CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AT MACROBERT
Creative Art Factories Creative Crèche Sessions Birthday Parties Christmas Gifts Great Shows & Films Parent & Family Lunch Deals
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Our Creative Christmas Art Factories are the perfect place for children to unleash their creativity, experiment with art materials, get messy and have fun. They are recommended for children aged 3-6 years. Creative Christmas Art Factories are on every Saturday from 19 November until 17 December at treehouse, times vary.
Penguin Crafts
Using card and unwanted junk materials children will create a penguin to take home and help to build up a display for our show Too Many Penguins? Sat 19 Nov: 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm
Tickets for £8 per child (£14 for two children from the same family) include all materials, a healthy snack and a complimentary tea or coffee for the parents. To book a place please call our box office on 01786 466666. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
CREATIVE CRÈCHE SESSIONS AT
TREEHOUSE We run a crèche, offering a range of creative activities at different times of the week. While you enjoy some time on your own, your child can enjoy creative activities and the company of other children. Treehouse is also open during selected panto performances and movie screenings. Dates and times vary, please contact the macrobert box office at 01786 466666 for details. Treehouse is registered with the Care Commission for children aged between 6 weeks and 12 years. Our resident team are fully qualified childcare professionals. www.macrobert.org/treehouse
Fun Reindeer Designs
Children will design fun reindeers using hand and feet printing. They can also design Santa hats and reindeers to decorate macrobert. Sat 10 Dec: 10am – 12pm
Polar Bear Crafts
Snowmen Crafts
Design Christmas Wrapping Paper
SPECIAL
Children will create their own polar bear mask and design a polar felt picture. Why not follow this activity with a visit to our show Polar Molar for children aged 3-6 years. Sat 26 Nov: 1pm – 3pm
Children will design their own Christmas wrapping paper using an assortment of printing techniques. They will also create a decorative Christmas gift bag too. Sat 3 Dec: 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm
In this Art Factory children will have fun creating Snowmen using card, paper plates, fabrics and googly eyes. Sat 17 Dec: 10am – 12pm
BRUNCH DEAL FOR PARENTS
While children are enjoying themselves in the art factories, parents can take advantage of the time out and enjoy a special brunch deal with delicious food in our cafébar, free filter coffee refills and the Saturday papers. Parents can also join in the Art Factories fun if the mood takes you!
CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY
PARTIES
macrobert can help make your child’s birthday party the best ever! We offer fun, interactive party packages allowing you to take full advantage of having a party in our multi-arts venue. After your activities you can tuck into your very own Birthday Tea at our cafébar, it couldn’t be easier to plan an unforgettable party! Just call our box office on 01786 466666 to tailor a birthday extravaganza!
CHRISTMAS
SHOWS macrobert is the only arts centre in Scotland providing Christmas entertainment for the whole family – from babies to grannies! Please book early to avoid disappointment. Find out more at www.macrobert.org/christmas
Too Many Penguins?
A fun theatrical experience for ages 0-3 Wed 7 Dec – Sat 24 Dec, times vary. Tickets from £5.50. www.macrobert.org/toomanypenguins
Polar Molar
A wonderful Christmas tale for ages 3+ Tue 29 Nov – Sat 31 Dec, times vary. Tickets from £6. www.macrobert.org/polarmolar
Jackie and the Beanstalk Our classic family pantomime for ages 5+ Wed 23 Nov – Sat 7 Jan 2012, times vary. Tickets from £11. www.macrobert.org/panto
FAMILY FILM HIGHLIGHTS Dolphin Tale (U) Sat 19 & Sun 20 Nov 11.00am
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (PG) Sat 26 & Sun 27 Nov 11.00am
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (PG) Sat 3 & Sun 4 Dec 11.00am
Will (PG)
Sat 10 & Sun 11 Dec 11.00am
Arthur Christmas (U) Sat 17 & Sun 18 Dec 11.00am
Happy Feet Two (TBC) Fri 23 Dec 2.00pm Sat 24 Dec 11.00am & 2.00pm Mon 26 – Thur 29 Dec 2.00pm
Puss in Boots (U)
Fri 30 Dec – Thur 5 Jan, times vary Special Family Price for 11.00am screenings: friends £3.40, full price £4.25, concession £3.75 *Programme subject to change.
CHRISTMAS
GIFT SHOP
Situated at the kiosk and box office, our new stock will get you started on your stocking fillers. From cute hand puppets and even cuter finger puppets to magic beans, snow globes and beautiful wooden toys you will find something that you want to take home. Prices start from under £1!
PARENT & FAMILY
LUNCH
DEALS
Our cafébar offers freshly made and scrumptious food, with special family lunch deals daily and a children’s menu for our small visitors. To book a table please phone 01786 466610 or browse our menu online at www.macrobert.org/cafebar
FIND US University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA Park for free on the University Campus. Parking space is limited during busy periods, so arrive early. There are frequent buses from Stirling town centre and the train station to the University Campus. For all public transport options please visit Traveline Scotland at www.travelinescotland.com or call 0871 200 22 33.
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Mon – Fri 9.00am to 7.45pm (phones close 7.00pm) Sat 9.00am to 8.30pm Sun 10.00am to 8.30pm
ACCESS INFORMATION macrobert welcomes all disabled visitors. Our building is fully accessible for wheelchairs, and we offer hearing loops at the box office and bar. Audio description and subtitling are available for selected cinema screenings (see diary). Concession tickets are available for people with a disability plus carer.
MACROBERT FRIENDS Become a Friend of macrobert and save 20% on most tickets, plus 20% on food and drinks. www.macrobert.org/friends
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the event of cancellation by macrobert. All information is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. macrobert cannot be held liable for any arrangements made due to changes to the brochure.
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MACROBERT THANKS THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT Main funders
Christmas sponsors