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.
Events
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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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Holly Humberstone to bring intimate Oxford show on Cruel World record store tour
Holly Humberstone is bringing her Cruel World record store tour to Oxford this March, with an intimate show at O2 Academy ahead of the album’s release.
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Jools Holland brings Rhythm & Blues Orchestra tour to Oxford with Special Guest Roachford
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are set to return to Oxford this November, bringing their acclaimed live show to the New Theatre as part of a major UK tour featuring special guest Roachford.
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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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The Littlest Yak
Join Gertie the Littlest Yak on a musical journey filled with puppetry, catchy songs and a warm message of self-acceptance. This dazzling stage adaptation promises fun for all ages, plus free Stay and Play sessions with crafts, creativity and imaginative exploration.
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Comedy Club 4 Kids
Comedy Club 4 Kids delivers daytime stand-up from top UK and international comedians, specially tailored for families. It’s all the fun, energy and audience interaction of a real comedy club – just without the rude bits.
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Alice’s Day 2026
Alice’s Day is the annual city-wide celebration of all things Alice in Wonderland on the first Saturday in July
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Henley Children’s Theatre returns with its 55th pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, as Jack climbs into a world of giants, magic and mayhem. With young performers, modern twists and classic panto humour, it’s festive family entertainment at its best.
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Family Dance Party Kidlington
Dancin’ 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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St Giles’ Fair 2026
St Giles’ Fair will take place on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September).
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The Ultimate Bubble Show
Join Ray in The Ultimate Bubble Show as he uses various gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.
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Festive family fun comes to Westgate Oxford this December
Westgate Oxford is hosting free festive character meet-and-greets, live choirs, and a Wonderland-themed trail this December. Families can meet favourites like Pingu and The Grinch, enjoy Christmas shopping, and explore seasonal menus and rooftop igloos.
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Oxford North welcomes hundreds for IF Oxford science and theatre celebration
Hundreds gathered at Oxford North for IF Oxford’s family science event, enjoying interactive exhibits, robotics, and Creation Theatre’s Orbit performance, celebrating science, art, and innovation at the city’s new innovation district.
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The Mulberry Bush Carol Service by Candlelight
A very special carol service with champagne and canapés in the splendour of St Barnabas Church, Jericho, Oxford.
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Christmas Fairytale 2026
Experience Christmas Fairytale 2026 at Fairytale Farm, featuring Santa’s grotto, interactive festive adventures, dazzling illuminations and family Christmas fun.
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Oxford City Remembrance Sunday 2026 Service & Parade
The Lord Mayor of Oxford, in partnership with the Oxford City branch of the Royal British Legion will host this year’s Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial in St Giles’ on Sunday, 08 November 2026.
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Westgate Oxford launches Alice in Wonderland trail and family activities
Westgate Oxford is hosting a week of free half-term fun with a new Alice in Wonderland trail, Halloween crafts, and the centre’s first-ever ‘dogwalk’ for pets and owners.
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Oxford North to host IF Oxford interactive family science event and Creation Theatre experience
Oxford North partners with IF Oxford to host Zone ONE, an interactive family science event and Creation Theatre experience on 24 October 2025. The free evening features experiments, theatre, and art celebrating creativity, innovation, and discovery.
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Billy the Bear Halloween Trail brings spooky family fun to Oxford
This half term, the Billy the Bear Halloween Trail returns to Oxford’s Canalside Quarter with a spooky twist. Families can follow Billy’s footsteps, enjoy themed photo spots, and earn a Halloween goodie bag on this free, fun-filled adventure.
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Halloween Slime Lab at Stowe House
Halloween Slime Lab at Stowe House is a hands-on Halloween workshop perfect for creative children who aren’t afraid to get a little messy.
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Stars at Stowe Stargazing
Experience an unforgettable night of stargazing at Stowe with UK Astronomy and enjoy a captivating talk on the mysteries of our solar system.
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Howl-O-Ween Half-Term at Stowe House
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.
