What's On in Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent

Foster for East Midlands

Venue: Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire

Website: fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk

The East Midlands is in critical need of foster carers. In April 2024, the Foster for East Midlands hub was launched to address this shortage. Look on the website for information events in your area, where...

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 Tutoring

Venue: Kip McGrath Derby South

Website: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

Would you like to see your child as a more confident and successful learner, who thrives in school? Thousands of Kip McGrath students have gone on to outstanding educational achievements and inspirational...

Little Oaks Day Nursery

Venue: Derby Grammar School

Address: Derby

Website: www.derbygrammar.org

Opening at the end of May 2025, Little Oaks Day Nursery promises to offer a unique and inspiring start to early education. As part of the Derby Grammar School family, Little Oaks benefits from excellent...

PGL Holiday Camps

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.pgl.co.uk

Since 1957, PGL have operated residential camps for 8-16s during the school holidays. Whether it’s their first time away from home, or they’re a seasoned adventurer, PGL give parents ultimate flexibility....

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/regent-theatre/

Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage,...

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/regent-theatre/

Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage,...

Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods

Venue: Hem Heath Woods

Address: Stoke-on-Trent, 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. Following the Forest School ethos of child-led explorations you could swing in a hammock,...

Under 5s Make & Take

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/under-5s-make-take-2/

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...

Derby Silk Mill Turn Out Festival

Venue: Cathedral Green

Address: Derby City Centre

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

Family-friendly commemoration of the historic struggle of The Derby Silk Mill workers with procession led by local marching band. Visit the website to find out more.

Family Clay Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

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

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

Museum on the Move: Vikings

Venue: Duckmanton Primary School

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/museum-on-the-move-vikings/

A Viking extravaganza with Duckmanton Primary School. Tactile handling objects and fun activities including weaving, writing your names in runes and making a Viking sheild. Free entry.

Pretty Muddy

Venue: Markeaton Park

Address: Derby

Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/

Climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course, have fun and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Squirrels Nature Club

Venue: Chatsworth Stickyard

Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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

Squirrels is a group designed for children with different needs. It has been designed to allow both children and carers to explore and learn about the natural world, while promoting social interaction...

STEAM Tots – June

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Website: derbymuseums.org

This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation. Drop-in session, suitable for children...

The Snow Sisters!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/the-snow-sisters-2/

Time to channel your inner Anna and Elsa and join in with the fantastic Snow Sisters’ sing-along shows! The sisters will be singing their well-known songs for you to join in with on the Rainforest lawn,...

The Worst Princess

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/the-worst-princess

A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Full House Theatre’s new family show is about to explode into a theatre near you bringing this bestselling picture book to life...

Race for Life

Venue: Markeaton Park

Address: Derby

Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/

The 5k and 10k course is suitable for all abilities. Take part with a group of friends or family, have fun and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Little Pips Gardening Club

Venue: Chatsworth Stickyard

Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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

From sunflowers to strawberries and potatoes to pumpkins, pre-schoolers can discover how to sow and grow a range of plants at this fortnightly gardening club. Discover more about wildlife and how to help...

An Evening with the Junior & Inters Young Company

Venue: Pavilion Arts Centre

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-the-junior-inters-young-company-double-bill-2025#dates-and-times

Buxton Opera House Junior Young Company present Winnie the Pooh and Buxton Opera House Inters Young Company present The Dream Collector.

Celebrating Jane Austen

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/celebrating-jane-austen/

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and the 20th anniversary of Chatsworth becoming 'Pemberley' for Joe Wright's 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Experience a range of talks, garden tours...

The Taylor Swift Experience

Venue: The County Ground

Address: Derby

Website: www.livetickets.org/whats-on/

Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Dua Lipa and The Spice Girls. Whether you’re looking to ‘Shake it Off’ with Taylor, summon some ‘Black Magic’ with Little Chicks or want to have the best of both eras,...

Father’s Day BBQ

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/fathers-day-bbq/

Visit for a delicious BBQ on Father's Day on the promenade with bar, classic cars and music! BBQ 12pm – 5pm with delicious burgers, bratwurst and vegan sausages. Classic cars on the Promenade from 2pm.

Father’s Day!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/fathers-day/

Visit Matlock Farm Park to enjoy a day of animal, sporting and playtime fun with the family. A dad goes free with each accompanying paying ‘child ticket’ holder (2-16 years only), plus they have fun...

Flowers & Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/flowers-and-friendship-bracelets/regent-theatre/

Celebrate the biggest hits from five of the hottest artistes of the moment. Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the ultimate concert...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/flowers-and-friendship-bracelets/regent-theatre/

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! It's the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest...

The Greatest Showman (2018)

Venue: Loundsley Green Community Centre

Address: Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/the-greatest-showman-2018/

'The Greatest Showman' is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Cast includes Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson and...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Venue: New Mills Art Theatre

Address: High Peak

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/btw/chitty-chitty-bang-bang/e-eyexzl

Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. With a fantastical...

Chatsworth Young Farmers

Venue: Chatsworth Farmyard

Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-young-farmers/

Children and adults can spend a summer afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals. This is a great opportunity for hands-on involvement in...

Pop Up Theatre: Red Fairy Storybook

Venue: Markeaton Park - Craft Village

Address: Derby

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

Step inside the Magic Storybook as the fairy and a cast of mischievous puppets bring some well-known fairy tales to life. This engaging show offers interaction, humour, and a few surprises along the way,...

The Big Bubbleman!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/the-big-bubbleman-5/

The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most amazing bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is...

Matricks Illusion: Reimagined

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/matricks-illusion

Matricks Illusion is excited to bring their new production of Reimagined! Taking the classics of magic and reimagining them with a modern twist, this is their most dynamic and innovative show yet. Balancing...

Shrek The Musical

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/stage-productions-presents-shrek-the-musical/regent-theatre/

Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming adventure as your favourite ogre returns in a brand-new production produced by Stage Productions. Packed with humour, charm, and toe-tapping tunes, the hit Broadway...

Stage Productions presents Shrek The Musical

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/stage-productions-presents-shrek-the-musical/regent-theatre/

This vibrant and whimsical musical brings to life the beloved characters from the hit animated film, featuring a sensational score with memorable songs. Follow the lovable ogre Shrek as he embarks on a...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/flowers-friendship-bracelets

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Visit for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest...

Transformers Fun Day!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/transformers-funday/

Get ready for an unforgettable family adventure at Matlock Farm Park! Meet towering giants Optimus Prime and Bumblebee at time slots throughout the day, as they bring the magic of the Transformers to life!...

Spot's Birthday Party

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/spots-birthday-party

Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again, and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone 2+ and their...

A Jurassic Day Out In Cathedral Quarter

Venue: Derby Cathedral Quarter

Address: Derby

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

A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter returns for its fourth year on 12th July, and it’s bigger and better than ever. This year, get ready to meet brand-new dinosaurs, including a Parasaurolophus and...