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.

  • Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days

    Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, Oxfordshire

    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
  • Kidlington Fireworks 2026

    Stratfield Brake Sports Ground, Kidlington Frieze Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire

    The annual Kidlington Fireworks is set to return to Stratfield Brake on Thursday 05 November, organised by Kidlington Parish Council.

    £4.00 – £6.00
  • Witney Lakes Fireworks Night 2026

    Witney Lakes Resort Downs Road, Witney, Oxfordshire

    Bring your whole family to Witney Lakes Fireworks 2026 for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food, and festive fun.

    £9.50 – £109.00
  • Thame Fireworks Display 2026

    Chinnor Rugby Football Club Rectory Pavilion, Kingsey Road, Thame, Oxfordshire

    Thame Fireworks Display is an annual fundraising event organised by volunteers from the three primary schools in Thame, Oxfordshire.

    £5.00 – £8.00
  • Bicester Round Table Charity Firework Spectacular 2026

    Pingle Field, Bicester Oxford Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire

    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.

    £6.00 – £8.00
  • Wallingford Bonfire and Fireworks

    Kinecroft, Wallingford Kinecroft, Wallingford, Oxfordshire

    Join Wallingford Fireworks for the annual bonfire night celebrations at the Kinecroft, with a huge bonfire and enormous firework display.

    £3.00 – £6.00
  • Ducklington Fireworks Spectacular 2026

    Ducklington Showground, Witney A415 Ducklington, Witney

    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.

    £4.50 – £9.00
  • Fireworks Night

    Minster Mill, Minster Lovell Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire

    Celebrate Firework Night at Minster Mill with delicious hot food and a cosy atmosphere, promising to be an unforgettable experience.

    £12.50
  • Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2026

    Abingdon Airfield (RAF Abingdon) Honeybotton Lane, Dry Sandford, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

    Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks 2026 – Oxfordshire’s biggest firework display – takes place on Saturday 14 November at Abingdon Airfield.

    £15.00 – £65.00
  • Christmas Fairytale 2026

    Fairytale Farm Fairytale Farm Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

    Experience Christmas Fairytale 2026 at Fairytale Farm, featuring Santa’s grotto, interactive festive adventures, dazzling illuminations and family Christmas fun.

    £12.99 – £25.99
  • Family Cushion Concerts

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

    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!

    £7.00
  • Family Cushion Concerts

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

    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!

    £7.00
  • Family Cushion Concerts

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

    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!

    £7.00
  • Family Cushion Concerts

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

    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!

    £7.00
  • Family Cushion Concerts

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

    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!

    £7.00
  • Family Cushion Concerts

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

    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!

    £7.00
  • Family Cushion Concerts

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

    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!

    £7.00

  • Annie

    Annie

    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!

  • Easter at Blenheim Palace

    Easter at Blenheim Palace

    Visit Blenheim Palace over the 2026 Easter weekend for outdoor adventures, seasonal surprises, and a fun-filled Easter egg hunt.

  • Big Easter Bunny Hunt

    Big Easter Bunny Hunt

    Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt around the ornamental gardens at Waterperry Gardens.