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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.

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  • Witney Feast, The Leys, Witney, Oxfordshire

    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 & Abingdon Runaway Fair

    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.

  • Witney Feast, The Leys, Witney, Oxfordshire

    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 Michaelmas Fair & Abingdon Runaway Fair

    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

    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

    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

    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

  • Oxford Round Table Charity Fireworks Display / Things to do in and around Oxford this weekend

    Oxford Round Table Charity Fireworks Display 2026

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    South Park, Oxford Headington Road, Oxford, 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.

  • Oxford city’s Remembrance Sunday Service in Oxford / Things to do in and around Oxford this weekend

    Oxford City Remembrance Sunday 2026 Service & Parade

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    St Giles’, Oxford St Giles’, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    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.

    Free

  • Annie Musical at New Theatre Oxford / What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this April

    Annie

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    New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

    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!

    From £13.00