The Centre Court becomes the gateway to a whimsical world of hands-on fun. Little ones can get happily messy at Sprinkle and Sugar, decorating oversized cookies shaped like gingerbread people, teddy bears, baubles, and trees. Nearby at Donut and Dazzle, the fun continues with Krispy Kreme DIY doughnut kits.
Creative sparks keep flying at Trees and Twinkle and Baubles and Bliss, where kids craft their own ornaments, decorate mini festive trees, and assemble handmade boxes to take them home in – keeping the Christmas excitement going long after the visit.
At Words and Wishes, children can write letters to Santa before a photo op with the big man himself. Santa is in residence until Wed, Dec 24 with photo packages from R100. Along the way, families can look out for charming surprises, including Santa’s wishing well, a drawbridge, and a reindeer merry-go-round.
For those who need a sweet treat, the Château Gâteaux pop-up offers hot and cold drinks with indulgent slices of cake. Whole cakes are also on sale for festive gatherings, which makes this a handy stop if it's your turn to host.
Plan your visit
City of Enchantment is open daily from Fri, Dec 5 – Sun, Dec 28 from 09:00 – 18:00, with activities priced from R50 – R160 per person. Choose your favourites at the entrance, register, and step inside. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Note: City of Enchantment is closed on Thu, Dec 25, 2025.
More festivities at Sandton City
Extended shopping hours start Fri, Dec 5, with most stores open until 20:00, and until 21:00 from Mon, Dec 15 – Tue, Dec 23. If you’re the sort who likes finishing lists in one go, this is the place.Gift wrapping in aid of the SPCA runs from Mon, Dec 1 – Wed, Dec 24 on levels 4 and 6, making it easy to give back while adding a polished finish to your presents.
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