What's On in Nottinghamshire

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...

Cannock Chase Junior Parkrun

Venue: Cannock Chase Forest

Website: www.forestryengland.uk

A 2K run through the forest every Sunday for ages 4-14. Meet at 9am, parents can also run with their children if they like. Volunteers are all given training and they have Marshalls in high viz jackets...

Feel Good Activity Bag at Cannock Forest

Venue: Cannock Chase Forest

Website: www.forestryengland.uk

Connect with nature through sensory exploration and uncover the wellbeing benefits of forest.This activity is ideal for children aged 4-13 years and their parents/guardians. You might find this activity...

Get ahead with Kumon

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

At the Kumon Study Centres in the Nottinghamshire area, Instructors and their teams aim to help children of any age or ability become confident, independent learners. The Kumon programmes aren’t limited...

Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR)

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...

Gruffalo Orienteering at Sherwood Pines

Venue: Sherwood Pines

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines/gruffalo-orienteering-sherwood-pines

Enjoy a fun, navigational challenge at Sherwood Pines by following the easy to read map and finding twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.Before you begin, head to the Visitor Centre to...

Hocus Pocus Soft Play

Venue: 131 Queens Road Beeston

Website: www.hocuspocussoftplay.co.uk

Hocus Pocus is a wonderfully themed magical indoor play and party venue with a difference! They boast a huge four tier play frame with a separate toddler area, amazing party packages with themed private...

Kid's Cinema Club

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

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

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...

Performing Arts for Home Educated Students

Venue: The Attic Theatre School

Address: 11 Radcliffe Rd (entrance on Pavilion Rd), West Bridgford

Website: www.attictheatreschool.co.uk

A great opportunity for children being home educated to incorporate performing arts lessons into their education, whilst integrating and building friendships with other people their own age. Wednesdays...

Razzamataz Mansfield

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

Venue: 852 Woodborough Road

Website: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk

Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity this half term? Razzle Dazzle Pots in Mapperley, Nottingham, is the perfect place for children and parents to unleash their creativity. This charming pottery...

Room on the Broom Trail at Hicks Lodge

Venue: Hicks Lodge

Address: Willesley Woodside, Moira Rd

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...

Room on the Broom Trail at Sherwood Pines

Venue: Sherwood Pines

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines

Each stop on the trail is packed with fun activities, fascinating forest facts and a sprinkling of woodland magic. Accompanied by a £4 trail pack, available to buy at site, collect your own themed lanyard,...

The Attic Theatre School

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...

Diversity

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

The UK’s most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham in March 2026. The tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence,...

Home Education Creative Writing Workshop

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

As part of Neurodivergent Day, organised by Wired Differently and supported by Mansfield Museum, this home ed creative writing workshop is all about celebrating the things that make us unique.This workshop...

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...

Senior School Taster Day

Venue: Nottingham Girls High School

Website: https://nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net/arrange-a-visit

Experience a day in the life of the Senior School students. Open to all current Year 5 and 6, you’ll see just what makes an education at Nottingham Girls school so special. Meet the teachers, experience...

The BIG Easter Trail at Rufford

Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park

Website: https:/ruffordabbey.co.uk

Follow the scenic trail and uncover hidden Easter surprises along the way. Each carefully placed clue will guide you on your journey, with something exciting to spot around every corner. Each trail sheet...

Circus Zyair

Venue: Forest Recreation Ground

Website: https://circus-zyair.co.uk/

Join Circus Zyair for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling performances and breathtaking stunts.Featuring over thirty world-class artistes, including fearless acrobats and daring stuntmen,...

Brunch with the Easter Bunny

Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park

Website: https:/ruffordabbey.co.uk

Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet-style brunch, accompanied by tea, coffee and fruit juice. Guests will be greeted by the legendary Easter Bunny himself and each child will receive a trail sheet for the...

Crack the Case: The Great Easter Whodunit

Venue: Clumber Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

This Easter, step into a mystery at Clumber Park… Join them for Crack the Case: The Great Easter Whodunit, a self-guided mystery-solving walk designed for adults and older children.

Easter Celebration at Manor Farm Park and Woodlands

Venue: Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough

Website: www.manorfarm.info

Meet the Easter Bunny and choose a treat from the sweet cart and join the Easter Trail Adventure. Follow the clues through the woodlands, spot surprises around every corner and solve the puzzle to earn...

Easter Egg Hunt at Clumber Park

Venue: Clumber Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 10am to 4pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or...

Easter Egg Hunt at The Workhouse and Infirmary

Venue: The Workhouse and Infirmary

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The trail takes place from 10.30am-4pm, with last entry at 3pm, so go along and explore the fascinating history of The Workhouse and Infirmary. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail...

Spring Spectacular

Venue: Gulliver's Valley

Website: https://www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/super-spring

Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver's.

Horrible Histories - The Concert

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...

Easter Holidays at Conkers

Venue: Conkers

Address: Rawdon Road (B586), Moira Nr. Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Website: www.visitconkers.com

Families are invited to celebrate the Easter holidays with a packed programme of fun at Conkers. The popular Leicestershire attraction will be hosting a range of Easter-themed activities, including exciting...

Easter Panto: Mother Goose

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Welcome to Goose Farm, where Mother Goose her silly son Wally are the proud owners of the magical Priscilla! Anton Benson Productions return to Mansfield with another EGGcellent Easter Panto full of some,...

Rapunzel

Venue: Loughborough Town Hall

Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Following the success of The Little Mermaid, Immersion Theatre proudly presents a hair-larious and exciting retelling of the family favourite, complete with a laugh out loud script, catchy songs, audience...

The Easter Egg Adventure at Belvoir Castle

Venue: Belvoir Castle

Website: www.belvoircastle.com

Spring has arrived at Belvoir Castle’s Adventure Playground, and Belvoir Animal Park are preparing for a very special springtime surprise…Follow the rhyming clues around the Belvoir Castle Adventure...

The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

Join in this all-ages celebration featuring timeless hits and sing-along moments from all your favourites including Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy and Hot Potato! Plus all new favourites...

Easter White Post Wednesdays

Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park

Website: https:/ruffordabbey.co.uk

Prepare to be captivated by an array of charming creatures including mice, guinea pigs, bunnies, snakes, lizards, and even some fascinating creepy crawlies. The knowledgeable animal handlers from White...

InspiRead 2026

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.inspireculture.org.uk/services-schools/els/book-awards/inspiread/inspiread-2026

Taking part in InspiRead is great way to encourage children to read for pleasure during the National Year of Reading, and to include parents, grandparents, carers, teachers. Readers have from Wednesday...

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that...

A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie

Venue: Nottingham Arts Theatre

Website: https://nottingham-theatre.co.uk/

Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely on your suggestions, Jon will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all...

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

Venue: Palace Theatre Newark

Website: www.palacenewark.com

With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! It’s pure fun for the whole family whether you're a...

Forever Stars Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: Boat and Horses

Address: 137 Trent Road

Website: www.foreverstars.org

Join the Forever Stars Team on Good Friday for an Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza! This is an annual tradition for the charity now, and is fundamental in helping fund our second quarter of workshops at...

The Eventing Spring Carnival

Venue: Thoresby Park

Website: www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk

This year the event is running over Easter weekend, so take the family for a day of fun and entertainment. Easter Sunday will be filled with fun activities for all the family, including the great Thoresby...

Bottesford Easter Egg Trail

Venue: Bottesford Village Hall

Website: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/105167

Interactive Bible based trail around Bottesford including snakes, baby chicks miniature donkeys and much more. Trails are £10 per child (+processing fee) and include all the activities on the interactive...

Last Unicorn Airways

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring...

Easter Sunday Family Fun Day at Southwell Racecourse

Venue: Southwell Racecourse

Website: www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk

Celebrate Easter Sunday with live flat racing that the whole family can enjoy. Includes children's funfair, meet the Easter bunny, Circus workshop, face painting, Easter egg giveaway and treasure hunt,...

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem…...

Brainiac Live

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home! With a great range of explosive...

Dinosaur Adventure Live

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Created by the imaginative mind of Mike Newman (Exciting Science), the show blends humour, thrills, and hands-on learning into an interactive stage experience that had children squealing with delight and...

Natural History Museum Presents – Dinosaurs Live

Venue: Loughborough Town Hall

Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up...

Pop Art Costume Workshop

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Step into the world of Pop Art and become a walking masterpiece! In this fun, hands-on workshop, children will design and create their own wearable art inspired by the iconic style of Andy Warhol. This...

Collage Still Life

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Explore the Andy Warhol exhibition, and examine how colour and shape are used to create striking, memorable images. Inspired by the exhibition’s bold colours and graphic style, the group will create...

Tom Gates Epic Stage Show

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/

With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! It’s pure fun for the whole family whether you’re...

A Big Egg

Venue: Palace Theatre Newark

Website: www.palacenewark.com

A Big Egg brings a playful, vibrant musical adventure to life for ages 2-8, bursting with puppetry, sing‑along songs and award‑winning animation. Join siblings Jack and Molly on a heartwarming Easter...

Teach Rex Live

Venue: Nottingham Arts Theatre

Website: https://nottingham-theatre.co.uk/

Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet.Delivered by primary school teachers, the team will...

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller

Venue: Djanogly Theatre

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Perfect for children and families alike, this exciting musical retelling of a fairy tale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic that will capture...

Different Together Festival 2026

Venue: Mansfield Museum

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Created by Wired Differently Sensory Seekers CIC, this is an event designed around freedom, flexibility and feeling welcome. Come for a little while or stay all day. Join in loudly, quietly or somewhere...

Dinosaurs Live

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up...

Annie - RARE Productions

Venue: Palace Theatre Newark

Website: www.palacenewark.com

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. This all- time classic musical is a must for all the family,...

Home Ed Workshop: Taxidermy and Nature Exploration

Venue: Mansfield Museum

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Explore taxidermy and natural history. Two hour Home Ed workshop with a taxidermy talk, bird-mount demo, and interactive activities for children. £7.50 per child. Perfect for curious minds, ideal for...

All About Dogs Show

Venue: Newark Showground

Website: www.newarkshowground.com

Get ready for thrilling arena displays, Fun Dog Shows classes, breed meet ups, expert advice, talent competitions, live music, doggy shopping and lots of pawsome have-a-go activities. Dogs are welcome...

Toy Bank Weekend

Venue: Gulliver's Valley

Website: https://www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/toy-bank-weekend

Enjoy discounted theme park entry from £15pp when you bring along a new and unused toy (one per booking) to donate when you arrive. In support of KidsOut, your generous donations will help support local...

SIX the Musical

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century...

Mini Vintage Funfair

Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park

Website: https:/ruffordabbey.co.uk

Experience the charm of classic fairground rides from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Rides from the golden age of funfairs including the historic Peacock Ride, beautifully crafted in 1906. Attractions from just...

Princess and Pirate Weekend

Venue: Gulliver's Valley

Website: https://www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/princess-and-pirate-weekend-2

There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Valley’s Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend takeover!

Nottinghamshire County Show

Venue: Newark Showground

Website: https://nottinghamshirecountyshow.com

Experience fun countryside activities, workshops, demos, displays, and a family dog show. Get close to animals in the 'Farmyard and Friends' yard, with White Post Farm and mini donkeys and not forgetting...

Make your own eco mini garden - Kids workshop

Venue: The Workhouse and Infirmary

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

A relaxed friendly, creative fun workshop. Demo and full support throughout if required. At the end of the workshop you will be able to take your creation home. This workshop is child friendly and will...

Foodbank Weekend

Venue: Gulliver's Valley

Website: https://www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/foodbank-weekend

Book discounted theme park tickets from £14pp when you bring along a non-perishable food item to donate. In aid of New Hope Food Bank in Killamarsh, generous donations will help support people in crisis...

Nottinghamshire Police Family Fun Days

Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk

Returning to communities across the county this year, Nottinghamshire Police Family Fun Days offer families a chance to discover more about policing through fun, hands-on activities. In addition,...

Sing-a-Long-a-Wicked

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

Defy Gravity at Sing-a-Long-a Wicked…. Step into the magical land of Oz and unleash your inner Galinda or Elphaba… which side will you choose — green or pink? An immersive interactive screening where...

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger...

The Sooty Show

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Izzy Wizzy Let's Get Busy - it’s The Sooty Show! Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family. There's also a chance to meet Sooty in person after the show! A real treat...

Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet

Venue: Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Website: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com

An experience which brings the works of Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh to life. The immersive spectaculars are staged on different days throughout the three-week run and there are a range of entry...