Kids can join the circus at EK, East Kilbride this summer
EK, East Kilbride is turning up the fun this summer with a FREE circus-themed programme designed to delight children every weekend during the school holidays.
From Sunday, July 6, to Sunday, August 10, the Plaza mall will be transformed into a colourful circus ring of imagination, laughter and skill-building fun.
Each weekend will feature a fab line-up of circus-themed entertainment including circus skills workshops, acrobatics, juggling, arts and crafts sessions and face painting.
With the addition of basketball skills and tricks from East Kilbride's very own Caledonia Gladiators, there's something for every aspiring performer.
During weekdays, the area will shift gears to become a circus selfie arena - a bright and bold space decked out with fun props and backdrops perfect for Instagram-worthy family photos.
Entry is free, and visitors are encouraged to share their shots using #EKsummercircus.
Weekend events include: Sunday, July 6 (11am to 2pm): Diabolo and plate-spinning circus skills;
Saturday, July 12 (11am to 2pm): 'Game Set Juggle' workshop with tennis rackets, footballs, and hula hoops;
Sunday, July 13 (11am to 2pm): Acrobatics and balancing events;
Saturday, July 19 (11am to 3pm): Arts and crafts including circus-themed ceramics;
Sunday, July 20 (11am to 3pm): Circus face painting and glitter bar;
Saturday, July 26 (11am to 3pm): Circus themed mask making;
Sunday, July 27 (11am to 3pm): Circus face painting and glitter bar;
Saturday, August 2 (11am to 2pm): Spinning circus skills (diabolo, poi-spinning, plate-spinning and ribbon twirling);
Sunday, August 3 (11am to 2pm): Hula Hoop events and workshops;
Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 (time tbc): Skills and tricks with Caledonia Gladiators.
Workshops and events will run intermittently during the times detailed above. Exact timings will be available on the day.
On top of the live action, children can enjoy an interactive scavenger hunt throughout the centre. Search for circus character posters in shop windows, collect letters, and solve a riddle to win a fun prize. Keep an eye on Facebook too over the summer holidays for a fab circus-themed competition.
Alan Smillie, centre manager at East Kilbride Shopping Centre, said: 'We're thrilled to be bringing a burst of colour, fun and creativity to the centre this summer.
"The circus theme offers a fantastic mix of hands-on workshops and entertaining events - all completely free of charge. It's a great way to keep kids engaged during the holidays while adding a real buzz to the centre.'
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