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AUGUST 7TH – 13TH 2026
EXPERIENCES THIS WEEK Big Adventures for Little Explorers at the Toddler Play Area at The Hub
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very toddler learns best through play, and the right environment can turn every moment into a new adventure. If you’re looking for a safe, exciting, and engaging activity for your little one, the Toddler Play Area offers the perfect space for children aged 1 to 3 years to learn, play, and grow.
Learning Through Play Play is an important part of early childhood development, and this experience helps toddlers strengthen their balance, coordination, and motor skills through movement and discovery. As they climb, crawl, and explore, children build essential physical and social skills while parents enjoy watching them learn through play.
Experience Details The Hub Park, The Hub Karen Suitable for: Children aged 1–3 years
Designed for Curious Little Minds
Book your Toddler Play Area experience today on Kenyabuzz and give your little explorer a space to play, discover, and grow.
Created especially for toddlers, the soft play area is filled with colourful equipment and interactive activities that encourage exploration in a safe environment. Every obstacle, slide, and play feature is designed to help young children develop confidence while having endless fun.
Whether you’re planning a weekday outing or a weekend family adventure, the Toddler Play Area provides a fun and enriching experience for both children and parents.
DISCOVER EXPERIENCES
Monthly Sessions at Skatryk Skating Experience
Paint A Pin at Strikez, Westgate Shopping Mall, 1st Floor
The Turtle Watch Marine Centre Tour at Diani Turtle Watch
Give your child the freedom to skate, learn, and grow — all month long! The Skatryk Unlimited Monthly Package offers children unlimited access to our structured rollerblading training sessions, plus unlimited general skating time for fun and practice. It’s the perfect balance between skill-building and pure enjoyment on wheels.
Turn bowling pins into colorful masterpieces at Strikez Bowling with Paint A Pin! Bring your creativity to life as you paint and personalize your own bowling pin in a fun, vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for kids, friends, and families looking for a unique and memorable outing.
The informative tour will cover topics such as marine habitat and ecosystems and the threat these ecosystems face. Then we will touch on the issue of plastic pollution and possible mitigation strategies. Later we will proceed to the sea turtle section, where we talk about nesting and sea turtle identification and threats, and finally we talk about whale sharks.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK Art
Canvases and Cocktails: Shamba Cafe, 8th - 9th August, 2 pm. This paint and sip experience is the perfect way to relax, unwind, and tap into your inner artist. 0748 717232 Creative Arena Art Showcase: Inca Restaurant, 9th August, 1 pm. This exhibition will feature artwork from the winners of Creative Arena, a live art competition. A Line of Thought: Circle Art Gallery, until 15th August. Explore Kavochy Anita’s thought-provoking artworks exploring identity, belonging, home, and emotion through diverse mediums. In This Valley of Dying Stars: The African Arts Trust, until 16th August. At the heart of the exhibition lies Jess Atieno’s investigation of brutalist architecture in the context of postindependence Africa. Maskan: Creatives Garage, until 20th August. Experience the powerful Maskan exhibition, reflecting on femicide through art, memory, and dialogue. Tabula Rasa: Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute, until 23rd August. Through layered images, shifting between clarity and obscurity, Kamwathi questions what is remembered, what is erased, and who decides. Gestures of Presence: Circle Art Gallery, until 29th August. Discover Worede’s first Nairobi solo exhibition featuring intimate portraits, expressive brushwork, and captivating explorations of mood. Wan-E-Yo (On Our Way): Circle Art Gallery, until 30th August. Journey through the rich artistic voices of the Lake Victoria Basin. The Great Repair: Umunyu: The Mall, until 25th October. The exhibition asks a timely question, “What does it mean to repair a world in constant transition?”
Comedy
Laugh Therapy - Workplace Edition: Suave Kitchen & Social Club, 7th August, 7.30 pm. You write the problem on a piece of paper and then the comedians will solve them using their jokes. 0791 478090 Suave After Dark: Suave Kitchen & Social Club, 7th August, 10.30 pm. When the lights dim, the venue transforms into a late-night playground of comedy and conversation. 0791 478090 Dr. Hilary Okello Live: Suave Kitchen & Social Club, 8th August, 7.30 pm. This is a brand-new hour, packed with fresh stories, new observations and some of his strongest material yet. 0791 478090 Double Trouble With The Mainas: Novotel Nairobi Westlands, 13th August, 7 pm. Stand-up comedy is back with a star-studded lineup featuring Doug Mutai, Maina Munene, and Maina Murumba.
Courses, Lectures & Workshops
Festivals & Craft Fairs
Esiankiki Festival: Ngong Race Course, 8th August, 3 pm. Enjoy different styles of Nyama Choma, Esuguroi brew, Maasai food, fashion, live music, top DJs, musicians, dance, art, and more! Kutiit Culture: Carnivore Grounds, 8th August. This is where rhythm meets heritage, and every Kutit is treated like a VIP. Bikers Family Fest: The Waterfront Karen, 8th - 9th August. Get ready for Kenya’s most exciting family-friendly motorsport and lifestyle festival!
Film More Than Money: Sarit Expo Centre, 8th August, 9 am. A workshop that equips you with the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to make smarter financial decisions, build wealth, and create lasting financial freedom. French Conversation Workshop: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 8th August. Practise your pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, and connect with other French learners in a friendly setting.0724 714680
Dance
Salsa Night: Brew Bistro Rooftop, 11th August, 6 pm. Step into a night with rhythm and flair and enjoy a fun Salsa night with Dance Factory Kenya.
Expositions
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat: Unseen Nairobi, 7th - 11th August. Step into a pivotal moment in history where jazz and decolonisation collide in a film that redefines the Cold War era. 0115 080360 Tides - A Film by Reuben Odanga: Century Cinemax Two Rivers, 8th August, 5 pm. A musician couple faces heartbreak, sacrifice and impossible choices as their daughter’s illness pushes love to its breaking point. How To Build a Library: Unseen Nairobi, 8th - 10th August. Two intrepid Nairobi women decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library until 1958 into a vibrant cultural hub. Memory of Princess Mumbi: Unseen Nairobi, 8th - 10th August. In 2093, a filmmaker discovers humanity, beauty and purpose while documenting a wartorn world without relying on AI. Variations on a Theme: Unseen Nairobi, 7th, 11th & 13th August. A South African goat herder awaits a fraudulent WWII reparations payout as age, loss, and fading independence converge. 0115 080360
Food & Wine
Indian Property Road Show: Sarit Expo Centre, 9th August, 10 am. From dream homes to high returns, commercial and retail investments, explore India in Nairobi. Africa Biophilic Building Conference & Expo: National Museums of Kenya, 13th - 14th August. Two days of guided conversations, practical biophilic experiences, structured peer networking, moderated discussions, and creative engagement. East Africa Fashion Life Show: Sarit Expo Centre, 13th - 15th August. Shop the best in home décor, electronics, fashion, toys, and watches, all under one roof.
Fashion & Beauty
Noir Fashion Week: Shamba Cafe & The Social House, 7th - 8th August. Experience two days of African fashion, culture, international connection, industry conversations, shopping, and celebration.
Children’s and Teen’s Theatre & Film Classes: Kenya National Theatre, 8th August, 10 am. Help your child build confidence, creativity, and communication skills through engaging theatre and film training. 0791 478090 Junior Chess Training: Shamba Cafe, 8th August, 10 am. Where strategy meets fun in an exciting tournament that challenges and inspires young chess enthusiasts. 0724 874129 Art Classes for Kids: Shamba Cafe, 8th - 9th August, 10.30 am. The classes offer a hands-on painting experience that helps children express themselves through art. 0748 717232 Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown: Unseen Nairobi, 9th August, 10 am. The ticket price includes fresh juice, a homemade snack, and free screening for the accompanying adults! Bubbles & Brushes Color Splash: The Junction Mall, 9th August, 1 pm. Paint, games, bubbles, food, and five hours of the kind of fun that earns a very long nap after. Life Skills Kids Camp: Fred’s Ranch & Resort, 10th - 13th August. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, independence, responsibility, real-life skills, and lasting friendships. August Friendship Holiday Camp: Valley Arcade Shopping Mall, 10th 14th August. From exciting games and team-building activities to creative learning experiences, there is something for everyone. 0706 511784 Puppetry Skills and Puppet Making Camp: Suave Kitchen & Social Club, 10th - 14th August. Children will learn to make and manipulate crafty puppets and finally perform their own puppet show in front of an audience. 0791 478090 Chess & Coding Camp: Nairobi Club, 10th - 15th August. Build brighter futures at the Rise To Dream camp, where kids sharpen strategy, creativity, and problem-solving skills. 0143 466296 DCK July/August Holiday Workshop: Dance Centre Kenya, until 22nd August. Every week brings a new theme filled with dance, music, arts, crafts, games and plenty of fun! 0713 930549 Little Einsteins Holiday Camp: Lavington Montessori Kindergarten, until 28th August. The camp offers engaging, hands-on programs designed to keep children learning, creating, and having fun. 0729 715622 Laura and Julie’s Summer Camp: The Beach Hut Painting Studio, until 28th August. With schools closing, what exciting plans do you have for the kids? Look no further! 0741 736546
Music Nairobi Street Food Festival: ASK Showgrounds, Jamhuri Park, 8th August, 10 am. The festival brings together street food vendors, live music, and non-stop entertainment for one of Nairobi’s most anticipated food events. Wine & Whiskey Festival: Kenya School of TVET, 8th August, 10.30 am. Discover authentic wine and whiskey brands, learn from industry experts, and connect with authorized distributors.
Kids Events
Treasure Hunt x Talentmania: Nairobi Club, 8th August, 8 am. An unforgettable family day that’s equal parts treasure hunting, laughs, music, and pure show stopping moments.
Rush hour Karaoke: Suave Kitchen & Social Club, 7th August, 5.30 pm. How about some karaoke to kickstart your Friday night into the weekend? Matata Live: Masshouse, 8th August. No big speeches, just music and energy, and that moment the bass hits and everyone is on the same wave!
Nightlife
Beats of The Children: Trademark Suites, 8th August, 2 pm. Welcome to a sundowner experience where deep African roots meet global electronic sounds. Between the Baobabs: Beneath The Baobabs, 8th August, 8 pm. The lineup features Gondwana co-founder Euggy DJ, Kilifi’s own Mataio Sarapai, and Mombasa’s fast-rising DJ Chef P. Zuri Nights: Sirwo Coffee Café and Bistro, 8th August, 9 pm. Nairobi’s women-only nightlife experience. Good music. Great vibes. Safe spaces.
Special Events
East African Rum Flight: The Republic of Everyone, 7th August, 7 pm. The experience takes guests on a premium tasting journey across four distinct regional flavours: Kakira (Uganda), Bahari (Kenya), Takamaka (Seychelles), and Turquoise Bay (Mauritius). The Polygamist Trivia: The Wine & Bottle, 13th August, 6 pm. Put your knowledge to the test in a lively trivia night covering the show’s characters, complicated relationships and most dramatic moments.
Sports
Jangwani Ultra Savage Trail: Jangwani Camp Sagana, 8th August, 6 am. J.U.S.T. is a premium trail run experience in Sagana; designed for those who want more than distance. Sunset Corsa Rolling & Drag Race: ICD Road, 8th August, 10.30 am. Don’t miss the adrenaline, speed, and ultimate motorsport showdown of the year! Theatre & Stage
Yoga, Wellness & Meditation
A Return to Remembrance: Chez Mahmadi, 8th August, 5.30 pm. Reconnect with your authentic self, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.
MOVIES
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Above and Below
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Motor City
The Paw Patrol joins Rex on a mysterious dinosaur island, racing to stop a volcanic disaster and rescue everyone before it’s too late.
Friends embark on a dream vacation of parties and diving, but their trip takes a terrifying turn when criminals attack them at sea.
A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.
A gangster’s revenge sends an innocent man to prison, but years later, he returns with one goal: destroy the man who stole his love and ruined his life.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation Cast: Mckenna Grace, Fortune Feimster, Terry Crews
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller Cast: Ramiro Alonso, Antonio Banderas, Ryan Bertroche
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller Cast: Alan Ritchson, Ben Foster, Shailene Woodley
Buy your tickets for the following theatres on
The Odyssey
Dhamaal 4
Moana
Minions & Monsters
After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.
The Dhamaal boys return to chase the “Treasure of Life,” but their quest spirals into hilarious misadventures filled with chaos and surprises.
Experience the live-action adaptation of Moana as she journeys with demigod Maui to break an ancient curse threatening her island and people.
The hilariously true story of how the Minions became movie stars, lost it all, unleashed chaos, and then tried to save the world.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Arshad Warsi, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Ajay Devgn
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy Cast: Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney
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