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Swimming lessons with Everyone Active

1st January-31st December 2024

Venue: Your local leisure centre

Address: Nottinghamshire

Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Lammas Leisure Centre (Sutton in Ashfield), Kirkby Leisure Centre and...

Twist and Turn

3rd August-2nd November 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Address: Wallner Gallery

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Drawing influence from kinetic and digital art, this installation encourages children to learn through play. Sound and touch activated sculptures, large colourful mobiles and other interative elements...

The Kumon Free Trial 

1st October-15th November 2024

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

The Kumon Free Trial provides the opportunity for families new to Kumon to experience one week of the maths and English study programmes for free! Your Instructor will be able to identify and give you...

Autism Nights on the first Wednesday of every month are specially designed evenings of play for children with Autism, Asperger

Autism Nights

7th October-17th November 2024

Venue: Pirates Play

Website: www.piratesplay.co.uk/pirates_classes/autism-nights

NG5 1GD

Curious About Nottingham

7th October-17th November 2024

Venue: Nottingham City Centre

Website: www.curiousabout.co.uk

Curious About Nottingham is a pair of self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Nottingham...

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 party rooms and dedicated hosts, weekly toddler sessions and classes, along with monthly SEND and pop up sensory sessions. They have a superb five-star hygiene rated eatery, serving freshly prepared meals, drinks and snacks and they cater for all dietary requirements. 

Hocus Pocus Soft Play

7th October-17th November 2024

Venue: 131 Queens Road Beeston

Website: www.hocuspocussoftplay.co.uk

NG9 2FE

Kids Club

7th October-17th November 2024

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 £2.15 each....

Kitty Cafe Nottingham

7th October-17th November 2024

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...

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 quiet hour in the forest. Trail length is 4 miles.

Maid Marion Family Cycle Route

7th October-17th November 2024

Venue: Sherwood Pines

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pine

NG21 9JL

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds), every Sunday at 9am.  It

Newark Junior Parkrun

7th October-17th November 2024

Venue: Sconce and Devon Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/newark-juniors

NG24 4AU

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 FREE class visit www.perform.org.uk/try

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes

7th October-17th November 2024

Venue: Venues: Bingham, Mapperley, West Bridgford or Wollaton

Address: www.perform.org.uk/try

This autumn, the studio invites everyone to enjoy creative fun with Halloween-inspired pottery painting. From mugs and plates to spooky figurines, there’s a delightful range of items for artists of all ages and skill levels to transform into unique masterpieces. Book online or call 0115 905 6029.

Razzle Dazzle Pots

7th October-17th November 2024

Venue: Razzle Dazzle Pots

Website: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk

NG3 5QQ

Twist and Turn

7th October-2nd November 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Drawing influence from kinetic and digital art, this installation encourages children to learn through play. Sound and touch activated sculptures, large colourful mobiles and other interative elements...

Cirque: The Greatest Show

14th October 2024

Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/cirque

Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows...

Pushabout

14th October 2024

Venue: Clumber Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park

Find a community of people in Pushabout; a walking group created for anyone who has or looks after pushchair-aged children. During these accessible and beautiful walks, you can meet other adults, find...

Mission Europa

19th October-3rd November 2024

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Head to the National Space Centre for an off world mission to the ice moon Europa to discover water volcanos and the possibility of alien life. Included in your day are additional drop-in talks and workshops,...

Museum Explorers 

19th October 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Join this free, drop-in kids workshop for creative activities and to learn about ancient crafts. Explore the world of Bronze Age ornamentation, mark-making and decorative motifs and make your own clay...

Myths and Legends with the Master at Arms

19th October 2024

Venue: Sherwood Forest

Website: www.visitsherwood.co.uk

Join William De Tankerville, The Sheriff of Nottinghams Master at Arms, as he takes you on a tour of the majestic Greenwood, sharing stories of medieval life and the villainous Robin Hood.The route is...

A Tiger's Tale

20th October 2024

Venue: Djanogly Theatre

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

This family theatre show tells the true tale of an adopted tiger cub.Based on the extraordinary story of Fenella, the Holmfirth Tiger, this fantastical production by the award-winning playwright Mike Kenny...

A Tiger’s Tale

20th October 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

From a circus train in South Africa, to a steamboat on the Atlantic Ocean and onward to West Yorkshire, a ramshackle travelling troupe tell the unbelievable true story of a family of acrobats and their...

A celebration of road vehicles, large and small, including classic cars, buses, and lorries, representing a wide range of eras and purposes. Other Heritage Centre attractions open as usual.  Free entry, parking £2.

Autumn Transport Rally

20th October 2024

Venue: Great Central Raiilway (Nottingham) Ltd

Address: www.gcrn.co.uk

NG11 6JS

Circus Skills Workshop

20th October 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Join The Gramophones for a fun-filled, circus skills workshop. In this hour long session learn a range of circus skills in this workshop, including how to hula hoop, and spin plates and Poi! No prior experience...

Curious Investigators

22nd October 2024

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Scribble and Clipboard have a job to do: sort the recycling. But Scribble keeps finding new things to investigate. When she discovers a mysterious egg hidden in the rubbish, the pair need the audience’s...

Mishmash Presents Toot!

22nd October 2024

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events

Join the Toot! Ensemble for a fun family concert designed for 7 to 11-year-olds and their families. Experience the charm of the wind quintet as they bring to life a performance filled with warmth, excitement,...

Space Cadets Online 

22nd October 2024

Venue: Online

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

If your child is aged 7-11, interested in science and looking for something to do over the school holiday period, book a session now. Sessions will be 60 minutes and include talks, craft ideas, downloadable...

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

22nd October 2024

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events

With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults...

Curious Investigators

23rd October 2024

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events

Scribble and Clipboard have a job to do: sort the recycling. But Scribble keeps finding new things to investigate. When she discovers a mysterious egg hidden in the rubbish, the pair need the audience’s...

Halloween Spooktacular

26th-31st October 2024

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: www.statfold.com

Arrive in your spookiest costumes and defeat the witch and her ghastly sidekicks by navigating the Halloween trail and activities. Upgrades can be made to your ticket to include a pumpkin for £2.50 if...

Mrs Giggly

Mrs Giggley's Magic School

26th October 2024

Venue: Nottingham Arts Theatre

Website: www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk

NG1 3BE

Mrs Giggly's Magic School

26th October 2024

Venue: Nottingham Arts Theatre

Website: www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk

The story centres around Mrs Giggly, a magic teacher who has lost her belief in magic. Until one day, a young girl unexpectedly climbs out of a rainbow coloured toybox in her classroom and asks Mrs Giggly...

The Little Prince

26th-27th October 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Through mesmerising puppetry and beautiful original music, the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend, the Aviator, about love, life and real happiness. The Little Prince shows us that the most important...

Craft Among The Stars

27th October 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Embark on a whimsical journey with the Little Prince in this craft and activities workshop. Get creative and ignite your imagination before or after the show and add to your day out at the theatre.Suitable...

Fairy Tale Print Workshop

29th October 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Paula Rego was both a great printmaker and storyteller. She drew inspiration from a vast range of sources, including folklore and fairy tales. Use Rego’s artwork as inspiration to create your own print...

Harry Panto The Serpent of Secrets

29th October 2024

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events

The spectacle-wearing hero, Harry Panto, must save the day against Belinda LaWeirdo in this spellbinding tale of good versus evil. Magical illusions, pop songs and things that go bump in the night all...

Maps with Meaning

30th October 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Explore Grayson Perry’s amazing ‘map’ prints and make a map of meaning for you, in this workshop for creative kids. Use collage, drawing, colour and printmaking techniques to create your own unique...

Pinocchio

30th October-3rd November 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Using the classic elements of this tale – a poor woodcarver, the tell-tale growing nose, the dream of becoming a real boy – Stuff and Nonsense add their hallmark hilarity, cleverness, puppetry, outstanding...

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.

Taylormania

30th October 2024

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events

NG18 1NG

Fireman Sam Live! The Great Camping Adventure

31st October 2024

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Norman wants to go on an adventure, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers...

Rides on miniature 7 1/2″ ground level track will be available on the evening of Firework Spectacular. Rides cost £1 per person.  A short break whilst firework display takes place.

Bonfire Night

2nd November 2024

Venue: Nottingham Society of Model and Experimental Engineers

Address: Mere Way, Ruddington

Website: nsmee.org.uk/event/bonfire-night-miniature-railway-rides-for-public

NG11 6JS

Experience an unforgettable and enchanting Bonfire Night celebration at Norwood Park. Families can enjoy a fun-filled event that promises to create lasting memories. Immerse in the festive atmosphere and witness the night sky light up with vibrant colours.  Gates open 5pm, fireworks at 7pm. 

Bonfire Night at Norwood Park

2nd November 2024

Venue: Norwood Park

Website: www.norwoodpark.co.uk/whatson

NG25 0PF

Disney in the Dark Fireworks

2nd November 2024

Venue: Nottingham Racecourse

Website: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Spectacular Firework Display coordinated to the very best of Disney hosted by Nottingham Racecourse. Fun for all the family with Fireworks, Funfair, Food and Free Car Parking.

This November experience the magic of Walesby Forest with an unforgettable evening of live music from an Ed Sheeran tribute act, dazzling fireworks to music with one set for younger children and another later in the evening, spectacular fire show, stilt walker, funfair, licensed bar and feel-good food to keep all the family entertained.

Light Up The Night 2024

2nd November 2024

Venue: Walesby Forest

Website: www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk

NG22 9NG

Join Clara and her heroic Nutcracker Prince as they encounter wondrous snowflakes, delightful dancing dolls, waltzing flowers, a magnificent Christmas tree that seemingly touches the heavens and, of course, the magical Sugar Plum Fairy.

The Nutcracker

2nd November 2024

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events

NG18 1NG

Make Your Own Pinocchio

3rd November 2024

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Join this creative and crafty workshop to create your very own Pinocchio. Using everyday items create a little puppet. Who knows you might be able to make it dance and come to life! Suitable for ages 4+.

Accessible Afternoon - November

10th November 2024

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

An afternoon to support children, young adults and families with additional needs and disabilities, designed for SEND visitors who would benefit from a quieter experience. Included in standard entry. 3-6pm. 

Space Lates Sleepover at the Space Centre

15th-16th November 2024

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

Enjoy an evening of talks, workshops, shows and hands on science at Space Lates, followed by a sleepover in the heart of the National Space Centre. Sleep under the stars with a no rain guarantee! Suitable...

Mansfield’s favourite funny man – Adam Moss - is returning for more festive fun in a brand new pantomime packed full of enchanting story, side-splitting comedy, exotic settings, dazzling special effects, plenty of comedy slapstick and much-loved routines.

Aladdin

23rd November-31st December 2024

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events

NG18 1NG

Packed with comedy chaos courtesy of Nottingham’s favourite dame, John Elkington, enjoy a show jam-packed with laughter, live music, and spectacular special effects.  Expect top tunes, dazzling costumes, and plenty of audience participation in this super-sized extravaganza.

Jack and the Beanstalks

29th November-18th January 2025

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

NG1 5AF

Christopher's Christmas

17th December 2024

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

From the company who brought you The Lost Present…A Christmas Adventure! comes a new wintery tale for the whole family to share, Christopher’s Christmas. Written especially for children aged 2-7 and...

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