Families across Johannesburg, the East Rand, the West Rand, Johannesburg South, Soweto, Boksburg, Centurion, Pretoria and beyond are invited to enjoy sparkling Christmas lights, dinosaur adventures and festive family fun at Cradlestone Mall.

Glow Johannesburg Christmas Lights will take place at the same venue as the Dinosaur World Festival, giving families two exciting attractions to explore this festive season. Both events will be hosted indoors, with opening hours from 09:00 to 19:00.

The organisers thank these communities for their continued support and look forward to welcoming families from across Gauteng and further afield.

Step into a glowing Christmas wonderland

Discover sparkling lights, colourful decorations and a variety of animal lanterns representing wildlife from different parts of the world.

Explore the Christmas Big Ball, illuminated tunnel, Santa’s giant shoe, snowman, giant mushrooms, giant teddy bear and giant Santa, with more festive surprises to discover along the way.

Included in your Glow Johannesburg ticket

• Indoor Christmas lights experience with sparkling decorations.

• Animal lantern displays featuring wildlife from around the world.

• Inflatable jumping castles for children.

• Photo opportunities with the giant Santa, teddy bear, mushrooms, snowman and other illuminated displays.

• Access to the Christmas Big Ball, illuminated tunnel and other festive attractions.

Optional paid activities and rides

Add more excitement to your visit with activities and amusement rides priced from R30 to R50 per person, per activity or ride:

• Face painting,

• Reptile show,

• Princess cars,

• Cup and saucer,

• Electric train, and

• Pirate ship.

Optional activities and rides are charged separately and are not included in the admission ticket.

Visitors can also browse the market and enjoy a variety of food stalls, combining festive entertainment with shopping and a bite to eat. Food, drinks and market purchases are charged separately.

Book early and save

Thanks to sponsorship from Cradlestone Mall subsidising admission, early bird tickets have been reduced from R200 to just R50 per person, helping make a festive outing more affordable for families during these difficult times.

Book early to secure the discounted price before ticket prices increase.

Glow Johannesburg information and bookings: https://johannesburg-xmas.glowfestivalsa.com

Add a dinosaur adventure to your visit

Families can also explore the Dinosaur World Festival, hosted at the same mall. The fully sponsored festival offers free admission to shoppers, with an online registration fee of R8–R9 per person, per ticket.

Visitors should keep their receipts from shopping at Cradlestone Mall and present them at the Dinosaur World entrance together with their tickets.

A shopping receipt is not required during online registration. Families can book ahead and shop at the mall on the day of their visit, supporting mall tenants while enjoying their outing.

Dinosaur World information and ticket registration: https://registration.dinoworldmzansi.com

Plan your family outing

Venue: Cradlestone Mall

17 Hendrik Potgieter Road, Diswilmar AH, Krugersdorp, 1739

Opening hours: 09:00 – 19:00

Both events take place indoors.

Join us for glowing Christmas displays, dinosaur discoveries, amusement rides, food stalls and market browsing — and make festive memories with the people you love.

Proudly sponsored by Cradlestone Mall.

Separate booking arrangements apply to each event.

Terms and conditions apply.