From thrilling encounters with giant snails, tarantulas, snakes, and other fascinating creatures, to arts and crafts sessions, face painting, and special appearances by stars including Transformer, Optimus Prime, and Sonic the Hedgehog, EK has everything you need to make this a summer to remember.
Free table tennis sessions are available Monday to Friday from 11am to 2pm at the Pop in and Play unit (the former Customer Service Area) in Centre West. No booking required for any EK events.
Nine hole mini golf, in association with Kilbryde Hospice, will be available every day in July and August in Centre West (cost involved).
Free events include:
Sunday 2nd July – Jurassic session with baby dinosaurs (1pm-3pm)
Saturday 8th July – Animal encounters with Zoolab (11am – 2pm)
Sunday 16th July – Arts & Crafts – face painting (12pm-4pm)
Saturday 22nd July – Animal encounters with Zoolab (11am-2pm)
Saturday 29th July – Arts & Crafts – recycle & play (12pm-4pm)
Sunday 30th July – Sonic the Hedgehog (1pm-3pm)
Saturday 5th Aug – Animal encounters with Zoolab (11am-2pm)
Saturday 12th Aug – Arts & Crafts – fairies & superheroes (12pm-4pm)
Sunday 13th Aug – Transformer, Optimus Prime (1pm-3pm)
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
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