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The Summer holidays are coming and I have put together everything I have found to do entertain you and the kids! It's broken into two sections, the top lot is stuff happening throughout the holidays, and the rest is on individual days! All you need to do is scroll through, click the link to see the full details, and then go and have some fun!
Don't forget to also check out the What's On page for more ideas on where to go!
Have a great Summer!
On now until 27 July
Our Cambridge Open Studios event provides the opportunity to visit working studios, and buy art direct from the artists. Families are welcome and many artists are offering the chance to try different styles of art with hands-on activities at their studios.
15 July - 1 September
Monsters of the Sea
Peterborough Cathedral
This captivating exhibition will feature 16 life-size animatronic sea creatures spanning from prehistoric eras to modern times, offering visitors an exciting journey through the depths of marine history.
20 July - 1 September
Olympics Maize Maze and Funyard
Skylark Garden Centre, March
Enjoy navigating your way through the twist and turns of our huge 12-acre themed maze! After Conquering the maze enjoy a whole range of fantastic activities such as testing your aim on our amazing Pesky Pigeon tractor ride, pig racing or zooming around on the Go-karts! We also have Den Building, a large Jumping Pillow, Zip Wire and so much more!!
Shaggy's Summer Spectacular
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Make a splash with Zorbing, boogie at the silent disco, have a ball at the foam party, discover acres of outdoor adventure play, reach new heights with the SkyTrail and rock climbing wall, get involved with daily animal activities, explore our huge indoor play. Plus, enjoy our brand new attraction, Shaggy's Raceway.
Summer Fun – Fairies & Dragons
Sacrewell Farm, Peterborough
You can explore the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside, burn off some steam in our farmyard themed play area, paddle in our mill stream and take part in our FREE themed Fairies & Dragons activities!
Summer Games Activity Trail
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Sprint, Balance, Limbo, Jump and Sail your way through the 10 mini challenges at each trail point, noting your score on the trail sheet as you go along. Add up your scores at the end and head to the Mill Shop for your prize!
Summer of Play at Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey, Lode
See who has the best dance moves in the disco den, curl up with a story from the book nook and jump some hurdles in the games zone. Make sure you check out the lawn games and water play in the creative corner on East Lawn and don't miss the trundle track in a special area for under-5s. As well as these activities, there will be a story time session every Monday, a lunchtime disco every Friday and bubble shows or craft activities each Wednesday throughout the summer holidays.
20 July - 3 September
Summer on the Farm
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Herrings Green Activity Farm is a great place for Families to visit this Summer, bringing families of all ages close to birds of prey and animals. This Summer we have a packed daily program which will entertain all of the family, bringing you close to our beautiful birds and animals.
Time Explorers: Summer Holidays at Royston Museum (open every Thursday to Sunday)
Royston Museum
Time travel through thousands of years of history this summer at Royston Museum. Explore a different part of our history each week. Get up close to real objects from our past, make fun crafts to take home and much more.
16-18 August
Summer Circus Spectacular
Johnson's of Old Hurst, Huntingdon
A first for Johnson of Old Hurst as we introduce and bring unique group of wonderful artists with their long Italian and British heritage of the circus Art. It's a perfect show for all the family, it doesn't matter how old you are, there is something for everyone.
Individual dates
20 July
Children's Craft Workshop
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Our next Children's Craft Workshop is just around the corner, and it's packed with fun, easy-to-make art projects perfect for children aged 5 to 8!
22 July
Dynamic Dioramas!
Huntingdon Library
Bring alive a scene or place by making your own diorama - a 3D model in a box! You could create an under the sea world, a jungle full of plants and animals or maybe a scene from space! All resources will be provided. Just bring your imagination! This craft event is suitable for children aged 4+ years. £1 per child. Booking is advised as places are limited
Youth Theatre Workshop
Huntingdon Library
Come and join Future Stars Youth Theatre to take part in their workshop. You will learn drama skills and techniques and rehearse the play 'Matilda', which you will then perform to your parents at the end of the session. Free event for children aged 4-11 years old. Booking required.
24 July
Ready, Steady, Make: Retro Toys
St Neots Library
A great team-building experience for families. Family teams will face two technical challenges, followed by a showstopper challenge. Children must be supported by adults throughout the activities. For children aged 7+. £3 per child. Booking essential.
The Greenhouse
Huntingdon Coneygear Community Centre
Come on a magical journey into the plant world. Follow gardener Peppina in her quest to grow Pimpernell, the most beautiful plant ever seen. Discover how the apple tree grows apples and how the willow tree fights off the caterpillar. A bit silly, a bit poetic and you get to plant your own sunflower to take home! Presented by Sophie Nüzel Projects. Suitable for families with children aged 4 - 12yrs.
25 July
Family Walk: Giants Beasts & Highway Robbers!
St Neots Museum
Discover the history of St Neots Town and its local people in this fascinating Family Talk and Walk with Education Officer Lesley Sainsbury! Tickets are £10/adult and all children are free.
Mini Explorer
Hinchingbrooke Country Park,
You will have the opportunity to work with the rangers building dens, explore our ponds and lakes and see what wildlife lurks beneath the reeds, and go on a scavenger hunt to see if you can spot any of the items on the sheet.
27 July
Celebrating St Neot: Meet the Anglo-Saxons
St Neots Museum
Travel back over 1,000 years and meet the Anglo-Saxon's who lived in St Neots. Meet a local lord with his fighting kit, a monk from St Neots Priory, a weaver, a cook from the royal household, and a fisherman. Discover the men and women who shaped St Neots.
Teddy Bears' Picnic: Bear-y good fun!
Dobbies Huntingdon, Wyton
Join us for our brand-new event with the chance for children to create their very own teddy bear, while enjoying a picnic box, storytelling and family-friendly activities. This event is for children aged 3-10
29 July
Brilliant Beetles
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Come along to discover more about brilliant beetles and have a chance to hunt for them in various different habitats, including sweep-netting and pond dipping! Meet these unsung heroes of the natural world and discover more about the very important jobs they do, and also what you can do to help them!
31 July
Brilliant Beetles
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Come along to discover more about brilliant beetles and have a chance to hunt for them in various different habitats, including sweep-netting and pond dipping! Meet these unsung heroes of the natural world and discover more about the very important jobs they do, and also what you can do to help them!
Playdough Making
Huntingdon Library
Come and be a 'Marvellous Maker' and learn how to make your own playdough! Then you can take it home and get creative moulding it into different objects and shapes! All resources will be provided. Just be prepared to get a bit messy! This craft event is suitable for children aged 4+ years. £1 per child. Booking is advised as places are limited.
Workshops: Super Spinners!
St Neots Museum
Join in with creating a Super Spinner!
1 August
Bear Hunt and Picnic
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Come and explore the park and help find all the bears. Bring your own picnic to enjoy after.
Mini Explorer
Hinchingbrooke Country Park,
You will have the opportunity to work with the rangers building dens, explore our ponds and lakes and see what wildlife lurks beneath the reeds, and go on a scavenger hunt to see if you can spot any of the items on the sheet.
2 August
Brilliant Beetles
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Come along to discover more about brilliant beetles and have a chance to hunt for them in various different habitats, including sweep-netting and pond dipping! Meet these unsung heroes of the natural world and discover more about the very important jobs they do, and also what you can do to help them!
Workshops: Super Spinners!
St Neots Museum
Join in with creating a Super Spinner!
3 August
Great Fen Family Picnic Day
Great Fen Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights
We're delighted to invite you to our Great Fen Family Picnic Day! We've loads planned so bring a picnic blanket and your lunch to enjoy a full day out at our beautiful nature reserve.
Teddy Bears' Picnic: Bear-y good fun!
Dobbies Huntingdon, Wyton
Join us for our brand-new event with the chance for children to create their very own teddy bear, while enjoying a picnic box, storytelling and family-friendly activities. This event is for children aged 3-10
4 August
Family Funday
Happy Mama Hub, Huntingdon
A family fun day Including stay and play, bouncy castle, tombola, children's games, open cafe, and raffle.
Little Seedlings Club: August Workshop: Planting & Growing
Dobbies Huntingdon, Wyton
This month's Little Seedlings workshop is all about planting and growing.
Teddy Bears' Picnic: Bear-y good fun!
Dobbies Huntingdon, Wyton
Join us for our brand-new event with the chance for children to create their very own teddy bear, while enjoying a picnic box, storytelling and family-friendly activities. This event is for children aged 3-10
5 August
Brilliant Beetles
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Come along to discover more about brilliant beetles and have a chance to hunt for them in various different habitats, including sweep-netting and pond dipping! Meet these unsung heroes of the natural world and discover more about the very important jobs they do, and also what you can do to help them!
Mug Painting Workshop with Crafty Monkey
Huntingdon Library
Ignite your child's creativity this summer by introducing them to the art of pottery painting. Witness their artistic skills flourish as they create their masterpiece that they can use for years to come. For children aged 5 years or over.
7 August
Workshop Wednesdays: Civil War Soldiers
Huntingdon Market Square
Meet some of Parliament's soldiers from the time of the Civil Wars. Our soldiers will tell you about what it was like to fight in the 1640s, and demonstrate how the weapons and armour functioned!
Workshops: Tie-Dye Bags!
St Neots Museum
Join in with creating a lovely Tie-Dye Bag!
8 August
Bear Hunt and Picnic
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Come and explore the park and help find all the bears. Bring your own picnic to enjoy after.
Mini Explorer
Hinchingbrooke Country Park,
You will have the opportunity to work with the rangers building dens, explore our ponds and lakes and see what wildlife lurks beneath the reeds, and go on a scavenger hunt to see if you can spot any of the items on the sheet.
9 August
Marvellous Martins, Swooping Swallows and Soaring Swifts Escape Room
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Come along to discover more about these totally amazing birds, whilst at the same time having fun trying to crack the codes and solve the mysteries in our martin, swallow and swift-themed escape room. Design a bird to fly along our swooping zip-wire! Learn more about these unsung heroes of the natural world and discover more about the very important jobs they do, and also what you can do to help them! Includes pond dipping!
Workshops: Tie-Dye Bags!
St Neots Museum
Join in with creating a lovely Tie-Dye Bag!
10 August
Cross Stitch Workshop
St Neots Library
During this workshop you will learn how to thread a needle, cast on, read a pattern, sew a line of cross stitch and cast off. For children aged 8-11.
Puppet Sewing
Huntingdon Library
Learn a new skill and get creative making your own hand sewn puppet animal! Then you can play with it at home with your friends and family! All resources will be provided. This craft event is suitable for children aged 4+ years.
12 August
Little Seedlings Club: Summer Holiday Workshop
Dobbies Huntingdon, Wyton
Take a closer look at how to create a butterfly-friendly garden
14 August
Workshop Wednesday: Create your own Charter
Huntingdon Town Hall
Drop into Huntingdon Town Hall to discover how write with a quill, the art of illumination (which includes designing your own coat of arms!), and craft your own important document to take home with you!
Workshops: Tie-Dye Bags!
St Neots Museum
Join in with creating a lovely Tie-Dye Bag!
15 August
Family Rounders
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Come along and enjoy a game of family rounders and bring your own picnic!
Mini Explorer
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
You will have the opportunity to work with the rangers building dens, explore our ponds and lakes and see what wildlife lurks beneath the reeds, and go on a scavenger hunt to see if you can spot any of the items on the sheet.
16 August
Little Seedlings Club: Summer Holiday Workshop
Dobbies Huntingdon, Wyton
Take a closer look at how to create a butterfly-friendly garden
Pencil Case Decorating
Huntingdon Library
Have fun this Summer decorating and personalising your own canvas pencil case! We will be using special fabric pens to draw our own designs onto our pencil cases! This craft event is suitable for children aged 4+ years.
Workshops: Tie-Dye Bags!
St Neots Museum
Join in with creating a lovely Tie-Dye Bag!
17 August
Cross Stitch Workshop
Buckden Library, Saint Neots
During this workshop you will learn how to thread a needle, cast on, read a pattern, sew a line of cross stitch and cast off. For children aged 8 - 11.
19 August
Marvellous Martins, Swooping Swallows and Soaring Swifts Escape Room
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Come along to discover more about these totally amazing birds, whilst at the same time having fun trying to crack the codes and solve the mysteries in our martin, swallow and swift-themed escape room. Design a bird to fly along our swooping zip-wire! Learn more about these unsung heroes of the natural world and discover more about the very important jobs they do, and also what you can do to help them! Includes pond dipping!
20 August
Junk Modelling
Huntingdon Library
Let your imagination go wild this Summer at our junk modelling craft event! We will have boxes of all shapes and sizes, paper and more for you to get creative and make something unique to take home! This craft event is suitable for children aged 4+ years. £1 per child. Booking is advised as places are limited.
21 August
Marvellous Martins, Swooping Swallows and Soaring Swifts Escape Room
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Near St.Neots
Come along to discover more about these totally amazing birds, whilst at the same time having fun trying to crack the codes and solve the mysteries in our martin, swallow and swift-themed escape room. Design a bird to fly along our swooping zip-wire! Learn more about these unsung heroes of the natural world and discover more about the very important jobs they do, and also what you can do to help them! Includes pond dipping!
Workshop Wednesday: Explore 17th Century Huntingdon
Huntingdon Town Hall
Discover what Huntingdon was like when Oliver Cromwell was a boy!
23 August
Workshops: Pucka Printing!
St Neots Museum
Join in with some Pucka Printing!
24 August
Sapley Playing Fields Community Event
Sapley Park Playing Fields, Huntingdon
A community event for the community supported by small companies in the community. Entertainment for the kids, including face painting, bouncy castles, petting zoo and ponies, plus food, refreshments, and lots to look at and buy.
25 August
Mind, Body, Spirit & Craft Fair
Duxford Community Centre
Up to 40 stalls selling products and services including but not limited to crystals, tarot readers, psychic mediums, reiki/reflexology, therapists, candles/wax melts, jewellery, skin/body care products, health/beauty, handmade crafts, artists, metaphysical items, gifts and much more. Family friendly.
28 August
Imagination Jars
Huntingdon Library
Come along to Huntingdon Library and use your artistic skills to create your own imagination jar! You could turn your jar into an aquarium, or a world out of space or even a zoo full of animals! Jars, pens and paper will be provided for children to let their imagination go wild! This craft event is suitable for children aged 4+ years. £2 per child. Booking is advised as places are limited.
Workshop Wednesday: Cromwellian Herbal Remedies
Huntingdon Town Hall
Discover what types of herbs the Cromwell family used to treat their illnesses, and to make their home and selves smell good. Make herbal bundles to use in cooking and to hang around your house, and make your own scent to take home!
Workshops: Crazy Clay!
St Neots Museum
Join in with some Crazy Clay!
29 August
Family Rounders
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Come along and enjoy a game of family rounders and bring your own picnic!
Mini Explorer
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
You will have the opportunity to work with the rangers building dens, explore our ponds and lakes and see what wildlife lurks beneath the reeds, and go on a scavenger hunt to see if you can spot any of the items on the sheet.
30 August
Workshops: Crazy Clay!
St Neots Museum
Join in with some Crazy Clay!
31 August
Alconfest 2024
Alconbury Memorial Hall
Food and drink festival for all, fun activities for the kids including bouncy castle, ice cream van, fresh coffee, Bar, face painting, prize raffle and live bands plus much more.
