Things to do with kids in Leicestershire & Rutland

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Our May 2026 edition is out now!

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Ashby Arts Festival

30th May-3rd July 2026

Venue: Various venues

Ashby Arts Festival is shaping up to be a vibrant, town wide celebration of creativity, with outdoor art, live performances, handson workshops, film nights, and community events running throughout May...

Kumon Free Registration

1st-30th June 2026

Venue: Various venues

Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon, as the Kumon Study Centres are now offering Free Registration to new and returning students from 1-30 June. Take this opportunity...

The Great Big Green Week

6th-14th June 2026

Venue: Nationwide

Children and young people are our best advocates for climate and nature and there are plenty of ways to get your school involved. Visit the website for free resource packs available for primary and secondary...

AstroSnores Sleepover

12th June 2026

Venue: National Space Centre

Join the Space Lates team for their 25th birthday special public sleepover in the heart of the exhibition. As night falls, enjoy a special screening of Night at the Museum in the UK’s largest planetarium,...

Cultural Quarter Earlies

13th June 2026

Venue: Phoenix, Two Queens, Leicester Print Workshop, LCB Depot, Curve + and Central Library

Free drop-in activities for ages 0-10 across Leicester's Cultural Quarter on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Every venue explores different type of creativity and LCB Depot we have a different creative...

Summer skills for life

Summer skills for life

Turn everyday adventures into valuable life lessons during the school holidays.

Competition time

Competition time

Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!

Make the most of summer

Make the most of summer

Unplug this summer with fun challenges, outdoor adventures and creative activities.

A roarsome family fun awaits!

A roarsome family fun awaits!

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Leicester Dino Fest takes over Leicester city centre on 25th and 26th July.

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