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Foster for East Midlands Councils
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: East Midlands
Website: fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk
Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Councils urgently need more foster carers. Foster for East Midlands Councils offers comprehensive training, ongoing support and competitive payments. To...
Genius Tuition's Calm Preparation Programme
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Genius Tuition
Website: www.geniustuition.co.uk/register-now
The Calm Preparation Programme supports learners preparing for SATs, 11+, KS3 and GCSEs through clear teaching, targeted revision and regular exam-style practice. Ofsted registered and delivered by DBS-checked...
National Forest Adventure Farm
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: National Forest Adventure Farm
Website: www.adventurefarm.co.uk
Explore everything the farm has to offer - huge indoor soft play, exciting outdoor adventure zones, and the animal barn, from 10am – 5pm! It’s the perfect day out for farm fun, fresh air, and plenty...
Outdoor Thursday Market
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Pavilion Gardens
Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/outdoor-thursday-market-2/
A regular market set up outside along the promenade, the first and third Thursday of every month. With local stalls and great finds, April-September, 10am-3pm.
S4 Swim School
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Various Locations
Website: www.s4swimschool.uk
S4 Swim School celebrates 20 years of helping children become confident, capable swimmers. S4 offers small group lessons where safety, technique and enjoyment are central to every session. New swimmers...
Soft Play Birthday Parties
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Moorways Sports Village
Website: everyoneactive.com/centre/
A soft play birthday party at Moorways Sports Village will give kids memories that will last for years to come. Parties combine adventure, fantastic fun and safety, all in one go. Moorways Sports Village...
Team Super Sports Holiday Camps
16th March-5th July 2026
Venue: Stafford Grammar School
Website: www.teamsupersports.co.uk
This Easter, their much-anticipated multi-sport camps will run across two weeks: Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April and Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th April. Families can join the action at their Stafford...
The Big One
7th June 2026
Venue: Chaddesden Park
Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/the-big-1/
Chaddesden's annual summer family fun day for all to enjoy returns, with a great selection of stalls, food, dance displays, live entertainment, the return of the fantastic dog show plus a fun fair! Free...
The Sleeping Beauty
8th June 2026
Venue: New Vic Theatre
Website: www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/ballet-cymru-presents-tchaikovskys-the-sleeping-beauty/
Journey to an enchanted world of love, magic and destiny. Celebrate Ballet Cymru’s 40th anniversary and see the breathtaking dancers take you on a journey like no other. Sleeping Beauty features innovative...
In The Night Garden Live
20th-21st June 2026
Venue: Buxton Opera House
Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/events/in-the-night-garden-live-2026/
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle's Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
23rd-27th June 2026
Venue: Regent Theatre
Step into a world of pure imagination as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical comes to life in a spectacular new production by Stage Productions. With jaw-dropping sets, vibrant costumes, and...
Derby Farmers' Market
28th June 2026
Venue: Derby Market Hall
Website: www.derbymarkethall.co.uk/whats-on/derby-farmers-market/
A new regular Farmers' Market in Derby, in partnership with Derby Uncovered. Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space filled with fresh local produce, artisanal foods and seasonal flavours, perfect for browsing...
K-POP All Stars
5th July 2026
Venue: Derby Arena
Website: www.derbyarena.co.uk/events-and-corporate/whats-on/k-pop-all-stars/
K-POP All Stars transforms the stage into a vibrant explosion of sound and colour. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering the magic for the first time, this is your chance to experience the music,...