• IRCHESTER: Kids Fest at Chester House

    The Chester House Estate Chester House, Higham Road, Little Irchester,, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

    Get set for inflatable fun, zorbing & assault courses, visiting alpacas, tractor rides and much, much more - it’s a jam packed day of fun - it’s Kids Fest 2026! There will be Superheroes and Princesses ready to meet & greet festival goers on Saturday the 8th & Sunday the 9th of August - get ready for the ultimate day ... Read More

  • Stanton Cross Summer Fete

    Stanton Cross Town Park Stanton Cross Town Park, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Stanton Cross Summer Fete returns to Wellingborough on Saturday 8 August 2026 for a fantastic day of family fun, live entertainment and community celebration. Taking place at Stanton Cross Town Park from 11:00am to 7:00pm, this FREE event offers something for all ages. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, including a Caribbean Steel Band performance from 1:30pm to 3:00pm, alongside ... Read More

    Free
  • Mopar Euro Nationals

    Santa Pod Airfield Rd, Podington, Wellingborough

    Europe’s biggest Mopar celebration is rolling into Santa Pod! From classic Chargers and Challengers to fully modified beasts, this is the ultimate weekend for every American car fan. From Run What Ya Brung and drag racing to Show & Shine, Wheelie Contests, live music, traders, and camping, it’s the ultimate weekend. Classic or modified, every American car has a place ... Read More

  • Bluey Launch Party

    Crumb and Tumble Play Cafe

    Wackadoo! Bluey is coming to play! Join us for a fun-filled launch day session with everyone's favourite blue heeler! Little ones will have the chance to meet Bluey, enjoy plenty of playtime, dance along to favourite songs, and make magical memories with family and friends. Tickets include 1 hour of fun with Bluey followed by 45 minutes of play in ... Read More

    £22
  • NORTHAMPTON: Absurd Poetry by Al Holloway

    Part of The Creative Place's mini literary festival 2 Weeks of Words. This is the start of Week 2. Find Al outside The Creative Place and on Northampton Market Square reciting some of his original absurd poetry!

    Free
  • NORTHAMPTON: Pop-up Poetry Night – Write and Share

    Northampton

    Come along for a relaxed evening as part of The Creative Place’s 2026 2 Weeks of Words. We’ll start with some guided poetry writing, then some gentle vocal warm-ups followed by the chance to share your work in a friendly, supportive open mic setting. This is for poets, performers, writers and those who are word curious 16yrs+ (under 18s must ... Read More

    £10
  • Golden Hour Silent Disco

    Blackthorn Community Centre Longmead Court, Blackthorn,, Northampton, Northamptonshire

    We are delighted to be working with The Silent Disco Project to bring you a series of free Golden Hour Silent Disco at the community centre! Silent discos are a great way to get in some light and enjoyable exercise, as well as improve your wellbeing through powering your memory recolection with nostalgic hits from the past! We kick off ... Read More

  • WELLINGBOROUGH: Active Families Funday

    Castlefields Park Wellingborough

    The Funday will offer a wide range of come-and-try activities, giving families free, fun opportunities to be active together. A variety of local sports clubs and organisations will also be in attendance, showcasing what they offer and helping families discover new ways to move more.

    Free
  • Spin a Tale with Anansi! An Interactive Family Storytelling Adventure

    Join the mischievous Anansi the Spider for a fun-filled storytelling adventure on Northampton Market Square outside The Creative Place in one of the market gazebos! Enjoy an interactive performance packed with humour, participation and imagination, then work together as a family to help create a brand-new Anansi story that has never been told before. Every session is unique, and as ... Read More

    Free
  • Northampton Author Michael Davies talks about his Cosy Crime Club series

    Northamptonshire Natural History Society 10 Castilian Terrace,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Part of The Creative Place's 2 Weeks of Words mini literary festival. Born and brought up in Northampton, Michael (M. R. G.) Davies initially trained as a journalist on the Chronicle & Echo but later abandoned being a newspaper editor to write fiction. Before kicking off his Cosy Crime Club series with Murder by the Book, A Game of Murder ... Read More

    Free
  • Hands On History Day

    St Peter's Church, Northampton Marefair,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Come along on the 12th August to celebrate and explore the vibrant history of St.Peters Church & The Old Black Lion pub. This is a FREE family friendly drop in event, including an array of activities for all ages. Take part in Norman battle training with the Hitchhiking Historian as well as Medieval craft demonstrations from Black Knight Historical! Explore ... Read More

    Free
  • Toy Story Party

    21 Barnwell Court 21 Barnwell Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Toy Story Adventure Play Session! 🚀 Calling all little cowboys, space rangers, and Toy Story fans! Join us for an action-packed play session filled with adventure, imagination, and plenty of fun. Tickets include 1 hour of fun with your favourite characters followed by 45 minutes of play in our role play and soft play zones! Cafe is open throughout! Spaces ... Read More

    Free