With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to thinking about ways to keep the kids busy over the school holidays.
There are so many incredible events to visit, support and take part in and here’s a few to get in your diaries…
Teddy Bear Hunt at Willen Lake
From 4 April until 18 April, Willen Hospice will be hiding 20 teddy bears around Willen Lake and nearby areas and your mission is to find them.
Each family taking part will receive a list of clues to help them find each teddy, as well as some fun trivia questions. The entire route is just over three miles and can be completed all at once, or over a few days- perfect for little ones!
For just £10 per family, the Teddy Bear Hunt will include one entry into the free prize draw to win a sweet hamper and cuddly teddy bear and an emailed Willen Hospice pack which includes a children’s sponsorship form, fundraising ideas, a children’s colouring-in sheet, and a recipe for safari cake pops.
FREE Easter fun thanks to Milton Keynes Council
MK Council is funding more than 5,500 FREE activity sessions for children and young people
Between 11 and 14 April, the Easter fun programme will help families with children in receipt of benefit-related free school meals, offering a huge range of indoor and outside activities.
From egg hunts to cinema trips, cheerleading, team sports and baking, young people in Milton Keynes will have the chance to make new friends and learn new skills whilst receiving free healthy and nutritious meals.
The Council is working with 16 local clubs, schools, charities and organisations to provide the activities alongside events offered by its own Children and Family Centres and Music Hub.
This new programme builds on last year’s extremely popular Summer of Play that delivered more than 30,000 fully funded activity sessions and saw 28,000 free meals served to local families throughout August.
Easter Family Fun at Bletchley Park
Do you think you could take on the mission to crack the Easter egg code? This Easter holidays, families can go on an Easter egg hunt around Bletchley Park.
With secret codes on each of the eggs, you’ll have a chance to work out the hidden word and collect a small prize if successful. The trail will be filled with lots of puzzles and other activities too, keeping the whole family busy and entertained.
Families can also enjoy one of Bletchley Park’s activity drop-in sessions, all about enigma machines on selected dates throughout the holidays. Have a go at making your own model Enigma machine and use it to create your own secret messages.
Easter Egg Hunt at Milton Keynes Museum
The hunt will be on at Milton Keynes Museum this Easter when the search for hidden eggs begins!
There is a chance to win for everyone over the Easter festive period, with hidden eggs dotted around inside the Museum and around the grounds, ensuring a fantastic time for everyone as they enjoy a wonderful tour of Milton Keynes history along the way.
The Museum is also inviting visitors to get stuck into some Easter themed craft activities.
It's traditional family fun suitable for little chicks and older bunnies alike, and the four day event between April 15-18 is also choc-full of non-sweetie goodness, with plenty of hands-on interaction getting you closer to the past.
Spring Spectacular at Gulliver’s Land
This April, join the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for fun Easter activities at Gulliver's. Families will be able to discover Lollipop Trees, Colossal Candy Canes and take some Sweet Selfies along the way.
Families will have the chance to take part in Gulliver’s brand-new games and attractions with a all-in candy themed twist, leaving families with a sweet tooth!
Free Multi-Sports club for children
Children between 8 and 16 can get stuck in with some free sports clubs this Easter at Sport Central MK. The programme offers a safe and supportive environment where children can learn, eat well, and be active over the spring period free of charge.
With a huge variety of sports such as football, dodgeball, quick cricket and table tennis – there will be something for everyone.
Children will also have the chance to join in with a pizza making experience and so much more.
Easter Egg hunt at Great Linford Manor Park
The Parks Trust is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for free over the Easter holidays at the much-loved Great Linford Manor Park.
Follow the clues and solve the puzzles on The Parks trust’s free, self-guided trails to locate the Easter eggs hidden around.
You can complete the trails at any time during daylight hours, all you need to do is leave the Easter eggs where you find them so the trail can be enjoyed by other park visitors!
To find out more head over to our events calendar at https://www.mkfm.com/events/.
