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Free Family Fun Day to Explore Mental Health Research
6th July 2026
Families are invited to a free Family Fun Day on Thursday 6 August 2026 at the African Caribbean Centre, Leicester, hosted by MindTech's NIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Mental Health in collaboration with the Centre for Ethnic Health Research. This free, family-friendly open day is a chance...
May The Toys Be With You - Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
2nd July 2026
Free admission, on now until 6th September. From the Millennium Falcon to The Mandalorian, this amazing free exhibition is a family-friendly journey through five decades of toy design. From Palitoy’s vintage era action figures through to today’s much-loved Lego sets and Funko Pops, these...
Read. Remix. Repeat. Join the Summer Reading Challenge at Leicester Libraries!
20th June 2026
Read to the Beat at Leicester Libraries this summer with books, rewards, and free or low‑cost activities. Little ones can enjoy weekly Toddler Times, and families can follow the full programme at tinyurl.com/SRCwhatson. Finish six books for a chance to win £100 in books for your school, with...
Something for Everyone at Curve
17th June 2026
Set in the heart of Leicester’s vibrant Cultural Quarter, Curve produces, programmes and tours award-winning musicals, plays, family shows and dance. Curve is committed to enriching creative learning with children, young people and their teachers through exciting cultural opportunities and experiences. Activities...
Leicester Dino Fest Roars into the City Centre This Summer!
12th June 2026
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Leicester Dino Fest takes over Leicester city centre on 25th and 26th July. Presented by BID Leicester and Leicester Cathedral, this free family festival will feature giant dinosaur shows, roaming walkabout dinosaurs, face painting, clay fossil making and...
Moving Together: Affordable Dance Training with Real Industry Experience
10th June 2026
Moving Together is making high-quality dance opportunities accessible to more people across communities. Working with Primary, Secondary, College, SEND and over 55s participants, their programmes focus on creativity, confidence and inclusion while keeping costs affordable for families. Registration...