Kids & Family in Leicester

Jurassic Park

Rawr!! Join us for a very special outdoor screening of Spielberg’s, dinosaur classic Jurassic Park.

National Space Centre, Leicester

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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

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

Leicester Dino Fest

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Leicester Dino Fest stomps into the city centre for a weekend packed with dinosaur-themed fun for the whole family!Pres…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

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A Celebration of Biodiversity Exhibition

Biodiversity and Climate themed artwork by amateur and professional artists of all ages, from around the world.

Leicester Adult Education College, 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

Tales from Acorn Wood

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved TALES FROM ACORN WOOD stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experi…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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Summer Games, Family Fun Day

Celebrate this year’s Commonwealth Games with us at Newarke Houses Museum.Celebrate this year’s Commonwealth Games with us at Newarke Houses Museum.

Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester

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Archaeology Fun Day

Bring the Kids to Leicester Guildhall to become an archaeologist for the day. Make your own archaeologist’s hat, trowel and ID badge and have a go at digging up…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Summer Holiday Clubs

Join our Summer Holiday Clubs for an in-person, three-day mission this summer.This summer, young explorers can take their curiosity to the next level with two u…

National Space Centre, Leicester

Teddy Bears Picnic

Bring the kids and a teddy for a fun day of teddy bear crafts and activities at Newarke Houses Museum.

Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester

Wizard School!

Make a wizard wand, hat and magical “rabbit in a hat” toy. Find the pictures around the museum in our wizard world trail and join in our broomstick game in the…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Community Festival

Join us at the University's beautiful Botanic Garden for our Community Festival. Attractions include live outdoor performances, arts and crafts, food stalls, ed…

University Of Leicester, Botanic Garden, Leicester

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

Toto the Ninja Cat

A brand-new family musical for everyone over 5.Meet Toto. She might look like an ordinary cat, but she’s no ordinary feline.

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Puppets And Toys

Come to Newarke Houses Museum to see our gallery of toys and games from the past.Come to Newarke Houses Museum to see our gallery of toys and games from the pas…

Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester

Cops ‘N’ Robbers

A fun day of crafts and activities at Leicester Guildhall which was once Leicester’s first Police station.

The Guildhall, Leicester

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

Meet The Police

Come meet our local PCSO's at Leicester Guildhall.Free Family Fun Day! Come meet our local PCSO's at Leicester Guildhall.Explore the history of Leicester's firs…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Castles And Cannons!

Bring the kids for a fun day of crafts, activities and facts about this historical area of the city.Bring the kids to Newarke Houses Museum for a fun day of cra…

Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester

K-Pop Summer Party

Get into the festival spirit with a fun day of crafts and activities at Leicester Guildhall.

The Guildhall, Leicester

Arty Party!

Bring the kids for a fantastic creative day at Newarke Houses MuseumBring the kids for a fantastic creative day at Newarke Houses Museum.

Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester

Messy Play And Clay

If you had all the craft materials available, what would you make? Bring the kids to Leicester Guildhall and find out.

The Guildhall, Leicester

The Railway Children – Outdoor Theatre Experience

Paperback Theatre returns to Leicester with a delightful new adaptation of The Railway Children!Paperback Theatre returns to Leicester with a delightful new ada…

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Leicester

Truckfest East Midlands

Be amazed by car-crushing monster trucks and arena stunt shows. Meet special guests and enjoy live music.

Mallory Park, Leicester

Home Education Day

A day dedicated to home educated children and their families, with hands-on activities, expert-led talks, and inspiring planetarium shows.Join us for a fun-fill…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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