In-store events

What’s on at Acorn & Pip.

Clubs, workshops and family sessions in Slaithwaite. Here’s what’s coming up.

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Coming up.

The Snow Princess – Princess Afternoon Tea

Sunday 15th November · 4.30–5.30pm · Acorn & Pip

Afternoon tea with the Snow Princess: a children's afternoon tea, games, a sing-along and a photo to keep. £20 per child, including one accompanying adult free (one adult per child). Just 12 places.

Book the Snow Princess tea →

Disco Snail Club

A monthly journalling hangout for ages 10–15
Thursday 5th November · Thursday 3rd December · Thursday 7th January · 4–6pm · Acorn & Pip

A creative session of writing, scrapbooking and doodling, run with Disco Snail Studio. Follow their guidance or do your own thing.

No need to book: just turn up. £3 per child, paid on the day. Bring your own journal or buy one here; all other tools, materials and supervision are provided.

Late Night Christmas Shopping

Thursday 3rd December · open until 9pm · Acorn & Pip and Juno, Carr Lane, Slaithwaite

We're staying open until 9pm for an evening of Christmas shopping on Carr Lane. Take your time over the gift list, get some advice from the team, and tick off a few presents without the weekend rush.

Sable & Stone charm pop-up – Sable & Stone are joining us in the shop for the evening with a pop-up charm event. A lovely one for a stocking, or a little treat for yourself.

Juno is open – our neighbourhood eatery next door is open as usual, so you can make an evening of it with dinner or a drink.

No need to book for the shopping. Book a table at Juno →

Christmas week at Acorn & Pip

Five festive sessions in the shop, Sunday 20 to Wednesday 23 December. Places are limited, so book early. Tickets make a lovely Christmas present, too.

The Ice Queen – Princess Afternoon Tea
Sunday 20th December · 4.30–5.30pm · Acorn & Pip

Afternoon tea with the Ice Queen herself: a children's afternoon tea, games, a sing-along and a photo to keep. £20 per child, including one accompanying adult free (one adult per child). Just 12 places.

Book the Ice Queen tea →

Little Bakers – Gingerbread Biscuit Workshop
Monday 21st December · 9.30–10.30am · Acorn & Pip

Decorate vegan gingerbread people and stars with Robyn and take home a boxed set. £6.50 per child, ages 4+.

Book the gingerbread workshop →

Paint a Pot – drop in
Tuesday 22nd December · 1–3.30pm · Acorn & Pip

No need to book: pop in, pick a pot and paint it. £6 per pot, paid on the day.

Little Bakers – Christmas Biscuit Workshop
Wednesday 23rd December · 9.30–10.30am · Acorn & Pip

Decorate a box of vegan Christmas biscuits (trees, stars and baubles) to take home and share. £6.50 per child, ages 4+.

Book the Christmas biscuit workshop →

Christmas Badge Making & Crafting – drop in
Wednesday 23rd December · 1–3.30pm · Acorn & Pip

Make your own Christmas badge and craft cards, tags and decorations. No need to book, £5 per child, paid on the day.

Our biscuits are vegan. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

Coming in the new year

Little Dreamers Club – Chapter 2
Coming January 2027 · date TBC

Our family creative club about people who dared to dream differently is back in the new year. Each chapter brings one story to life through storytelling, local guests and hands-on making, for families with children aged 4+. Chapter 2 and booking details coming soon.

Little Dreamers Club is made possible thanks to #NationalLottery funding.