THE WIZARD OF OZ
What’s Ons to place Things to do, be had go and fun to ages in for kids of all
Cambridgeshir
WHERE: The Maltings, Ely WHEN: 7th and 8th April
This jam-packed Easter Pantomime adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic story, written by Daniel Bell (writer of Ely’s Christmas Pantomimes) is packed with hilarious jokes, dazzling song and dance routines, colourful scenery, and plenty more for all the family! From £10.00 kdtheatre.co.uk 01353 725026
e 'Little Acorns' Toddler Forest School Group
Park-O
Grounds, March WHEN: Wednesdays in March, 9.00 - 11.00 Little Acorns is a six weekly toddler group designed for 1-5 year olds, which enables them to fully immerse themselves into nature and introduces them to the magic of forest school. £50.00 for 5 sessions (trial class £5.00 for 1 session) fenland-foragers-forest-sch. class4kids.co.uk 07962 337988
An easy, fun way for juniors and families to try orienteering and enjoy the local park. Three different courses and friendly advice to get you started. Family groups £5; Child £2 www.waoc.org.uk
WHERE: St. Johns Church
Daffodils and Spring Gardens WHERE: Chippenham Park
Gardens WHEN: Until 1st April, 10.00 – 16.00 View the breathtaking display of daffodils and spring gardens. Over 40 acres of garden, lakes, canals and wilderness. Delicious homemade food and refreshments in the licensed Potting Shed Cafe. Adult £7; Children £3 (Under 5’s Free) (Cash only) www.chippenhamparkgardens. info/opening-dates
Botanic Garden WHEN: 5th March and 2nd April , 10.00 – 13.00 Find out all about insect body parts and make cool insect artworks (5th March) or visit beautiful cherry blossoms in the Botanic Garden and make a blossom inspired work of art (2nd April). First Saturday Family activities are free with only garden admission charges for accompanying adults. www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/
Public Open Evenings Online
WHERE: Institute of Astronomy,
University of Cambridge WHEN: Wednesdays until 23rd March, 19.15 Each evening consists of a 30-minute public talk about astronomy, followed by (weather dependent!) stargazing on the Cambridge University Astronomy YouTube channel. FREE www.ast.cam.ac.uk/public/ public_observing 8 Families Cambridgeshire
WHEN: 12th March, 13.00 – 15.00
Easter Special 2022
Nature Tots
WHERE: Ferry Meadows,
Peterborough WHEN: 14th& 28th March and 11th& 25th April – 10.00 – 11.30 A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. 2+ years. £4.00 www.nenepark.org.uk/ferrymeadows 01733 234193
WHERE: Audley End Railway
WHEN: 2nd – 18th April Hop
Family Saturdays
WHERE: Cambridge University
WHERE: Cherry Hinton Hall Park
Zog and the Flying Doctors
WHERE: New Theatre,
Peterborough WHEN: 11th – 13th March The Roar-some crew are back for a brand-new adventure! Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. A truly modern take on the classic fairy tale. From £12.00 www.newtheatre-peterborough. com
on their miniature train and ride deep into the enchanted woods to visit their very own Easter bunny in his woodland home. Also enjoy the Easter trail, storytelling and adventure playground. From £8.50 (children under 1 free) Booking essential. www.audley-end-railway.co.uk
Squidge
WHERE: The Junction, Cambridge WHEN: 13th March, 11.30
and 14.30 Immerse yourself in this shared experience for children 3-8yrs and their grown-ups. Sit in your own special seating area where you can explore magical light-up boxes, full of exciting textures for little hands which will delight and tickle your senses. From £6.00 www.junction.co.uk 01223 511511
Science Festival
WHERE: University of Cambridge WHEN: 31st March – 10th April
Children, young people and families are invited to be a part of this year’s Cambridge Science Festival with a packed series of talks, games, experiments, theatre shows, demonstrations and hands-on activities. All events are FREE www.festival.cam.ac.uk 01223 766766.
All events are subject to change and cancellation in view of any future Covid-19 legislations.
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