School Holiday Activities at JoyJozi Family Restaurant: Sensory & Interactive Fun for All Ages

JoyJozi is a one-of-a-kind playground, restaurant, and experiential venue designed for families to unwind together. This Johannesburg restaurant incorporates everything from safe and interactive play spaces indoors and outdoors, fine dining, and a host of unique pop-up experiences.

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A sensory and interactive approach to play for kids and adults

Co-founder and parent himself, Brad Cilliers says, ‘JoyJozi to us means space – where we are relieved of our obsession with future goals and past events. It is a space for exploration, family time, exquisite food, and spontaneity. It is space for being, rather than doing,” says Cilliers.

Cilliers and his team have been working closely with PlayOn Founder and free-play fanatic, Colin Levin, who conceived the state-of-the-art play equipment that exists within the property, as well as an interactive showroom space.

‘The best feedback I can get as a playmaker is watching kids experiment on the equipment. My idea is to consistently update the space as global play trends filter through,’ says Levin.

Enroll the little ones to the Cool Kids Club for regular weekend activities

Families looking for the ultimate kiddies play destination in Johannesburg can head to JoyJozi! Pay once for entry and the kids can enjoy a variety of exciting activities from puppet shows to pastry classes, hide-and-seek, treasure hunts, movie nights, dance parties and more. Plus, Loyalty Card holders may be in for a special gift when visiting.

JoyJozi’s “Kids Eat Free – Always” special is also making an exciting return! Children can choose a free meal from a dedicated kids’ menu while families enjoy the restaurant’s relaxed, family-friendly dining experience.

Cost: Pay R100 entry fee per child; once inside, children can enjoy all activities for free. Bookings are made via Dineplan.

When: Running from 7 August to 6 September 2026
Where: JoyJozi, 51 Eastwood Road, Dunkeld, Johannesburg

The school holiday breakdown

Have your kids join the cool kids club with JoyJozi’s holiday week activities on offer for a limited time only. And the best part? All activities are completely free! See this week’s schedule:

Monday, 17 August:

10am to 11am – Easy Fix Craft (ages 3 to 7)
12pm to 1pm – Super D Paper Star Decoration (ages 4 to 10)
2pm to 3pm – Blast The Balloon Game Blindfold (ages 4 to 10)
3pm to 4pm – Ring Toss Competition
5pm to 6pm – Hoola Hoop & Rope Game (ages 5 to 12)
6pm to 7pm – Uno Tournament (ages 5 to 12)

Tuesday, 18 August:

10am to 11am – Making A Watermelon Craft (ages 4 to 9)
12pm to 1pm – Elephant Making Ideas for Kids (ages 4 to 10)
2pm to 3pm – Hoola Hoop & Rope with Ball Games (ages 5 to 10)
3pm to 4pm – Corn Hole Competition
5pm to 6pm – Save The Teddy Game With Hoola Hoops (ages 5 to 10)
6pm to 7pm – Hide and Seek (all ages)

Wednesday, 19 August

10am to 11am – Cute Paper Penguins (ages 4 to 9)
12pm to 1pm – Rocking Mouse (ages 4 to 8)
2pm to 3pm – Egg & Spoon Race (ages 5 to 10)
3pm to 4pm – Ring Toss Competition
5pm to 6pm – Rope Jumping (ages 4 to 10)
6pm to 7pm – Read in a Circle (all ages)

Thursday, 20 August

10am to 11am – Beautiful Jelly Fish (ages 4 to 9)
12pm to 1pm – Circle Cherry Craft (ages 4 to 9)
2pm to 3pm – Netball Tournament (ages 8 to 12)
3pm to 4pm – Corn Hole Competition
5pm to 6pm – Hide and Seek (all ages)
6pm to 7pm – Uno Tournament (ages 5 to 12)

Friday, 21 August

10am to 11am – Paper Flower Making (ages 3 to 8)
11am to 1pm – BEADBAR: Pocket Mirror Decorating
12pm to 1pm – Making Fox out of Flower (ages 4 to 9)
1pm to 2pm – Pip and Posy Come to Visit JoyJozi
2pm to 3pm – Broken Telephone Game (ages 5 to 12)
3pm to 4pm – Ring Toss Competition
3pm to 4pm – Pastry Class with Chef Abi
5pm to 6pm – Musical Chairs (all ages)
6pm to 7pm – Balloon Game (all ages)

Saturday, 22 August

9am to 11am – BEADBAR: Light(en)ing in a Jar!
10am to 11am – Paper Plate Bird Nest (ages 5 to 10)
11am to 12pm – Pip and Posy Come to Visit JoyJozi
12pm to 1pm – Spider Craft (ages 4 to 10)
12pm to 3pm – Facepainting
2pm to 3pm – Monkey Banana Race (ages 5 to 10)
3pm to 4pm – Corn Hole Competition
4pm to 6pm – BEADBAR: Dream Catchers (all ages)
5pm to 6pm – JJ Mini Disco (all ages)
6pm to 7pm – Glow Stick Treasure Hunt (all ages)

Sunday, 23 August

10am to 11am – Making a Bunny with Dough (ages 4 to 9)
11am to 12pm – Pip and Posy Come to Visit JoyJozi
12pm to 1pm – Foldable Paper Fish (ages 4 to 10)
2pm to 3pm – Pool Noodle Game (ages 5 to 10)
3pm to 4pm – Ring Toss Competition
4pm to 5pm – Pip and Posy Come to Visit JoyJozi
5pm to 6pm – Movie Night (all ages)
6pm to 7pm – Silent Night Game (all ages)

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Activities and facilities at the venue

Outdoor leisure activities include an action court, tree house, bicycle track, mini splash park, and a dedicated space for toddlers right next to the vegetable garden. All the play equipment has been tastefully integrated into the expansive gardens

For the indoor play centre, there are multiple mazes, slides and games, perfect for the winter months. Creative crafts are available, and for book lovers, there’s a well-stocked reading room overlooking the garden.

At the end of the garden, you’ll find a 70-seater amphitheatre and stage for visitors to watch, join, and even perform their own shows in a beautiful, serene setting. JoyJozi has partnered with the National Children’s Theatre and Story Cafe for a lineup of enriching, memorable shows.

Easy, conscious dining

At the heart of JoyJozi’s food philosophy is Chef Abi, whose passion for flavour and family dining shapes every plate that leaves our kitchen. Her menu is built around the idea that great food should be comforting, wholesome, and exciting for all ages.

Chef Abi blends creativity with practicality, designing dishes that are fun for kids yet satisfying and thoughtfully crafted for adults. Her focus is on real ingredients, seasonality, and food that feels both familiar and memorable.

‘For me, the magic lies in creating meals that children instantly connect with while giving adults something genuinely special to enjoy,’ says Chef Abi. To keep things fresh, Chef Abi introduces new dishes and seasonal favourites throughout the year, ensuring there is always something new to discover at JoyJozi.

Safety first at JoyJozi

Part of the JoyJozi ethos is to prioritise safety and security as warm, safe, and familiar as a friend’s home. They’ve spared no expense to create a system of physical and digital checks and balances throughout the venue, and access is controlled through a single entry and exit point.

The bathroom facilities are regulated for parents’ peace of mind and there are childminders to look after your child whilst you relax. At the heart of it, this unique kids activity and play space in Joburg is a place to unwind and make new memories.

Need to know before you go

Note that a R100 entry fee will be required per child. Thereafter, each child gets to enjoy any of the activities on offer at JoyJozi as well as eat for free while the “Kids Eat Free – Always” special lasts. Bookings to be made via Dineplan.