Barbie!
[Read more]
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Happy Feet |
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The Santa Clause 3 |
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*Release date:
1 December 2006*
A penguin is born who is the worst singer in the world... however, as it happens, he is a brilliant tap dancer! [Read more] |
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*Release date:
1 December 2006*
Holiday magic mixes with comical chaos at the North Pole in The Santa Clause 3. [Read more]
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Open Season |
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Panda Vision |
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*Release date:
24 November 2006*
A grizzly bear with no survival skills, has his perfect world in the tranquil town of Timberline turned upside-down when he meets a scrawny, fast-talking wild mule deer. [Read more] | |
This 4-D experience begins as we step into the cavernous hall of all the United Nation of Animals. Here, delegate animals from around the world meet to explore some of the most important issues that affect our shared world. [Read more]
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Special Forces
December holiday club now open for bookings for ages 0 to 13! Obstacles, mud slide, orienteering, games, activities, sports,
scanvenger hunts and more.
[Read all about it]
Lehmcraft Pottery Studio - Christmas pottery workshops for kids.
[Read more]
Whirlygig Adventures have a Summer holiday Camp from 6 to 13 December. [Read more]
Boot Camp SA
December holiday camp details coming soon. [Click here to read more about Boot Camp SA]
The Johannesburg Zoo offers fun and educational holiday programmes each year. Details coming soon!
Kidsworld
Holiday programmes available at:
Kids World Bruma and Kids World Fourways. [Read more]
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Applebys Creative Classes
Holiday arts and crafts workshops.
[Read more]
Kids Kingdom
Holiday workshops now open for booking at this fabulous new kids indoor play zone! [Read more]
Monkey Town Primate Centre
have a Monkey Jungle play park with rock swimming pool, jumping castles, trampolines, volley ball, swing ball, play park with braai/picnic venue where kids can spend the day for R20. [Read more]
KwaZulu Natal

Jo's Playground
Holiday care available per week or per day through December and January. Lots of fun activities and games for the kids at this indoor and outdoor playground. [Read more]
Playball
December holiday clinic. Playball games, facepainting, treasurehunt, colouring, baking, competitions, water slides, jumping castles.
[Read more about this holiday clinic]
Rising Star Kids Theatrix - Speech and Drama workshops available in December and January.
[Read more about these workshops]
Sugar Bay
An award winning luxury holiday resort for kids and teenagers from ages 7 to 17. [Read more] |
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