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 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.
Hop aboard for vintage rail adventures! Discover upcoming 2026 Steam Days, the Pumpkin Express, and festive Christmas train rides.
The annual Kidlington Fireworks is set to return to Stratfield Brake on Thursday 05 November, organised by Kidlington Parish Council.
Bring your whole family to Witney Lakes Fireworks 2026 for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food, and festive fun.
Thame Fireworks Display is an annual fundraising event organised by volunteers from the three primary schools in Thame, Oxfordshire.
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.
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.
Join Wallingford Fireworks for the annual bonfire night celebrations at the Kinecroft, with a huge bonfire and enormous firework display.
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.
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.
Celebrate Firework Night at Minster Mill with delicious hot food and a cosy atmosphere, promising to be an unforgettable experience.
Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2026 – Oxfordshire’s biggest firework display – takes place on Saturday 14 November at Abingdon Airfield.
Experience Christmas Fairytale 2026 at Fairytale Farm, featuring Santa’s grotto, interactive festive adventures, dazzling illuminations and family Christmas fun.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Henley Children’s Theatre returns with its 55th pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, as Jack climbs into a world of giants, magic and mayhem. With young performers, modern twists and classic panto humour, it’s festive family entertainment at its best.
Dancin’ Oxford, Body Politic and The North Wall present a festive Family Dance Party in Kidlington, offering a lively daytime disco packed with bubbles, balloons, dance games, sensory play and party classics for children and their grown-ups.
St Giles’ Fair will take place on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September).
Join Ray in The Ultimate Bubble Show as he uses various gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.
Westgate Oxford is hosting free festive character meet-and-greets, live choirs, and a Wonderland-themed trail this December. Families can meet favourites like Pingu and The Grinch, enjoy Christmas shopping, and explore seasonal menus and rooftop igloos.
Hundreds gathered at Oxford North for IF Oxford’s family science event, enjoying interactive exhibits, robotics, and Creation Theatre’s Orbit performance, celebrating science, art, and innovation at the city’s new innovation district.
A very special carol service with champagne and canapés in the splendour of St Barnabas Church, Jericho, Oxford.
Experience Christmas Fairytale 2026 at Fairytale Farm, featuring Santa’s grotto, interactive festive adventures, dazzling illuminations and family Christmas fun.
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.
Westgate Oxford is hosting a week of free half-term fun with a new Alice in Wonderland trail, Halloween crafts, and the centre’s first-ever ‘dogwalk’ for pets and owners.
Oxford North partners with IF Oxford to host Zone ONE, an interactive family science event and Creation Theatre experience on 24 October 2025. The free evening features experiments, theatre, and art celebrating creativity, innovation, and discovery.
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.
Halloween Slime Lab at Stowe House is a hands-on Halloween workshop perfect for creative children who aren’t afraid to get a little messy.
Experience an unforgettable night of stargazing at Stowe with UK Astronomy and enjoy a captivating talk on the mysteries of our solar system.
Enjoy Howl-O-Ween Half-Term at Stowe House with a Pug in a Pickle trail, Halloween treasure hunt and spooky make-and-take crafts for families.