Activities for Families

Things for Children and Families To Do

Friday 4th March, 10.30am - 12.00pm Mucky Pups, Wicken Fen, Lode Lane, Wicken CB7 5XP

Activities, crafts and stories for 2 - 5 year olds who like the outdoors. Booking essential. £6.50 per child. Call 0344 249 1895 Also on 1st April.

Saturday 5th March, 10.00am - 1.00pm Insect Art, Cambridge Botanic Garden, Brookside CB2 1JE

Find out about insect body parts and make insect artworks in the Schools Garden. Free, drop in event. Adults pay admission charge.

Wednesday 9th March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm The Big Science Quiz, Cambridge Science Centre 44, Clifton Road, Cambridge CB1 7ED

Get a team of four together and prepare for an evening of science facts and fun. £20 per team. Book on www.cambridgesciencecentre.org.

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March, 10.00am -5.00pm Thriplow Daffodil Weekend

Fun activities and over 100 stalls. Watch blacksmiths and Morris dancers, try street food, drinks and home made cakes. Live music. Tickets £10 adults, £5 children. Under 5s free. Parking £1. www.thriplowdaffodils.org.uk.

Online Events Wednesday 16th March, 10.30am - 11.00am Music and Movement for under 5s

Musical skills such as singing and clapping in time with puppets and a ukulele. Every Wednesday. £6 per session. Book online and then watch at any time. www.fantasticforfamilies.com.

Sunday 20th March Lakes, a Puppet Science Fiction Film

From Little Angel Theatre. Join Rover the discovery bot and look for extraterrestrial life on Saturn’s moon, Titan. The film is a mix of beautiful visuals, scientific imagination and curiosity. www.fantasticforfamilies.com.

Compiled by Hilary Crawforth