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Keep the kids smiling with a range of exciting half term events and activities. ... There is plenty to see and do in Derby;
Museum of Making is Open - From 21 May
Don't Miss, Family Fun
At Derby Silk Mill, the Museum of Making will be opening on 21 May 2021. Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, the Museum... read more
The annual Festival is back for its sixth year! This year there is a programme of over 60 events across ten days to celebrate the joy of boo... read more
Derby Ram Trail - 27 May - 22 Aug
Don't Miss, Family Fun
Welcome to the Derby Ram Trail; a spectacular free discovery trail, bringing a ram-pede of 30 uniquely painted 5ft ram sculptures to the str... read more
Schools’ Mini Ram Trail - 27 May - 22 Aug
Don't Miss, Family Fun
30 mini rams will be displayed in a Schools’ Mini Ram Trail' around Derby Museum and Art Gallery at the same time as the main trail.... read more
Tots Make and Do: Elmer Day - 28 - 30 May
Family Fun, School Holidays
Who doesn’t love Elmer, the loveable, funny, patchwork elephant! We will be celebrating Elmer’s special day with a trail you ca... read more
Ice Cream Getaway - 28 - 30 May
Don't Miss, Family Fun
A wild camping experience on the dairy farm with an ice cream twist!... read more
Lucy will introduce some of the 365 inspiring ideas from her book, 365 Days Wild, for the family to enjoy nature.... read more
Fairy Tale Puppet Show with AVP Theatre - 29 May - 3 June
Don't Miss, Family Fun, Festivals
Join us for a delightful retelling of some traditional and some original fairy and folktales. All told by Amy and a cast of wonderful puppet... read more
We will be holding a series of fun Family Days in Parks across the city from 11am to 3pm each day.... read more
Fantasia Farm - 29 May - 6 June
Don't Miss, Family Fun, School Holidays
Meet our magical unicorns and our stunning, swimming mermaid plus take part in the enchanting Pixie Trail.... read more
In our Make sessions for children, we explore different making processes inspired by our collections with the support of a short video and a... read more
Make and Take May 2021 - 31 May
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join Derby QUAD for some family friendly creativity with artist Helen Jackson in their highly popular Make and Take Day, where you can make ... read more
This half term join artist Abbie Canning to design and build your own platform game, learning about animation cycles, game design and what m... read more
A fun session with Derby poet Les Baynton.... read more
MinecraftLAB: Internet City - 2 June
School Holidays
Inspired by the FORMAT21 exhibition Famous Internet Sites, this workshop will task you with creating a thriving city based on your favourite... read more
Join Derby Museum live from the comfort of your home in this artist led workshop for families, where you’ll have the chance to take a ... read more
Make Your Own Mini Well Dressing - 2 June
Family Fun, School Holidays
Spring Half-term children’s activity. Make your own colourful well dressing from materials supplied.... read more
Woolly Rhino Crafts - 3 June Morning
Family Fun, School Holidays
Spring Half-term children’s activity. Join us for a fun morning of crafts based on Wirksworth’s own prehistoric celebrity &ndas... read more
Collage Workshop with Illustrator, Jane Porter - 5 June
Family Fun, Festivals, School Holidays
Join children's author and illustrator Jane Porter for a fun half-term story time and collage workshop.... read more
