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Dinosaurium: Re-Imagined Creatures
19th July-11th January 2026
Venue: Banbury Museum
Website: www.banburymuseum.org
Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures explores our relationship with the history of dinosaur discoveries. From ancient fossil finds that inspired legends of dragons, iconic film franchises like Jurassic Park...
Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures
19th July-11th January 2026
Venue: Banbury Museum
Website: www.banburymuseum.org
This interactive, family-friendly experience explores how dinosaurs have been discovered, interpreted, and depicted—from early fossil finds and mythical dragons to blockbuster films and cutting-edge...
Discovery Days
4th October-30th November 2025
Venue: Didcot Railway Centre
Website: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Explore this 21-acre living museum and unearth almost two centuries of railway history. Trains will not be running, meaning there's the chance to get up close and see them at close quarters.Children can...
A Choristership in New College
13th October-23rd November 2025
Venue: Choir of New College Oxford
Website: www.newcollegechoir.com
New College Choir are looking for new recruits to join this exceptional musical journey. If your son loves singing, this is the chance of a lifetime. All choristers win generous bursaries at New College...
Board Games Night
13th October-23rd November 2025
Venue: The Light Banbury
Website: www.banbury.thelight.co.uk/whatson
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
13th October-23rd November 2025
Venue: Science Oxford Centre
Website: https://scienceoxford.com/whats-on/family-days
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...
Free Half Term Workshops
13th October-23rd November 2025
Venue: Oxfordshire Libraries
Website: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire-libraries
This October half term Wild Boor Ideas hosts a series of free story time, song and puppet making sessions for 2-7 year olds in partnership with Oxfordshire Libraries. Check with your local library for...
Kumon Free Assessment
13th October-23rd November 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Kumon does not follow any curriculum and work is set regardless of age, enabling children to revisit topics or advance far beyond school material without restriction. After an initial assessment, your...
Sparks Film School
13th October-23rd November 2025
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...
Ultimate Activity Camps
13th October-23rd November 2025
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...
Land of Lights Lantern Festival
18th October-28th February 2026
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
22nd October-2nd November 2026
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...
RARE Productions: High School Musical
6th-8th November 2025
Venue: The Kenton
Website: https://thekenton.org.uk
Troy Bolton, falls for nerdy beauty Gabriella Montez at a holiday karaoke party. When they return to campus, Troy and Gabriella audition for the upcoming school musical. The two must make it to auditions...
Witney Lakes Fireworks 2025
7th November 2025
Venue: Witney Lakes Resort
Website: www.witneylakes.com
Take the whole family for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food, and festive fun. Enjoy tasty treats from local vendors, warm up with a hot drink from the bar, and soak in the magic...
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
14th November-3rd January 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
Spend the whole day at Christmas at Blenheim Palace – buy a combined ticket to enjoy the illuminated after-dark trail and The Palace of Oz. To make the most of this exceptional place, you can also book...
Hunters of the Night
15th November-19th December 2025
Venue: Millets Wildside
Website: www.milletsfarmcentre.com
Join Millets Wildside for this all new Owl only flying display with handling opportunities in their Midnight Arena where it is always night time. With special lighting, fun and informative commentary learn...
Nature Club – Owl Detectives
15th November 2025
Venue: Science Oxford Centre
Website: https://scienceoxford.com
Pellets and prey! Investigate these amazing creatures of the night, dissect their pellets to see Oxfordshire owls have been eating and make an owl mobile to take home. Woo-hoo!
Grounddog Day
16th November 2025
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Because of the high standards of horticulture Waterperry don’t normally allow dogs in the ornamental gardens, however, for just one day this year dogs are allowed into the formal gardens to see what...
Beauty and the Beast
19th November-18th January 2026
Venue: Chipping Norton Theatre
Website: www.chippingnortontheatre.com
Meet Marie and follow her journey to see who will win her heart. Discover the mysterious Beast in the spooky chateau and encounter scientists, evil enchantresses and the utterly brilliant Dame Fifi Fromage!...
Beauty and the Beast
19th November-18th January 2026
Venue: The Theatre Chipping Norton
Website: www.chippingnortontheatre.com
Discover the mysterious Beast in the spooky chateau and encounter scientists, evil enchantresses and the utterly brilliant Dame Fifi Fromage! Will the Beast find love and discover his true self? All will...
Aladdin
20th-23rd November 2025
Venue: Mill Arts Centre
Website: www.themillartscentre.co.uk
Join Aladdin and his brother Nigel as they search for missing treasure and along the way meet a feisty princess, the trainee Genie of the Ring, the hilarious Royal police force and many more weird,...
Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival
20th November 2025
Venue: Cornerstone Arts Centre
Website: www.cornerstone-arts.org
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Cornerstone. See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life, and support young people...
Dick Whittington
21st November-4th January 2026
Venue: Oxford Playhouse
Website: www.oxfordplayhouse.com
All aboard for London Town – the panto adventure of the year awaits! There’s a charming adventure on the way with Dick Whittington, full of laughter, mischief, magic and plenty of panto sparkle. Brought...
Spectacle of Light 2025
21st November-30th December 2025
Venue: Sudeley Castle and Gardens
Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
Discover the Court of King Arthur and the Magic of Merlin as you experience this wondrous after-dark adventure around Sudeley's magical castle grounds. Meet mythical characters from the Arthurian legend...
Find Santa’s Reindeer
22nd November-24th December 2025
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Help Santa find his missing Reindeer who are lost all around the gardens! £4.50 per child with a prize.Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the normal garden entrance fee applies. Open 10am...
November Christmas Market
22nd-23rd November 2025
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Get into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens. They’ll have a number of Art and Craft Stalls with gorgeous handmade gift ideas, festive food and drink all nestled under cover in our plant area,...
Under the Frozen Moon
22nd November 2025
Venue: Pegasus Theatre
Website: https://pegasustheatre.ticketsolve.com
Award-winning Half a String presents a tender folk story of love, friendship, and adventure. Beautiful songs, rhythmic poetry, astonishing puppets, and breath-taking sets complete this stunning performance.
Cranford School Open Week
24th-28th November 2025
Venue: Cranford School
Website: www.cranfordschool.co.uk
Cranford is an established, fully co-educational independent school where pupils thrive.To discover first-hand what a Cranford education can offer your child have a look at the school in action during...
Christmas at Gulliver’s
29th November-23rd December 2025
Venue: Gulliver's Land
Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/christmas-at-gullivers
From Festive Breakfast Tickets to Santa Sleepovers, all Christmas theme park packages include a visit to Santa's Grotto with the opportunity for children to choose their own gift. If you want to extend...
Family Dance Party
29th November 2025
Venue: Pegasus Theatre
Website: https://pegasustheatre.ticketsolve.com
With a magical mix of music played live a live DJ, the funkiest lighting, and bubbles and games galore, you’ll see why these sessions have been entertaining Oxford for over 9 years. Put on your dancing...
Let's All Dance's The Nutcracker
29th November 2025
Venue: Cornerstone Arts Centre
Website: www.cornerstone-arts.org
The Nutcracker is perfect for children of all ages, whether this is their first trip to the theatre or they are regular visitors. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the magical land...
The Nutcracker
29th November-3rd January 2026
Venue: The North Wall Arts Centre
Website: www.creationtheatre.co.uk
Step into a world of twinkling lights, ticking clocks, and toys that might just come to life… Follow young Marie as she’s swept from her family’s festive parlour into an enchanting adventure, where...
Where's Father Christmas?
3rd-28th December 2025
Venue: Oxford Playhouse
Website: www.oxfordplayhouse.com
It’s never too early to introduce your little ones to the magic of theatre! With more presents than ever to deliver, the elves are wrapping as fast as they can. They’re nearly ready for the big day,...
Steam Into Christmas
6th-23rd December 2025
Venue: Didcot Railway Centre
Website: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Search for the reindeer stations as you explore the 21-acre museum, home to Great Western Railway steam locomotives, carriages, wagons, buildings, and artefacts, all set around the original 1932 engine...
Stick Man
9th-14th December 2025
Venue: Mill Arts Centre
Website: www.themillartscentre.co.uk
What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever...
Supermarket Scrooge
10th-24th December 2025
Venue: Pegasus Theatre
Website: https://pegasustheatre.ticketsolve.com
A warm-hearted, wacky tale about the true meaning of Christmas and the challenge of the last-minute seasonal food shop. Sing along with a feast of Christmas Dinner puppets and fill up your Nectar Card...
Lap of Lights at Silverstone
12th December-3rd January 2026
Venue: Silverstone
Website: www.silverstone.co.uk
Drive your own car around the famous Silverstone circuit, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, at the unique Lap of Lights Christmas experience. With amazing light displays and interactive illuminations...
A Christmas Carol - performed by Gerald Dickens
16th-17th December 2025
Venue: Didcot Railway Centre
Website: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Gerald is an actor, author director and producer and is the great great grandson of the author Charles Dickens. In 1993 he created his first one-man show, a theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol...
The Nutcracker
17th-24th December 2025
Venue: Mill Arts Centre
Website: www.themillartscentre.co.uk
The Nutcracker is perfect for children of all ages whether this is their first trip to the theatre or they are regular visitors. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the magical land...
Beauty and The Beast
18th-31st December 2025
Venue: Cornerstone Arts Centre
Website: www.cornerstone-arts.org
Expect dazzling scenery, glittering costumes, magical special effects, toe-tapping musical numbers and real live panto pooches. With plenty of laughs and audience participation, this is pantomime at its...
Santa Cruises
20th-23rd December 2025
Venue: Hobbs of Henley
Website: www.hobbsofhenley.com
Step aboard and enjoy a festive family adventure packed with sparkle and cheer. The much-loved Bertie Slippers returns to enchant the children with fun, laughter and magic before the highlight of the day,...
The Snowman and The Gruffalo in Concert
20th December 2025
Venue: Cadogan Hall
Website: www.cadoganhall.com
A regular highlight of Christmas in Chelsea, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Cadogan Hall for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big...
The Snowman and The Gruffalo in concert
21st December 2025
Venue: Oxford Playhouse
Website: www.ticketsoxford.com
For one day only, direct from London, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra comes to Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre.Tickets are available from the Ticketsoxford.com or call 01865 305305. There will be two performances...
There’s A Monster in Your Christmas Show
23rd-29th December 2025
Venue: Bicester Leisure Centre
Website: www.themillartscentre.co.uk
A high-energy 55-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters...