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Autism Nights
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: Pirates Play
Website: www.piratesplay.co.uk/pirates_classes/autism-nights
Autism Nights on the first Wednesday of every month are specially designed evenings of play for children with Autism, Asperger's and ADHD. With a soothing atmosphere, these nights are a great opportunity...
Family Adventures at The Lost City Adventure Golf
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: The Lost City Adventure Golf
Website: www.lostcityadventuregolf.com/nottingham
Immerse yourself in a world of rainforest enchantment and discover the two indoor adventure golf courses, nestled in the jungle themed paradise. Open from 10am with Early Bird tickets available until 12pm....
Feel Good Activity Bag at Sherwood Pines
3rd February-31st March 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)
3rd February-31st March 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...
Hocus Pocus Soft Play
3rd February-31st March 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
3rd February-31st March 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....
Kitty Cafe Nottingham
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: 31-37 Friar Lane
Website: www.kittycafe.co.uk
Become surrounded by adorable friendly felines as you tuck into some yummy cake or a refreshing drink and watch as these adorable cats explore the cafe. This is a family friendly venue, fully wheelchair...
Maid Marion Family Cycle Route
3rd February-31st March 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
3rd February-31st March 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...
Nottingham Nursery School
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Website: www.nottinghamnurseryschool.com
Nottingham Nursery School are a busy, growing group of 2 year olds who love to play and explore. If you would like to visit their wonderful setting, or would simply like further information, please contact...
Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: Venues: Bingham, Mapperley, West Bridgford or Wollaton
Website: www.perform.org.uk/try
Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. To book a...
Razzle Dazzle Pots
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: 852 Woodborough Road
Website: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity this February half term? Razzle Dazzle Pots in Mapperley, Nottingham, is the perfect place for children and parents to unleash their creativity. This charming...
The Attic Theatre School
3rd February-31st March 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...
The National Justice Museum and City of Caves
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: National Justice Museum
Website: www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk
Meet costumed characters from Nottingham's history and explore the Victorian Courtroom, Georgian gaol, and ancient cells - all spread over five fascinating floors. For schools, they offer workshops in...
Time for Walkies
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines/forest-walkies
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies. Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way. This interactive dog-focused...
Time for Walkies
3rd February-31st March 2025
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies. Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way. This interactive dog-focused...
Great Big School Clean 2025
21st March-6th April 2025
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Join the Great Big School Clean this spring and be part of the #BigBagChallenge - make a big difference to care for the places and the planet we love. Pledge as a school and you’ll receive a...
Soundstage Festival
22nd March-5th April 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.trch.co.uk/soundstage
The festival starts with a family orchestra event where all ages, instruments and abilities are welcome and concludes with a mixed media event blending the worlds of cinema and sound in a gloriously eclectic...
Autism Nights
24th March-11th May 2025
Venue: Pirates Play
Website: www.piratesplay.co.uk/pirates_classes/autism-nights
Autism Nights on the first Wednesday of every month are specially designed evenings of play for children with Autism, Asperger's and ADHD. With a soothing atmosphere, these nights are a great opportunity...
Family Adventures at The Lost City Adventure Golf
24th March-11th May 2025
Venue: The Lost City Adventure Golf
Website: www.lostcityadventuregolf.com/nottingham
Immerse yourself in a world of rainforest enchantment and discover the two indoor adventure golf courses, nestled in the jungle themed paradise. Open from 10am with Early Bird tickets available until 12pm....
Feel Good Activity Bag at Sherwood Pines
24th March-11th May 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)
24th March-11th May 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
24th March-11th May 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
24th March-11th May 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
24th March-11th May 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....
Kitty Cafe Nottingham
24th March-11th May 2025
Venue: 31-37 Friar Lane
Website: www.kittycafe.co.uk
Become surrounded by adorable friendly felines as you tuck into some yummy cake or a refreshing drink and watch as these adorable cats explore the cafe. This is a family friendly venue, fully wheelchair...
Kumon Free Assessment
24th March-11th May 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
24th March-11th May 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
24th March-11th May 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...
Nottingham Nursery School
24th March-11th May 2025
Venue: Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Website: www.nottinghamnurseryschool.com
Nottingham Nursery School are a busy, growing group for 2 year olds who love to play and explore. If you would like to visit their wonderful setting, or would simply like further information, please contact...
Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes
24th March-11th May 2025
Venue: Venues: Bingham, Mapperley, West Bridgford or Wollaton
Website: www.perform.org.uk/try
Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. To book a...
Soundstage Festival at Lakeside Arts
24th-30th March 2025
Venue: Lakeside Arts
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Join Lakeside Arts for a series of events combining music and film at as part of the Nottingham-wide Soundstage Festival. Celebrating the music of film, TV, and gaming, Nottingham’s Soundstage Festival...
The Attic Theatre School
24th March-11th May 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...
The National Justice Museum and City of Caves
24th March-11th May 2025
Venue: National Justice Museum
Website: www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk
Meet costumed characters from Nottingham's history and explore the Victorian Courtroom, Georgian gaol, and ancient cells - all spread over five fascinating floors. For schools, they offer workshops in...
Shrek the Musical
27th-30th March 2025
Venue: Palace Theatre Newark
Website: www.palacenewark.com
In their 90th Anniversary year, Newark Amateur Operatic Society present Shrek The Musical.It's a heartwarming story about acceptance, friendship and the beauty that lies within us all… teaching us that...
Eventing Spring Carnival
28th-30th March 2025
Venue: Thoresby Park
Website: www.thoresby.com
Thoresby Courtyard will be filled with entertainment for your little ones including Sherwood Outlaws, Climbing Wall, Face Painters, Inflatables including a Bouncy Castle, and delicious food options from...
Ministry of Science Live
28th-29th March 2025
Venue: Nottingham Playhouse
Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial In Concert
29th March 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed...
Easter egg hunt at The Workhouse and Infirmary
29th March-20th April 2025
Venue: The Workhouse and Infirmary
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place 10.30am-4.pm, with last entry at 3pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny...
Join the Green Team - Easter Family Trail at Clumber Park
29th March-21st April 2025
Venue: Clumber Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park
Collect your Easter family trail sheet from the Discovery Centre before heading out towards the main front field to begin your adventure.Work your way through the ranger side then you can move to the gardener...
Mother's Day Weekend
29th-30th March 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Kingdom
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk
Celebrate Mother's Day at Gulliver’s Kingdom. Adults go FREE when accompanied by at least one full paying child on both the Saturday and Sunday.
The BIG Easter Trail
29th March-27th April 2025
Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park
Website: www.ruffordabbey.co.uk
Embark on an exciting journey along a scenic trail, where hidden Easter surprises await your discovery at every turn. Every trail sheet comes with a guaranteed special prize, making your adventure even...
Cartoon Drawing Workshop
30th March 2025
Venue: Lakeside Arts
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Does your child love to draw and create their own characters? This workshop is the perfect place for them to unleash their imagination and learn the basics of cartoon drawing, from shapes and lines to...
The Paper Cinema
30th March 2025
Venue: Djanogly Theatre
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Fascinating and imaginative storytellers, The Paper Cinema, create extraordinary, magical worlds without words with vivid pen and ink drawings, intricate paper puppetry, and a treasure trove of acoustic...
Schools Football Week 2025
31st March-6th April 2025
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.schoolsfootball.org/campaigns-and-events/schools-football-week
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this fantastic campaign celebrating the importance of schools’ football, competitive or otherwise, to pupils across England and provides teachers and coaches...
Easter EGGstravaganza!
5th-21st April 2025
Venue: White Post Farm
Website: www.whitepostfarm.co.uk
Get stuck into the Easter trail to win an Easter chocolate. Visit the top yard, transformed into the magical town of Bunnyville! Head over to the events barn for a range of Easter based crafts and activities,...
Easter Holiday Civil War Spies Trail
5th-12th April 2025
Venue: National Civil War Centre
Website: www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
Go undercover and become a Civil War secret spy on a museum mission in this fun family gallery trail! Entry is now free for all Newark and Sherwood residents.
Family Saturday: The King in a Car Park
5th April 2025
Venue: National Civil War Centre
Website: www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
The discovery of King Richard III in a car park in Leicester in 2012 was a world-wide sensation! Join archaeologists from the University of Leicester for a day of discovery with the chance to see a 3D...
Spring Spectacular
5th-21st April 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Kingdom
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk
Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver's.
Bursting with Red
8th April 2025
Venue: Lakeside Arts
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Join this fun and creative session exploring the colour red. Use paint and mixed media to discover its different shades and textures, while unleashing your imagination as you play with the vibrant colour....
Black Holes on Slides
9th April 2025
Venue: Lakeside Arts
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Dive into the mysteries of black holes and create your own cosmos-inspired light patterns. Exploring the Cosmic Titans exhibition, you will use drawing, paper cutting, slide projections and silhouettes...
Brunch with the Easter Bunny
10th-12th April 2025
Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park
Website: www.ruffordabbey.co.uk
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet-style brunch, accompanied by tea, coffee and fruit juice. Guests will be greeted by none other than the legendary Easter Bunny himself! Each child will receive a trail sheet...
Tales From the Lighthouse
10th April 2025
Venue: Nottingham Playhouse
Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Featuring storytelling, traditional music, original songs and spellbinding puppetry, this is the perfect show for anyone captivated by myths, magic, music and folklore.The Lighthouse is the perfect voyage...
Claytime
12th-13th April 2025
Venue: Djanogly Theatre
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Play in a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters. Each Claytime is totally unique – creating...
Stories in the Dust
12th April 2025
Venue: Nottingham Playhouse
Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything...
Pinocchio
13th April 2025
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk
Join Pinocchio as he sets off on his adventure to Fantasy Island, where he hopes to learn right from wrong and fulfil his dreams of becoming a real boy. But will he follow his conscience or will the wicked...
Dinosaurs Live
15th April 2025
Venue: Palace Theatre Newark
Website: www.palacenewark.com
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...
Top Secret - Magic of Science
15th April 2025
Venue: Theatre 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...
Miss Rachel Tribute Tour
16th April 2025
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk
The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon... 'Ms Rachel'! With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, 'Ms Rachel' is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens...
The Little Mermaid
17th April 2025
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk
Immersion Theatre invite you on a vibrant underwater adventure like no other in their most spectacular and fantastical family musical yet! Guaranteed to make a splash with the whole family, this musical...
How To Train Your Dragon In Concert
18th April 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
’How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating story that combines humour, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed...
Gaia by Luke Jerram
22nd April 2025
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk
Created by renowned artist Luke Jerram, Gaia presents a unique and awe-inspiring perspective of our planet. The stunning sculpture showcases the Earth's continents and oceans, illuminated by subtle lighting...
The Little Mermaid 2025
25th April 2025
Venue: Loughborough Town Hall
Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Packed with dazzling sets, colourful characters, astounding choreography, original music, and heaps of audience participation, this brand-new adaptation sees the adventurous Little Mermaid embark on an...
VW Festival’s Spring Social Campout
25th-27th April 2025
Venue: Thoresby Park
Website: www.thoresby.com
Enjoy a relaxed weekend of camping, live music, show and shine, Club stands and more. Adult weekend camping £30 each. Kids weekend camping (6-16 years) £5 each and under 5s Free! Day visitors (non show...
All About Dogs Show
26th-27th April 2025
Venue: Newark Showground
Website: www.newarkshowground.com
The UK’s favourite dog event for dogs of all shapes and sizes is making a grand return to the Newark Showground in April 2025! Take your dog for two days full of exciting arena displays, expert advice,...
All About Dogs Show
26th-27th April 2025
Venue: Newark Showground
Website: www.newarkshowground.com
Take your dog for two days full of exciting arena displays, expert advice, shopping and lots of fun have-a-go activities. The show runs from 9.30am to 5pm on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April. Tickets are...
Toy Bank Weekend
26th-27th April 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Kingdom
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk
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...
Do Not Play This Piano
27th April 2025
Venue: Djanogly Theatre
Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Enjoy the wonders of Will Pickvance, a piano playing storyteller, bringing Mozart to life for little music lovers.Dubbed the ‘Edinburgh Fringe’s favourite pianist’ by List magazine, Will Pickvance...
Home Educator Day: Sustainability Superheroes
28th April 2025
Venue: White Post Farm
Website: www.whitepostfarm.co.uk
Learn all about the ways in which you can help our environment and take action to help the planet, all from natural resources we have readily available. Enjoy free range fun, where you will be able to...
Hansel and Gretel - Northern Ballet
29th April 2025
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk
In this reimagined classic, Hansel and Gretel take a walk through the woods, unaware of the damage they leave behind. But when they get lost, they meet a host of spirited friends who teach them how we...
Elmer and Mama G
3rd May 2025
Venue: White Post Farm
Website: www.whitepostfarm.co.uk
Elmer and Mama G will be coming to the farm on Saturday 3rd May! They will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day, including story time and lots of photo opportunities! Grab your tickets...
Family Saturday: Strings Day with Open Doors
3rd May 2025
Venue: National Civil War Centre
Website: www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
Listen to a real string band, find out all about musical instruments and have a go at music making! See some of the instruments local primary schools have made from recycled materials and pick up some...
Matilda The Musical
3rd May 2025
Venue: Nottingham Arts Theatre
Website: www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk
Filled with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda The Musical JR. is a joyous celebration of girl power. Both children and adults will be thrilled and delighted by the tale of this extraordinary...
Princess and Pirate Weekend
3rd-5th May 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Kingdom
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk
There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Kingdom’s Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend takeover!
Taylormania
9th May 2025
Venue: Palace Theatre Newark
Website: www.palacenewark.com
With the finest collection of replica costumes from all of Taylor Swifts Tours, the addition of both explosive choreography and personal team of band members and dancers, this show is the ultimate Taylor...
Spirit of Wartime Sherwood 1940s
10th-11th May 2025
Venue: Thoresby Park
Website: www.thoresby.com
An unforgettable weekend of history, education, fun and entertainment, perfect for the whole family. Free entry! £5 all day car parking applies. Open 10am – 4pm. Join for the whole weekend to celebrate,...
The Nottinghamshire County Show
10th May 2025
Venue: Newark Showground
Website: www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com
A daredevil motorcycle stunt show featuring high-flying tricks by UK Squibb Freestyle will debut at the Nottinghamshire County Show. This exciting addition will take place alongside a host of familiar...
Balloons and Beats Festival
16th-18th May 2025
Venue: Wollaton Park
Website: www.balloonsandbeatsfestival.com
Witness captivating hot air balloon displays as electrifying live music fills the air. This one-of-a-kind festival promises a thrilling celebration of family fun, infectious rhythms and captivating performances....
Cirque du North Notts 2025
17th May 2025
Venue: Old Market Square, Workshop
Website: https://fb.me/e/4uWJGqztm
This family-friendly day out is free for all to attend. Expect a range of entertainment as they bring the circus to Worksop Old Market Square this May. Enjoy live circus-themed performances, traditional...
May Half-Term
24th May-1st June 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Kingdom
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk
Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half-term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!