Looking for a place where kids can run, climb, splash, explore and simply play?

Welcome to Bugz Playpark, an indoor and outdoor kids' playpark and birthday party venue in Joostenbergvlakte, Kraaifontein, in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs.

From exciting rides and outdoor adventures to indoor play, water fun, animals and dedicated birthday party venues, Bugz gives families plenty to do in one destination.

And when it comes to birthdays, we know a thing or two about celebrating. Bugz Playpark has been voted KFM Best of the Cape – Best Kids Party Spot four years in a row, from 2022 to 2025.

So, whether you're searching for things to do with kids in Cape Town, planning a birthday party or simply looking for somewhere to spend a fun family day, here's what you can expect at Bugz.

Indoor AND Outdoor Play in Cape Town

Cape Town weather doesn't always get the memo when you've planned a family day out.

That's why Bugz offers a combination of indoor and outdoor play areas, giving children different spaces to explore throughout their visit.

Our large outdoor playpark gives energetic kids room to move, climb, run and discover, while our indoor play area adds another world of fun.

It means you're not visiting for just one activity or one play area. There are different experiences waiting around the park, giving kids the freedom to find the kind of fun they enjoy most.

Rides That Make a Day at Bugz Extra Special

Ask a child what they remember about a great day out and chances are it won't be how beautifully organised it was.

It'll be the FUN.

At Bugz, rides form part of the experience and add a little extra magic to an ordinary day of play.

There's something wonderfully nostalgic about watching children experience the kinds of rides and activities that become part of their childhood memories.

The kind where they immediately shout:
"AGAIN!"

Water Fun for Warmer Cape Town Days

When the warmer months arrive, our seasonal water play gives children a chance to cool down while still doing what they do best – having fun.

It makes Bugz a great option for parents searching for water activities for kids in Cape Town, particularly during the warmer school holidays and summer months.

Pack the sunscreen, bring the swimming gear and prepare for a day that may end with some very tired little humans.

Meet the Animals at the Petting Farm

For a change of pace, our petting farm gives children an opportunity to slow things down and enjoy spending time around animals.

For many little visitors, meeting and feeding the animals becomes one of their favourite parts of the day.

With indoor and outdoor play, rides, water fun and animals all in one place, there's always something different to discover.

Looking for a Kids' Birthday Party Venue in Cape Town?

Birthdays are a BIG deal when you're little.

At Bugz, we've celebrated thousands of them.

With 11 dedicated birthday party venues, including both indoor and outdoor options, families can choose a space that works for their celebration while the children get to enjoy everything the playpark has to offer.

And because the playpark, rides, party venues and activities are all at one destination, parents don't need to organise separate entertainment to keep little guests busy.

The entertainment is already waiting outside the party venue.

It's all part of what has made Bugz Playpark a much-loved kids' birthday party venue in Cape Town and a four-time winner of KFM Best of the Cape's Best Kids Party Spot.

Things to Do With Kids in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs
When the school holidays and weekends arrive and you're searching for things to do with kids in Cape Town, Bugz gives children something they don't always get enough of – time and space to simply play.

Located in Joostenbergvlakte, Kraaifontein, Bugz is easily accessible to families from across Cape Town's Northern Suburbs, including Durbanville, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Bellville and surrounding areas.

Whether it's a weekend family outing, a school holiday adventure or a birthday celebration, Bugz brings indoor play, outdoor fun, rides, water activities, animals and parties together in one destination.

Plan Your Visit to Bugz Playpark
Bugz Playpark
56 Tarentaal Street
Joostenbergvlakte, Kraaifontein
Cape Town

Opening hours:
10:00 – 16:00 on weekends, public holidays and Western Cape school holidays.

Come for the rides. Come for the animals. Come for a birthday. Come to splash, climb, explore and play.

Come make some childhood memories at Bugz Playpark.