Activities for Families

Things for Children and Families To Do

Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd October, various times What the Ladybird Heard (online event)

Music, puppetry and a farmyard of fun for children aged 3+. Based on the Julia Donaldson story. Book on www.fantasticforfamilies.com.

Saturday 9th October, 12.00pm - 5.00pm Foxton Scarecrow Festival

Wander through the village spotting scarecrows (can you find the special hidden one?), try the children’s quiz, sample the refreshments, listen to the band. Prize giving at 4.30pm in the village hall. Programmes available from the church, village hall and the shop.

Wednesday 13th October, 10.00am - 11.00am Gurgling in the Gallery (online event)

A free, online interactive exploration of art for babies under 12 months and their carers. www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk.

Sunday 17th October Duxford Dash, Imperial War Museum, Duxford CB22 4QR

Choose your distance - the Family Mile for children, 5km or 10km. Race round the airfield, take a selfie with a Spitfire and collect a race medal. Full details of entry fees and times on www.iwm.org.uk.

Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st October Autumn Festival Trail, Hertford Castle

A free outdoor trail for children in the castle grounds (open 6.30am to 9.00pm). Castle open day on 31st - explore the castle rooms and themed basement 12.00 - 4.00pm.

Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th, various times Bagshawe’s Antarctic Adventure (online event)

Thomas Bagshawe and Max tell tales of their trip to the Antarctic 100 years ago. £8. For ages 8 to 11 years.

Friday 29th, Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st October, 11.00am/2.00pm A Spooktacular Halloween weekend Cambridge Science Centre, 44 Clifton Road CB1 7ED

Ghoulish activities with slime, skeletons and screeching cups. No need to book.

Compiled by Hilary Crawforth