Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days
Hop aboard for vintage rail adventures! Discover upcoming 2026 Steam Days, the Pumpkin Express, and festive Christmas train rides.
From £13.00 – From £72.00
Family-friendly events
From live entertainment, including music, sports, and theatre shows, to exhibitions, activities, markets and more, browse a growing list of family-friendly events taking place in Oxford and across Oxfordshire for great ideas to help you plan the perfect day out with the kids.
13 events found.
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Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2026
Abingdon Airfield (RAF Abingdon) Honeybotton Lane, Dry Sandford, Abingdon-on-Thames, OxfordshireAbingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2026 – Oxfordshire’s biggest firework display – takes place on Saturday 14 November at Abingdon Airfield.
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Christmas Fairytale 2026
Fairytale Farm Fairytale Farm Southcombe, Chipping Norton, OxfordshireExperience Christmas Fairytale 2026 at Fairytale Farm, featuring Santa’s grotto, interactive festive adventures, dazzling illuminations and family Christmas fun.
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Family Cushion Concerts
JdP Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, OxfordThe JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
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The Mulberry Bush Carol Service by Candlelight
St Barnabas Church, Jericho, Oxford 15 St Barnabas Street, Jericho, Oxford, OxfordshireA very special carol service with champagne and canapés in the splendour of St Barnabas Church, Jericho, Oxford.
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Annie
FeaturedNew Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street, Oxford, OxfordshireThe smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to Oxford direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!
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Family Cushion Concerts
JdP Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, OxfordThe JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
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Family Cushion Concerts
JdP Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, OxfordThe JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
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Family Dance Party Kidlington
St John’s Church, Kidlington The Broadway, Kidlington, OxfordshireDancin’ Oxford, Body Politic and The North Wall present a festive Family Dance Party in Kidlington, offering a lively daytime disco packed with bubbles, balloons, dance games, sensory play and party classics for children and their grown-ups.
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Family Cushion Concerts
JdP Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, OxfordThe JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
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Family Cushion Concerts
JdP Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, OxfordThe JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
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Family Cushion Concerts
JdP Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, OxfordThe JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
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Family Cushion Concerts
JdP Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, OxfordThe JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
£7.00
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Harcourt Arboretum Autumn Fair [Cancelled]
Spend a memorable day in the Arboretum enjoying hands-on activities, live demonstrations and local artisan stalls, all set against a backdrop of spectacular seasonal colour.
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Family Cushion Concerts
The JdP’s monthly Cushion Concerts bring fun, interactive family music-making to life, led by soprano Becca Marriott. Children can explore instruments and musical styles in relaxed, engaging sessions—just bring a cushion, your singing voice, and plenty of enthusiasm!
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Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days
Hop aboard for vintage rail adventures! Discover upcoming 2026 Steam Days, the Pumpkin Express, and festive Christmas train rides.
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Wallingford Michaelmas Fair 2026
The traditional Wallingford Michaelmas Fair returns to the town this September, bringing fairground rides, attractions and plenty of family entertainment to the Kinecroft.
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Woodstock Street Fair 2026
The traditional Woodstock Street Fair returns to the heart of the town this October, bringing fairground rides, attractions and the lively atmosphere of one of Oxfordshire’s best-known annual fairs.
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Chipping Norton Mop Fair 2026
The traditional Chipping Norton Mop Fair returns to the town centre this September, bringing three days of fairground rides, attractions and lively entertainment to the streets of Chipping Norton.
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Thame September Street Fair 2026
Don’t miss the annual Thame Fun Fair that transforms Thame’s High Street for three days in September into a mini theme park with rides, bumper cars and candyfloss.
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Abingdon Michaelmas Fair 2026
Abingdon Michaelmas Fair takes place annually on the Monday and Tuesday falling first before the 11 October. It’s the longest street fair in Europe, running from Market Place, through the High Street, The Square and the entire length of Ock Street.
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Banbury Michaelmas Fair 2026
The Banbury Michaelmas fair has been a fixture of the life of the town for hundreds of years. The fair opens from 3.00pm to 11.00pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from noon to 9.00pm on the Sunday
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Haunted Half Term at Blenheim Palace
Enjoy a Haunted Half Term at Blenheim Palace with creepy creatures, circus workshops, witchy storytelling, wizard walkabouts and more.
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
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ffennell Festival at Hill End
Join the ffennell Festival and enjoy the wonderful Hill End site. Get outdoors, relax, have fun, learn new skills and explore.
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Step In Time presents: Finding Nemo Jr
Finding Nemo Jr. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar film, telling the story of Marlin on the rescue his adventurous son, Nemo.
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Medieval Jousting at Tumblestone Hollow
Medieval jousting returns to Stonor Park this May Bank Holiday, with knights, archery, falconry and family activities at Tumblestone Hollow. Visitors can enjoy a full day of entertainment, plus access to the adventure playground, house and gardens.
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Japfest 2026
Japfest returns to Silverstone this spring with drifting displays, thousands of cars and family attractions for its 10th anniversary event.
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Westgate Oxford launches free Easter family events with character visits
Westgate Oxford is offering free Easter meet-and-greets, craft sessions and themed family trails with popular children’s characters this holiday season.
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Graven Hill launches free Easter egg hunt for families during the holidays
Graven Hill is offering a free Easter egg hunt with woodland clues, hidden eggs and prizes for children during the school holidays.
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Bike Oxford 2026 draws strong charity support with more than 700 cyclists expected
More than 700 cyclists and fifteen Oxfordshire charities are expected at Bike Oxford 2026, where riders will raise funds for local causes through supported cycling routes and a Cyclability event designed to widen participation in community cycling.
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sensory trail arrives at Cliveden this spring
Families visiting Cliveden this spring can follow a new We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sensory trail featuring interactive story scenes and augmented reality activities.
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The Ultimate Activity Company relocates headquarters to Wootton Science Park
The Ultimate Activity Company has moved its headquarters to Wootton Science Park near Oxford, taking 2,200 sq ft of office space in the Frontier building.
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Katherine Jenkins celebrates 25 years in music with Oxford date on 2026 UK anniversary tour
Katherine Jenkins will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre in October 2026 as part of her 25th anniversary UK and Ireland tour, celebrating a milestone career with a run of 18 special shows featuring her greatest hits.
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The Princess and The Pea
Let’s All Dance Ballet Company presents The Princess and the Pea, a charming fairytale ballet filled with beautiful costumes, clear storytelling and fantastic dancing, sharing a heart-warming message about kindness, courage and never judging by appearances.
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Didcot Railway Centre February Half-Term Steam Days
Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s.
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The Brand New Heavies bring 35th anniversary UK tour to Oxford with special guests Galliano
The Brand New Heavies are bringing their 35th anniversary UK tour to Oxford’s New Theatre this March, with special guests Galliano. The show will celebrate the band’s Acid Jazz legacy and catalogue of classic hits.