Wednesday
3 July
Ickworth House: A world of wings
display, 1.30-2.30pm
One of the most unique bird displays & experiences in the UK. A
world of wings join us for a display of some of their birds. With parrots,
kingfishers, birds of prey, crows, and more this is a real treat to see these
magnificent creatures in action.
Friday
5 July
Museum of Cambridge: Fab Family
Fridays! 10.30am-12.30pm
Join us in the Folk Museum attic every Friday for fun and interactive
volunteer-led workshops designed for young children and their parents or
carers. Workshops are FREE with the cost of admission. No need to book in
advance but space is limited. Theme this week: Mad Hatters! Try on different
hats belonging to people in history – whose hat will you wear?
Saturday
6 July
Wimpole Estate: Minibeast Magic,
10.30am-12.00noon
Take a closer look at the creepy crawlies that live at Wimpole. Come and
help identify the beasties that call Wimpole their home. Ages 5-12. Booking
essential.
Cambridge Botanic Garden:
Dragonfly day, 11.00am-3.00pm
Join us for dragonfly spotting
in the Garden and then make your own dragonfly to take home. Drop-in. No
booking required.
Fitzwilliam Museum: Family First
Saturdays, 2.00-4.00pm
On the first Saturday of each month visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point
in the Courtyard and collect drawing materials, activities and trails to use
throughout the museum.
Cambridge Big Weekend (Parker’s
Piece), 12.00noon-10.00pm
Saturday at The Big Weekend opens with a Bang! At 12 noon we are
thrilled to welcome UK Centre for Carnival Arts National Olympic project
‘Carnival Crossroads’ to the event. A massive Carnival progression of over a
hundred local Carnival artists and musicians in stunning costumes will take
place across Parkers Piece with a Samba accompaniment from the Main Stage! A
circus extravaganza follows, giving us a breath-taking, jam-packed hour of the
UK’s most skilled circus artists, including headline act, Doug & Ed, as
seen on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent! Saturday is the day the Olympic Torch
comes to Cambridge and we wanted to celebrate this by packing the main stage
with a plethora of community talent and showcase. Come and see some of the
amazing activity that makes our City such a very special place.
Sunday
7 July
Ely Aquafest (Jubilee Gardens),
11.00am-5.30pm
Riverside gala for all the family with fun fair, stalls, beer tent,
burger bar, crafts and entertainment arenas etc. A major crowd pleaser is the
annual raft race with numerous decorate rafts, from buses to tanks, simple
rafts to luxury liners. Meanwhile the two arenas provide varied entertainment
through the day, often featuring local talent. There is music, dancing,
interesting demonstration and audience participation.
Kettles Yard: Studio Sundays, 1.00-4.00pm
Drop in practical art workshops for all ages. Join us to make your own
artwork inspired by our exhibitions and collection. A chance to explore, chat,
sketch, make and play.
Cambridge Big Weekend: Cambridge
Mela (Parker’s Piece)
A vibrant day of international culture and music. There will be three
Mela marquees with arts & crafts, delicious food to sample & Indian cooking demos, henna
design, fashion including how to wear a saree demo, and lots to see and do.
Also on Sunday – storytelling tent, the fun lab, and more.
Wednesday
10 July
Ickworth House: A world of wings
display, 1.30-2.30pm
For information, see 3 July
Thursday
11 July
Wicken Fen: Mucky Pups...Summer
Safari, 10.15-11.45am
Seasonal fun, craft and adventure for under 5s. Explore the fen in the
summertime, looking out for all the bugs and creepy crawlies. Scuttle like a
beetle, and flutter like a butterfly in the minibeast races, messy painting to
create some beautiful beasts, and much much more. Booking essential. Selling
out fast.
Friday
12 July
The 28th Ely Folk Festival
Ely Folk Festival is a bijou weekend folk and roots music festival that
takes place in the wonderful cathedral city of Ely. The festival provides an
opportunity to listen to some of the best folk acts around in an intimate and
friendly environment. With on-site camping facilities, a re
al ale bar, lots of kids activities, morris dancing displays, ceilidhs, workshops and music sessions, the festival is a wonderful and great value weekend or day out.
al ale bar, lots of kids activities, morris dancing displays, ceilidhs, workshops and music sessions, the festival is a wonderful and great value weekend or day out.
Museum of Cambridge: Fab Family
Fridays! 10.30am-12.30pm
For information, see 5 July. Theme this week: Summer Make
and Take: Make a simple paper-based project to take home.
Saturday
13 July
Wicken Fen Bioblitz, all day
A race to record as much wildlife as possible! We need your help to
find as much wildlife as possible in a 24 hour period. Come with your notepad,
camera, magnifiers, binoculars, friends and family. Meet up with our experts
who will help you identify what you have seen, and lead expeditions to find a
whole host of species. Booking not needed.
Handmade at Haddenham: Haddenham
Galleries, 10.00am-6.00pm
Over two weekends in July more than 50 artists, makers and artisans
have signed up. They include glass makers, wood turners, jewellers, blacksmith,
toy makers, painters and other many other artisans who will be gathered
together in gazebos, marquees and tents. Flags will be flying, music playing
and food cooking. There will be a children’s activity pit, big draw and
competitions.
Amey Cespa Recycling Open Day,
10.00am-4.00pm
You can find out more about what happens to your waste at the annual
Recycling Open Day on Saturday 13 July at AmeyCespa's Waterbeach site. This is
your chance to take a guided coach tour of the site, join a walking tour of the
new Materials Recycling Facility, enjoy displays of plant and vehicles, and
take part in activities aimed at all the family. The day will be full of fun
and interactive activities aimed at all the family. These will include games
and activities on recycling and reuse, Cambridge Science Centre demonstrations,
guided coach tours of the site, walking tours of the new Materials Recycling
Facility and vehicle displays. You can also find out how to recycle and re-use
even more of your waste and get the answers to your rubbish-related questions
from experts in the field such as council staff, recycling companies and
charities. FREE.
kidsunlimited Ely Garden Party,
10.00am-1.00pm
Come and enjoy a fun day out with free entry, aimed at children from 3
months to 5 years. The party will be held in our large, all-weather garden and
there will be plenty of activities for all the family to enjoy!
The 28th Ely Folk Festival
For information, see 12 July
Sunday
14 July
Kettles Yard: Studio Sundays,
1.00-4.00pm
For information, see 7 July
The 28th Ely Folk Festival
For information, see 12 July
Handmade at Haddenham: Haddenham
Galleries, 10.00am-6.00pm
For information, see 13 July
Wednesday
17 July
Ickworth House: A world of wings
display, 1.30-2.30pm
For information, see 3 July
Friday
19 July
Museum of Cambridge: Fab Family
Fridays! 10.30am-12.30pm
For information, see 5 July. Theme this week – Summer
Suitcase Stories: look in the suitcase for ideas and make your own family
summer adventure.
Saturday
20 July
Handmade at Haddenham: Haddenham
Galleries, 10.00am-6.00pm
For information, see 13 July
Sunday
21 July
Handmade at Haddenham: Haddenham
Galleries, 10.00am-6.00pm
For information, see 13 July
Monday
22 July
Holiday Workshops: Milton
Community Centre, 10.00am-12.00noon
Our exciting holiday workshops involve dance, movement, storytelling
andartwork to take home. Today’s workshop is ‘The Gruffalo’ (2-4 years). Booking
essential.
Wednesday
24 July
Wicken Fen: Pond dipping and
minibeast hunt, 10.30-11.15 am, 11.15am-12.00noon, 12.00noon-12.45pm,
1.45-2.30pm, 2.30-3.15pm
Come and discover the minibeasts that live at Wicken Fen. 30 minute
pond dipping session, followed by minibeast hunt. Booking essential. Age 3+.
Anglesey Abbey: Summer Holiday
Wild Wednesdays - Bugs and Butterflies Galore, 11.00am-1.00pm and 2.00-4.00pm
Spend the day helping us survey as many bugs and butterflies around
Anglesey Abbey as we can. Staff will help you identify your finds, with id
guides, microscopes, bug pots and sweep nets in abundance. Find out all about
the best techniques for bug hunting and how to bring up a butterfly back home,
maybe even hold a scary beast.........
Holiday Workshops: Milton
Community Centre, 10.00am-12.00noon
Our exciting holiday workshops involve dance, movement, storytelling
and artwork to take home. Today’s workshop is ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (3-6 years). Booking
essential.
Ickworth House: A world of wings
display, 1.30-2.30pm
For information, see 3 July
Friday
26 July
Wicken Fen: Mud Glorious Mud,
10.30am-12.30pm and 2.00-4.00pm
Your chance to get really dirty! Explore the finer qualities of mud,
for throwing, painting and building. Booking essential.
Park Challenge, 10.30am-12noon
How many parks can you visit in the summer holidays? Come and meet us
in the park for our exciting challenge! This week, meet at Sutton Play Park
(Sterling Way, Sutton). Run by the Growing Places Children’s Centre (Sutton).
Wood Green Family Fun Drop-In Session,
10.00am-12.00noon
Join our Hands-On team in the Leaning Centre at our Godmanchester site
for drop-in pet toy making activities suitable for all ages from toddlers
upwards. Plus have fun with animal story time and meet some of our small
animals looking for new homes. Drop-in, no need to book.
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Saturday
27 July
Ely Cathedral Summer Craft Fair,
10.00am-4.00pm
Handmade toys, gifts, cards, jewellery, clothes, ceramics, art, bags
and much more. Delicious tea and cakes available from our cafe plus
facepainting!
Wimpole Estate: Open Air Theatre
- Alice in Wonderland, 7.30-10.30pm
Heartbreak Theatre Company perform this classic family story, ideal
entertainment for a Summer's evening. Bring a chair or rug to sit on. Barbecue
and refreshments from 6.30pm, or bring your own picnic. Booking essential.
Sunday
28 July
Grafton Centre Kids’ Club,
11.00am-400pm
Cowboys (Lone Ranger Movie release 9 August). Make Cowboy and Indian
(native American!) masks and headdresses. All craft activities are FREE for
members of The Grafton Kids' Club – and there is no fee to join. If you would
like your child to join The Grafton Kid's Club come along to one of our events,
they're on the last Sunday of every month. As a member you will receive a
membership card and a free gift every time you attend. Join Gordon The Grafton
Gorilla and his gang on the last Sunday of every month, where he will be
hosting a 'get-together' between 11am and 4pm.
Monday
29 July
Wicken Fen: Fairies and Pixies,
10.30am-12.30pm and 2.00-4.00pm
Come and meet the Fenland Fairies. Meet all the fenland fairies, help
Nanny Sparkles with a little magic, plus fairy crafts. Suitable for ages 3-7.
Booking essential.
Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun,
10.00am-5.00pm
Themed animals weeks, crafts, games, animal encounters and more....Games
and animal encounters every day. w/c 29th July - Sheep Week (with sheep
racing).
Tuesday
30 July
Houghton Mill: Windows in
Colour, 1.00-4.30pm
Just one of many children's activities held every Tuesday at Houghton
Mill over the summer holidays...Create a colourful design to decorate a window.
Wood Green Behind the Scenes
Tours, 10.00am-12.00noon or 1.00-3.00pm
Join our Hands-On Team for a behind the scenes tour at our
Godmanchester Centre. Find out more about dog, cat, small animal and field
animal care. Get hands on making fun pet toys and feed some of our animals
tasty treats. £5 per person and suitable for 5 year olds and over. All children
must be accompanied by a paying adult. Booking essential as places are limited.
Wicken Fen: Pond dipping and minibeast
hunt, 10.30-11.15 am, 11.15am-12.00noon, 12.00noon-12.45pm, 1.45-2.30pm,
2.30-3.15pm
For information, see 24 July
Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
For information, see 29 July
Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
For information, see 29 July
Wednesday
31 July
Wicken Fen: Summertime Arts and
crafts, 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.00-4.00pm
Arts and Crafts inspired by nature and the season. Suitable for ages
3-10. Booking essential.
Anglesey Abbey: Summer Holiday
Wild Wednesdays - Pond dipping, 11.00am-1.00pm and 2.00-4.00pm
Come and discover what's in our pond! We'll have pond dip sessions
throughout the day - just pick up a timed ticket from the Visitor Centre when
you arrive. Find out about frogspawn, catch a fish and spot dragonflies from
the bird hide while you're here.
Ickworth House: A world of wings
display, 1.30-2.30pm
For information, see 3 July
Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
For information, see 29 July
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