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One-off events taking place for a day or two are listed here in the events calendar. ALL other summer holiday activities are here (under What's On - School Holiday Activities)....
One-off events taking place for a day or two are listed here in the events calendar. ALL other summer holiday activities are here (under What's On - School Holiday Activities)....
The acclaimed Bach to Baby family concerts come to Oxford this summer! Discover classical music up close, suitable for the whole family! Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder...
Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer in the wonderful setting of the Waterperry outdoor Ampitheatre, as they present the classic tale of Alice’s...
A festival of Americana, roots and good honest music, with a little food & drink thrown in for good measure. It takes place in the beautiful setting of the Isis...
Bring your pre-loved clothes to swap/drop by and get a new wardrobe! Adult and children's clothes and fancy dress. Please make sure clothes are clean and in good condition. Any...
Discover more about earth, wind, water and fire and enjoy your picnic in a beautiful setting. There will be live music, family friendly craft and gardening activities for the young,...
Bus departs Oxford Parkway Railway Station at 10:15, 11:00, 11:45 and 12:30 Plus Bus Rides from the Museum
Join us for this night-time expedition to discover Mowbray Fields‘ wildlife, who knows what we might find? We’ll be going on a guided walk of the nature reserve and using...
Join Wild Science for a hands-on furry friends interactive session. Discover fun facts about their life in the wild, meet the animals and enjoy a cuddle. £3.50 per child. One...
Enjoy exciting live arena shows, talks, hands-on activities, Adam Henson’s farm, animal displays, farming in action, Q&A with the Countryfile presenters, off road experiences, shopping from more than 700 exhibitors...
Join the National Trust's Big Camp at Waddesdon and pitch your tent in Aviary Glade. As darkness falls there’ll be lots to enjoy and fun activities to take part in,...
Borrow a Creativity Backpack and sketchbook to inspire your visit to the Museum. See, think and wonder at the Pitt Rivers Museum collections and use the art materials in your...
Calling all junior detectives! Science Oxford will be here to help us reveal mysterious and invisible messages, decipher codes, figure out patterns behind puzzles and discover the meaning in some...
Discover what life was like at a 19th-century house party and watch our special musical elephant wound up. This tour is for children aged 8-12. No adults allowed! Please meet...
Drop in throughout the day to have a go at pond dipping, and explore what lies beneath the water! We will be pond dipping to see mini-beasts live in our...
Step back in time with the incredible Bullzini Family to an unusual part of our history when the famous high-wire walker Carlos Trower scaled great heights above the Lake at...
Fairytale Farm is being invaded by TV's most frightening aliens on Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th August when the farm park holds a special Sci-Fi Weekend in aid of...
Come along to our summer garden party this Saturday! We have live music, BBQ specials and lots of Cyder! Aspalls will be printing your face onto a bottle for you!
Test your skills with some fun board games inspired by Beatrix Potter stories. Chase Peter around the garden, but be careful to Mr McGregor's rake! Create your own game to...
Rose Hill Family Fun Day is back for another year of family frolics. Join Oxfordshire Play Association, Oxford Recycling, Rose Hill Junior Youth Club and many more for arts, crafts,...
PERFORMANCES 18/19 August 2018 11:30 am | Performances last 30 mins TICKETS £12 | Full Price £8 | Child/U16 £35 | Family Ticket (2 Full Price, 2 Child/U16) *Eventbrite booking...
Local mental health charity Restore are delighted to announce the return of our summer festival to the Elder Stubbs Allotments in Cowley! The Elder Stubbs Festival is a jam-packed, family-friendly...
Learn Morse code, experiment with the Museum’s telegraphic apparatus, and unravel the mystery message. Drop-in, ages 7+
Enjoy this unique annual opportunity to cycle around the picturesque Parkland of our World Heritage Site here at Blenheim Palace. Bring your bicycles (and helmets please!) and take in the...
Millets Farm are excited to welcome back Mrs Bun the Baker for another children's cookery class. Join Mrs Bun to make scrumptious raspberry and lemon cakes, scones and a raspberry...
Learn all about bunnies and how to keep them happy and healthy with The Blue Cross in their rabbit care and welfare workshop. Workshops: 11am-12noon & 2-3pm Free (but donations...
The Big Feastival is a summer festival for all the family, combining top-class food with live music from your favourite bands on Alex James’ Farm in Kingham. Children 12 and...
A new, intimate festival weaving magic with stories, spoken word, poetry and song. A true feast for the senses. What to expect when you come A magnificent Georgian house full of...
In aid of the Dogs Trust and Medical Detection Dogs We will start and finish at The Victoria Arms in Old Marston, Oxford (free parking) and will consist of either...
11am - 5pm Join young people and colleagues from Name It! youth group for a celebration fundraising event. Henna tattooing Arts and Crafts Preloved books and toys Refreshments and food...
Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival returns to Oxford South Parks on August 25th, 26th & 27th Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, returns to Oxford South Parks...
Woodstock Live celebrates 12 years of bringing live music to the town square over the August Bank Holiday weekend. It has become a ‘calendar’ event for locals and visitors alike....
Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark energy to their most magical musical to date, Peter Pan. Get ready to think happy...
The Blenheim Palace Festival of Transport returns for another year to celebrate motoring excellence. This two-day event has the added bonus of vehicle judging and an experienced motor commentator to talk...
Tuckers' Feast is being celebrated by Cogges this bank holiday Monday, welcoming all ages to join this traditional Witney feast held for the master weavers of the local blanket factories....
The Teletubbies’ first ever theatre show created especially for your little ones is here! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as...
Help create a fantastic sculpture inspired by the Peter Rabbit stories. Get stuck in and make something amazing to be displayed in the museum and then create your own animal...
Folksy Theatre present 'The Princess & The Giant'...based on the Children's book by Caryl Hart & illustrated by Sarah Warburton. Filled with music, puppetry and wonderful characters, this family show...
Use microscopes and lenses to observe tiny things, and use your drawings to make magnificent monoprints inspired by illustrations from Robert Hooke's famous book Micrographia published in 1665. Drop-in, ages...
Wallingford's FREE family festival http://www.bunkfest.co.uk/ http://www.bunkfest.co.uk/childrens-bunkfest.htm
Come and celebrate Headington Market's 11th birthday! More stalls, meet the Lord Mayor, Wheatley Birds of Prey, music from Nick Gill, come and hear about Headington Action's work running the...
FREE Chilli & Food Festival This year will boast our Artisan Market showcasing the best of local produce, the tastiest street food and a live jazz band, it’s a 2...
Turn up the heat at our annual Chilli Festival. With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival brings you the best of local artisan producers, as well as some...
Children who were born at the Oxford Spires midwifery-led unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital are being invited to take part, along with their families, in celebrations of the 10th...
Rabbit Hole Festival is a one day music event that promotes the talented musicians in Oxford. A family friendly event, the festival brings music, fun, drink & food to you...
The Wychwood Forest Fair is a popular annual event, held on the first Sunday in September, celebrating the diversity and richness of the natural world and the working and leisure...
A funny, exciting and much-loved adventure brought to you by the award winning outdoor theatre company, Illyria, with a strong message about responsibility towards animals and the environment. Age Guidance...
Five star rated and award winning family clown show Better Together is coming to Oxford! Tropizo, Doa and Squiggle are on a journey towards becoming best friends. But how do...
See the Mumbler Oxford Open Doors blog for more info!
The Oxford Canal Festival will not only be raising awareness of one of Oxford’s best-kept watery secrets; it will also be raising money to purchase and restore a special narrowboat...
Join us on September 8th from 2pm-5pm for an afternoon packed full of the extraordinary. Experience Wytham Woods like never before! • 2pm-4pm: Tractor Rides through the Woods – you...