March in a parade with dinosaurs or read with dogs, Mena and Ginger
Dubai: It’s that time of the week again when parents look for activities to enjoy with their children. We have put together a list of free children’s activities taking place in Dubai this weekend. From marching in a parade with dinosaurs to learning Chinese origami and crochet, here are five free things to try this week.
Calling all Dinosaur enthusiasts! ‘Dino Mania’, a brand-new dinosaur parade is launching on Friday, January 20, at Dubai Parks and Resorts. This free interactive experience brings the prehistoric world to life with a series of life-like animatronic dinosaurs including the mighty T-Rex, triceratops, playful raptors, and many more. This exciting, action-packed event will feature special effects including music, roars, and fog, with plenty of audience participation for all ages.
Children and their families can join the free 45-minute parade around Riverland in Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Date: Friday, January 20 onwards
Time: 8pm every Friday to Sunday
Price: Free
Location: Riverland™ Dubai, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Join Mena and Ginger for story time at Dubai Pet Food, Dubai Investment Park tomorrow at 10am. The reading session is suitable for children between the ages of 4 - 12 years and is FREE to attend. However, pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Date: Saturday, January 21
Time: 10am
Price: Free
Location: Dubai Pet Food, Dubai Investment Park
Contact: 0529086569 or email hello@readingdogsuae.com
From January 20 to January 29, enjoy our fun activities and workshops in honour of the Chinese New Year. Head to the China Court at Ibn Batuta Mall for a kids’ Chinese zodiac origami workshop.
Date: Friday, January 20 to 29
Price: Free
Location: Ibn Batuta Mall
Contact: 042080808, dtc.dubai.ae
Jameel Arts Centre is offering sensory-stimulating workshops for young children of ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. These transformative and experimental workshops aim to engage creativity and imagination and support early childhood development.
This session is designed to introduce a series of hands-on, process-based art activities, starting with the most elementary sensations. Following a tour of the Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park, children play and explore charcoal, colour, and texture. The workshop held by Jameel Arts Centre’s Learning Coordinator Hadeel Al Heeti is free-to-attend. Advance registration is required. Limited spaces are available. No prior art experience is required – materials and equipment will be provided at the venue.
Date: Sunday, January 22
Time: 11am to 1pm
Price: Free
Location: Jameel’s Art Center, Jaddaf Waterfront
Get your craft on with the knit-wits, a crochet and knitting group at Magrudy’s this weekend.
All levels – from complete beginners to experts can join for free by registering on the website.
Date: Sunday, January 22
Time: 11am to 1pm
Price: Free
Age: 12 years and above
Contact: 042974321
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