The Bodleian Libraries’ Wonder of Birds exhibition explores art, science and culture through the lens of avian life. Featuring rare archives, manuscripts and immersive sound, it invites visitors to reflect on both the beauty of birds and their decline.
This major new exhibition at Oxford University Museum of Natural History explores the hidden materials that power modern life — from smartphones and batteries to medical equipment and jet engines.
Join Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail in Adventure Play on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing toy Piggy!
Dinosaurs Are Forever is a major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History.
Playhouse Youth Theatre invites 12 to 16-year-olds to co-create an original production, developing performance skills and creativity for a 2027 showcase.
Explore On Paradise, an exhibition by Oxford artist Saad Qureshi featuring sculptural works inspired by hope, memory and visions of paradise.
Rectory Farm’s Pumpkin Patch will open to the public in October, with several pumpkin varieties for you to pick, from traditional orange Racers to tasty Crown Prince Squash and ornamental gourds for table and window displays.
The Ashmolean’s autumn 2026 exhibition will be dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and feature loans from major institutions around the world.
Enjoy a magical Halloween at High Lodge Farm with the Midnight Moon Mystery, pumpkin patch, woodland trail, ghost train and autumn fun.
IF Oxford brings together hundreds of researchers with thousands of people in a festival every year – with science, ideas and creative activities for everyone to explore.
Put on your boots and head to the new pop-up pumpkin picking event at Hadsham Farm in the Oxfordshire countryside near Banbury. Collect a sledge and head to the pumpkin patch, where you can choose your perfect pumpkin.
Children are invited to join our Halloween Trail, exploring Stonor’s gardens and woodland area, completing wild and mischievous challenges along the way, to win a Magical Mayhem Certificate, together with a chocolate treat.
The Waterperry October Snake Hunt invites families to explore the gardens, spot sneaky snakes and complete a fun trail for the chance to claim a prize.
Enjoy Howl-O-Ween Half-Term at Stowe House with a Pug in a Pickle trail, Halloween treasure hunt and spooky make-and-take crafts for families.
Cogges Manor Farm celebrates Halloween with an immersive Dracula’s Castle experience, Halloween discos, spooky crafts, face painting, bouncy castles and family-friendly fun.
As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, a mysterious mist falls across the gardens at Blenheim Palace. Join with family and friends to wander from dusk into darkness between one ghostly space to another.
Enjoy a Haunted Half Term at Blenheim Palace with creepy creatures, circus workshops, witchy storytelling, wizard walkabouts and more.
Hop aboard for vintage rail adventures! Discover upcoming 2026 Steam Days, the Pumpkin Express, and festive Christmas train rides.
This October half term, join the resident Warlock at Oxford Castle & Prison in the Castle crypt for a fantastic potions experience.
Wantage Literary Festival returns with a packed programme of authors, historians, journalists, artists and musicians, from Victoria Hislop and Jasper Fforde to Stephen Sackur and Janina Ramirez.
Spooky Tours at Oxford Castle & Prison’s annual spooktacular Ghost Fest is back! Do you dare visit for one of their evening Spooky Tours?
Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky’s acclaimed political drama brings to life the tensions that shaped a generation of politics.
A Very Expensive Poison tells Alexander Litvinenko’s story in a darkly comic drama exploring truth, justice and Kremlin intrigue.
Join Science Saturdays to investigate real natural history specimens including insects, fossils, skeletons and microscopes with scientists.
Science Oxford Centre Family Days offer hands-on science experiences for all ages, with interactive indoor exhibits, outdoor nature exploration, and sensory-friendly sessions designed to support accessibility and inclusion.
Brian returns to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter.
Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter makes her St John’s International Piano Series debut with an all-Chopin programme of mazurkas, nocturnes and preludes.
Pianist Elisabeth Brauß performs works by Mozart, Messiaen, Liszt, Adès, Brahms and Schumann in a captivating recital at St John’s International Piano Series.
A small, friendly local market with plenty of fresh food, delicious sweet and savoury takeaways, dried foods, as well as non-food stalls and a plant-based café.
A farmers’ market that takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 3.00pm in the brand new Westway Shopping Centre in Botley, just outside Oxford.
Join Out of the Deep for family-friendly specimen handling and explore the underwater world of marine reptiles.
Experience an unforgettable night of stargazing at Stowe with UK Astronomy and enjoy a captivating talk on the mysteries of our solar system.
Treat yourself to a Saturday night of award-winning comedy at The Glee Club in Oxford with superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday.
Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir joins Fron MVC for Arches and Spires, featuring traditional and contemporary songs from two celebrated choirs.
Pianist Yuko Sano performs Mozart, Chopin, Schubert and Bach at St John’s International Piano Series, alongside an exciting UK premiere.
In this exciting touring theatre show, expect a night of high energy with feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Holly Bannis supported by a full 10-piece live band.
The Halloween Red Light Boiler is an adult-oriented indoor Halloween club night featuring techno and garage music.