What's On in Leicestershire & Rutland

Kumon Free Registration

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon at one of the Kumon Study Centres now offering Free Registration to new and returning students from 1 Feb – 15 March. Take this...

Lunar New Year Celebrations

Venue: Leicester City Centre

Website: https://visitleicester.info/festival/lunar-new-year-celebrations

Run by and alongside the local Chinese community, the celebrations feature a colourful parade, lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, music, and a fireworks finale. Recent festivals have been organised...

Dance Central Leicester

Venue: Inglehurst Junior School

Website: www.dance-central.co.uk

Dance Central welcomes children from 2.5-18yrs offering classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Musical Theatre (singing and acting) and Acro (gymnastics). Children take part in performances and...

Family Monday Bushcraft Sessions

Venue: Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Website: www.lopc.co.uk

Fun, hands-on Bushcraft session designed for families. Whether you're a first-time fire-builder or a seasoned stick-whittler, these sessions are a great way to explore nature and learn new skills together....

Hilltop Outdoor Centre

Venue: Old Wood, Sheringham, Norfolk

Website: www.hilltopoutdoorcentre.co.uk

Give boredom the boot at Hilltop! Experience a fun filled Family Adventure Day or plan ahead and book an action packed children's Adventure Birthday Party. Hilltop offers a caring, family environment for...

Home Education Activity Sessions

Venue: Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Website: www.lopc.co.uk

Children can be as young as 5 years, but the activities are suitable for any age. These activity sessions are ideal for developing areas such as motor skills, coordination, problem solving, balance, resilience,...

Huncote Hound Club

Venue: Leicester Animal Aid

Website: www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk

The Huncote Hound Club is for animal lovers aged 5-16. Members receive their own special newsletter four times a year. Members also attend activity mornings at the Centre, getting up to all sorts of fun...

Room on the Broom Trail at Hicks Lodge

Venue: Willesley Woodside

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/hicks-lodge

Forestry England Hicks Lodge invites families to step into a magical forest adventure with the new Room on the Broom Trail. Each stop on the trail is packed with fun activities, fascinating forest facts...

Spin Pin

Venue: Ramdoot House, First Floor - 2/3 Navigation Street

Website: www.spinpin.uk

The ultimate destination in Leicester for fun and excitement! Whether you're looking to glide across the roller rink, strike big in ten pin bowling lanes, or challenge your friends to thrilling arcade...

Stick Man at Hicks Lodge

Venue: Hicks Lodge

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/stick-man

Families are set to enjoy a new forest adventure as the much-loved character returns to Hicks Lodge from February. Young adventurers will follow the trail to discover panels, offering hands-on experiences...

Toddler Classes (ages 2-4)

Venue: Fairfield Prep School

Website: https://lborofairfield.org

Through play, age-appropriate equipment, and engaging activities, children build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of learning. It could be exploring in the Forest School or making musical...

World Book Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.worldbookday.com

Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...

British Science Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.britishscienceweek.org

British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...

Loughborough Schools Open Morning

Venue: Loughborough Schools Foundation

Address: Burton Walks

Website: www.lsf.org/our-schools/openmorning

Whether your child is taking their first steps into the world of education or looking for a senior school to provide challenge, stretch and new opportunities, visit Loughborough Schools on Saturday 7th...

Peppa's Big Family Show

Venue: De Montfort Hall

Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk

With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need...

The Gruffalo's Child

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures...

Great Big School Clean

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org

Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...

Big Sing 2026

Venue: De Montfort Hall

Website: https://lborofairfield.org/news-and-events/big-sing-voices-in-harmony-2026

Voices in Harmony 2026, in conjunction with Fairfield Prep School, brings together hundreds of primary pupils from schools across Leicestershire. Performing with a live band, they premiere Andrew Groom’s Beyond...

Literary Leicester 2026

Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre

Website: www.attenborougharts.com

Between Wednesday 18 March and Saturday 21 March 2026, Attenborough Arts Centre will host a variety of daytime events, open to all. The Festival will feature some of the country’s most well-known authors...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...

Brickish Weekend

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

The National Space Centre is joining forces with Fairy Bricks and the Brickish Association to host a celebration of all things LEGO®.Perfect for families, collectors, and curious minds alike — go along...