Gainsborough, Market Arcade Children's Centre summer holiday timetable - Summer holiday events at children's centres

Valid from
28 July to 29 August 2025
Mondays

Early Talkers 0 to 5 years

This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes


Pop in and Play 0 to 5 with siblings up to 8 years

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours


Baby Massage - starts 28 July for five weeks

From six weeks (after the postnatal check) for non-mobile babies. This five week course offers a chance for you and your baby to spend precious time bonding through massage whilst meeting other parents with babies to form friendships. 
To book onto this session, email gainsboroughcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


The Centre is closed on bank holiday Monday 25 August.

Tuesdays

Time to Play - 23 July and 20 August only - no  session 5, 12 and 19 August

For children with disabilities and complex health needs in their early years up, until they transition into statutory full-time education.
For further information or to book a place please email: cwdlincolnshire@eyalliance.org.uk

Cost: free
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 2 hours


Top Tips for Babies 3 to 4 months - 29 July only

This session shares top tips from introducing solids, oral health, accident prevention and age-appropriate development.  It’s a great opportunity to meet new families and find out what local services are available for your family. 

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Parents as First Teachers (PaFT) - 5 and 19 August only

Family Hubs - sessions on a 1 to 1 basis with parents and their children pre birth to five, using the Parents as Teachers Foundation Curriculum. Come and join us for summer activities in the garden. All families welcome. 

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Stay and Play under 1s - 5 and 19 August only

Sessions will offer activities to encourage babies to grow and learn through treasure baskets, messy play, singing and sharing stories

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour


Holiday Fun 0 to 1 - 29 July, 12 and 26 August

New session coming for the 2025 Summer holiday timetable in your Children’s Centre. Early Years Alliance will be piloting a Holiday Fun for 0 to 1 year olds . A fun filled and exciting session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have some fun.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesdays

Early Explorers under 1s

A sensory and messy play session providing lots of fun-filled opportunities for babies to explore using their senses, giving them opportunities to learn, supporting their early development.

Cost: free
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 1 hour

Thursdays

Pop in and Play 0 to 5 with siblings up to 8 years

An opportunity for babies and children to pop in with their parents and carers to use the resources in the early years room in the centre. All we ask is that families clean and tidy the resources after use and the space is a safe and happy environment for all to enjoy.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours


Breast start from pregnancy and breastfeeding

Come and join us in a relaxed, friendly environment, chat and meet other breastfeeding mums and get some support and advice. A member of the health visiting team supports the group.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Speech and Language drop in

Drop-in for parents and carers to chat with a speech and language assistant where they may have concerns about their child’s speech and language development. 

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours

Fridays

Let’s Get Active 0 to 5 years - no session 29 August

Children will be encouraged to be active in a range of activities such as running, jumping, balancing, climbing and throwing to develop their coordination.

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour


Holiday Fun 0 to 5 to include siblings up to 8 years - 29 August only

A fun filled and exciting session for families to enjoy where they will be joining in activities, games and singing songs, come along and have some fun

Cost: free
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hour

Other sessions

Mini children’s library

Borrow a book to take home. All books come with a puppet, story prop or musical instrument. 

Cost: free
Time: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday


Don’t forget to look at nearby children centres to see if they have an activity you would like to attend: