1Sunday School
5.3 milesSun 26 Jul10:00
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Families This Weekend in Hempstead
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 Hempstead, from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Hempstead
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 Hempstead, 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 Hempstead
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2Fun Kids Science Quest – Live
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 visits a theatre near you! 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! WINNER Bronze “Best Family Podcast” and FINALIST “Best Educational Podcast” - British Podcast Awards Age recommendation: 5+ Audience notices: Audience participation, live demonstrations, flashing lights No booking fees when you become a Member – save £2.50 per ticket!
15.9 milesSun 26 Jul£16.50
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3Family Cafe Church
An informal cafe church, with crafts and activities, songs and a story. Suitable for the whole family, including those with younger children.
24.6 milesSun 26 Jul14:30
4Communion Service with Children’s Church
at All Saints (Shepreth Parish Church)
Keep up to date with our latest sermons and notice sheets
16.1 milesSun 26 Jul11:15
5Cambridge Ceilidh All-Stars Family Ceilidh
On Sunday 26th July Cambridge Folk Festival brings you the ultimate in Family Ceilidh Fun with the Cambridge Ceilidh All Stars!
17.1 milesSun 26 Jul
6Bonkers Bingo! - Family Link Christmas Fundraiser
Family Link is hosting an exciting community event called Bonkers Bingo. The event will take place on Saturday 25th July, starting from 6pm, at the Orpington Methodist Church located at 19 Sevenoaks Road, BR6 9JH. Tickets cost £10 for 5 rounds of bingo. The evening promises plenty of entertainment, including bonkers prizes, dancing and fun, alongside refreshments like hot drinks and cakes. Those interested in attending are asked to buy their tickets directly from Kenzie by calling or messaging https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/ [1: 'https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/'] *Please note: this event is not delivered by Community Links Bromley. Contact Family Link [2] for further information on the event* [1] https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/ [2] https://www.familylinkcharity.com/contact-us/
44.8 milesSat 25 Jul19:00£10
7July 25 | Life Time Kids Games
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.
47.4 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
8Free! (worth double-checking)Soho Theatre Walthamstow’s Big Family Day
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.
34.3 milesSat 25 Jul
9Magic 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.
38.7 milesSat 25 Jul
10Ignited Youth
This group is for our young people from 11 Years to 18 Years old. It is a safe space to come together to discuss life with Jesus using Youth for Christ as a basis for our leaders. This is open to all young people to come and find out more about their own faith. The young people meet in the Church service to begin at 10.30am then move to the outer vestry for their time together. Ignited Youth runs during term time on the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays.
39.4 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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