Five things to do with the kids this Easter that aren’t brunch

Five things to do with the kids this Easter that aren’t brunch

Families – 25.03.24

If you’ve got little ones who get bored at brunch or you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids while they’re off school, here’s a roundup of some of the best options across the city

Sarah Henson
Sarah Henson
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A workshop with Neuro Play

Join The Mum Folk and Neuro Play at Sandersons Café, Police Academy Park for a special one-off event which will include chocolate potion play, egg fizz drops, playdough, themed figurine painting and sensory play, all using hand-made, eco-friendly and taste-safe materials. Get 15% off the menu while you’re there and, with extra hands from Sublime Nursing to help, you might even get to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while the small ones are kept busy!

When: Friday 29 March, 10 am to 12 pm

Where: Sandersons Café, Police Academy Park

Price: AED 75 per child. Book in advance via @themumfolk

A weekend of fun at Al Barari playground

With Easter falling early this year, the weather is still cool enough for outdoor play and there’s no better place to enjoy the sunshine than Al Barari playground. Featuring an Easter egg hunt, egg decorating, face painting, pony rides, spring spring-themed crafts, Mumz and Munchkinz messy play and more, this event is perfect for little ones. While you’re there, explore the splash pad, mini beaches and, treehouses and more to get a much-needed dose of nature and tire the kids out before bed.

When: Friday 29 March to Sunday 31 March, 9 am to 7 pm

Where: Al Barari playground

Price: AED 45 per person. Additional charges apply for activities. Visit @albarariplayground

An epic eggventure at Riverland™ Dubai

Get ready to have a day of fun-filled adventures at Riverland Dubai with a petting zoo, a toddler egg hunt, family treasure hunts and a craft zone. Enjoy free access to the event when you can buy any Dubai Parks and Resorts ticket or purchase your ticket separately.

When: Saturday 30 March, 9 am to 1 pm

Where: RIVERLAND™ Dubai, Dubai Parks and Resorts

Price: AED 25 per person. Book here

A traditional Sunday carvery at McCafferty’s

Head to the Wafi or Al Furjan branches of this Irish pub for a three-course carvery featuring Irish soda bread and homemade soup, followed by roast turkey, roast beef or succulent lamb served with all the trimmings and the dessert of the day. All this costs just AED 100 per person and kids under 10 eat for free. Don’t miss a complimentary egg hunt at 3 pm and a visit from the Easter bunny. Pool access at Wafi can be purchased separately if you want to cool off.

When: Sunday 31 March, 12 pm to 8 pm

Where: McCafferty’s, Wafi and Al Furjan

Price: AED 100 for carvery. Visit mccaffertyswafi.com or mccaffertysalfurjan.com

A trip to Mondoux Café for free ice cream

With a long break from school on the horizon, Mondoux Cafe has got you covered. From 25 March to 6 April, two of the restaurant’s locations are giving away free ice cream to kids between 12 pm and 7 pm every day. The ice cream station lets kids design their own amazing creations so it turns into a fun activity that will kill a bit of time! Mondoux also has a line-up of magic shows and balloon bending to give kids that little something extra during this fun time of year.

When: Monday 25 March to Saturday 6 April

Where: Mondoux Café, JBR and Dubai Creek Harbour

Price: Free. Visit @mondoux_dubai