About this Event
Join us for Tricks & Treats, a fun-filled event at The Mall, Maidstone 30-31 October packed with activities for children and families.
Choose from 10 themed workshops, including mask making, slime making, pumpkin decorating, lantern making, tote painting, headband decorating and more. Pre-booked sessions run throughout the day with FREE drop-in sessions and activities available throughout the event.
Take part in our Paw Print Adventure Trail around participating shops in the Mall shopping centre. Complete the trail and submit your entry for a chance to win a prize in our prize draw.
There will also be a raffle with fantastic prizes to be won.
All proceeds will support Cats Protection, helping cats and kittens in your local area.
Come along, get creative, explore the trail, and enjoy a great day out for the whole family! 🐾🎃
Fri 30 Oct
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop: Black Cat Masks (Ages 3+)
Info: Create your own spooky black cat mask to wear while exploring the event or trick-or-treating.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop: Slime Making (Ages 5+)
Info: Mix, stretch and squish your very own slime to take home in this hands-on sensory workshop. Goo-liscious!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Workshop: Spooky Greeting Cards (Ages 3+)
Info: Design and decorate a seasonal greeting card perfect for sharing autumnal wishes.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Workshop: Cat Ear Headbands (Ages 4+)
Info: Make and decorate a cat-ear headband inspired by our feline friends.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Workshop: Mini Pumpkin Decorating (Ages 3+)
Info: Transform a mini pumpkin into a unique seasonal creation using a variety of decorative materials.
Sat 31 Oct
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop: Trick-or-Treat Bag Painting (Ages 4+)
Info: Paint and personalise your own tote bag, perfect for collecting treats or using all year round.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop: Cat Jam Jar Lanterns (Ages 6+)
Info: Decorate a jam jar lantern with a cat-inspired design to create a glowing seasonal decoration.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Workshop: Witch Hat Decorating (Ages 5+)
Info: Create your own high-quality witch's hat using seasonal colours, decorations and spooky finishing touches to make it uniquely yours.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Workshop: Halloween Decoration Making (Ages 4+)
Info: Get creative and make a festive decoration to brighten your home this spooky season.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Workshop: Pom-Pom Kitten Making (Ages 7+)
Info: Create your own pom-pom kitten ‘familiar’ using soft yarn and simple crafting techniques to take home and enjoy.
Drop-in Activities
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Paw Print Adventure Trail (All Ages)
Info: Take part in our Paw Prints Adventure Trail and explore the shopping centre in search of clues hidden in participating stores. Complete your trail sheet before 5pm on Saturday 31 October and return it to be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a fantastic prize! A suggested donation of £3 per map will be collected on the day.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Cat Tarot Fortune Teller (All Ages)
Info: What do the cats have in store for you? Visit our Cat Fortunes table between 10-4pm and receive a light-hearted feline fortune reading from our resident fortune teller. Fun for all ages, each reading offers a playful glimpse into your future, with a cat-themed twist!
A suggested donation of £2 per reading will be collected on the day.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Make a Mini Monster! (Ages 5+)
Info: Drop in and craft your own spooky air-dry clay figurine, from ghosts and pumpkins to witches and monsters. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Donations welcome, pay how you feel!
Event venue & nearby stays
The Mall Maidstone, Pad's Hill, Maidstone, United Kingdom
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