Indoor holiday activities to do with kids in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is a beautiful place to visit and has so much to do! This includes winter activities that can be enjoyed indoors, out of the cold.
If your kids want to have some fun but the cold is just too much to handle then it’s best to go to places that offer fun indoor activities.
To help you decide where to go and what to do, we have put together a list of activities to do in PE that is fun and warm for the whole family! So let’s get to it.
- Bumper Cars
Nitro Park at Baywest Mall is where you will find G-Force Bumper cars. All ages and sizes are welcome to bump around in one of the 12 dodgem cars in the big driving arena. Rides are between 3.5 and 4 minutes long, and you don’t need a license to drive these cars, however children who are under 1.3 meters tall have to be be accompanied by an adult.
- Go Karting
Algoa Grand Prix Indoor Go-karting is a great place for kids 6+ and adults to live out their dreams of racing safely. Helmets and hair nets are provided and they also have food and drink available on site to purchase.
- Laser Tag
Game On Ultimate Lazertag offers an action-packed, fun and safe battle experience for those who like a more adventurous time but not the pain that comes with paintball. They are also mobile and can bring the fun to you! It also does not need to cost you a fortune as they offer packages that can fit your pocket!
- Glow Mini Golf
Who said that golf has to be played during the day? And who said it had to be outside? At Glow Indoor Sports you can play putt-putt with your family and have coffee and snacks as you play! Not only can you play for 9 or 18 holes, they also offer foosball and air hockey at no extra cost. That’s not all! You can get discount if you post on social media about all the fun you’re all having!
- Indoor Rock Climbing
If your family is the sporty and adventurous type you will absolutely love going to Valley Crag Indoor Climbing Centre! They are open from 2-9 pm and can provide hours of fun for the whole family. They cater for everyone from children to hardcore climbing enthusiasts.
- Trampoline Jumping
What child doesn’t like to jump around? Gravity Indoor Trampoline Park in Framesby is the perfect place for kids to get rid of all their energy! They also offer a foam pit, a basketball arena, a ninja course, a devil slide, a dodge ball arena, and escape rooms! The best part? You don’t have to participate in the activities if you don’t want to. You can enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack at the café or leave your kids there for an hour! Their safety measures even include photo verification and tagging.
- Bowling
At Nitro Park at the Baywest Mall, bowling is a family favourite that you don’t want to miss! With state-of-the-art 10-lane bowling alleys that are suitable for big and small, you can check in and share live updates with their built-in, special customized user experience settings! They also have a variety of daily specials and packages to offer so there is no reason to pass on this fun activity!
- Ice skating
The Baywest Ice Rink is the ideal place to take the family for hours of fun! This is the perfect place to strut your stuff or have a laugh over funny and awkward movements or falls. Don’t worry about the latter too much because they have trained first aiders on duty all the time and medics on standby during the peak hours. The 27m x 54m ice rink is fun and allows kids as young as four to skate depending on their shoe size. You can bring your own skates or hire a pair and on Wednesdays you only pay half price!
- The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World
Next to the Nelson Mandela Bay beachfront is the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World. Enjoy the fun games and activities offered by the Magic Company with your kids, or let them play while you tango with lady luck at the casino. There are also restaurants, a cinema, the Vodacom Amphitheater as well as a range of specialty shops to enjoy. At the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World there is definitely something for everyone and is a must see!
- Nu Metro Walmer Park
With 8 cinemas that all feature new releases you can surely see a movie that the whole family can enjoy! Keep an eye out for special offers as well like senior Wednesdays if the grandparents are also with you.
With so many exciting activities to do in Port Elizabeth, the cold of winter won’t be able to ice out the fun for your family! However if you want to have a day in with your family you can enjoy board games or other fun activities in the comfort of your home. To see some great games that everyone can enjoy at good prices, you can visit www.4akid.co.za.
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