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Family Events & Things to Do With Kids Near You

Discover baby classes, toddler groups, and family-friendly events — helping you find things to do with kids in your area and beyond.

Looking for something to do with your child?

We bring together a growing collection of family-friendly events, classes, and activities to help you find things to do with kids — whether you’re planning your week or looking for something new.

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Use the filters below to find family-friendly events in your area or explore online activities.

Find Events Near You

We’re building a growing collection of family-friendly events across a range of locations.

Whether you’re looking for things to do with kids in Essex, Kent, Cumbria, or beyond, you can explore events by location using the filters above.

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ONLINE RESOURCE

Parenting with Confidence: ADHD Skills and Coaching for Caregivers

This 8-week ADHD parenting course teaches caregivers how to understand their child’s behaviour through a brain-based lens and respond with evidence-based strategies that improve both behaviour and connection.

Online
Time: 7:30pm–9:30pm

Hope for families

Wednesdays, 3rd June – 8th July

This 6-session course is for parents and carers of children with a disability or additional need, offering a supportive space to connect, share, and encourage one another

Online
every 2 weeks

Mamas of Sheff

We host brunch clubs every two weeks where mums can meet for a relaxed coffee and chat with other mums. We also host special monthly events!

Sheffield
4 Week course
Starting 18th May 2026

Mindful Motherhood

Pregnancy relaxation and wellbeing course.

Bedford
Multiple LOCATIONS

The Baby Fayre

The BIG event with small, local businesses for new and expectant parents and those with young families

Across The UK
Multiple LOCATIONS

Mum2Mum Market Milton Keynes

Preloved Baby, Children’s & Maternity Markets (0-6)
😊 Clothes
😊 Toys Books
😊 Equipment
Parents selling to parents ♻️

Entry: £2 (Kids go free), free entry in the last 30 mins

Free goody bags for the first 100 visitors!

Milton Keynes
Multiple Sessions & AGES
Every Monday 10:00am – 11:45am

Bloom Baby Classes (0-15 Months)

A gentle, multi-sensory baby development class for younger babies.

Overstone Village Hall
Hargrave Village Hall
Chester House Estate
term time only
Every wednesday

Tums Bums & Walking Ones

Baby and Toddler Group

Oakley Village Hall
Multiple Sessions & AGES

Superhero Sports Academy

We are an early years active start programme built on experience, qualifications and research.

Preston
term time only
Every Friday 11am – 11.40am

The Ise Lodge Community Centre

Fun, friendly, multi activity baby and toddler development classes for 0-3 years. Every class your child needs in one.

Kettering
term time only
Every Friday 11am – 11.40am

Be Amazing Arts, Enterprise Park

A fun way to play with your child, engaging their imagination and using their senses to explore textures, sights, sounds, smells and tastes.

Malton
Multiple Sessions & AGES
Every Tuesday 10.30am – 12.45pm

Baby Sensory Kettering (Birth to 13 months)

Baby Sensory is a multi-award winning learning and development programme specifically designed for babies aged from birth up to 13 months.

Great Doddington Memorial Hall
Barton Seagrave Village Hall
Multiple Sessions & AGES
Every Tue/wed/thur
9.45am – 10.45am. (Parking is available at this venue)

Sunny Steps – The Studio

Creative Dance and Movement for Toddlers in Cambridge. Nurturing your Child’s Creativity, Imagination and Confidence with lots & lots of fun !!

The Studio
Ross Street Community Centre
St Ives Free Church
Multiple Sessions & AGES
Every Wednesday 10am – 2pm

Songs & Stories plus Messy Mayhem

A small group of friendly parents and grandparents bringing children from days old – 5 years, that has been running in Kettering for over 15 years!

St Peter & St Paul’s Church
0-4 Year olds
10am & 11AM Thursdays

Playsongs at The Street 2025

Playsongs sessions are a happy, lively mix of all ages and stages 0-4 years 😊 please ensure you can supervise the children you are bringing.

Scarborough
Multiple Sessions & AGES

Børn of the Forest – Pre-School Play

Forest-school style stay-and-play for toddlers: woodland exploration, mud-kitchen, den-building, and natural play. Ideal for 18 months–4 years.

Follifoot
Multiple Sessions & AGES

Explore Essex – Family Forest School

Woodland play and forest-school style sessions for under-5s and their families. Activities include crafts, outdoor exploration, and nature play.

Danbury Country Park
Multiple Sessions

Tots & Twigs Forest School

Forest-school sessions for toddlers and pre-schoolers, including nature-based crafts, woodland exploration, and free play in a safe outdoor setting.

Westonbirt Arboretum
Multiple Sessions

Under The Trees – Woodland Tots Nature Play

Stay-and-play woodland sessions for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Focus on natural play, crafts, and outdoor exploration with parent participation.

Plean Country Park

Types of Events You’ll Find

You can discover a wide range of activities for children and families, including:

🗓️ Baby and toddler classes
🗓️ Stay and play sessions
🗓️ Soft play and activity centres
🗓️ Seasonal events and workshops
🗓️ Online classes and virtual sessions

Why Parents Use This Page

Finding things to do with children isn’t always easy — especially when you’re balancing routines, nap times, and busy schedules. This page brings together a variety of events and activities in one place, helping you quickly find options that suit your family.

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Built for parents, by parents

We know how important it is to find activities that are enjoyable, suitable, and easy to access.

Everything shared here is designed to help make family life a little simpler — whether you’re getting out of the house or planning something new.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes — submitting your event is completely free.

Any family-friendly event, class, or activity suitable for babies, toddlers, young children or parents.

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