Back by popular demand, Little Fins for preschoolers, has its first event of 2019 on 20 February at the Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole.

With a disco dance theme, the Little Fins free activity session next week will provide beanbags, rugs and cushions for extra comfort during storytelling sessions.

Little guests will be able to play with the mini juke box, neon bead necklaces and neon boxes tiered stands. Youngsters will also be able to colour and decorate their own Rubik’s Cube, using stickers and bright colours.

Little Fins is run by the award-winning Crafty Arty World and takes place in an area outside the Beales department store between 9.30 and 11.30am. Booking is not required to attend.

The shopping centre will be hosting Little Fins for parents and children every third Wednesday of the month until October 2019. Each session will include a meet and greet with a guest character, a pop-up soft play area and mini art and craft sessions.

Themes for Little Fins this year:

• February – Disco Dance
• March – The Future of Fashion
• April – Flower Power
• May – 2020
• June – The Popping 90s Films
• July – Happy Birthday Dolphin
• August – The Future of Shopping
• September – The Millennium
• October – The Fun of Today

John Grinnell, centre manager at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, commented, “We’re extremely pleased to announce the return of Little Fins. Toddlers will love the soft play area, which includes mats, slide, ball pond, tents and tunnels, soft play bricks, giant Lego bricks and tables and chairs suitable for kids.

“These free monthly activity sessions are perfect for encouraging children to get creative and bond with others in a safe and welcoming environment.”