IKEA to host free mini festival for families this Bank Holiday in Milton Keynes
IKEA is offering free family fun with a special mini festival event in MK this bank holiday weekend.
The Bletchley store will host live music, creative crafts, interactive games, and hands-on activities for all ages between Friday August 28 and Sunday August 30.
Customers who show their free IKEA Family membership are guaranteed entry, with no tickets or purchases required.
And they will also have the chance to receive one of 500 festival wristbands unlocking £5 off their shopping in-store on the same day.
The vibes kick off from the moment shoppers arrive, with live DJs spinning records from KALLAX shelving units. Families can grab a pair of headphones and dance their way through roomsets at a special silent disco or get crafty at the 'Shark Art-tack' station to fold their very own origami BLÅHAJ sharks.
Other activities include:
Artist in residence – Local artists will be creating live paintings, bespoke artwork and portrait sketches of shoppers.
Drawing competition – Young visitors can draw their favourite, bucket-list belongings within the KALLAX shelving unit for a chance to win a secret toy bundle.
Mystery box challenge – Guess how many items are inside the giant, summer-themed mystery box for the chance to win a summer bundle.
Meet the mascots – Life-sized mascots of the beloved BLÅHAJ shark and FABLER BJÖRN the bear will be on hand for meet-and-greets and photos.
Sensory sessions – Free sensory play sessions for babies and new parents.
Personalise playtime – Children can personalise their own take-home storage box with stickers, pom poms and other colourful decorations.
Alfonso Paciello, Commercial Activity & Events Leader, IKEA UK and Ireland said: "At IKEA, we believe a memorable family day out shouldn't have to come with a hefty price tag. IKEA open house is designed to give people a fun, free way to connect this bank holiday weekend - whether dancing through the showroom, sampling iconic treats, or getting creative with hands-on activities for the kids.
“Beyond smart home solutions, we’re opening our doors to bring local communities together for an unforgettable bank holiday experience that proves quality family time doesn't require a big budget.”