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Baby Boo Takeover day is all about fun and sensory experiences for babies and young children aged 0 - 4 years. Visit and discover the secret palace and much more.
Waterfoot's Secret Palace, a wonderful sensory installation in the theatre, themed around an ancient exotic palace, featuring projections, live singing, and heaps of beautiful treasure and instruments to explore. Created and performed by Sue Auty, Zoe Harty (Baby Boo) and Sorrel Harty (Shared Sounds). Lots of water play and live music in the garden. Fingers crossed for a fine day.
The cafe will be open all day with refreshments, a lovely space to chill out and discover the different stalls. Swapshop for baby clothes and toys, bring your swaps and go home with something new. Early Years Music Fun will be selling beautiful handmade fabric play items. Collect your free Book Start pack to take home. Meet Charlotte from Motherhood Understood, offering expert support for new parents.
The event will be a rolling timetable of activities, so there will always be something to join in with whenever you arrive. Refreshments available throughout the day.
This event is part of Waterfoot Wakes, including a parade, theatre, music, craft , workshops and more.
| Season (16 July 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | - 15:00 |
Free event.
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Waterfoot Wakes 2025: Henna ArtistDrop in any time to Horse + Bamboo cafe for some beautiful Henna hand art from local artists.
Waterfoot Wakes 2025: Parade DayJoin in as the parade hits the streets of Waterfoot for another year. 
Waterfoot Wakes 2025: Craft with Us, House of CreationWhat will you create? 
Waterfoot Wakes 2025: Films in the WagonArchive films playing inside throughout the day for audiences to take a break from the busy festival activities. 
Waterfoot Wakes 2025 Puppet Petting FarmFeaturing a wonderful collection of loveable animals from the cheeky goat to the giant highland cow.
Waterfoot Wakes 2025: Family GamesJoin in throughout the day to play giant Connect 4, hopscotch, games and more.
Waterfoot Wakes 2025: Punch and JudyIt wouldn't be the Wakes without Clive Chandler's Punch and Judy, back by popular demand for another year. 
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Waterfoot Wakes 2025: Optical Theremin WorkshopYou will be guided through building a simple synthesizer, inspired by the Theremin, a classic instrument controlled by hand movements. 
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Waterfoot Wakes 2025: The Quest for Planet PA heartfelt, dynamic and inspiring story about fighting for the planet we love and showing how even the smallest voices can make a big impact.
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