What's On in South East
Family Fun, Kids Events
- Thursday 7th May - Until Sunday 31st May
Braintree Village, Chapel Hill, Braintree, CM778YH
A new Shaun the Sheep augmented reality trail will visit Braintree Village this month, alongside a line-up of fun half-term activities.
- Tuesday 7th April, 10:00am - Until Sunday 1st November, 5:00pm
9 Church Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2QP, HP20 2QP
Three Lives. Three Burial Sites. Three Extraordinary Stories.
- Friday 1st May, 10:00am - Until Sunday 31st May, 7:00pm
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Bluewater Parkway, DA99ST
Family fun with Shaun the Sheep and Bluewater
- Saturday 23rd May, 10:00am - Until Sunday 31st May, 5:00pm
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Join Fairytale Farm from 23rd to 31st May 2026 for Once Upon a Unicorn and Dragon — a magical May Half Term event featuring unicorns, dragons, themed activities and the opening of the brand new Journey...
- Saturday 30th May 10:00am until 1:00pm
The Galleria, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR
The Galleria is excited to announce that it is becoming the ultimate destination for Hertfordshire families this month. On Saturday 30th May, the centre will officially welcome The Entertainer, opening...
- Saturday 30th May 11:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Western Lawns, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EH
The 999 Weekend returns to Eastbourne seafront for two exciting days celebrating the vital work of the UK’s emergency services. This free, family-friendly event attracts thousands of visitors each year...
- Sunday 31st May 10:30am until 4:30pm
Stowe House, Stowe, MK18 5EH
Step into Stowe’s State Rooms and follow a fun-filled family trail discovering royal stories along the way.
- Saturday 4th July 12:00pm until 4:00pm
The Chaseley Trust, South Cliff, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7JH
Celebrating 80 years in Eastbourne, caring for adults with Neurodisabilities
- Saturday 25th July 10:00am until 11:00am + More Dates
Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3DH
Our brand-new immersive Summer show for families: LET’S GO TO THE SEASIDE will be at the Creation Space between 25th July – 2nd August 2026!
- Monday 27th July, 10:00am - Until Friday 31st July, 4:00pm
Reading Rep Theatre, King's Road, RG1 4LY
Back by popular demand! Join ‘West End Experience’ and explore the songs in shows such as Wicked, Hamilton, Six, Paddington and more.
- Monday 27th July, 10:00am - Until Friday 31st July, 4:00pm
Reading Rep Theatre, King's Road, RG1 4LY
Back by popular demand! Join ‘West End Experience’ and explore the songs in shows such as Wicked, Hamilton, Six, Paddington and more.
- Saturday 1st August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Hampden Park Drive, Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
The word ‘Lammas’ comes from the old English for ‘Loaf Mass’, a celebration of the Earths bounty, traditionally held at the time of cutting the foist corn crop. Lammas is also known as Lughnasadh, a name...
- Monday 10th August, 10:00am - Until Friday 14th August, 4:00pm
Reading Rep Theatre, King's Road, RG1 4LY
The ultimate challenge: work together alongside professional theatre practitioners to devise, write and perform a play in a week.
- Monday 10th August, 10:00am - Until Friday 14th August, 4:00pm
Reading Rep Theatre, King's Road, RG1 4LY
The ultimate challenge for Superheroes: work together to devise, write and perform a Superhero Story on Stage.
- Thursday 13th August + More Dates
Eastbourne Seafront, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EE
One of Europe’s largest and most spectacular free seafront airshows, Airbourne returns to Eastbourne with four unforgettable days of world-class flying and seafront entertainment.
- Saturday 22nd August, 9:00am - Until Sunday 23rd August, 5:00pm
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Nr Wellingborough, NN29 7XA
National Drag Racing Championship event in the peak of the British Summer.
- Saturday 17th October 11:00am until 3:00pm
Central Hall, St Mary St, Southampton, SO14 1NF
Do you want to get your child interested in classical music? Would you like to see a local orchestra perform some ghoultastic music? Then come along to the City of Southampton Orchestra's Spooktacular...
- Thursday 5th November, 5:00pm - Until Friday 6th November, 9:00pm
Leonardslee Wine Estate, Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom, RH13 6PG
Get ready for an extraordinary evening as Leonardslee Wine Estate lights up the skies with one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in West Sussex.
Bring family and friends to enjoy a night...