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Fourways brings Festive Spirit to Life: Jingle Bell Academy!

Joburg Admin / November 21, 2025

Fourways Mall steps into the festive season with a line-up that brings together holiday magic, relaxed entertainment and thoughtful conveniences. The centrepiece of this year’s programme? The return of Santaland for its sixth year, themed as The Jingle Bell Academy. It's a playful training ground where children can discover what it really takes to become Santa’s little helpers.

Jingle Bell Academy

The Jingle Bell Academy takes the usual Santaland adventure even further. Your little ones will enjoy a charming journey through a series of Christmas houses. Each stop along the way introduces a different part of elf training, building up to a “graduation moment” with Santa. Runs 10 - 24 December daily from 9 am - 8 pm!

What's In Store

Children will get to: -decorate cookies and scoot through a magical chimney-practise stacking presents without waking anyone-write letters explaining why they would make excellent elves-listen to the story of an elf’s journey

-enjoy festive face painting and toys-browse Christmas shopping-engage in activations from Exclusive Books and Oh My Cake-get a photo with Santa to seal the memory!Tickets cost R50 per child and can be booked here! Pre-booking is recommended.

Special Events Across The Mall

The popular Night Market returns on Friday, 28 November. Head over for live entertainment, children’s activities, festive food, and a relaxed bar area on Level 7.The rAGe Expo, South Africa’s biggest eGaming event, takes place Friday, 5 Dec - Sunday, 7 Dec.

To keep the spirit of giving at the heart of the season, the centre’s gift wrapping station will support the Smile Foundation. From 28 November to 24 December, get your gifts wrapped for R20 each at the kiosk outside Lady Naledi plane!

Trading Hours

To make the season even smoother, free parking will be available daily after 5 pm. Most shops are now open from 9 am - 8 pm from Monday - Saturday, and from 9 am - 7 pm on Sundays/public holidays.

Click here to keep up to date with all the latest festive events happening in Joburg this year!

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