Easter Celebration Event

Heading into town for the Heartland Market this Easter weekend?

If you’re planning to visit the Heartland Market on Saturday 4th, there will be even more happening in town to make your visit extra special. BID for Galashiels will be hosting a range of family-friendly activities across town between 10:00am and 2:00pm, including face painting, a “Pick a Duck” activity, an Easter bonnet decorating station and Giant Jenga.

RACES CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – EVERYTHING ELSE GOING AHEAD AS PLANNED …

There will also be Children’s Easter Races taking place in Bank Street Gardens from 12:00–1:00pm. Children can register at the gazebo from 11:30am and races will be organised across two age groups: 5–7 years and 8–10 years.

Race Schedule

12:00 – Welcome & Race Briefing

Age Group 5–7
12:05 – Egg and Spoon Race (Heat 1)
12:10 – Egg and Spoon Race (Heat 2 – if needed)
12:15 – Final
12:20 – Sack Race (Heat 1)
12:25 – Sack Race (Heat 2 – if needed)
12:30 – Final

Age Group 8–10
12:35 – Egg and Spoon Race (Heat 1)
12:40 – Egg and Spoon Race (Heat 2 – if needed)
12:45 – Final
12:50 – Sack Race (Heat 1)
12:55 – Sack Race (Heat 2 – if needed)
13:00 – Final

We hope to see you come into town for the weekend, enjoy the activities and take some time to browse all the wonderful local businesses too.