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Bunny Hop Trail

28 Mar - 6 Apr · 09:00

📍 Priory Meadow Shopping Centre 👶 Ages 3-11 💰 FREE

Free Easter Bunny Hop Trail running during centre opening hours. Children can collect a trail sheet and branded bunny ears from The Works, hop around the shopping centre to find the Easter creatures and their letters, then unscramble the mystery word to receive a boxed branded Easter egg whilst stocks last. A vegan alternative is available. No booking required. The centre is closed on Easter Sunday.

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Easter Fun at Coffee Box

30 Mar - 2 Apr · 09:00 - 17:00

📍 Coffee Box, Hastings Centre 👶 Ages 0-18 💰 £2.00

Easter activities including a treasure hunt, craft corner and photo backdrop. Free with a minimum £2 purchase.

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EVENT Booking Required half-term

Hastings Mega Bounce – Toddler Session

31 Mar - 2 Apr · 09:30 - 11:00

📍 Hastings Centre 👶 Ages 0-4 💰 £8.00

Toddler-only Mega Bounce session for ages 0–4. Bouncy castles, slides and soft play in the Main Hall of the Hastings Centre. Each child using the equipment requires a ticket (£8). Adults attend free. Booking required.

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Easter Holidays: Space Escape! Interactive Trail

28 Mar - 12 Apr · 10:00

📍 Observatory Science Centre and Museum 👶 Ages 7-12 💰 £14.30

A space-themed interactive trail with escape room-style puzzles and hands-on science activities for children aged 7 to 12. Included with daytime admission at the Observatory Science Centre and Museum during the Easter holidays.

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Hastings Contemporary Family Day

Thu 2 Apr · 11:00 - 16:00

📍 Hastings Contemporary 👶 Ages 0-18 💰 £5.00

A drop-in family day with activities across the gallery and a creative workshop. Children attend free, with admission tickets from £5 for local residents.

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Hastings Mega Bounce

31 Mar - 2 Apr · 11:30 - 17:00

📍 Hastings Centre 👶 Ages 0-11 💰 £8.00

Mega Bounce pop-up event for ages 0–11 with bouncy castles, slides and soft play in the Main Hall of the Hastings Centre. Available session time bands each day: 11:30–13:30, 13:00–15:00, 15:30–17:00. Each child using the equipment requires a ticket (£8). Adults attend free. Booking required.

Visit Sosoftplay.Co for more information

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EVENT Booking Required half-term

Hastings Mega Bounce – SEND Session

Thu 2 Apr · 15:30 - 17:00

📍 Hastings Centre 👶 Ages 0-11 💰 £8.00

SEND-friendly Mega Bounce session for ages 0–11. Siblings are welcome but will also need a ticket. Bouncy castles, slides and soft play in the Main Hall of the Hastings Centre. Each child using the equipment requires a ticket (£8). Adults attend free. Booking required.

Visit Sosoftplay.Co for more information

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CLASS Weekly

Little Giggles

Every Thursday · 09:00 - 14:30

📍 Summerfields Leisure Centre 👶 Ages 0-2 💰 £3.50

Parents-led play session for babies and toddlers under 2, held in a safe, matted play space with a ball pit, soft play shapes and age-appropriate toys. Sessions run every Thursday with three drop-in slots (9:00–10:30, 11:00–12:30 and 13:00–14:30).

Visit Freedom Leisure.Co for more information

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CLASS Booking Required Weekly

Garden Explorers (Thursday)

Every Thursday · 09:30 - 11:30

📍 Great Dixter House & Gardens – Families 👶 Ages 1-5 💰 £7.50

Weekly Garden Explorers sessions for toddlers and carers take place each Thursday and Friday morning at Great Dixter, running 9:30–11:30 (10:00–12:00 during school holidays) with seasonal indoor and outdoor activities such as seed planting, woodland walks, cooking, minibeast hunts and messy play. Sessions run in all weathers from the education centre at Dixter Farm and must be booked in advance, with younger siblings welcome if carers can manage buggies on the woodland routes.

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CLASS Weekly

Just Jam – Weekly Family Music Sessions

Every Thursday · 10:00 - 12:00

📍 Art in the Park 👶 Ages 0-5 💰 PAID

Weekly family music sessions at Art in the Park where babies, toddlers and preschoolers can make music together with all instruments provided and no experience needed. Sessions are inclusive and accessible, with facilitators experienced in working with SEN and neurodiverse families, and run as a drop-in “pay what you can” group.

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CLASS Weekly

Rhytime at Hollington Library

Every Thursday · 11:00 - 11:30

📍 Hollington Library 👶 Ages 0-4 💰 FREE

Rhyme time for babies and toddlers with singing, musical instruments and rhymes. Free session on Thursdays, no booking needed.

Visit Eastsussex.Spydus.Co for more information

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CLASS Booking Required Weekly

Sensory Wonderland (non-crawlers)

Every Thursday · 11:30 - 12:20

📍 Glow Baby Play Centre 👶 Ages 0-1 💰 £7.00

Weekly sensory class for non-crawling babies and their grown-ups. Each week features a different theme with gentle activities to support bonding and early development, including circle time with songs, time to explore the sensory room, and a session ending with parachute play and bubbles.

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CLASS Booking Required after-school Weekly

After School Skate – Thursday

Every Thursday · 15:30 - 17:30

📍 Y Centre Hastings, Sports Hall 👶 Ages 5-18 💰 £7.00

A lively weekly after-school skating class at the Y Centre Sports Hall in Hastings. Runs every Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, giving kids and teens a fun way to unwind after school. Times may vary during school holidays and half-term periods. Skate hire is available on the day (£2 per pair). Booking is recommended as spaces fill quickly.

Visit Ycentrehastings.Org for more information

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CLASS after-school Weekly

Youth Club – Y Centre

Every Thursday · 16:00 - 18:00

📍 Y Centre Hastings 👶 Ages 12-19 💰 FREE

A free weekly youth club every Thursday for ages 12 to 19 at the Y Centre in Hastings. A relaxed, safe space to hang out with friends, play games, take part in activities, and chat with the youth team after school.

Visit Ycentrehastings.Org for more information

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