Local bike park

If you are looking for an activity that the whole family can participate in, no matter the age, you might want to consider pedalling the day away at a bike park. This can be fun, especially if your child is learning to ride a bike.

Strawberry picking

It's a simple activity that enjoys having something sweet and tasty to nibble on. There are a string of strawberry farms around the country you can take your toddler to for a relaxing activity. Make sure that you check if the relevant place near you is open to avoid disappointment.

Let them paint their world

Bright colours and making an artistic mess is the order of the day with art clubs that cater for toddlers and older children. Not only will it be a great way for your child to release their creative energy on something other than the walls at home, but a social activity that will see them mingling with other toddlers within their own age group. 

All aboard a pirate ship

If you are based in Cape Town or looking for things to do with children who have just passed the toddler phase when you head to the city, you might want to consider The Jolly Roger Pirate boat near the V & A Waterfront. Get to explore the sea with a chance to see dolphins and have an entertaining pirate show that you can enjoy. 

A day of bubbles

Having some downtime at home is also possible along with keeping your toddler entertained. The truth is that kids of all ages enjoy bubbles and what better way to spend the day than by making your own bubbles. Mix warm water with washing liquid and create hoops out of wire, making sure that there are no sharp edges and blow away. Remember, the bigger the hoop the bigger the bubbles.

Backyard treasure hunt

Help them on their journey to discovering the treasure that has been hidden around the house or in the back yard. You will need a tantalizing prize to match. You can always take it up a notch by having a themed treasure hunt where you both can dress up as your favourite characters or by simply creating beautifully painted masks to give you superpowers for finding the hidden treasure.

Creating fun animal masks together

Get creative with feathers, glitter, paint, and buttons which you can use to create an animal mask. Let their imagination run wild with what type of animal they can create, even if it is something that is out of this world. Always remember to make sure that any sharp objects are handled and placed safely out of the way to avoid injury.