Sat 4th May 10am-4pm
The Bump to Five Derby Show
Market Place, Derby
Join us for a fantastic, FREE fun-filled family show.
It’s our 10th birthday and we’re celebrating by bringing our show to the very heart of Derby; with Rey & a Jedi Knight from Star Wars, Buzz Lightyear, toddler inflatable fun, activity sessions, make and do crafts, entertainment, rides, freebies, demo’s and so much more. We’ll have lots of stalls for you to enjoy from education, photographers, baby & toddler classes, gifts, clothing, maternity, advice & support, health & fitness, entertainment, parties and more. There’s even a pop up changing & feeding room!
www.bumptofive.co.uk
Market Place, Derby
Join us for a fantastic, FREE fun-filled family show.
It’s our 10th birthday and we’re celebrating by bringing our show to the very heart of Derby; with Rey & a Jedi Knight from Star Wars, Buzz Lightyear, toddler inflatable fun, activity sessions, make and do crafts, entertainment, rides, freebies, demo’s and so much more. We’ll have lots of stalls for you to enjoy from education, photographers, baby & toddler classes, gifts, clothing, maternity, advice & support, health & fitness, entertainment, parties and more. There’s even a pop up changing & feeding room!
www.bumptofive.co.uk
Sun 5th May 10, 11.30am & 4.15pm
The Bookworms
The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS
The Bookworms is perfect for children and families who enjoy live performance, character interaction, mime, physical theatre, mischief and laughter. 30 minutes long.
www.rhubarbtheatre.co.uk
The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS
The Bookworms is perfect for children and families who enjoy live performance, character interaction, mime, physical theatre, mischief and laughter. 30 minutes long.
www.rhubarbtheatre.co.uk
Sun 5th May
Story Explorers: Fantastical Forests
10.30-11.30am Arnold Library
2-3pm Bingham Library
Through puppetry, music and sensory play Story Explorers will unleash your child’s imagination and take them on an exciting storytelling adventure. FREE but places are limited so booking advised. Call 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk
10.30-11.30am Arnold Library
2-3pm Bingham Library
Through puppetry, music and sensory play Story Explorers will unleash your child’s imagination and take them on an exciting storytelling adventure. FREE but places are limited so booking advised. Call 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk
Sun 5th May 1.45pm
Johnny and the Raindrops Gig for Cool Kids!
The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS
Songs from band’s seven albums are brought to life with costumes, props and a whole heap of help from the audience. Young’uns with a knack for punk-rock pogoing can get up on stage with guitars both real and of the air variety and get dressed up as peas, carrots, cats and superheroes.
www.visit-nottinghamshire.gigantic.com/venue/nottingham/speigel-tent
The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS
Songs from band’s seven albums are brought to life with costumes, props and a whole heap of help from the audience. Young’uns with a knack for punk-rock pogoing can get up on stage with guitars both real and of the air variety and get dressed up as peas, carrots, cats and superheroes.
www.visit-nottinghamshire.gigantic.com/venue/nottingham/speigel-tent
Sat 11th & 18th May 10.30 & 11.45am
Family Arts Workshop: Little Creatives
Beeston Library
The workshops will help your little one unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills as they splodge, splat, scribble and squidge. There are four very different sessions on offer, each with a different artist. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years. Workshops are FREE but places are limited so booking is advised. Call 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk
Beeston Library
The workshops will help your little one unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills as they splodge, splat, scribble and squidge. There are four very different sessions on offer, each with a different artist. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years. Workshops are FREE but places are limited so booking is advised. Call 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk
Sat 11th May 11am & 1.30pm
Mathilda and the Orange Balloon
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF
With a diverse cast of Deaf and hearing actors, Mathilda’s tactile, fully realised world is welcoming and fully accessible to Deaf and hearing children and families through the use of spoken English, sign language, and creative captions and animation.
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF
With a diverse cast of Deaf and hearing actors, Mathilda’s tactile, fully realised world is welcoming and fully accessible to Deaf and hearing children and families through the use of spoken English, sign language, and creative captions and animation.
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Sat 11th May 1pm & 4.30pm
Andy and the Odd Socks
The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS
Much loved children’s BBC TV presenter Andy Day has spent the last 18 months playing gigs, releasing music and championing the hugely successful and far reaching ‘Odd Socks Day’ for Anti-Bullying Week with his brilliant band ‘Andy and the Odd Socks’.
www.visit-nottinghamshire.gigantic.com/venue/nottingham/speigel-tent
The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS
Much loved children’s BBC TV presenter Andy Day has spent the last 18 months playing gigs, releasing music and championing the hugely successful and far reaching ‘Odd Socks Day’ for Anti-Bullying Week with his brilliant band ‘Andy and the Odd Socks’.
www.visit-nottinghamshire.gigantic.com/venue/nottingham/speigel-tent
Sun 12th May 10–11am
Despicable Mess – Messy Play Colwick
Colwick Community Centre, Vale Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2GP
Join us at our super fun messy play event for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us!
Pre-booking essential via our website.
www.messarounduk.com/nottingham
Colwick Community Centre, Vale Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2GP
Join us at our super fun messy play event for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us!
Pre-booking essential via our website.
www.messarounduk.com/nottingham
Sat 25th May 10.30am-1.30pm
Space Junk Sculptures Craft Bomb Workshop
Beeston Library
Join in with the get Creative Festival at an artist-led Craft Bomb workshop. Come along and make Space Junk Sculptures from lots of different recycled and craft materials and be prepared to boldly go where no Craft Bomb has gone before! FREE - No need to book just drop in, suitable for all ages.
Beeston Library
Join in with the get Creative Festival at an artist-led Craft Bomb workshop. Come along and make Space Junk Sculptures from lots of different recycled and craft materials and be prepared to boldly go where no Craft Bomb has gone before! FREE - No need to book just drop in, suitable for all ages.
Mon 27th May
Zog
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square NG1 5ND
Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet…a duel with Gadabout the Great! www.trch.co.uk
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square NG1 5ND
Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet…a duel with Gadabout the Great! www.trch.co.uk
Mon 27th May - Sun 2nd June 11am-5.15pm
Luminarium
Highfields Park
Full of labyrinthine tunnels and cavernous domes of iridescent colour and light, it’s sensory, it’s magical and it is truly for everyone. Suitable for all. Tickets required. Standard entry £4, Priority Access £5, Under 18 months free.
www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Highfields Park
Full of labyrinthine tunnels and cavernous domes of iridescent colour and light, it’s sensory, it’s magical and it is truly for everyone. Suitable for all. Tickets required. Standard entry £4, Priority Access £5, Under 18 months free.
www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Tue 28th May 10.30am & 1.30pm
Wheee! On Tour: Strange Creatures
Bulwell Library
MishMash Productions uses magical theatrical chamber music to gently explore what it means to be unique in a surprising and colourful world. This intimate and engaging show, performed by exceptional musicians, will delight children and their families alike. Approx. 40 minutes (no interval) Suitable for ages 4-7
Call 0115 9152844 or see nottinghamcity.gov.uk/libraries/the-library-for-5-11-years
Bulwell Library
MishMash Productions uses magical theatrical chamber music to gently explore what it means to be unique in a surprising and colourful world. This intimate and engaging show, performed by exceptional musicians, will delight children and their families alike. Approx. 40 minutes (no interval) Suitable for ages 4-7
Call 0115 9152844 or see nottinghamcity.gov.uk/libraries/the-library-for-5-11-years
Wed 29th May 12-4pm
Half Term Hearldry
The University of Nottingham Museum
Design your own coat of arms like a medieval knight. These brightly coloured badges were originally used by knights in battle to help identify each other on the battlefield. Each colour and symbol has a meaning. What will you choose to represent you? Suitable for all, FREE, just drop in.
The University of Nottingham Museum
Design your own coat of arms like a medieval knight. These brightly coloured badges were originally used by knights in battle to help identify each other on the battlefield. Each colour and symbol has a meaning. What will you choose to represent you? Suitable for all, FREE, just drop in.
Friday 31st May 9-11.30am
Little Wickets Tots Cricket & Tennis Mornings
West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds off Wilford Lane, West Bridgford NG2 7QA
For Boys & Girls 3-5 year olds. All Abilities Welcome. A unique opportunity for 3 -5 year old’s to have fun and enjoy two great sports in the holidays, while their parents/carers can sit back and watch the fun over a coffee or leave them to enjoy the tennis and softball cricket fun in safe hands.
Squash & Biscuits Included. Indoors
Advance bookings only. info@littlewickets.com
West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds off Wilford Lane, West Bridgford NG2 7QA
For Boys & Girls 3-5 year olds. All Abilities Welcome. A unique opportunity for 3 -5 year old’s to have fun and enjoy two great sports in the holidays, while their parents/carers can sit back and watch the fun over a coffee or leave them to enjoy the tennis and softball cricket fun in safe hands.
Squash & Biscuits Included. Indoors
Advance bookings only. info@littlewickets.com
Fri 31st May 10.30am-1.30pm
Space Junk Sculptures Craft Bomb Workshop
West Bradford Library
Join in with the get Creative Festival at an artist-led Craft Bomb workshop. Come along and make Space Junk Sculptures from lots of different recycled and craft materials and be prepared to boldly go where no Craft Bomb has gone before! FREE - No need to book just drop in, suitable for all ages.
West Bradford Library
Join in with the get Creative Festival at an artist-led Craft Bomb workshop. Come along and make Space Junk Sculptures from lots of different recycled and craft materials and be prepared to boldly go where no Craft Bomb has gone before! FREE - No need to book just drop in, suitable for all ages.
Fri 31st May 10.30am & 1.30pm
Wheee! On Tour: Strange Creatures
Dales Library
MishMash Productions uses magical theatrical chamber music to gently explore what it means to be unique in a surprising and colourful world. This intimate and engaging show, performed by exceptional musicians, will delight children and their families alike. Approx. 40 minutes (no interval) Suitable for ages 4-7
Call 0115 9152844 or see nottinghamcity.gov.uk/libraries/the-library-for-5-11-years
Dales Library
MishMash Productions uses magical theatrical chamber music to gently explore what it means to be unique in a surprising and colourful world. This intimate and engaging show, performed by exceptional musicians, will delight children and their families alike. Approx. 40 minutes (no interval) Suitable for ages 4-7
Call 0115 9152844 or see nottinghamcity.gov.uk/libraries/the-library-for-5-11-years