The Leys Festival 2026
The Leys Festival is a vibrant free community festival, full of exciting activities, delicious affordable food, and live performances.
Free
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.
21 events found.
Events
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Blackbird Leys Park, Oxford Cuddesdon Way, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
St Giles’ Fair 2026
FeaturedSt Giles’, Oxford St Giles’, Oxford, OxfordshireSt Giles’ Fair will take place on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September).
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore 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.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
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Oxford City Remembrance Sunday 2026 Service & Parade
FeaturedSt Giles’, Oxford St Giles’, Oxford, OxfordshireThe 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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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!
From £13.00
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IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival 2025
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.
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Halloween at Blenheim Palace
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.
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Witch’s House After Dark Scream Night
Visit The Witch’s House After Dark for an atmospheric experience with quirky extracts from the most grizzly of Roald Dahl’s famous stories, designed for the whole family.
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The Witch’s House at Cogges
There’s witchery afoot this autumn as Cogges Manor house and grounds are transformed into The Witch’s House for a Halloween-themed October half-term.
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Bicester Round Table Charity Firework Spectacular 2025
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.
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Thame Fireworks Display 2025
Thame Fireworks Display is an annual fundraising event organised by volunteers from the three primary schools in Thame, Oxfordshire.
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Kidlington Fireworks 2025
The annual Kidlington Fireworks is set to return to Stratfield Brake on Wednesday 05 November, organised by Kidlington Parish Council.
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Banbury Michaelmas Fair 2025
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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Abingdon Michaelmas Fair 2025
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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Thame Fun Fair 2025
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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Witney Feast 2025
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.
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Oxford Round Table Charity Fireworks Display 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.
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The Leys Festival 2026
The Leys Festival is a vibrant free community festival, full of exciting activities, delicious affordable food, and live performances.
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Grace & Gravity Summer Festival
Celebrate the longest day at the Grace & Gravity Summer Festival at Howbery Park in Crowmarsh Gifford near Wallingford.
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Registrations now open for the 2025 British Transplant Games in Oxfordshire
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.
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Bike Oxford and Walk Oxford 2025: A celebration of active living and community spirit
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.
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Jools Holland announces 30-date tour of iconic venues with special guest
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.
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Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park Didcot
Celebrate the festive period and raise money for a good cause with the charity 5K Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park in Didcot.
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Sobell House Hospice Winter Walk 2025
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.
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Sing-a-Long-a Encanto
Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical with a screening of the movie Sing-a-Long-a Encanto.
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Winnie and Wilbur – A Christmas Adventure
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.
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Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2025
Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2025 – Oxfordshire’s biggest firework display – takes place on Saturday 15 November at Abingdon Airfield.
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Abingdon Runaway Fair 2025
The Abingdon Runaway Fair is a smaller funfair that takes place on the Monday, one week after the Abingdon Michaelmas Fair in October.
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Paddington™ Lo-commotion
Paddington™ Lo-commotion is the perfect day out for families who love to immerse themselves in storytelling and puppetry.