FAMILY DIARY

Wake The Tiger Amazement Park n Open now, Albert Road BS2 0YA

From the artistic team behind the groundbreaking festival, Boomtown Fair, journey to the world of Meridia. Having spent over a decade creating one of the largest scale immersive festival experiences in the world, the team wanted to expand and diversify their creative potential by establishing a year round arts and events venue where audiences can experience the work in a non-festival environment. wakethetiger.com

Scribble and Sketch n Once a month, various locations

Join the RWA’s Scribble and Sketch artists at locations across the city on Saturdays once a month for free family workshops. These sessions are designed for children and grownups to take part in together –everyone is welcome. Admission is free. No pre-booking required. Suitable for all ages, children must be supervised. rwa.org.uk

Sunday Market n Every Sunday, Tobacco Factory Tobacco Factory’s bustling Sunday Market (10am – 2.30pm) is the perfect spot to meet with friends, relax with family and discover exceptional food, crafts and produce, made and grown in the local area. There are around 60 stalls to explore each week, featuring beautifully designed, sustainable and locally made produce – from clothes and jewellery to patisserie and freshly baked bread. tobaccofactory.com

Stories from the Stars n 2 & 9 February, Bandon Hill park

Join We The Curious for 50 minutes of stories from around the world, all inspired by stars, constellations and celestial objects. These include stories from Ancient Greece, Wales, China and many more.

Find out why Cassiopeia is trapped in the sky, why the Moon and Sun never married and what the three wise men were following.

These tales paint an incredible picture of how humanity has interacted with the night sky for thousands of years.

Meet the team at 6.45pm at the Charlotte Street entrance to Brandon Hill park and they’ll then guide you to the stargazing location at 6.55pm. Book your free ticket at: wethecurious.org/event/stories-stars

The Tap Dancing Mermaid n 12 –16 February, The Wardrobe Theatre

The “truly amazing one-woman powerhouse”

Tessa Bide brings you her celebrated devised solo production, called “just everything a children’s theatre experience should be” (Childplays). There are stunning puppets, original live music to sing along to and tap dancing that will make you want to stick 50ps to your shoes and join in. For everyone aged 3 to 133. thewardrobetheatre.com

Bristol Film Festival: Up n 12 February, Clifton Observatory

With the venue’s prominent location overlooking Avon Gorge that’s ideal for balloon-spotting, what better film to screen here than Up? Perfect for the whole family, it’s sure to make your heart soar… bristolfilmfestival.com

Mog the Forgetful Cat n 14 –18 February, Bristol Old Vic Join Mog and the Thomas family on a journey through one year in the life of a really remarkable cat, as she catches a burglar, gatecrashes a cat show, goes to the V.E.T. and gets to eat lots and lots of eggs. Everyone’s favourite cat might be forgetful, but she certainly has a lot of adventures, and she loves her family very much.

The Wardrobe Ensemble (RobinHood: Legend of the Forgotten Forest) adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage, in a lively and enchanting production directed by Jesse Jones and Helena Middleton with songs, live music and a menagerie of creatures little and large. Book your tickets at: bristololdvic.org.uk

n 18 –19 February, Bath & West Showground

The Baby & Toddler Show is returning to the South West at its new home at the Bath & West Showground on 18 –19 February. Don’t miss the incredible pop-up shopping event with an unbeatable line-up of big name brands, unique innovative products, local services and free baby-first aid workshops with the Royal Life Saving Society to give you a helping hand in parenthood and make sure you and your little ones are happy, safe and on-trend too.

Take home a complimentary goody bag from Pura with a pack of plastic-free, biodegradable and compostable baby wipes and other goodies inside. To book a free pair of tickets worth £32 with code BATH40 and to find out more information about what’s on at the show, visit: babyandtoddlershow.co.uk n