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.
20 events found.
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Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Kidlington Fireworks 2026
Stratfield Brake Sports Ground, Kidlington Frieze Way, Kidlington, OxfordshireThe annual Kidlington Fireworks is set to return to Stratfield Brake on Thursday 05 November, organised by Kidlington Parish Council.
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Witney Lakes Fireworks Night 2026
Witney Lakes Resort Downs Road, Witney, OxfordshireBring your whole family to Witney Lakes Fireworks 2026 for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food, and festive fun.
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Thame Fireworks Display 2026
Chinnor Rugby Football Club Rectory Pavilion, Kingsey Road, Thame, OxfordshireThame Fireworks Display is an annual fundraising event organised by volunteers from the three primary schools in Thame, Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Round Table Charity Fireworks Display 2026
FeaturedSouth Park, Oxford Headington Road, Oxford, OxfordshireOxford 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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Bicester Round Table Charity Firework Spectacular 2026
Pingle Field, Bicester Oxford Road, Bicester, OxfordshireThe 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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Wallingford Bonfire and Fireworks
Kinecroft, Wallingford Kinecroft, Wallingford, OxfordshireJoin Wallingford Fireworks for the annual bonfire night celebrations at the Kinecroft, with a huge bonfire and enormous firework display.
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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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Ducklington Fireworks Spectacular 2026
Ducklington Showground, Witney A415 Ducklington, WitneyYou are invited to the Ducklington Funfair & Fireworks for some fun at the fairground and an enormous fireworks display by local award-winning fireworks display company Illusion Fireworks Ltd.
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Fireworks Night
Minster Mill, Minster Lovell Minster Lovell, Witney, OxfordshireCelebrate Firework Night at Minster Mill with delicious hot food and a cosy atmosphere, promising to be an unforgettable experience.
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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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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 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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Graven Hill launches free Easter egg hunt for families during the holidays
Graven Hill is offering a free Easter egg hunt with woodland clues, hidden eggs and prizes for children during the school holidays.
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Bike Oxford 2026 draws strong charity support with more than 700 cyclists expected
More than 700 cyclists and fifteen Oxfordshire charities are expected at Bike Oxford 2026, where riders will raise funds for local causes through supported cycling routes and a Cyclability event designed to widen participation in community cycling.
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sensory trail arrives at Cliveden this spring
Families visiting Cliveden this spring can follow a new We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sensory trail featuring interactive story scenes and augmented reality activities.
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The Ultimate Activity Company relocates headquarters to Wootton Science Park
The Ultimate Activity Company has moved its headquarters to Wootton Science Park near Oxford, taking 2,200 sq ft of office space in the Frontier building.
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Katherine Jenkins celebrates 25 years in music with Oxford date on 2026 UK anniversary tour
Katherine Jenkins will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre in October 2026 as part of her 25th anniversary UK and Ireland tour, celebrating a milestone career with a run of 18 special shows featuring her greatest hits.
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The Princess and The Pea
Let’s All Dance Ballet Company presents The Princess and the Pea, a charming fairytale ballet filled with beautiful costumes, clear storytelling and fantastic dancing, sharing a heart-warming message about kindness, courage and never judging by appearances.
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Didcot Railway Centre February Half-Term Steam Days
Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s.
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The Brand New Heavies bring 35th anniversary UK tour to Oxford with special guests Galliano
The Brand New Heavies are bringing their 35th anniversary UK tour to Oxford’s New Theatre this March, with special guests Galliano. The show will celebrate the band’s Acid Jazz legacy and catalogue of classic hits.
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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
