What's On in Oxfordshire

Land of Lights Lantern Festival

Venue: Gulliver's Land

Website: https://miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk

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

Venue: Cogges Manor Farm

Website: www.cogges.org.uk

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...

Dogs of Blenheim Palace Trail

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Featuring Bobby the Blenheim Spaniel and plenty of other tail-wagging visitors along the way, discover stories of dogs at Blenheim Palace over the centuries - from the many Blenheim Spaniels that once...

Dogs of Blenheim Palace Trail

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Featuring Bobby the Blenheim Spaniel and plenty of other tail-wagging visitors along the way, discover stories of dogs at Blenheim Palace over the centuries - from the many Blenheim Spaniels that once...

February Snowdrops

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Waterperry boasts beautiful displays of double and single-flowered snowdrops all around the 20 acres of gardens and is the perfect excuse for a walk in the gardens followed by a visit to the Teashop to...

A Choristership in New College

Venue: Choir of New College Oxford

Website: www.newcollegechoir.com

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...

Fairytale Farm Parties

Venue: Fairytale Farm

Website: www.fairytalefarm.co.uk

Each party package includes use of Fairytale Farm for two and a half hours, your own party host, all food provided, goody bag for all party guests and a free bag of animal feed for each child (daylight...

Family Camp Weekends

Venue: Roves Farm

Website: www.rovesfarm.co.uk

Pitch your tent and join the Family Camp weekends on the farm. Includes BBQ, Saturday night entertainment and weekend entry to Roves Farm! Daily Activities include meet and feed the animals, Animal Racing,...

Family Days at the Science Oxford Centre 

Venue: Science Oxford Centre 

Website: https://scienceoxford.com/whats-on/family-days

Find your WOW at the Science Oxford Centre every Saturday for a fun-packed Family Day! Get hands-on in the Exploration Zone and spot wildlife outdoors with Explorer Backpacks. Experiment at the pop-up Live...

Find your place at PQA

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.pqacademy.com

Through three core classes: Film and TV, Comedy and Drama and Musical Theatre, children grow in self-belief and discover who they are, on stage and beyond. Because when children are given the freedom to...

Go-Kart Party Oxfordshire

Venue: Various venues across Oxfordshire

Website: www.gokart-party.co.uk

Go-Kart Party Oxfordshire's attention to service and detail has made them an industry leader. With a wide range of products and services to choose from, you're sure to find exactly what you're looking...

Kart Silverstone

Venue: Silverstone

Website: www.silverstone.co.uk

Buckle up for full throttle karting thrills at the home of British motorsport! Whether it’s your little one’s first race or a full-on family showdown, there’s a session built for every age, skill...

Mandarin Unity

Venue: Witney, Summertown and Online

Website: www.mandarinunity.co.uk

Fun, structured and immersive Mandarin classes and clubs for children aged 4–11 in Oxfordshire, supporting communication, confidence and cultural awareness through engaging, play-based learning. Classes...

Millets Wildside

Venue: Millets Wildside Falconry and Wildlife Centre

Website: https://milletswildside.co.uk

Millets Wildside has been inspiring passion for over 20 years. It is open daily, with flying displays and keeper talks. Based at Millets Farm Centre, it's an amazing family attraction - complete with garden...

Pip and Posy Play

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Have fun at Blenheim Palace with Pip and Posy in Adventure Play. This exciting installation will spark your child’s imagination as they follow Jamila’s magic pebble through a world full of colour,...

Razzamataz Oxford

Venue: Barton Park Primary School

Address: Barton Fields Road

Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk

Razzamataz is Oxford’s inclusive, award-winning performing arts school based in Barton. They focus on building confidence, creativity, teamwork and performance skills through singing, dancing and acting...

Roves Farm After School Play Offer

Venue: Roves Farm

Website: www.rovesfarm.co.uk

Enjoy exploring the heated indoor play barn, Rabbit Warren tunnels, giant slides, soft play area with swings for under 3’s and a large carpeted space for free play. See the animal’s in Pet’s Corner...

Saturday STEM Clubs at the Science Oxford Centre 

Venue: Science Oxford Centre 

Website: https://scienceoxford.com

Science Oxford run regular science and nature themed clubs with expert leaders for ages 5-9 at 10am-11.30pm, 12.30-2pm and 3-4.30pm. £15 includes child and adult/ £5 additional adult tickets available.Includes...

SEND Parents and Carers

Venue: Cornerstone Arts

Website: www.cornerstone-arts.org

First and Third Friday of the month. SEND Buzz South Ox and Vale Parents and Carers coffee mornings.

Sparks Film School

Venue: Sparks Film Media Arts Oxford

Website: www.sparksarts.co.uk

Sparks Film School is a youth film school for ages 5-18, with activities for young filmmakers based in Oxford. They welcome young filmmakers from all over Oxfordshire to supercharge their skills and realise...

Swim School of Oxfordshire

Venue: Swim School of Oxfordshire

Website: www.swimschoolofoxfordshire.co.uk

Private swim school providing intensive swimming courses and weekly lessons to adults and children across Oxfordshire. They currently offer lessons at Oxford University Sports Centre, OX4 1EQ, Oxford High...

Ultimate Activity Camps

Venue: Various locations

Website: https://www.ultimateactivity.co.uk/locations/bromley-eltham-college

Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding Ofsted regulated childcare for 4.5-14 year olds during the school holidays. This childcare is delivered through a fantastic range of exciting activities, whether...

Wychwood School

Venue: 74 Banbury Rd

Website: https://wychwoodschool.org

Wychwood School is a independent co-educational school for pupils aged 11-18 in the heart of Oxford. They offer a wide range of activities and clubs, and these can be enjoyed during the lunch break or...

Blueprints of Power Exhibition

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

The new exhibition Blueprints of Power will shine a light on Sir John Vanbrugh’s brilliant mind, his rivalries and ambitions and take visitors on an immersive visual experience through his early life...

Make and Create Together: Painting Spring Flowers

Venue: The Mill Arts Centre

Website: www.themillartscentre.co.uk

Enjoy a morning of creativity exploring Spring flowers and how to draw and paint them. You will be guided through different drawing and painting techniques and will have the opportunity to create a joint...

Nature Club: Earthworms, The Compost Crew 

Venue: Science Oxford Centre

Website: https://scienceoxford.com/whats-on/earth-worms-compost-crew

Unearth the underground life of worms and discover how they contribute to nature’s ecosystem. Make a jelly worm, learn about clay and composting, take part in a woodland worm survey! 

World Book Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.worldbookday.com

Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...

British Science Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.britishscienceweek.org

British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...

The Princess and The Pea

Venue: Cornerstone Arts

Website: www.cornerstone-arts.org

This gorgeous production mixes the Lets All Dance Ballet Company’s signature crystal clear narrative, fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and lovely music to enthral children and families. A charming...

JDP Family Cushion Concerts

Venue: JdP, St Hilda's College

Website: www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/jdp-music-building/events/family-cushion-concert-march

Monthly cushion concerts will introduce different styles of music and different instruments to children and their families.The talented soprano Becca Marriott (opera singer) will be back to lead the concerts...

Bluey's Big Play

Venue: New Theatre Oxford

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Back by popular demand - Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Oxford in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the...

Youth (6-12 Years) Flowerpot Painting

Venue: The Mill Arts Centre

Website: www.themillartscentre.co.uk

Visit The Mill Arts Centre for a fun afternoon painting a flowerpot for you to grow flowers in this Spring. All materials and equipment are provided in this workshop, just bring along your creativity!...

Cokethorpe School Open Morning

Venue: Cokethorpe School

Website: www.cokethorpe.org

An opportunity to tour the School, hear from the Head, meet the pupils, students and staff, and get a flavour of the exceptional breadth and individual focus enjoyed by Cokethorpe’s pupils. Book your...

Mika and the Polar Bear

Venue: The North Wall Arts Centre

Website: www.thenorthwall.com

Featuring original music, digital animation and enchanting puppetry, Mika and the Polar Bear is a dynamic new dance-theatre production for all ages, celebrating resilience, friendship, and the courage...

Day Rover tickets at Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

Venue: Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

Website: www.chinnorrailway.co.uk

You can join the heritage trains at either Chinnor or Princes Risborough stations. Tickets are issued as Day Rovers and are generally valid on every train and all day long. No seat reservations are required...

Mothering Sunday 50% off garden entrance fee

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

On Mothering Sunday, 15 March, all Mum’s receive 50% off their garden entrance fee. Why not treat Mum to tea at the Teashop afterwards to warm up – a lovely way to spend time with your family. Freshly...

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...

David Walliams' There's a Snake in My School!

Venue: The Theatre Chipping Norton

Website: www.chippingnortontheatre.com

A ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams. From the creative team behind ‘Spot’s Birthday Party’ and...

Diversity - Soul 2026

Venue: New Theatre Oxford

Website: www.atgtickets.com

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

The Tale of the Loneliest Whale

Venue: Oxford Playhouse

Website: www.oxfordplayhouse.com

Join Hoglets Theatre for an exciting deep-sea adventure packed with beautiful puppets, hilarious sea creatures, original songs and lots of audience interaction! The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a magical,...

Home Educator Visit Days

Venue: The Story Museum

Website: www.storymuseum.org.uk

Enjoy exclusive use of The Story Museum for a special day dedicated to Home Educating families.The offer includes all-day public gallery entry so you can explore the Whispering Wood, Treasure Chamber,...

Make and Create Together: Cupcake Decorating

Venue: The Mill Arts Centre

Website: www.themillartscentre.co.uk

In this two-hour workshop children and adults will be introduced to various sugar craft techniques that will turn the humble cupcake into a work of art. Suitable for all abilities, ingredients, materials...

Science Club: Fooled You!

Venue: Science Oxford Centre

Website: https://scienceoxford.com/whats-on/fooled-you

Get ready for April Fools' Day and explore the science behind some tricks! With demos and interactive experiments the pranksters will investigate gravity-defying objects, mysteriously moving artefacts...

When the Easter Bunny lost her bounce!

Venue: The Mill at Sonning

Website: https://millatsonning.com

The Easter Bunny has lost her bounce — and without it, Easter just won’t be the same! Join her on a joyful adventure filled with music, laughter, and plenty of audience participation as she discovers...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Venue: Oxford Playhouse

Website: www.oxfordplayhouse.com

Don’t miss your chance to be whisked away on a magical, musical adventure as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flies onto the Oxford Playhouse stage. Based on a story by Ian Fleming, and made into an iconic film,...