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Local is our FREE community space for sharing family activities, classes, and events happening near you. We don’t host events ourselves, but we help families discover what’s going on in their area. Browse workshops, playgroups, and community gatherings, or share your own event for FREE to help other families connect. To have your event featured, email us or reach out via social media — and help families make the most of their local community.
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The Baby Fayre
The BIG event with small, local businesses for new and expectant parents and those with young families
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.
Multiple Sessions & AGES
Superhero Sports Academy
We are an early years active start programme built on experience, qualifications and research.
Every Friday 11am – 11.40am (Term Time)
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.
Every Friday 11am – 11.40am (Term Time)
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.
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.
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 !!
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!
10am & 11AM Thursdays – for 0-4 years
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 11th 2026
10-Day Supportive Shifts Series
It’s a collective space for neurodivergent individuals and carers who are tired of the pressure and ready for a warm hug on a cold day.
23rd nov – 14th dec
Once Upon A Christmas
The buzz of Christmas is in the air at Boughton! This year we’re getting right into the festive spirit with a variety of events and activities tailored to young and old.
6th dec – 24th dec
Christmas At Wicksteed Park
Head to Wicksteed Park this festive season to experience a day full of Christmas magic the whole family can get involved with.
26th Nov / 2ND & 5th DEC
Nature Play – Pop-Up Events
Sessions for under-fives in and around York filled with fun, for you and your little one
