If you are wondering what to do and where to go with your kids in Bristol this weekend, then this post should give you a few ideas!
There’s a free family film screening at Arnolfini on Saturday, plus some arty crafty activities there later on that day, a fantabulous Christmas Makers’ Market on Park Street on Sunday with loads of beautiful gifts to buy and fill stockings with, several school Christmas fairs, the North Bristol Arts Fair 2015 and much more to do throughout the weekend.
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SATURDAY
Family Film Screening: Arnolfini
Enjoy this free family film screening of a U-rated film as part of the Arnolfini’s family events programme.
- 11am – 1pm
- FREE (donations welcome)
- More details
An afternoon of free arts and crafts for children and families. Join artists from Art in Motion to explore their exhibition ‘Somewhere in the City’.
- 1 – 5pm
- FREE (donations welcome)
- More details
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: M Shed
Exhibition from the Natural History Museum with 100 breath-taking images to enjoy. This exhibition will be at M Shed until 10th April 2016.
- 10am – 5pm
- Adults £5, children under 16 free
- More details
Children’s Nearly New Sale: Horfield Parish Church Hall
- 10 – 11.30am
- £1 adult admission
- Horfield Parish Church Hall, Wellington Hill, Horfield
Children’s Nearly New Sale selling good quality children’s clothes, toys and nursery equipment.
Crotchet and Sheepskin Bootie Making – A Makey Mamas Workshop
Have you seen those gorgeous wool booties with leather soles and soft furry lining? After this workshop you will be whipping them out as Christmas presents.
This bootie making workshop is for absolute beginners- you will be fully guided through the process of how to make some lovely cosy winter footware for your baby. You can adapt the pattern for yourself as well- I have!
Suitable for pregnant women and mums.
- 10am – 12 noon
- Cost £21 – SAVE £3 per workshop if you book with a friend, or book 2 or more workshops together
- Venue: KudaCan, 7 Dongola Ave, Bishopston, BS7
For more information and to book:
misty@makeymamas.co.uk
www.makeymamas.co.uk
www.facebook.com/makeymamas
Bristol Giants Book Signing: ss Great Britain
Come and meet Oliver Rigby, local children’s author who will be signing copies of his latest picture book “The Bristol Giants Save Christmas”.
- 2 -4pm
- Free event (normal ss Great Britain admission charge applies)
- More details
Henbury Centre Christmas Fayre
- 10am – 1pm
- FREE entry
Father Christmas will be at the Henbury Centre Christmas Fayre to meet and greet little ones, plus Elsa from Frozen will be coming too! Lots of lovely stalls selling Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. Kids’ craft, face painting and a cafe area to grab a hot drink and a mince pie, too.
The Light Princess at Tobacco Factory Theatres in association with Peepolykus
- Thu 26 November 2015 – Sun 10 January 2016 (see website for details)
- Age suitability: 6+
- Tickets £8 – £19. Family ticket £45 – £60 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children)
- Visit http://www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/the_light_princess/
In a kingdom far away, lives an extraordinary princess; a princess strikingly different to any you’ll have ever heard of. Strikingly different, in fact, to anyone who has ever lived.
Because, you see, she has no gravity. Now you might be thinking, what fun – to fly and float and bound around weightless in the air!
But of course, it’s not as simple as that. Her windows are forever closed, she can’t run free and forever light-hearted; she can never take anything or anyone seriously. Especially not the prince who falls in love with her…
Come along this Christmas to be swept off your feet, as Tobacco Factory Theatres tell the incredible story of the princess who just can’t keep her feet on the ground.
This weekend a huge number of local artists, from first-time exhibitors to gallery professionals, show their work and invite everyone to come and see. From small jewellery and textile items, to huge outdoor sculpture, you will be thrilled by the range, quality and volume of creative output. Some venues will also be offering entertainment.
- Doors open 10am – 6pm (look out for bunting outside venues!)
- More details about the North Bristol Arts Trail 2015
Hanham Abbots Junior School Christmas Fayre
- 10.30am – 12.30pm
- Creswicke Ave, Bristol, South Gloucestershire BS15 3PN
- Visit school website
Bishop Road School Christmas Fair
- 2 – 4.30pm
- Adults £1, children free
- Bishop Road School, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8LS
A fun-filled festive wonderland for all the family with lots of fun activities including Father Christmas and his fairy helper joined by special guest Rudolf, raffle with fantastic prizes, Homemade & Vintage Christmas stall, pre-loved toys, books and DVDs, chocolate tombola, festive face painting, lucky dip, live music and much, much more!
Charborough Road Primary School Christmas Fair: 28/11/15
- 10.30am – 1pm
- Entry 50p per adult, children free
- Charborough Road, filton BS34 7RA
Lots of great festive activities such as Santa’s Grotto, face painting, candy floss, Xmas photo booth and much more.
SUNDAY
Christmas Makers Market: Freemasons Halls, 17 Park Street
- 11am – 5pm Sunday 29th November
- Freemasons Halls, 17 Park Street, BS1 5NH
- £2.00 entry (under 16s free)
Christmas Fair: Christ Church Primary School, Clifton
- 1 – 4pm
- Christ Church CE Primary School, Royal Park, Clifton, BS8 3AW
Come along to our Christmas Fair, we have a packed programme including a story corner with three local children’s authors, Ollie Rigby, Bethany Wivell and Paula Bowles. Bristol Uni Brass ensemble will be performing along with school and community choirs. Great mixture of stalls selling gifts and goodies for both children and grown-ups.
This weekend a huge number of local artists, from first-time exhibitors to gallery professionals, show their work and invite everyone to come and see. From small jewellery and textile items, to huge outdoor sculpture, you will be thrilled by the range, quality and volume of creative output. Some venues will also be offering entertainment.
- Doors open 10am – 6pm (look out for bunting outside venues!)
- More details about the North Bristol Arts Trail 2015
The Light Princess at Tobacco Factory Theatres in association with Peepolykus
- Thu 26 November 2015 – Sun 10 January 2016 (see website for details)
- Age suitability: 6+
- Tickets £8 – £19. Family ticket £45 – £60 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children)
- Visit http://www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/the_light_princess/
In a kingdom far away, lives an extraordinary princess; a princess strikingly different to any you’ll have ever heard of. Strikingly different, in fact, to anyone who has ever lived.
Because, you see, she has no gravity. Now you might be thinking, what fun – to fly and float and bound around weightless in the air!
But of course, it’s not as simple as that. Her windows are forever closed, she can’t run free and forever light-hearted; she can never take anything or anyone seriously. Especially not the prince who falls in love with her…
Come along this Christmas to be swept off your feet, as Tobacco Factory Theatres tell the incredible story of the princess who just can’t keep her feet on the ground.
Coffee Morning & Christmas Tree Display: Yate Methodist Church
Great Christmas tree display, lots of stalls, refreshments, cakes and activities for children.
- 9.30am – 12 noon
- Yate Methodist Church
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