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Land of Lights Lantern Festival
8th November-31st January 2026
Venue: Gulliver’s World
Website: warrington.landoflights.co.uk
The award-winning Land of Lights Lantern Festival arrives in Rotherham for the first time ever. Discover a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic; perfect for unforgettable evenings with family...
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR)
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Various Venues
Website: www.gkrkarate.com
GKR Karate is taught in a non-contact environment and promotes both character and physical development. GKR is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence...
Hocus Pocus Soft Play
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: 131 Queens Road Beeston
Website: www.hocuspocussoftplay.co.uk
Hocus Pocus boast a huge four tier play frame with a separate toddler area, amazing party packages with themed private party rooms and dedicated hosts, weekly toddler sessions and classes, along with monthly...
Kid's Cinema Club
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Savoy Cinema
Website: www.savoyonline.co.uk
Kid’s club screenings take place on Saturday and Sunday (every day in the school holidays) at 10am. Parents and Children can enjoy a movie at the cinema for the incredible low price of just £3 each....
Mansfield Palace Junior Youth Theatre
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk
Workshops are held during term time at Mansfield Palace Theatre, and each class is carefully designed to suit the age group, ensuring a supportive and age-appropriate environment. Free taster session available!...
Newark Junior Parkrun
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Sconce and Devon Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/newark-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds), every Sunday at 9am. It's free to join but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join...
Razzamataz Mansfield
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Create Theatre - Vision West Notts College
Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk/school/23/Mansfield
Razzamataz unique curriculum offers classes in dance, singing and acting and covers the commercial elements of street dance, screen acting and pop singing as well as traditional Broadway and West End musical...
Razzle Dazzle Pots
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: 852 Woodborough Road
Website: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk
Razzle Dazzle Pots is the perfect place for children and parents to unleash their creativity. This charming pottery painting studio offers a variety of ceramics to decorate, from mugs and plates to figurines...
The Attic Theatre School
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: 11 Radcliffe Rd (entrance on Pavilion Rd), West Bridgford
Website: www.attictheatreschool.co.uk
Attic Theatre School run mid week classes as well as Saturday classes in acting, musical theatre, Contemporary and choir alongside 1-2-1 singing lessons and acting coaching. Visit the website for more...
Trentham Winter Light Trail
21st November-4th January 2026
Venue: Trentham Estate
Website: www.winterlighttrail.co.uk/trentham
Wander through the illuminated gardens and discover new installations, interactive experiences and enchanting surprises at every turn. With plenty of photo opportunities and immersive features designed...
Fairytale Christmas at Newstead Abbey
22nd November-4th January 2026
Venue: Newstead Abbey
Website: www.newsteadabbey.org.uk
Delight in magical moments, full of sparkle and wonder with ‘Fairytale Christmas‘ at Newstead Abbey. Discover magical installations and a self-led walk through the Historic House. Adults: £15, Kids...
The Elf on the Shelf ® Sculpture Trail
22nd November-4th January 2026
Venue: Clumber Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Discover twelve giant The Elf on the Shelf ® sculptures, sent straight from the North Pole to bring festive fun to visitors. Maps will be available to purchase from the Information Point for a small donation....
Cinderella
28th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
This Christmas Craig Revel Horwood will lead the Theatre Royal Nottingham panto cast as the Wicked Stepmother in a production packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and...
Sleeping Beauty
28th November-17th January 2026
Venue: Nottingham Playhouse
Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
It’s going to be panto pandemonium in a show bursting with jaw-dropping costumes, dazzling effects, and sprinkled with magical mayhem. Comedy chaos will be provided by Nottingham’s favourite panto...
The Little Mermaid
4th December-3rd January 2026
Venue: Nottingham Playhouse
Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
The little mermaid dreams of a life on the land but finds herself out of her depth when her dreams finally come true. Specially created for children ages 3-8, this brand-new version of a family favourite...
Elf Garden Christmas Trail
6th December-4th January 2026
Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park
Website: www.ruffordabbey.co.uk
Step into the enchanting world of Christmas at Rufford with our Elf Garden Christmas Trail! Specially crafted for this magical time of year, the trail invites children and families to explore the formal...
Christmas at Lakeside: The Littlest Yak
13th December-4th January 2026
Venue: Djanogly Theatre
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
LAStheatre’s adaptation of the award-winning book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley, will delight with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance. A gorgeous story celebrating...
Aladdin
17th-18th January 2026
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk
This traditional family pantomime has something for all ages, including dancing, singing, comedy and audience participation. Why not treat the whole family and come and join us at the Westfield Folkhouse...
Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe Presents Rapunzel
31st January-7th February 2026
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk
Get ready for a spectacular show filled with magic, laughter and lots of hair!Join Rapunzel, the girl with the longest hair in the land, as she escapes her tower and sets off on an adventure filled with...
NPO Family Concert - A Royal Celebration
31st January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
You are cordially invited to a concert fit for a King, Queen…..Prince or Princess; the NPO’s Annual Family Prom.With music from The King and I, The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast there’s plenty...
The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show
31st January 2026
Venue: Nottingham Playhouse
Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...
Justin Time To Rock Show
1st February 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
Justin Time To Rock is a fabulous show suitable for all the family. Justin and his friends are putting together a rock band. But with so many songs to choose from, they are going to need your help to choose...
Horrible Histories - The Concert
29th March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production! Featuring a live band, led...