Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
25 wednesday Baxter Dance Festival features the work of emerging and established dance companies and choreographers. Youth groups, dance schools, school groups and traditional dance groups also perform. Ends 29 August. Time: tbc. Venue: Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch. Cost: tbc. Contact: 021 685 7880 or visit baxter.co.za
26 thursday Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show More than 400 species on exhibition, some of which are indigenous only to this region. Ends 1 September. Time: 8:30am–6pm. Venue: Dutch Reformed (Flower) Church. Cost: adults R25, pensioners R20 and children R5. Contact Cecily: 027 482 2541 or cecilym@telkomsa.net
28 saturday Parklands College open day Time: 10am–1:30pm. Venue: 91 Raats Dr and 50 Wood Dr, Tableview. Cost: free. Contact: 021 521 2700, director@parklands.co.za or visit parklands.co.za Stitch! The Movie follows the fun-filled, heart-warming antics of the lovable, troublemaking little alien. Time: 10:30am on Disney Channel (DStv channel 303)
29 sunday Blisters for Bread fun charity walk Funds raised go to the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA). Entries for individuals close 15 August; group entries close 6 August. Time: 20km 8am, 10km 8:30am and 5km 9am. Venue: Greenpoint Cricket Club. Cost: R30. For more info: visit psfa.org.za
30 monday Deaf Awareness Week ends 4 September. Find out how you can support hearing impaired children by contacting the Carel du Toit Centre: 021 938 5312 or visit careldutoit.co.za
FUN FOR CHILDREN art, culture and science Artjamming weekly art classes for children from 6 years and older. Time: 3pm–4:30pm. Venue: Cape Quarter and Willowbridge. Cost: call to enquire. Contact: Cape Quarter 021 447 0355, Willowbridge 021 914 9224 or visit artjamming.co.za Clay Café Let your child produce his own personal masterpiece. Time: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–4pm. Venue: Hout Bay. Cost: varies. Contact: 021 790 3318 or visit chasms.co.za Iziko South African Museum African Dinosaurs showcase. Entrance is free on
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National Women’s Day (9 August). Time: 10am–5pm daily. Venue: Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria St, Cape Town. Cost: R15 for 17 years and older, free for 16 years and younger. SA pensioners and students pay R5. Contact: 021 481 3800 or visit iziko.org.za Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden hosts the collaborative exhibition, Untamed, which include a living wall and sculptures by Dylan Lewis. Time: 8am–6pm (April to August) and 8am–7pm (September to March). Venue: Rhodes Dr, Newlands. Cost: adults R32, children 6–17 years R10. For more info: visit sanbi.org.za Mosaic Art Panel workshop Children 6–15 years learn to make their own birthday or Christmas gifts. 14 and 21 August. Time: 9:30am–12:30pm. Venue: 2 Hanover Rd, Diep River. Cost: R1 000, adult and child together. Contact Kathleen: 082 446 2956 or realkath2001@iplus.co.za Sand art workshops Rainbow sand art card making for ages four years and older. Adults welcome. Time and venue: Saturday: Tokai 9am–1pm, Sunday: North Gate Island Market 9am–3pm and Hout Bay Craft Market 10am–4pm. Cost: R20 per card made. Contact Lana: 072 931 2344 or sandarthoutbay@yahoo.com
classes, talks and workshops Grow A Tale: Conscious Kids’ workshop incorporates developing a child’s communication skills and relaxation techniques. Time: 9am–noon. Venue: tbc. Cost: R120. For bookings contact Lisa: 083 644 4980 or lisa@growatale.co.za Kumon Education offers free trial Kumon Education, one of the leading afterschool education providers in South Africa, is launching a free trial offer. The offer applies to either or both subjects of English and Maths. 16–29 August. For more info contact: 0800 002 775 (toll free) or visit kumon.co.za Little Cooks Club Fun cooking classes for children aged 2–8 years old. They learn about good food and nutrition through stories, cooking and puppet shows. Time: 11 August 3:30pm–4:30pm or 14 August 9:30am–10:30am. Venue: Tableview. Cost: R90 per class. For more info: visit littlecooksclub.co.za Tots n Pots kiddies fun cooking workshops encourages good eating habits. Time: 2- to 3-year-olds 3 August 9:30am–10:30am, 3- to 6-year-olds 17 August 2:30pm–3:30pm, 2- to 10-yearolds 24 and 31 August 9am–10am. Venue: Daisies Coffee Shop, The Garden Shop, Doordrift Rd, Constantia. Cost: R480 for six weeks or R640 for eight weeks. Contact Chene: 083 649 7405, chene@totsnpots. com or visit totsnpots.com
finding nature and outdoor play Meridian hikes 14 August: Constantia Nek to Constantiaberg; meet at Constantia Nek Restaurant parking lot. Time: 9am. Contact Jackie: jsaladin@iafrica.com. 15 August: The Old Mule Track & Swartkop Saddle. Time: 8:15am. Contact Victoria: 082 295 4451 or willsome434@gmail. com or Frank: 082 882 4388 or hostnet@ mweb.co.za. 21 August: Silvermine East Cape Town’s