Families are invited to enjoy a monstrously fun time at The Centre, Livingston, this month as Monster Head Quarters arrives at the shopping centre.
From hunting down mischievous monsters hidden throughout the shopping centre to getting creative with Halloween-themed arts and crafts, interactive games and face painting, there’s a whole host of spooky surprises to keep little monsters entertained during the October school break and the lead up to Halloween.
Every day from the 19th – 31st October, Monster HQ will be inviting little monsters and their families to embark on a creature-spotting adventure around the mall. Visitors can collect a monster trail sheet from the HQ, located opposite Lush, before setting off to discover eight colourful creatures hiding throughout the shopping centre.
Once they’ve tracked down the monsters, families can return to Monster HQ to enjoy a host of Halloween-themed activities, including interactive games and arts and crafts designed to spark creativity and bring out their spooky side.
Activities include creating monster clay creations, masks, hats and decorations, monster scratch art and stone decorating.
There will also be Halloween face painting on Saturday 31st October, from 12pm to 4pm, giving little visitors the chance to complete their spooky transformations.
Monster HQ will be open daily from 11am to 4pm and all activities are free, with donations optional for The Centre, Livingston’s charity partner, Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, (CHAS), which provides specialist palliative care and support to babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families.
Patrick Robbertze, Centre Director at The Centre, Livingston, said: “We’re delighted to bring Monster HQ to The Centre, Livingston this October, giving families a fun and memorable way to celebrate Halloween together.
“From discovering hidden monsters around the mall to getting creative with spooky crafts, there will be plenty to keep little ones entertained during their visit.
“It is also a great way for us to raise funds for our charity partner, CHAS.”
Zhenya Dove, Community Fundraiser at CHAS, said: “We’re very grateful to The Centre, Livingston for supporting CHAS through this fun, family-friendly event.
“Every little bit helps us to continue providing vital care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families across Scotland.
“We hope everyone enjoys the Halloween activities and thank all those who choose to donate and support our work.”
