Special Events

Takes place on selected Fridays throughout the year, giving families extra time to enjoy both our indoor and outdoor play areas after school! Every child’s ticket includes a meal, making it the perfect easy Friday night treat for the whole family.  NEXT DATE: FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER Entry from 3.15pm. Closing at 8pm.  Each child's ticket includes a meal from our children's menu. Adults menu also available.  Food served until 6.30pm Access to our outdoor play as long as natural light allows.

SOLD OUT - Send us a message to join the waiting list. Get ready for an afternoon of old school anthems, big tunes and proper rave vibes at The Cocoabean Company Marquee! Special guest appearances from  DJ Rankin, DJ Cammy, Gary McF and DJ Zitkus for our Old School Day Rave on Saturday 19th December, from 3.15pm–10pm . Food will be available to purchase later in the evening, with a selection of simple favourites including chips, cheesy chips and other light bites. Tickets:   Early Bird ticket £15   (limited availability) Standard ticket £20  Over 18s only.

Welcome to The Pumpkin Patch!  This outdoor event takes place in the field directly next to The Cocoabean Company main building and will include: Pumpkin picking (1 pumpkin with every child ticket) Farmyard games Photo opportunities & lots of fun!   Indoor & outdoor play for the day (9.30am-5pm) Take your pumpkin into our cafe to carve and paint your creation. Adults & Babies are FREE. Additional pumpkin tokens can be purchased for the babies and grownups Please note that our Pumpkin Patch field is mostly uneven ground and not wheel chair/pram accessible.  Tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled due to unfavourable weather conditions. Ticket Options Child ticket - age 3 & over Toddler Ticket -age 1 & walking - 2 years old. (Includes Pumpkin & Play) Your booked time is for the Pumpkin patch, you can then use our indoor & outdoor play anytime from 9.30am-5pm. *Send us a message or email, to add on a discounted chocolate workshop!*

Join us after the sun goes down, for an adult's only pumpkin picking evening. Visit the outdoor pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin, then spend an evening in our marquee carving, painting & decorating with a live singer to keep you entertained.  WHEN: Saturday 24th October 2026 from 6pm Arrival drink for every participant Live singer 'Joey' in the marquee from 8pm Serving food, drink, cocktails and more from 5.30pm. Includes one pumpkin per person plus all craft materials.  Arrival time is your pumpkin picking time.

An evening of food, drinks, laughs and chocolate! Design, paint and fill with your favourite flavours in our popular chocolate Advent Calendar workshop Saturday 28th November Arrival Drink for each participant An advent calendar to take home with 24 chocolates to open throughout December Sip on your favourite drinks before, during & after your chocolate Advent Calendar workshop Duration (approx): Workshop 1 hour.  Bar will close at 10pm. Order a delicious meal on the night from our special event menu. Serving from 5pm – 7.30pm

Indulge in a range of finger sandwiches, seasonal cakes and treats in the beautiful surroundings of our Merry Marquee with friend, family or colleagues. Then why not add on an Adult Advent Calendar Workshop to complete the perfect afternoon Suitable for Adults and Young adults aged 12 years+. Duration (approx.) - Afternoon Tea only: up to 2 hours Workshop & Afternoon Tea: 75 minutes for Afternoon Tea & 60 minutes for the workshop Order of events 11.45am Advent Workshop followed by Afternoon Tea 12:30pm Afternoon Tea followed by Advent Workshop 1pm  Advent Workshop followed by Afternoon Tea 2.15pm Afternoon Tea followed by Advent Workshop

Join us for a night of delicious food, drinks and dancing with live band 'Astoria'. A ticket is £39.95 per person.  A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking. Doors open at 6.30pm, dinner is served from 7pm and the event will finish at midnight.  The final balance is due no later than Saturday 28th November. Balance payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.  A pre-order form will be emailed out nearer the time. Please specify any dietary requirements along with your pre-order. Failure to notify us in advance of any dietary requirements means we may be unable to cater to your needs on the night.

A special Dark Sky workshop, to celebrate the South of Scotland Dark Sky Festival (9th - 18th October), that includes making three items to take home.  Aimed at children and adults (suitable from age 2 + as a guide) Children can take part unaccompanied by an adult. Workshop duration 35-45 minutes approx. Includes hair net and apron. All day access to the play areas is included with every ticket.