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.

  • Witney Feast 2026

    The Leys, Witney The Leys, Witney, Oxfordshire

    Witney Feast 2026 brings the community together for a lively celebration of local food, drink, entertainment and family-friendly fun in the heart of Witney.

    Free
  • Thame September Street Fair 2026

    Thame Town Centre Thame, Oxfordshire

    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.

    Free
  • Chipping Norton Mop Fair 2026

    Market Place, Chipping Norton Market Place, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

    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.

    Free
  • Wallingford Michaelmas Fair 2026

    Kinecroft, Wallingford Kinecroft, Wallingford, Oxfordshire

    The traditional Wallingford Michaelmas Fair returns to the town this September, bringing fairground rides, attractions and plenty of family entertainment to the Kinecroft.

    Free
  • Abingdon Michaelmas Fair 2026

    Abingdon Town Centre Abingdon Town Centre, Abingdon-on-Thames

    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.

  • Woodstock Street Fair 2026

    Market Place, Woodstock Market Place, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    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.

    Free
  • Abingdon Runaway Fair 2026

    Abingdon Town Centre Abingdon Town Centre, Abingdon-on-Thames

    The Abingdon Runaway Fair is a smaller funfair that takes place on the Monday, one week after the Abingdon Michaelmas Fair in October.

  • Banbury Michaelmas Fair 2026

    Banbury Market Place Banbury Market Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire

    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

  • Halloween at Blenheim Palace

    Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    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.

    £13.50 – £62.00
  • Haunted Half Term at Blenheim Palace

    Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    Enjoy a Haunted Half Term at Blenheim Palace with creepy creatures, circus workshops, witchy storytelling, wizard walkabouts and more.

    £41.00

  • Winnie and Wilbur – A Christmas Adventure

    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.

  • Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2025

    Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2025

    Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2025 – Oxfordshire’s biggest firework display – takes place on Saturday 15 November at Abingdon Airfield.

  • Abingdon Runaway Fair 2026

    Abingdon Runaway Fair 2026

    The Abingdon Runaway Fair is a smaller funfair that takes place on the Monday, one week after the Abingdon Michaelmas Fair in October.

  • 2026 Blenheim 7K Fun Run

    2026 Blenheim 7K Fun Run

    World Heritage site Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the magical location for this family-friendly fun run with a beautiful lakeside off-road section.

  • Abingdon Air and Country Show 2025

    Abingdon Air and Country Show 2025

    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.

  • Annie

    Annie

    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!

  • Easter at Blenheim Palace

    Easter at Blenheim Palace

    Visit Blenheim Palace over the 2026 Easter weekend for outdoor adventures, seasonal surprises, and a fun-filled Easter egg hunt.

  • Big Easter Bunny Hunt

    Big Easter Bunny Hunt

    Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt around the ornamental gardens at Waterperry Gardens.