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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;
Bustler Market - Big Birthday Bash! - 26 - 29 May
Food & Drink, Markets & Fairs
Come and join us to celebrate our 5th Birthday. To celebrate we have a jam packed weekend of entertainment!... read more
Tots Make and Do: Elmer Day - 27 May
Family Fun, School Holidays
Tots Make and Do is a monthly session where we welcome 2-5 year olds with their grown-ups for crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabu... read more
Down The Rabbit Hole! Alice in Wonderland at Pickford’s House - 28 May
Family Fun, Festivals, School Holidays
Venture down the rabbit hole with Alice and her Wonderland friends at Pickford’s House!... read more
Roald Dahl & The Imagination Seekers - 28 May
Don't Miss, Family Fun, School Holidays, Theatre
All around the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing, not only from books but children’s minds too! Now, only a secret organ... read more
Mozart and Vivaldi by Candlelight - 28 May
Don't Miss, Music
On Saturday 28th May in the stunning setting of Derby Cathedral, the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a spectacul... read more
Great British Seaside - 28 May - 4 June
Family Fun, School Holidays
Eight days of traditional seaside fun for all the family, including a funfair (small additional charges apply for rides on the funfair), chi... read more
Young Farmers Week - 28 May - 5 June
Family Fun, School Holidays
Calling all budding young Farmers! This May Half Term don’t miss so much of good, honest farming fun for the whole family to enjoy!... read more
Family Fun, School Holidays
This May half term holiday have a roar-some time at the Adventure Farm. Open the gates our new Raptor Ranch where our T-Rex, Velociraptor, T... read more
Lauren Child: Clarice Bean - 30 May
Festivals, Talks
The award-winning author and illustrator and former Children’s Laureate, Lauren Child, creator of family favourites including Charlie ... read more
Crafty Tuesday: Stone Painting - 31 May
Family Fun, School Holidays
Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session at Pickford’s House.... read more
Decoupage Upcycling Workshop - 31 May
Don't Miss, Talks
Breathe new life into everyday objects and give them a renewed purpose and fresh look through the art of decoupage.... read more
Join comedian and author David Baddiel, whose entertaining adventure stories for young readers have sold over a million copies in the UK and... read more
Children's flower crown making - 31 May
Family Fun, School Holidays
Create a floral crown using flowers from the Kitchen and Cutting Garden.... read more
Alice in Wonderland – Time for Tea Trail! - 31 May - 4 June
Tours and Walks
The Mad Hatter is throwing a tea party and everyone in Wonderland is invited, but no one knows when to arrive! Follow the clues, find your i... read more
Jacqueline Wilson: The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure - 1 June
Don't Miss, Festivals
An in-person event with Jacqueline Wilson for fans of all ages.... read more
Art Hub: Postage Stamp Portraits - 1 June
Exhibitions, School Holidays
At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes – there is always something new to try in this artist-led session.... read more
A Right Royal Knees Up! - 2 June
Don't Miss, Family Fun, Platinum Jubilee, School Holidays
Everyone is welcome to join us for a Right Royal Knees Up to celebrate the Queen’s 70th Jubilee, where we can be together once more, h... read more
Along with over 1,500 other locations across the UK, Derby will light a beacon on Cathedral Tower, in tribute to Her Majesty the Queen.... read more
Build Buggingham Palace - 2 - 3 June
Family Fun, Platinum Jubilee, School Holidays
Help us build a palace for nature in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.... read more
Derby Jubilee Celebration - 2 - 5 June
Don't Miss, Family Fun, Platinum Jubilee, School Holidays
This June we will be celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee, with a number of events in Derby City Centre to help mark Her Majesty’s 70... read more
Punch and Judy Show - Jubilee Special - 2 - 5 June
Family Fun, Platinum Jubilee, School Holidays
We're celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a visit from our old friends - Punch and Judy!... read more
Family Friday: Fancy Hats - 3 June
Don't Miss, Family Fun, Platinum Jubilee, School Holidays
Find some of the fancy hats around the museum and make one yourself to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.... read more
Introduction to 3D Printing - 3 June
School Holidays, Talks
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of 3D printing through making your very own object.... read more
Platinum Party at the Market Place - 4 June
Don't Miss, Family Fun, Platinum Jubilee
Join us to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style.... read more
Jubilee Woodland Garden Celebration - 5 June
Don't Miss, Family Fun, Platinum Jubilee
Join Makeney Hall Hotel in their beautiful outdoor woodland garden to celebrate the Queen's 70th Jubilee.... read more
Big Jubilee Lunch at Market Place - 5 June
Don't Miss, Family Fun, Platinum Jubilee
To coincide with the Platinum Jubilee, The Big Jubilee Lunch will be taking place on Sun 5 June across the nation, bringing the communities ... read more
