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The Play Lab is South Africa’s leading provider of sensory-rich children’s experiences, offering messy play parties, slime parties, glow parties, and kids’ sensory events across Cape Town and Johannesburg. We specialize in creative, hands-on play that sparks imagination and supports early childhood development. Our messy play parties are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, featuring safe, edible sensory stations that encourage exploration and fun. For older kids, we host exciting slime parties and neon glow events that blend science and play in an unforgettable way. Based in Cape Town and serving areas like Durbanville, Sea Point, and the Southern Suburbs, The Play Lab also travels to Johannesburg, including Sandton, Randburg, and surrounding areas. We bring educational workshops and vibrant school visits to classrooms across Gauteng and the Western Cape. Whether it's a birthday party, a weekend workshop, or a school activation, The Play Lab creates custom sensory experiences designed to entertain, educate, and inspire children aged 1 to 10 years. From foam parties to themed holiday clubs and interactive play zones, our team ensures every event is full of colour, learning, and laughter. Choose The Play Lab for Cape Town slime parties, Johannesburg neon glow events, or mobile sensory stations at your next kids’ celebration. We turn ordinary parties into playful adventures rooted in early learning and joyful discovery.

Provider of Sensory Messy Play Experiences and Events.

Play Lab is the leading children’s sensory entertainment company in South Africa. Since its launch in 2015, our company has established a strong presence with branches across Johannesburg, Pretoria and Western Cape and is constantly expanding its reach across the country.

Our experienced and highly qualified educational professionals have developed a comprehensive program incorporating the latest scientific research and best practices in Early Years Development. In our commitment to environmental responsibility, we use only environmentally friendly, recycled, non-toxic, and natural materials.  

We host exciting Messy Play parties for children turning 1 to 10 years as well as Neon Glow Disco’s from 5 years old,teens, adult and corporate. Our parties are enjoyed by all ages even adults! Our parties are intimate, creative, stimulating, and tons of fun!  We come to you or a venue of your choice.

Looking for something different?  Teens, Adults and Corporates, let your inner child come out and play by booking one of our out-of-this world Neon Disco events.  Psst, it’s not just for children.

Due to the high demand for our services, we recommend that you secure your spot by completing our online booking form as soon as possible.

The Play Lab – A Leading Provider of Sensory Messy Play Experiences and Events.

The Play Lab: A Leading Provider of Sensory Messy Play Experiences

Benefits Of Messy Play

  • Boosts brain and sensory development.

  • Strengthens fine motor skills through touch and movement.

  • Helps babies learn textures, colors, and cause and effect.

  • Encourages language development through new words.

  • Builds confidence and independence.

  • Sparks creativity and is lots of fun! and more…

Benefits Of Messy Play

MESSY PLAY IN ACTION

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The Play Lab is based in Johannesburg and proudly brings unique, sensory-rich experiences to children across Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town. We specialise in messy play parties, slime parties, neon glow parties, kids' sensory events, child development workshops, and mobile school visits throughout South Africa. Our messy play parties in Johannesburg and Pretoria offer toddlers and young children a fun, safe space to explore textures, colours, and creativity. In Cape Town and beyond, our slime and glow parties light up birthdays and school events with engaging, hands-on fun that kids love. Whether you’re planning a sensory play birthday party in Gauteng, a neon-themed kids’ celebration in Cape Town, or an educational workshop in your local preschool, The Play Lab brings excitement, learning, and joy directly to your venue. We offer custom packages for kids aged 1 to 10, and travel to locations across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and other parts of South Africa. Our school visits and child workshops are designed to support early learning while keeping children fully engaged. Choose The Play Lab for unforgettable messy play parties in Johannesburg, creative slime parties in Pretoria, or vibrant glow-in-the-dark parties in Cape Town. We turn every event into a playful learning adventure for South African children.
The Play Lab is based in Johannesburg and proudly brings unique, sensory-rich experiences to children across Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town. We specialise in messy play parties, slime parties, neon glow parties, kids’ sensory events, child development workshops, and mobile school visits throughout South Africa.

Our messy play parties in Johannesburg and Pretoria offer toddlers and young children a fun, safe space to explore textures, colours, and creativity. In Cape Town and beyond, our slime and glow parties light up birthdays and school events with engaging, hands-on fun that kids love.

Whether you’re planning a sensory play birthday party in Gauteng, a neon-themed kids’ celebration in Cape Town, or an educational workshop in your local preschool, The Play Lab brings excitement, learning, and joy directly to your venue.

We offer custom packages for kids aged 1 to 10, including affordable party options and school-friendly rates for bulk workshops or term visits. Our child workshops are designed to support early learning while keeping children fully engaged.

Choose The Play Lab for unforgettable messy play parties in Johannesburg, creative slime parties in Pretoria, or vibrant glow-in-the-dark parties in Cape Town. We turn every event into a playful learning adventure for South African children.