Free family fun!

Come along and enjoy free half term activities at Haymarket Shopping Centre.

Mon 21 - Sun 27 Oct
As part of Black History Month, the ‘Made In Africa’ display celebrates the richness of African cultures through arts, crafts, traditional clothing, music, and more. (Located in the old ex-EcoVape unit on Charles Mall opposite Primark)

Tue 22 Oct
Jewellery Takeover
Fabric Beaded Bracelet Workshop hosted by Happy Beads
All materials provided – pay as you feel. No need to book – just drop in. A range of pre-made jewellery available to purchase. All ages welcome but children must be supervised. Located in the Community Hub on the first floor from 11am - 3pm.

Jewellery Surgery
Do you have an item of costume jewellery that needs a little tlc? Pop it in to us and we shall see if we can help. Free - no need to book. All ages welcome but children must be supervised Located in the Community Hub on the first floor from 11am - 3pm.

Tue 22 - Thu 24 Oct
Join Leicester Cathedral for archaelogy and space themed activities in the old Moda unit (opposite B&M) from 10am - 4pm.

Wed 23 Oct
Horrible Halloween Family Fun Day - 11am - 3pm
There will be fancy dress competitions, zombies, witches, facepainting and a craft workshop too. Bella Donna the witch and her chariot powered by Venus Fly Traps will provide the entertainment and dancing. Fun and games from The Intellectual Zombies. Magical interactions with the Wish Witch and her broomstick. Ghoulish stiltwalkers too. Plus, there will be a spot the lot trail to complete for youngsters to win a trick or treat.

Space Centre in the old Moda unit (opposite B&M)
“Mission Europa” - focusing on one of Jupiter’s icy moons. The activities will include:
Virtual Reality
Great Rocket Challenge, where they’ll create their rocket out of card, decorate then launch it with a pressure launcher
Science Demos, including Smells of Space & looking in Ultraviolet
Other crafts and activities will be available too.

Halloween Prop Making with repurposed objects
Free - no need to book.
All ages welcome but children must be supervised.
Located in the Community Hub on the first floor from 11am - 3pm.

Thursday 24th October - 12pm to 4pm
Halloween Costume Surgery
Need a bit of help putting something together? Stuck for ideas? Come and have a look at what we have and let’s have a brainstorm.

Make a Fabric Pumpkin - 2-4pm
with Sarah from Daisy & Tallulah Vintage.
All materials provided – pay as you feel. No need to book – just drop in. Basic hand sewing skills required. All ages welcome but children must be supervised

Friday 25 October
Haymarket’s Diwali Celebrations. 11am - 3pm
Puppet making drop in workshop and puppet show with ‘Mr Cleavers Monsters’. Clay diva making and glow in the dark mandala art from Kala Arts and student dance from Nupur Arts. Located in the old Moda unit (opposite B&M)

Diwali Crafts 12pm - 4pm
Make your own light-up decoration
Free- no need to book All ages welcome but children must be supervised.
Located in the Community Hub (first floor).

Saturday 26 October
FOCUS presents Haymarket Horrors 2024!
Free family fun day from 12pm - 4pm in the old Moda unit (opposite B&M)

Halloween Crafts 12 - 4pm
Spooky Characters.
Free - no need to book All ages welcome but children must be supervised. Located in the Community Hub on the first floor.

Haymarket Shopping Centre is also part of the BID Leicester Ghost Trail from 21-31 Oct - find out more here