| Need to plan a kid's birthday party but running short on | | | | venues to narrow down the choices. |
| ideas? Don't despair – Gauteng offers a myriad | | | | If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of |
| options and facilities, with many party venues offering | | | | the city, there are numerous party venues available |
| flexible options to ensure the party suits your budget. | | | | within less than an hour's drive of Johannesburg or |
| From farmyards and castles to pirates' coves and mini | | | | Pretoria. With loads of space for games like cricket, |
| steam trains – somewhere out there is a venue to | | | | soccer, catches, etc., you won't have to worry about |
| ensure your child has a magical birthday. | | | | keeping the kids entertained. Many venues also offer |
| Hosting a birthday at a party venue doesn't need to | | | | additional facilities like trampolines, jumping castles, |
| cost a fortune. Many party venues offer the freedom | | | | swings and sandpits, tree houses, bike tracks and |
| to do your own catering, while kitchen facilities are | | | | jungle gyms, ensuring an unforgettable party. |
| often available. Some also offer lapa facilities for adults | | | | Theme parties are also very popular, with castles, |
| to have a braai, or alternatively cake and tea, while the | | | | fairies, pirates and cartoon heroes only some of the |
| young ones have fun in the garden or play area. | | | | options available. Another guaranteed success is to |
| Many venues charge a fixed price for venue hire and | | | | hire a magician or jumping castle, while take the kids |
| the first 20 kids, with an additional charge for every | | | | along for a fun-filled day riding the mini steam trains at |
| child thereafter. Shop around – you'll be surprised at | | | | The Rand Society of Model Engineers' regular open |
| the number of affordable, fun options available. It can | | | | days. |
| be helpful to read other moms' reviews on specific | | | | |