What's On in Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent

Free Taster Session at Razzamataz Derby

Venue: Razzamataz Derby

Address: Derby

Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk

Join Razzamataz Derby for your free taster session this July or September! They offer free taster sessions for anyone aged 4-18 who loves singing, dance and drama and wants to go along to try out their...

Genius Tuition Derby

Venue: Genius Tuition Derby

Address: Moore Street 

Website: www.geniustuition.co.uk

With experienced PGCE qualified teachers, Genius Tuition deliver quality teaching and learning with the aim of developing their students academically and socially. To find out more, visit the website.

Holiday Activities at Places Leisure

Venue: Alfreton, Ripley and William Gregg VC Leisure Centres

Website: placesleisure.org

Summer holiday activities will be running including Holiday Camp, Trampolining, Multi-Sports, Roller Disco, Family Fun Swim and more! Visit the website for full details.

Kip Summer School

Venue: Kip McGrath Derby South

Address: Derby

Website: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

Kip McGrath offer a unique opportunity during summer 2025 to give your child a significant boost and to make academic year 2025/26 their best year yet. Kip Summer School is available during August 2025....

Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Venue: Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Address: East Leake

Website: www.manorfarm.info

Introduce your children to their favourite animals, then let their imaginations run wild in over 25 acres of countryside, playgrounds and an indoor playbarn for all ages. Every day is an adventure for...

Maze 52

Venue: Maze 52

Address: Derbyshire

Website: www.maze52.com

In the stunning Derbyshire countryside, Maze 52 is the perfect place to enjoy a day of outdoor fun with family, friends and even your furry companions. Wind your way through the seasonal maze, packed with...

New Apple Tree Town Site Opening

Venue: Bridgemere Garden Centre

Address: Nantwich

Website: appletreetown.co.uk

Apple Tree Town is expanding! This September, they will be opening a brand-new site at Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich. It will feature all the elements that make their role play centre so special,...

Stikins® Stick On Name Labels

Venue: Available Nationwide

Website: stikins.co.uk

Personalised clothing name tags that stay on through washing and drying with durable black print. Sold since 2004, thousands of parents have used Stikins® to label their kids’ school kit. This summer,...

Summer at Statfold

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Address: Staffordshire

Website: https://statfold.com/

Gain unlimited general opening visits with the brand-new Summer Membership and head over to the hidden gem in Tamworth from the 1st June to 30th September 2025 for just £20 per person! Plus, with this...

Farmarama

Venue: National Forest Adventure Farm

Address: Staffordshire

Website: www.adventurefarm.co.uk/events/

Farmarama returns to the Adventure Farm! During the summer holidays, the Adventure Farm will be hosting the ultimate beach party with gigantic paddling pools and a huge sand area to make the farm a festival...

Summer at Chatsworth

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/summer-at-chatsworth/

Visit the garden and the farmyard this summer and discover a range of activities that every member of the family can take part in, with a different theme each week. From Garden Olympics and face painting...

Wondrous Trees

Venue: National Memorial Arboretum

Address: Staffordshire

Website: thenma.org.uk/wondrous

Designed for visitors of all ages, the National Memorial Arboretum’s free summer programme will spark curiosity in the great outdoors and unlock the tales behind the trees. Gather the family every Wednesday...

200 Years of Train Travel Trail

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Address: Derby

Website: derbymuseums.org/event/200-years-of-train-travel-trail/

2025 is the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, and Derby has a deep and enduring link to the railway industry. Use their 200 Years of Train Travel Trail to explore the collections. Suitable for families.

Chatsworth Country Fair

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-country-fair/

Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events. Enjoy three action-packed days of thrilling Grand Ring entertainment, inspirational cookery masterclasses, food, shopping...

Pop Princesses

Venue: Buxton Opera House

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/pop-princesses-2025

A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the...

Summer Sparks Spectacular at Gulliver’s

Venue: Gulliver’s

Website: Gulliversfun.co.uk

Celebrate another magical summer season at Gulliver’s with extra ride time on this date!

Foster for East Midlands Councils

Venue: Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire

Website: www.fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk

Foster for East Midlands Councils need your help. Fostering with them helps to keep children connected to their schools, friends, and communities. There are many types of fostering to suit different situations....

Genius Tuition Derby

Venue: Genius Tuition Derby

Address: Moore Street 

Website: www.geniustuition.co.uk

With experienced PGCE qualified teachers, Genius Tuition deliver quality teaching and learning with the aim of developing their students academically and socially. To find out more, visit the website.

Kip McGrath

Venue: Kip McGrath Education Centre Derby North

Address: Derby

Website: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

Kip McGrath help children of all ages and abilities to realise their true potential. Call Andy or Jane at Kip McGrath Education Centre Derby North or book a free, no obligation educational assessment online...

Open Events at Derby High School

Venue: Derby High School

Website: derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

This autumn, Derby High School invites families to experience its welcoming and supportive environment. Explore the school during the Primary Open Week from Monday 6th to Friday 10th October, with tours...

Places Leisure Parties

Venue: Alfreton Leisure Centre, Ripley Leisure Centre or William Gregg VC Leisure Centre

Address: Derbyshire

Website: www.placesleisure.org

Take the stress out of planning a birthday party and let Places Leisure, part of Places for People, do it for you with a range of options to choose from! Visit the website to find out more and to find...

Razzle Dazzle Pots

Venue: Razzle Dazzle Pots in Mapperley

Website: razzledazzlepots.co.uk

Get into the spirit of the season at Razzle Dazzle Pots. This autumn, the shelves are brimming with bisque shapes perfect for the season - from pumpkin lanterns and spooky figurines to cosy mugs for your...

S4 Swim School

Venue: S4 Swim School - Various Venues

Website: www.s4swimschool.uk

With over fifteen years of experience and known for its nurturing and professional environment, S4 offers small group sessions that prioritise personal attention - helping each swimmer thrive under the...

SpudFest

Venue: Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Address: East Leake

Website: www.manorfarm.info

Every weekend in September, get ready to forage in the straw and fill your bucket in the indoor potato patch as part of the SpudFest event. There's a free bag of spuds for every paying child to take home....

Clay Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/clay-play-3/

Why not get creative with popular Clay Play sessions? The possibilities are endless, so go and see what you can create… £5 per person participating, accompanying non-participating adults are £1.50...

Fame the Musical JR

Venue: New Mills Art Theatre

Address: High Peak

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/btw/e-kodyxl

Fame the Musical is a worldwide success that continues to be performed by growing generations of young performers. It provides a unique opportunity to display a diverse range of talents on the one stage,...

Under 5s Make & Take

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/8458/

A new session, combining the popular Messy and Sensory Play sessions and adding a splash of creativity! Each month will offer a themed craft activity for under 5s. £5 per child, additional adults (not...

Antique and Collectors Fair

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/antique-and-collectors-fair/

Over 100 quality stalls will fill the room with a wide range of items. If you're looking to add to your home, garden, wardrobe or collection, it's a great place to visit. 9am – 4.30pm (Sat) / 9am –...

The Princess Proms

Venue: Derby Cathedral

Address: Derby

Website: derbycathedral.org/events/concerts/princess-proms/

Calling all princesses and princes for a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from your favourite movies, including Moana, Wicked, Frozen, Taylor Swift, Pocahontas, Shrek, Aladdin and more! The...

Little Pips Gardening Club

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/little-pips-gardening-club/

A fortnightly gardening club for pre-school aged children. At each session children will also be able to have a go at watering, weeding and making sure all the plants are happy. Regular attendance also...

Wildlings at The Wolseley Centre

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Go along and try new things outdoors. You could get mucky making a mud pie to bug hunting in the woods. You will play whatever...

Squirrels Nature Club

Venue: Chatsworth Stickyard

Address: Bakewell

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/squirrels-nature-club/

A monthly Saturday morning nature club for children with additional needs. It has been designed to provide opportunities for discovery and connection with nature, while promoting social interaction and...

Seedlings Gardening Club

Venue: Chatsworth Stickyard

Address: Bakewell

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/seedlings-gardening-club/

A monthly after-school gardening club for children aged 4 to 11. Explore Chatsworth's Kitchen and Cutting Garden and discover how to grow different flowers, fruits and vegetables. It also introduces children...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: 13 Holywell St, Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/the-nutcracker/

Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker. This eternal seasonal favourite will be an unforgettable journey and an ideal introduction to...

Cinderella (2015)

Venue: Loundsley Green Community Centre

Address: Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/cinderella-2015/

Ella resides with her abusive stepmother and her daughters who continuously make her suffer at home. Her life changes when she meets a handsome man of nobility who gives her a chance to become free. (U).

Taylor Fever

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: Buxton, Derbyshire

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/taylor-fever-taylor-swift-tribute-concert/

An event for all Swifties! Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar Taylor Swift. Audiences of all ages will be up on their feet dancing and singing along! Are you ready...

Chesterfield Artisan Market

Venue: Chesterfield Market Place

Website: www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events

Chesterfield Artisan Market takes place once a month with over 80 artisan market traders. You will find a high-quality range of authentic goods emphasising on local, ethical and original. Browse stalls,...

Wildlings at The Wolseley Centre

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Go along and try new things outdoors. You could get mucky making a mud pie to bug hunting in the woods. You will play whatever...

Under 5s Make & Take

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/8462/

A new session, combining the popular Messy and Sensory Play sessions and adding a splash of creativity! Each month will offer a themed craft activity for under 5s. £5 per child, additional adults (not...

Adventure Farm Pumpkin Village

Venue: National Forest Adventure Farm

Address: Burton-on-Trent

Website: www.adventurefarm.co.uk

Go along to the Pumpkin Village! Perfect for all ages, this pumpkin picking experience invites you to explore the vibrant pumpkin fields and find your perfect pumpkin. Enjoy live music, delicious treats...

Chesterfield Vegan Market

Venue: New Square

Address: Chesterfield

Website: www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events

The Chesterfield Vegan Market offers an amazing range of vegan products including cakes, chocolate, dog treats, fudge, jewellery, household goods, clothing, pies, pizza, plastic free and zero waste solutions,...

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-lightning-thief-the-percy-jackson-musical/regent-theatre/

When 16-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined....

Derby Folk Festival 2025

Venue: Derby

Website: www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/

A vibrant weekend of brilliant music from across the wide folk scene. Well known acts, new discoveries, and special events – all within city centre venues.

Autumn Fair

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/

A new event celebrating the autumn season. With a wide variety of exhibitors and stallholders selling created, crafted and handmade produce and products, plus hot food and drink, live music, and children’s...

Hocus Pocus - Outdoor Cinema

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: statfold.com/whats-on/

Visit for a spooktacular evening under the stars at Statfold Country Park, as they screen the ultimate Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. Grab your blankets, bring your friends and family, and immerse yourself...

Little School of Sorcery

Venue: Haddon Hall

Address: Bakewell, Derbyshire

Website: www.haddonhall.co.uk

Experience real family magic this Halloween at Haddon Hall. With broomstick making, spell writing and a changing programme of spooky craft activities in the 17th century stables, young wizards and witches...

Halloween Spooktacular

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Address: Staffordshire

Website: statfold.com

With themed activities, friendly frights, and loads of photo opportunities, it’s a magical day out for the whole family. Running on October 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st, and November 1st, this popular...

Sweet and Sour

Venue: Derby Arena

Address: Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby

Website: www.derbyarena.co.uk/events-and-corporate/whats-on/sweet-and-sour/

Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Whether you’re Team Rodrigo,...

Fun for Little Ones

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/fun-for-little-ones

Fun for Little Ones encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content of Ms Rachel, bringing to life a fun show for children. The production also includes interactive screen...

Little School of Ecology at Halloween

Venue: Haddon Hall

Address: Bakewell, Derbyshire

Website: www.haddonhall.co.uk

Children aged 5-11 can have spooky fun and enjoy the simple pleasures of being outside in nature, learning basic identification of trees, flowers, birds and insects, as well as discovering different habitats....

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/the-dinosaur-that-pooped

Adapted from the best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand-new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot...

BSL Storytelling Session

Venue: Museum & Art Gallery

Website: derbymuseums.org

Gather round and watch local storyteller Donna Mullings bring stories to life through British Sign Language, as part of the magical Nightlight Lullabies exhibition. Free, drop-in sessions.

Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians

Venue: Gatehouse Theatre

Address: Stafford

Website: www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk

Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Can you see eye to eye with Admiral Nelson? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale? Find out what a baby farmer did and rap along with Queen Victoria! Don’t...

Sea Glass for Families

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/sea-glass-for-families-5/

Join Karen from Shore Things to create art from the fragments of glass and pottery that are washed up on the beaches every day. Karen will lead you through the process step-by-step and you’ll be amazed...

Taylormania

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: 13 Holywell St, Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/taylormania-2025/

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers, promises...

Bonfire and Fireworks

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/bonfire-and-fireworks/

An evening of family entertainment complete with a bonfire, firework displays, and seasonal food and drink. This includes an earlier, gentler display designed especially for the youngest visitors.

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller

Venue: Pavilion Arts Centre

Address: St John's Rd, Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/cinderella-ice-cream-seller-2025

Perfect for children and families alike, this exciting musical retelling of a fairytale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic that will capture...

Rebecca Ferguson: 15 Years Stripped Back

Venue: Derby Cathedral

Address: Derby

Website: derbycathedral.org/events/concerts/rebecca-ferguson/

The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, who came to prominence in 2010 on The X Factor, will perform a brand-new show featuring just piano and her sublime vocals, coupled with a Q&A session, in the...

Pirates Love Underpants

Venue: Buxton Opera House

Address: Water Street, Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/pirates-love-underpants-2025

Join the swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s treasure chest! Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set...

Buxton Comic Con

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/comic-con/

This family and fan friendly event will be bringing new meet and greet characters, new props, retro gaming, cosplay, costumers, cosplay competitions, stalls and more! 10am - 4pm, free entry.

Under 5s Make & Take

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/under-5s-make-take-6/

A new session, combining the popular Messy and Sensory Play sessions and adding a splash of creativity! Each month will offer a themed craft activity for under 5s. £5 per child, additional adults (not...

Christmas at Chatsworth

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/christmas/

Discover the magic of Christmas at Chatsworth with a decorated house, garden light trail, and seasonal crafts and activities at the farmyard. Pre-booking essential.

Teach Rex

Venue: Partington Theatre

Address: Glossop

Website: partingtontheatre.org.uk

Teach Rex uses lifelike dinosaurs to perform their one-hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. The show is teamed...

The Little Mermaid

Venue: New Vic Theatre

Address: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Website: www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/the-little-mermaid/

Dive into a world of magic and wonder this Christmas for a breathtaking adventure beneath the waves! In a colourful coral reef, a young mermaid with a heart full of dreams spends her days hoping for a...

Christmas Weekend Bazaar and Christmas Lights Switch-On

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/

Christmas will officially arrive as the lights at the Pavilion Gardens come on, an hour before the whole of Buxton is lit! Great for Christmas shoppers with over 40 Christmas stalls selling a fabulous...

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: 13 Holywell St, Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/the-wizard-of-oz/

COS bring the ever faithful and exciting Wizard of Oz to the Chesterfield stage, featuring the iconic songs 'Over the Rainbow', 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' and 'We’re Off To See The Wizard', to name...

Mayoral Charities Dickensian Christmas Market

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/dickensian-christmas-market/

The annual Mayoral Dickensian Market with craft and gift stalls with a Dickensian theme. A day of wonder, entertainment, plenty of stalls, family fun and all for a good cause - supporting charities local...

Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On and Market

Venue: Chesterfield Town Centre

Website: www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events

See the town sparkle with fantastic entertainment and shop for unique treasures as Chesterfield’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On and Market returns. 12pm - 6pm.