The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show Unveils 2025 Children's Activities

The Kids Zone and Teen Zone will be open daily from 12:00 to 18:00, confirms the event, offering a range of activities designed to keep younger visitors engaged throughout the day. The event says that attractions will include the Fairytale Express ride, appearances by popular cartoon characters and the horror-themed Monster Manor. Children can also enjoy temporary airbrush tattoos and take part in Nerf Gun competitions. According to the event, the zones aim to provide a safe and entertaining space for both children and teenagers.

The event confirms that a supervised drop-off zone will be available for parents who wish to explore the exhibition freely. Children can be signed into the Kids Zone, where they will be looked after by a trained and attentive team while taking part in age-appropriate activities. This service allows parents to browse products, sample local goods, explore home improvement ideas and attend live kitchen demonstrations, all with the assurance that their children are being cared for in a safe and engaging environment, adds the event. 

A variety of activities will be on offer to keep children entertained throughout the school break. The Melissa and Doug Play Space will be open daily, says the event, giving young visitors the opportunity to try out a selection of toys. Face painting will be available on weekends from 15:00 to 17:00, while temporary airbrush tattoos will be offered on weekdays from 15:00 to 17:00, confirms the event.

Live character appearances are also scheduled. Mermaid Calypso will host weekday meet-and-greet sessions and photo opportunities from 12:30 to 13:30. On weekends, additional fairytale characters will appear for meet-and-greets between 15:00 and 16:00, according to the event. 

Monster Manor will be open daily from 12:00 to 21:00, featuring an expanded horror-themed obstacle experience designed for visitors aged twelve and older. The attraction offers a thrill-seeking experience not recommended for younger children, says the event. Additional family-friendly competitions will be available at the Inflatable Bootcamp and Wacky Races, where participants can compete in inflatable racing-style challenges. For those interested in team-based play, the Military Base Nerf Gun Zone offers structured missions in a themed environment, encouraging strategic thinking and teamwork. According to the event, these activities are designed to provide a dynamic and engaging experience for older children, teenagers and their families. 

The annual East Coast Radio House + Garden Show 2025 hosts experiences that are tailored to fit all ages of the family, concludes the event. 

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