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.
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.
World Heritage site Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the magical location for this family-friendly fun run with a beautiful lakeside off-road section.
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!
This half term, the Billy the Bear Halloween Trail returns to Oxford’s Canalside Quarter with a spooky twist. Families can follow Billy’s footsteps, enjoy themed photo spots, and earn a Halloween goodie bag on this free, fun-filled adventure.
Dig out your best Halloween costumes and enjoy an evening of frightfully good fun at Once Upon A Scream taking place at Stowe House.
Experience an unforgettable night of stargazing at Stowe with UK Astronomy and enjoy a captivating talk on the mysteries of our solar system.
Step into the shadowy rooms of Stowe House for The Boo Clue! Trail. Children will follow a path of spooky riddles and playful puzzles.
WolvLitFest returns to Wolvercote on 18 October with a free day of books, workshops and talks. Partnering with Oxfordshire charity ARCh, the festival celebrates the joy of reading while showcasing local authors, illustrators and publishers.
You 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.
Bring your whole family to Witney Lakes Fireworks 2025 for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food, and festive fun.
Get ready for a fantastic family night out at Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa’s Fireworks Spectacular on Sunday, 02 November 2025.
Join Wallingford Fireworks for the annual bonfire night celebrations at the Kinecroft, with a huge bonfire and enormous firework display.
Celebrate Firework Night at Minster Mill with delicious hot food and a cosy atmosphere, promising to be an unforgettable experience.
Take part in the Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt throughout this October half term.
Treat the kids to a Spooky Afternoon Tea in the Manor Restaurant this October half-term. Enjoy a ghost meringue, a mummified gingerbread and spooky jelly worms, eyeballs and brains!
Children are invited to join our Halloween Trail, exploring Stonor’s gardens and woodland area, completing wild and mischievous challenges along the way, to win a Magical Mayhem Certificate, together with a chocolate treat.
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.
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.
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.