About this event
Dinosaur World Family Festival brings free admission to Cradlestone Mall this festive season
Town: Ruimsig
Venue: Cradlestone Mall
Dates: 27 November 2026 – 10 January 2027
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Sponsored by Cradlestone Mall
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as life-sized animatronic and static dinosaurs take over Cradlestone Mall for the Dinosaur World Family Festival, following successful tours across South Africa in 2024 and 2025.
Families, schools and dinosaur enthusiasts from Ruimsig and surrounding areas are warmly invited to step back into the prehistoric era and enjoy an educational adventure filled with dinosaurs, music and family activities.
FREE ADMISSION — R0.00 PER PERSON
Shop at any Cradlestone Mall store, stall or business from 12 October 2026, keep your receipts and register online to qualify for free admission.
Your admission ticket provides access to:
1. Section A: The Dino Expo
2. Section B: Jurassic Giants
3. Fossil excavation
4. Inflatable castles
5. Live music and DJs
6. Dino Giant Egg Photo Booth
7. Dino Photo Booth
8. Interactive dinosaur puppets
9. Photo opportunities throughout the exhibition
AVAILABLE TICKET TYPES
Ticket type| Admission price
Kids| R0.00
Adults| R0.00
Family of 4| R0.00
Group of 8| R0.00
Group of 16| R0.00
School Group of 20| R0.00
All ticket categories offer free admission at R0.00 per person.
Please note: A minimum ticketing vendor service fee of R8.00 per ticket applies when booking online. This fee is payable separately from the free admission. Terms and conditions apply.
DISCOVER TWO DINOSAUR EXHIBITIONS
Section A: The Dino Expo — undercover parking
Explore an enchanting exhibition featuring medium-sized animatronic and static dinosaurs. Animatronic dinosaurs bring the prehistoric world to life with sound and movement, creating an exciting learning experience for visitors of all ages.
Section B: Jurassic Giants — upper-level parking
Enter through the massive mouth of a giant T. rex and discover gigantic, life-sized animatronic and static dinosaurs. Highlights include a 12-metre-long Tyrannosaurus rex and a 20-metre-long Australotitan cooperensis.
Capture memorable family photographs at the Dino Giant Egg Photo Booth, the Dino Photo Booth and photo spots throughout the exhibition. Enjoy encounters with interactive dinosaur puppets as part of your visit.
ADDITIONAL PAID RIDES AND ACTIVITIES
Visitors can enjoy optional rides and activities purchased at the event, ranging from R30 to R50 per person, per ride or activity:
- Dinosaur rides
- Dinosaur nest playground
- Jurassic cars
- Princess cars
- Electric train
- Pirate ship
- Cup and saucer ride
- Live reptile show
- Face painting
- Balloon artist activities
These optional rides and activities are charged separately from admission.
REGISTRATION, BOOKING AND ENTRY
Register and book your tickets strictly online at:
Shop at Cradlestone Mall and keep your proof of purchase or receipt. Qualifying purchases may be made at grocery stores, clothing stores, restaurants, gift stalls, toy stores or stalls, cinemas or car dealerships within the mall.
Upon entry, present your valid admission ticket and submit your proof of purchase or receipt from a Cradlestone Mall store, stall or business at the entrance.
Registration and bookings are strictly online.
Tickets are limited, and high demand is expected. Book now to secure your visit and avoid disappointment.
NO VALID TICKET, NO ENTRY.
Terms and conditions apply.
Join us at Cradlestone Mall for a festive family adventure filled with prehistoric giants, discovery, entertainment and memorable photo opportunities.
For bookings and further information:
Sponsored by Cradlestone Mall.
Where
When
January 1st, 2027 @ 9:00am SAST