Things to do with kids in Oxfordshire

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Land of Lights Lantern Festival

18th October-28th February 2026

Venue: Gulliver's Land

The award-winning Land of Lights returns to Milton Keynes for a fourth season. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year...

The Witch's House

22nd October-2nd November 2026

Venue: Cogges Manor Farm

Take a journey through the house and step into the movies. From Frankenstein, Ghostbusters, ET, Harry Potter, Gremlins, Shrek and many more. There’s also fun Halloween craft activities (full details...

A Choristership in New College

24th November-1st February 2026

Venue: Choir of New College Oxford

New College is holding auditions in January 2026 for boys currently in year 2 to start in September 2026 in Year 3. The choristers are educated at New College School and enjoy a world-class musical education...

Board Games Night

24th November-1st February 2026

Venue: The Light Banbury

Visit every Monday at 4pm to play some of your favourite retro games incliding Jenga, Scrabble, Uno, Jumanji and lots more! Free to attend.

Family days at the Science Oxford Centre 

24th November-1st February 2026

Venue: Science Oxford Centre

Young adventurers can get hands-on in the Exploration Zone and outdoors with nature trails and the Water Lab. Explore, discover and play with interactive exhibits, experiment with circuits and spinning...

Discover the joy of magic

Discover the joy of magic

Stephen Mulhern offers his tips on sharing the gift of magic this festive season.

Competition time

Competition time

Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!

Upcycle your glass jars this winter

Upcycle your glass jars this winter

Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.

Your family guide to festive fun

Your family guide to festive fun

Primary Times shares 12 ideas for happy holiday moments with the whole family.

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