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.

Christmas Fairytale 2023

Fairytale Farm Fairytale Farm Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Fairytale event 2023 at Fairytale Farm, which runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 02 to 10 December, then daily from 11 December to Christmas Eve.

£7.49 – £16.99

Winnie and Wilbur – A Christmas Adventure

JdP Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, Oxford

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.

From £8.00

Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park Didcot

Ladygrove Park, Didcot Tyne Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Celebrate the festive period and raise money for a good cause with the charity 5K Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park in Didcot.

£5.00 – £10.00

Sing-a-Long-a Encanto

New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street, Oxford

Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical with a screening of the movie Sing-a-Long-a Encanto.

From £18.25

Sobell House Hospice Winter Walk 2024

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

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.

£10.00 – £20.00


  • Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park Didcot

    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.

  • Sobell House Hospice Winter Walk 2024

    Sobell House Hospice Winter Walk 2024

    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.

  • Sing-a-Long-a Encanto

    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.

  • 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.

  • The Mulberry Carol Service

    The Mulberry Carol Service

    Enjoy a wonderful evening of champagne, canapés and carols in the splendour of St Barnabas Church in Jericho, Oxford, to support the work of The Mulberry Bush and raise funds for troubled and traumatised children.

  • The Ugly Duckling by WhatNot Theatre

    The Ugly Duckling by WhatNot Theatre

    The Ugly Duckling by WhatNot Theatre is a twinkling, heartwarming, relaxed and inclusive performance for all the family at Christmas.

  • The Abominable Snowman with Emma Boor

    The Abominable Snowman with Emma Boor

    The Abominable Snowman with Emma Boor is a Wintery Wonderful Christmas family show with puppetry, magical shadow puppetry, gentle clowning and joining in.

  • Christmas Fairytale 2023

    Christmas Fairytale 2023

    Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Fairytale event 2023 at Fairytale Farm, which runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 02 to 10 December, then daily from 11 December to Christmas Eve.

  • Crumple’s Christmas Adventure

    Crumple’s Christmas Adventure

    Shaping up into a wrapping paper figure, Crumple sets off on a quest to find the forest where he belongs. And with your help, he discovers snow and trees and makes new friends along the way.

  • The Gruffalo

    The Gruffalo

    Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

  • Oxford City Remembrance Sunday 2023 Service

    Oxford City Remembrance Sunday 2023 Service

    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, 12 November 2023.

  • Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2023

    Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2023

    Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2023 – Oxfordshire’s biggest firework display – takes place on Saturday 11 November at Abingdon Airfield.