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 6th July to Sunday 10th August, Plaza 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 & crafts sessions, and face painting. With the addition of basketball skills and tricks from the incredible 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
All of EK’s holiday events are free and no booking is required.
Weekend events include:
- Sunday 6th July (11am to 2pm): Diabolo and plate-spinning circus skills
- Saturday 12th July (11am to 2pm): “Game Set Juggle” workshop with tennis rackets, footballs, and hula hoops
- Sunday 13th July (11am to 2pm): Acrobatics and balancing events
- Saturday 19th July (11am to 3pm): Arts & crafts including circus-themed ceramics
- Sunday 20th July (11am to 3pm): Circus face painting and glitter bar
- Saturday 26th July (11am to 3pm): Circus themed mask making
- Sunday 27th July (11am to 3pm): Circus face painting and glitter bar
- Saturday 2nd August (11am to 2pm): Spinning circus skills (diabolo, poi-spinning, plate-spinning and ribbon twirling)
- Sunday 3rd August (11am to 2pm): Hula Hoop events and workshops
- Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August (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 hols 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.”
