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Families This Weekend in Bar Hill

A tidy shortlist for families who would quite like to leave the house without spending half the morning opening tabs. We keep it local, useful, and blessedly free of events that tell you absolutely nothing.

10 picks around Bar Hill, from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Bar Hill

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

These picks come from the same behind-the-scenes legwork that powers Near Here. We check a frankly silly number of local listings, then keep the family-friendly ones that are nearby, properly described, and worth recommending.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Bar Hill, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Bar Hill

Fun Kids Science Quest – Live1

Fun Kids Science Quest – Live

at Cambridge Junction

Book tickets for Fun Kids Science Quest - Live! at J2 at Cambridge Junction. Prepare to be wowed as the hugely popular Fun Kids Science Quest comes to Cambridge! Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson brings the weirdest and coolest stuff in science to the stage, making it more fun than it's ever been in any classroom! With hilarious experiments, exciting guests and games, Dan takes young audiences on a one hour journey into how the world works - and beyond! Join Dan and special guests Dr Matthew Bothwell and Dr Andrew Farrer from Cambridge Science Centre for a show that is truly out of this world! Matthew Bothwell is the Public Astronomer at The University of Cambridge, an experienced science communicator and science writer. He has published three popular astronomy books for both adults and children: The Great Alien Hunt (2025, DK), Astrophysics for Supervillains (2024, DK), and The Invisible Universe: Why There’s More to Reality than Meets the Eye (2021, Oneworld). Matthew gives public lectures (past venues include the Royal Institution, New Scientist, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the British Astronomical Association), and his science writing has appeared in New Scientist, The Daily Beast, Aeon magazine, The Guardian, Writer's Digest, and more.

6.5 milesSun 26 Jul
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Children & Family

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July 25 | Life Time Kids Games6

July 25 | Life Time Kids Games

at The City Centre

Get ready for a fun-filled morning of fitness, friendly competition, and achievement at the Life Time Kids Games! Designed for children ages 5–13, this exciting event challenges young athletes through age-appropriate running, strength, agility, and power activities. Participants will test their skills with runs, push-ups, squats, planks, a speed course, and a broad jump while building confidence and having fun. Each athlete will receive an official Kids Games tee, wristband, and the opportunity to earn awards. Join us at the CityCentre Houston Plaza for a memorable day of movement, sportsmanship, and family fun. Check-in begins at 9:15 AM. Registration is $30 per athlete.

25.5 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
Local gemSee the details
Children & Family
Magic Meadows Family Festival7

Magic Meadows Family Festival

at At Home Farm

Magic Meadows Festival is designed to bring families together through joyful, hands-on experiences in nature. Whether you're getting stuck into one of our immersive workshops, getting crafty in the marquee, dancing to live music or unwinding in the wellness yurt , this is a one-day family festival is where imaginations run wild and precious family memories are made.

43.9 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Children & FamilyFestivals & EventsLive Music
Soho Theatre Walthamstow’s Big Family Day8Free! (worth double-checking)

Soho Theatre Walthamstow’s Big Family Day

at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

186 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QH We are a 5 minute walk from Walthamstow Central tube station, which is only 20 minutes from central London on the Victoria Line, and 15 minutes from Liverpool Street station on the Overground. There are numerous buses that stop nearby and outside the venue.

46.1 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Children & FamilyTheatre

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