Big Easter Bunny Hunt
Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt around the ornamental gardens at Waterperry Gardens.
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.
Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt around the ornamental gardens at Waterperry Gardens.
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!
Japfest returns to Silverstone this spring with drifting displays, thousands of cars and family attractions for its 10th anniversary event.
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!
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!
Alice’s Day is the annual city-wide celebration of all things Alice in Wonderland on the first Saturday in July
St Giles’ Fair will take place on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September).
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.
The 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!
The Bicester Round Table Charity Firework Spectacular (also known locally as the Pingle Field Fireworks) takes place on Saturday, 01 November at Pingle Field in Bicester.
Thame Fireworks Display is an annual fundraising event organised by volunteers from the three primary schools in Thame, Oxfordshire.
The annual Kidlington Fireworks is set to return to Stratfield Brake on Wednesday 05 November, organised by Kidlington Parish Council.
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
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.
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.
The Witney Feast will take place on Monday, 15 and Tuesday, 16 September, at its historic home on The Leys in Witney, with the traditional Golden Gallopers service on the afternoon of Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Oxford Round Table’s Annual Charity Fireworks will return to Oxford’s South Park. It’s one of Oxfordshire’s biggest firework display and it’s all for charity.
The Leys Festival is a vibrant free community festival, full of exciting activities, delicious affordable food, and live performances.
Celebrate the longest day at the Grace & Gravity Summer Festival at Howbery Park in Crowmarsh Gifford near Wallingford.
Registrations for the 2025 Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Oxfordshire are now open. The event, running from 31 July to 3 August, welcomes transplant recipients, supporters, live donors, and donor families to participate in 26 sports.
Bike Oxford 2025 and Walk Oxford 2025 will be held on Sunday, 22 June, at Oxford University Rugby Club. The cycling event welcomes over 800 riders with varying routes, while the walking event aims to attract 200 walkers completing different distances.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will embark on a 30-date UK tour in Autumn/Winter 2025, featuring special guest Imelda May. Kicking off in Southend on 30 October, the tour includes New Theatre Oxford and other iconic venues like the Royal Albert Hall.
Celebrate the festive period and raise money for a good cause with the charity 5K Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park in Didcot.
Oxfordshire’s much-loved Winter Walk is back at Blenheim Palace for 2024, and the 4.2km walk is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical with a screening of the movie Sing-a-Long-a Encanto.
This December, look out for Winnie, everyone’s favourite accident-prone, adventure-loving witch, as she tries to give Wilbur, her long-suffering cat, a Christmas to remember.
Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2025 – Oxfordshire’s biggest firework display – takes place on Saturday 15 November at Abingdon Airfield.
The Abingdon Runaway Fair is a smaller funfair that takes place on the Monday, one week after the Abingdon Michaelmas Fair in October.
Paddington™ Lo-commotion is the perfect day out for families who love to immerse themselves in storytelling and puppetry.
World Heritage site Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the magical location for this family-friendly fun run with a beautiful lakeside off-road section.
From flying displays to static aircraft displays, as well as a great mix of re-enactment stalls, classic cars, country fayre, and arts and craft stalls – the Abingdon Air and Country Show has something for everybody.
Visit Blenheim Palace over the 2026 Easter weekend for outdoor adventures, seasonal surprises, and a fun-filled Easter egg hunt.