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Family-friendly events in the Windsor area

Windsor and the Royal Borough is filled with fun events and things to do for families with children of all ages!

Whether you are looking for ideas and inspiration for a day trip, a weekend away or a family short break, we’ve got plenty to keep you occupied throughout the different seasons and especially in the school holidays, half term breaks and over the bank holiday weekends!

Look out for arts, crafts, activities and family films and theatre performances at our arts centres (Norden Farm Centre for the Arts and The Old Court) and Theatre Royal.

During local school holidays, join Windsor Castle’s free activities for children and families including crafts, storytelling and ‘make and takes’.

Discover family activities and workshops taking place at our museums.

In addition to The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort's amazing rides and attractions you'll also discover annual family events such as the Halloween-themed 'Brick or Treat' in October half term and of course Legoland at Christmas.

Enjoy a day at the races where children aged 17 and under go free of charge with a full-paying adult (some exclusions apply). Look out for special family days throughout the year too with plenty going on for families. Both Ascot and Windsor Racecourses have great firework displays in the autumn too!

If you love nature and the outdoors then discover the natural activity programmes during the school holidays at The Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre, a partnership with the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT). Throughout the school holidays they run a number of family- and child-only based activities such as self-led wildlife trails, seasonal day camps, or guided activities focusing on birds, moths, butterflies and more!

Enjoy free family-friendly town centre events in Windsor and Maidenhead such as the Guard March, Easter trails, pancake racing and Lunar New Year celebrations.

Come Christmas, embrace the festive period with a wide range of seasonal family events which the children will love including pantomime, Windsor Great Park Illuminated and meeting Father Christmas at LaplandUK.

Whatever the weather, we’ve got plenty of fun things to do in Windsor for families and children; just take a look at our indoor things to do, outdoor things to do and FREE things to do too.

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Cookham Festival

Cookham, Maidenhead

The Cookham Festival is a celebration of the arts by the village, for the village with over 40 events taking place over the festival fortnight.

Dates

From:

3 May 2024to19 May 2024
Eton College Museum May Workshops

Windsor

Enjoy free craft activities in Eton's Natural History Museum.

Dates

From:
19 May 2024Open 14:30 - 17:00
From:
26 May 2024Open 14:30 - 17:00
Meadow Wonders: Half Term

Nr Old Windsor

Join us during May Half Term celebration of our floodplain meadow at Runnymede.

Dates

From:

24 May 2024to3 June 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
Gin and Rum on the Farm

The highly anticipated Gin & Rum on the Farm festival is making a triumphant return to Maidenhead. This year, festival organizers are promising a revamped experience filled with high-class music, entertainment, and an extensive offering of both…

Dates

From:
25 May 2024Open 12:00 - 20:30
History Weekends - Windsor at War

Windsor

Experience what it was like in Windsor Castle during the Second World War. Explore the WW2 vehicles which would have been familiar to the late Queen Elizabeth and learn how she contributed to the War Effort. Visit the Home guard HQ of “Dad’s Army”…

Venue

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

26 May 2024to27 May 2024
In the Picture - Half Term Activities

Windsor

This half term, free fun activities are available in Pug Yard Learning Centre at the Castle. This May the activities are all about portraiture and photography. Children can create beautiful frames and collages using old photographs, and also think…

Venue

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

27 May 2024to2 June 2024Various Opening Times
Meadow Wonders: Bug Hunts

Nr Old Windsor

Get ready to explore the world of bugs and see how many you can find at Runnymede.

Dates

From:
29 May 2024Open 11:00 - 14:30
The (Not So) Big Bad Wolf

Maidenhead

Meet Little Red – adventurer, heroine and world-renowned True Grimm podcaster. The (Not So) Big Bad Wolf is at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Thursday 30 May at 11.30am and 2pm. Tickets are £12 | £10 under 16’s | Family and Friends (4 people)…

Dates

From:
30 May 2024Open 11:30 -
James Campbell – Don’t Panic! We CAN Save the Planet

Maidenhead

A new live comedy show that’s perfect for any child who wants to swap being an Eco Worrier for an Eco Warrior. James Campbell – Don’t Panic! We CAN Save the Planet is at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Friday 31 May at 11.30am. Tickets are £12 |…

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From:
31 May 2024Open 11:30 -
Handmade Theatre’s ‘Tell me a Story’

Ascot

Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council are hosting Handmade Theatre’s ‘Tell me a Story’ – Family Theatre in the Park at Victory Field Recreation Ground on Friday 31st May 2024 with shows at 11.30am and 2pm. Each show features a mix of dynamic…

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From:
31 May 2024Open 11:30 -
Royal Windsor Flower Show

Windsor Great Park, Windsor

The Royal Windsor Flower Show returns with inspiring showcase gardens, fabulous nurseries, incredible speakers and our Honorary President Alan Titchmarsh. It’s a wonderful day out for all the family, so come along and join in the fun – everyone’s…

Dates

From:
8 June 2024Open 10:00 - 18:00
Sausage and Cider on the Farm

Get ready for a packed day of sausages, ciders, music and games.

Dates

From:
15 June 2024Open 12:00 - 20:30
Magna Carta Weekend

Nr Old Windsor

On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June we’re celebrating the anniversary of the Magna Carta which was sealed at Runnymede on 15 June 1215. We're turning our paddock at Runnymede into an Medieval encampment where you’ll find family games, crafts, and…

Dates

From:

15 June 2024to16 June 2024
TOTFest

Windsor

TOTFest is the UK's Biggest Under 5s festival.

Dates

From:
23 June 2024Open 12:00 - 17:00
Summer Mile Weekend at Ascot

Ascot

Racegoers are welcomed back to Ascot for the first time since the Royal Meeting. 12th & 13th July

Venue

Ascot Racecourse, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

12 July 2024to13 July 2024
Fi.Fest

Get ready for the music event of the year at Fi.Fest '24! Enjoy an exhilerating weekend filled with sensational music and non-stop entertainment.

Dates

From:

12 July 2024to13 July 2024Various Opening Times
Eton Action Fair

Windsor

The Eton Action Fair is Eton Action’s biggest charity fundraiser event of the year! Games, stalls and performances are organised by Eton's students and staff to raise money for charities supported by Eton Action.

Dates

From:
14 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
RSPCA 200

Windsor

This year Windsor Castle marks the 200th anniversary of the RSPCA, which is a charity that changes the lives of animals. The vast majority of RSPCA people are volunteers, supported by expert staff, all working together to help save lives.

Venue

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

26 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024Various Opening Times