Carnival City entrance fee for kids

If you’re planning a family visit to Carnival City (Brakpan, Gauteng), the key thing to know is that there isn’t one single “kids entrance fee” for the whole complex. Carnival City’s official site presents it as an entertainment destination with multiple venues and activities, where you pay for the specific activity (or event) your child takes part in, rather than paying one general admission price for kids. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

So… do kids pay to “enter” Carnival City?

Carnival City’s official website does not list a standard, per-person “entrance fee” for kids to access the overall entertainment complex. Instead, it highlights individual activities (arcade, rides, go-karts, etc.) that have their own prices. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

What you will pay for (for kids) is usually one of these:

• Funfair rides / Pocket Park rides
• Arcade games (The Magic Company)
• Special events (some are paid, some are free but ticketed)
• Parking (often charged for events)

Pocket Park funfair rides: what kids typically pay

Carnival City runs funfair rides as seasonal/holiday-style offerings, and pricing can be offered in different ways depending on the promotion or event.

Option 1: Unlimited rides wristband (when available)

One official Carnival City event listing offers an unlimited rides wristband for R300 per person. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

Option 2: Pay-per-ride tickets

Carnival City has also advertised ride access using tickets:

• One official promo states: R10 per ticket, and each ride requires 1 to 5 tickets per person (meaning the ride cost depends on the specific ride). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
• Their official events page also lists “Rides in Pocket Park” with pricing that starts from R20 per ticket (tickets sold at the venue). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

Important: These are officially published examples, and they show that ride pricing can vary by season/event—so the best practice is to check the current Pocket Park / events listing before you go. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

The Magic Company (arcade) pricing for kids

Carnival City’s official page for The Magic Company lists:

• Games from R2 per game
• A once-off R10 purchase for a play card (bought at a self-service kiosk) that you can reuse and reload later (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

It also lists kid-relevant operational details, like:

• Go-karts: R90 per car (cash) or R85 per car when you swipe with a Magic Company card (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
• Height restriction: 1.45m is mentioned for an attraction on the same page (useful when planning for kids). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

Events: sometimes free entry, sometimes ticketed (kids may still need tickets)

Some Carnival City events are advertised as free entry, but still require tickets/booking. For example, one official event page states:

• Entrance is free
• Seats must be booked in advance
• Children require tickets as well (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

So for events, the “kids cost” depends on the specific event rules and ticketing.

Parking costs (what parents should budget for)

Parking can be an extra cost, especially for events. Multiple official Carnival City event pages state:

• Parking at R20 per car
• MVG’s free parking (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

Because this is shown in event terms, treat parking as variable by event/day, not a guaranteed flat rate for every visit. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

What to budget for a child visit (practical examples using official pricing)

Here are realistic budgeting scenarios using only official published prices:

• Arcade-only visit: R10 (once-off play card) + whatever you load for games (games from R2). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
• Rides day (ticket model): Buy tickets (example: R10 per ticket) and each ride costs 1–5 tickets, so the total depends on ride choices. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
• Rides day (wristband model): R300 per person (when the unlimited wristband offer is running). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
• Event night: Could be free entry but still ticketed, and you may pay parking (example: R20 per car on certain events). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)

Bottom line

• No single “Carnival City entrance fee for kids” is published as a standard general admission on the official site. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
• Kids typically pay for activities (rides, arcade, go-karts) and sometimes ticketed events, plus possible parking. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)