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Feel Good Activity Bag at Sherwood Pines
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines
Try a forest activity bag for children aged 4-13 years old and their adults to use to discover the wellbeing benefits of forests. Includes binoculars to help you spot butterflies and birds, a scavenger...
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR)
12th May-6th July 2025
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
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/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
12th May-6th July 2025
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...
Kids Club
12th May-6th July 2025
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....
Kumon Free Assessment
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Designed to help any child, of any ability, realise their potential and become an enthusiastic learner. Through daily worksheet study and Instructor guidance, your child will work at the 'just-right' level...
Maid Marion Family Cycle Route
12th May-6th July 2025
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines
Taking just over one hour to complete at a leisurely pace, the Family Cycle route is ideal for those with small children who would tire on the longer trails or newcomers to cycling just wanting a leisurely...
Newark Junior Parkrun
12th May-6th July 2025
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...
Razzle Dazzle Pots
12th May-6th July 2025
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...
The Attic Theatre School
12th May-6th July 2025
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...
Brake's Kids Walk
11th June 2025
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.brake.org.uk
Take part in Brake’s Kids Walk to learn important road safety messages and shout out for children to have the right to make safe and healthy journeys. Sign up to take part in 2025 and receive your FREE...
Ninja Workshop
12th June 2025
Venue: Lakeside Arts
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
This workshop adopts a format inspired by the popular ninja challenge, which includes tasks such as jumping, running, tumbling, parkour, and martial arts. It also blends in elements of dragon and lion...
Outdoor Cinema - Shrek
13th June 2025
Venue: Nottingham Racecourse
Website: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk
Grab your blankets, take your friends and family, and enjoy this nostalgic outdoor cinema event. Sing along to your favourite tunes, like "All Star" and "I'm a Believer," as Shrek and Fiona take you on...
Wind in the Willows - Outdoor Theatre
13th June 2025
Venue: Wollaton Hall
Website: www.illyria.co.uk/shows
Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad reveals his latest obsession:...
Mini Police Community Fun Day
14th June 2025
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne Road
Website: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
An exciting community event, packed with activities and demonstrations to promote safety and crime prevention.Demonstrations include police dogs showcase their skills, learn about traffic safety with the...
No Dragon No Lion
15th June 2025
Venue: Djanogly Theatre
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
In a ground-breaking twist of tradition, this high-energy performance shatters boundaries, marring elements of the classical lion dance and Chinese opera with the pulse-pounding beats of beatboxing and...
Twelfth Night - Outdoor Theatre
19th June 2025
Venue: Wollaton Hall
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/tlcm/twelfth-night
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play...
Magic of Thailand Festival in Nottingham
21st-22nd June 2025
Venue: Forest Recreation Ground
Website: www.magicofthailand.co.uk
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and take along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances....
Positively Empowered Kids – Family Festival
22nd June 2025
Venue: Nottingham Castle
Website: www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk
The ‘Superhero’ Festival is designed to ‘Positively Empower Kids’, with interactive experiences of demonstrations, activities, and workshops to ensure the early intervention and prevention of mental...
Foodies Festival
27th-29th June 2025
Venue: Wollaton Park
Website: www.foodiesfestival.com
The Kids Cookery theatre gives children a chance to taste new flavours and learn basic cooking skills. Kids can try out cooking with specialist teachers who make learning fun! Free sessions will introduce...
BBC Concert Orchestra - CBeebies Prom Wildlife Jamboree
28th June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
Duggee, Bluey, the Octonauts and lots more CBeebies friends invite you, to join in with music, songs and lots of wildlife fun. A magical multi-media event featuring CBeebies theme tunes, orchestral treats,...
Galactic Gathering - Festival of the Force
28th-29th June 2025
Venue: National Space Centre
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
Dive into interactive workshops and hands-on experiences designed to teach STEAM skills - the perfect balance of fun and learning.Explore the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and...
UK's Strongest Man 2025 Live Final
28th-29th June 2025
Venue: Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Website: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com
UK's Strongest Man returns to Nottingham. This high octane televised Channel 5 show is suitable for all the family! Saturday's Finals see the 12 athletes go head to head in four stunning strongman events...
Little Bop Pirates Cove Family Mini Fest
29th June 2025
Venue: Binks Yard
Address: The Island Quarter
Website: www.binksyard.com/event/little-bop-pirates-cove-family-mini-fes
Join the lively pirate hosts, roaming entertainers, and performers for a swashbuckling treasure hunt, foam party, bumper boats, water zorbs, and lots more! Plus there will be stations for face painting...
Bing's Birthday
11th-12th July 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/bings-birthday
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday! Things won’t always go to plan...
Miss Americana – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
11th July 2025
Venue: Nottingham Playhouse
Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show featuring the incredible Xenna. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation’s music, style, and unrivalled...
Captain Narwhal's Pirates vs French Dinosaurs
12th-13th July 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on
Captain Narwhal’s happy band are at it again, stealing treasure from the local town. Only this time, they’ve taken more than they bargained for… Join them in their quest to right their wrongs whilst...
Sweet and Sour - The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo
18th July 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour. Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric...