Kids & Family in Leicester

Beauty and The Beast

When a prince is cursed to live as a beast, his only chance to break the spell is to find love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Hamza Yassin

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel

Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a fun, interactive live on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 billi…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Small Space Days

Join the Discovery team for a day of exploration for our littlest visitors.Looking for a magical day out that’s just right for your little explorer?

National Space Centre, Leicester

Abbey Pumping Station Food & Craft Fair

Join us for Abbey Pumping Station's Food & Craft Fair!Step into the magnificent Victorian surroundings of Leicester’s iconic Abbey Pumping Station and celebrate…

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Leicester

Spooky Space: The Science of Magic

Looking for things to do this October half term? Discover a spellbinding family Halloween day out packed with science shows, magical demonstrations, workshops,…

National Space Centre, Leicester

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The Return of Leicester Monsters

After more than 80,000 people came to meet the curious creatures when they first took over Leicester in 2023, they’re back this Halloween!From 22 to 31 October,…

Leicester City Centre, Leicester

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Northern Lights Leicester - Immersive Light Trail

Northern Lights is set to transform Abbey Park into a spectacular festive experience this winter.

Abbey Park, Leicester

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Come with me and you’ll be in a world of Curve’s imagination.Roald Dahl‘s magical and much-loved story of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is spectacularly bro…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Daisy and The Trouble with Christmas

“The trouble with Christmas is it’s too exciting!”Make this Christmas one to remember with Daisy, her best friend Gabby and a plan that can only lead to trouble…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Santa’s Best Ever Christmas

Santa’s Best Ever Christmas - the show where every child gets a present from Santa!Honalee Media are delighted to present a new Christmas show featuring childre…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Family Music Day

St James the Greater Church is holding a Family Music Day on Saturday 26th September 2026 1.00pm-3.30pm.

St James The Greater Church, Leicester

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Nick Cope's Family Show

Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.Nick has been writing and recording his…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

October Railway Day With Models

Free drop in event, small charge for train rideCome and enjoy a railway day with a ride on "Leonard" the Steam Locomotive and also enjoy a fun display of model…

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Leicester

Preacher the Storyteller - Once Upon A Fairytale

Preacher the Storyteller is coming to Enderby Civic Centre, Live to perform Once Upon A Fairytale Stories, Saturday, 3rd October 2026, 2-4pm.Tickets are priced…

The Civic Centre, Leicester

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On Your Bike Baffo

Get ready for big laughs as the lovable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show.Wondering how to blow up a tyre or ride a bike?

Curve Theatre, Leicester

October Half Term Holiday Railway Day

Come and enjoy a ride on the diesel driven Narrow Gauge Railway this summer!Why not bring a picnic to enjoy in the wonderful grounds, either at a picnic table o…

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Leicester

Planet Circus OMG presents

Prepare for the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush!OMG 2026 is coming to town, brought to you by Planet Circus OMG and featuring elite daredevils direct from Argentina in…

Leicester Lions Speedway, Leicester

Monsters And Bats

Get ready for a monster-sized day of Halloween fun at the famously haunted Leicester Guildhall!This October half term, bring your little monsters along to one o…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Meet the Police - Community Fun Day!

Free Family Fun Day!Come meet our local PCSO's at Leicester Guildhall.Explore the history of Leicester's first police headquarters, try out our Victorian prison…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Aardman in Concert

50 years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends A cinematic and musical celebration of clay, comedy, and creativity.Bring the whole family for a hilar…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Halloween Live - The Ultimate Family Halloween Party!

This Halloween, we're transforming the spectacular Athena Leicester into a spooktacular Halloween world for one enormous family party! ️

Athena, Leicester

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Little Journey

Step through a doorway of imagination into LITTLE JOURNEY; a world where dance, colour, and music spark magic at every turn, Two friends set out on a quest acro…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

The Littlest Yak

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Guildhall Christmas Craft Fair

A unique Christmas shopping experience in the beautiful GuildhallExperience the magic of Christmas shopping in the stunning medieval Guildhall.

The Guildhall, Leicester

Santa's Best Ever Christmas

The santa show 2026: santa’s best ever Christmas - the show where every child gets a present from santa!Following last year’s sell-out performances of _Santa’s…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Wonders Of Our Universe: The Next Chapter

Return to the cosmos—or discover it for the first time—with WONDERS OF OUR UNIVERSE – THE NEXT CHAPTER: a brand-new, stand-alone instalment in the acclaimed liv…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Goldilocks

Join Goldilocks on a magical musical adventure deep in the woods in this charming and hilarious adaptation of the classic fairy tale that generations have loved…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

The Last Wild

An enthralling world premiere of Piers Torday’s much-loved story.In a future where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester lives in a silent, quarantine…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Science Museum: The Space Explorers Academy

Calling all Space fans!The Science Museum, in association with the UK Space Agency, has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions (the creators behind Ministry o…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester