Paws at The Lexicon promises tail-wagging family fun this May half-term

From Bluey appearances and agility courses to face painting and family trails, The Lexicon is hosting a brand-new dog-themed half-term event in Bracknell this May – with free activities and fundraising for Guide Dogs.

From agility courses and face painting to a special appearance from Bluey, Bracknell’s The Lexicon is going dog-friendly this May half-term with a brand-new event celebrating all things canine – while raising money for Guide Dogs.

Families, dog lovers and four-legged friends are invited to enjoy ‘Paws at The Lexicon’, taking place from Friday 22 May to Monday 1 June 2026, with a packed programme of free activities and interactive experiences across the town centre.

Supporting locally based charity Guide Dogs, the event will transform The Lexicon into a canine celebration, with a mix of dog-friendly experiences and themed activities designed for visitors of all ages.

One of the highlights includes a Dog Agility Course in Union Square, opposite Boots, running from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 May. Dogs taking part will receive treats and rosettes, while a special soft toy-only session on Friday 29 May gives younger children the chance to join in the fun too.

Children will also have the opportunity to meet much-loved character Bluey in Princess Square on Saturday 30 May, appearing at intervals throughout the day.

Elsewhere across the week, visitors can enjoy a dog caricature artist creating personalised keepsakes on Tuesday 26 May, followed by craft sessions and storytelling in Princess Square on Wednesday 27 May.

Face painting will be available on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May in The Avenue, before moving to Princess Square on Saturday 30 May. Visitors will also have the chance to meet Guide Dogs volunteers and their four-legged companions on Saturday 30 May.

All activities will take place between 11am and 4pm.

There will also be plenty of opportunities for families to get involved throughout the half-term, including a free interactive trail encouraging children to spot pups hidden in shop windows, complete a trail leaflet and enter for the chance to win prizes.

Visitors can also take part in the ‘Snap, Tag & Share’ competition by posting photos of their dogs during their visit and tagging The Lexicon and MIL Pet Photography online, with one winner receiving a dog photography experience and wall art worth £200.

Adding to the celebrations, The Lexicon Express will be running throughout the event with a special limited-edition sticker available for visitors.

Sue Boor, Head of Marketing at The Lexicon, said: “As a dog-friendly town centre, with well-behaved dogs welcome in over 70 of our stores, we’re delighted to introduce Paws at The Lexicon for the first time this May half-term.

“It’s exciting to trial a new type of event for us, bringing together families and dog lovers for a fun-filled half-term.”

For more information, visit thelexiconbracknell.com/events/paws-at-the-lexicon.

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