Is it just me or are the school terms getting shorter and shorter?! I’m sure we’ve only just sent them back after the Easter break and yet here is half term upon us already! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for some good weather so we can enjoy some time outdoors in the sunshine. We’ve also got Legoland planned for Baby Bear’s birthday treat and Ninja Warrior for Big Bro’s birthday treat. They chose to have days out instead of birthday parties this year, which suits me just fine!
If you’re looking for things to do in Oxfordshire this half term, then look no further. There’s plenty to keep everyone busy in my what’s on listing below!
Saturday 25th May
- Book Buddies children’s book club at Didcot Library 10:30-11:30am. Suitable for age 8 years+. FREE drop in session.
- Beauty And The Beast stage show at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot, 2:30pm and 7:45pm. Book tickets here.
- Science Saturdays at Oxford University Museum of Natural History 2-4pm. Hands-on science themed activities for the whole family. FREE, no need to book.
- Science Oxford Family Day sessions at Science Oxford 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5pm. Hands-on interactive exhibits and activities. £7.50 per person. Book here.
- Nature Tots wildlife themed activities at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. Suitable for tots aged 18 months-4 years, 9:30-11am. £7 per child, book here.
Sunday 26th May
Monday 27th May
- Little Acorns nature play session with nature wand craft, mindful scavenger hunt, mud kitchen, stories and toasted marshmallows around the campfire. 10-11:30am, suitable for 2-6 year olds. Earth Trust, Little Wittenham. £10 per child, book here.
Tuesday 28th May
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Sunnyside Play Park, Benson 10am-12pm. FREE but please book via the website here.
- Freshwater Friends event at Oxford University Museum Of Natural History. Get hands-on exploring the health and wildlife of our local rivers and ponds. FREE drop in session 1-4pm.
- Little Acorns nature play session with nature wand craft, mindful scavenger hunt, mud kitchen, stories and toasted marshmallows around the campfire. 10-11:30am, suitable for 2-6 year olds. Earth Trust, Little Wittenham. £10 per child, book here.
- Family object handling at the Museum Of Oxford 10:30am-12pm. FREE drop in.
Wednesday 29th May
- STEM coding workshops at Didcot Library for 7-11 year olds. Micro:bits and spider plants 10:30-12:30pm or Solar powered micro pets with micro:bit 2-3:30pm. FREE but spaces must be booked in advance.
- Make your own robot sidekick craft session at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. 11am-12pm, £8 per child. Book here.
- Freshwater Friends event at Oxford University Museum Of Natural History. Get hands-on exploring the health and wildlife of our local rivers and ponds. FREE drop in session 1-4pm.
- Outdoor Adventure camp at Earth Trust, Little Wittenham 10am-2pm. Play team games, build dens, learn how to light a fire and enjoy toasting marshmallows. Suitable for 7-12 year olds. £20 per child, book here.
- Sensory play session using clay and foraged items, painting with natural inks and messy play with charcoal. Suitable for primary school aged children but all welcome. Earth Trust Little Wittenham, 2-4pm. £5 per person, book here.
Thursday 30th May
- Design you own Animal All-Star Top Trumps card at Didcot Library 2:30-3:30pm. The best design wins a copy of the new Animal All-Stars book. Suitable for age 7 years+. FREE but booking required.
- Evolution Revolution workshop at Oxford University Museum Of Natural History. Games and activities themed around the theory of evolution for 10-14 year olds. FREE workshop but email to book here.
- Family craft workshop at the Museum Of Oxford 11am-1pm. Make a leafy green headband and learn all about Oxford’s May-time traditions. £2 per person, booking advisable here.
Friday 31st May
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Long Furlong Play Park, Abingdon 10am-12pm. FREE but please book via the website here.
- The Bubble Show at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot 2pm. Suitable for 3-12 year olds. Book here.
- The Adventures Of The Little Red show at The Beacon in Wantage 3pm. Suitable for 3-10 year olds. Book here.
Saturday 1st June
- Science Saturdays at Oxford University Museum of Natural History 2-4pm. Hands-on science themed activities for the whole family. FREE, no need to book.
- Science Oxford Family Day sessions at Science Oxford 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5pm. Hands-on interactive exhibits and activities. £7.50 per person. Book here.
Sunday 2nd June
Ongoing Events
- East Hagbourne TV character themed scarecrow trail. Saturday 25th May – Sunday 9th June. Maps can be purchased for £1 from East Hagbourne Community Shop or The Fleur.
- Big Bale Play at High Lodge Farm in Culham. Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June, 10am-4pm daily. Giant hay bale maze, outdoor games and sand pits. Refreshments available. £6.50 for kids, £3 for adults when tickets are purchased online here.
- John Lawsons Circus at Millets Farm, Sunday 26th May – Saturday 1st June. Performances daily at 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm. Each show lasts approximately 1 hour. Tickets cost £9.50 per person (under 2s are free) and can be booked here.
