1South Hampshire Deaf Children’s Society
at Lordshill Ecumenical Church
Last Saturday of the month 10am - 12pm Lord’s Hill Church
4.6 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Families This Weekend in Ower (Copythorne)
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 Ower (Copythorne), from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Ower (Copythorne)
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 Ower (Copythorne), 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 Ower (Copythorne)
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2Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort of)
About Family theatre and rock star legend Kid Carpet is back with a totally brand-new show! Featuring Bear, Gorilla, Badger and Hedgehog (with possible appearances from Hedgehog's golden eggs), this is Jack & The Beanstalk like it's been thrown in a blender with a drum machine and dodgy celebrity lookalikes. Part Air Guitar workshop and part magical mess. Perfect for children, families, party monsters, and fans of noisy nonsense. From the makers of Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals, Noisy Holiday, Noisy Neighbours, Noisy Nativity, Kid Carpet & The Noisy Garden Centre, Super Mega Rockin' Rock Show and more.
13.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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3Ladybird Baby Classes: Baby massage and wellbeing (Summer term)
Come along to our relaxed weekly sessions at The Arc Winchester, created for you and your baby to enjoy some calm, connected time together. You’ll learn gentle baby massage and simple wellbeing activities, then you’re very welcome to stay for a coffee and a chat in the café afterwards.
13.2 milesSun 26 Jul
4Kids Art
Are you a budding young artist? Then book your place on our monthly kids art sessions led by professional artist, illustrator and educator Lucia Para. There is a different theme and making / drawing activity each session. Colour, crafting, modelling, painting, cutting, sticking, sculpting you name it! All materials are provided and you will be able to take home what you make.
20.5 milesSun 26 Jul
5Set sail for story time
at HMS Victory
Join Captain Compass, Eddison, and Ratty for an imaginative storytelling adventure filled with invention, exploration, and hands-on discovery…
21.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
6Free! (worth double-checking)Summer Holiday Kids Rave
at The Cube
Start the Summer Holiday right and let your tiny dancers take the spotlight! Join us for one of two high-energy Kids' Rave sessions packed with colour, rhythm, bubbles, glow sticks, and family fun. Open for any age, these flexible sessions host a plethora of songs, and you may even be able to put a request in!With the tunes provided by 3THAN, one of our brilliant DJs from Rising Music Festival 2025, kids can get down to everything from Baby Shark and Bluey's Dance Mode, to bangers from K-Pop Demon Hunters and The Minecraft Movie. There may even be a little 6 7 moment...!Tire your kids out in the best way possible - and get a little boogie in yourself. Even better - parents go free and don't need to book!
32.1 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
7Summer of Play Activity Trail
Embark on a wild colour chalk rubbing trail filled with fun activities and games for the whole family. Play like a chicken, leap like a sika deer, and try some bunny yoga. As you explore, you'll uncover fascinating facts about the creatures that call Brownsea home. It's the perfect way to let imaginations run wild and create unforgettable family memories. Finish at the natural play area where you can leap, climb, and scamper like a red squirrel.
31 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
8Loving Communities - Family Fun Day
at R.A.G Reconciled Assembly of God
FAMILY FUN DAY This year we will be holding yet another family fun day at Coley Park Community Centre in Reading (140 Wensley Rd, Coley Park, Reading RG1 6DW). We are inviting you all - mums, dads and especially children to come for an afternoon filled with fun games, jumping castle, face painting plus drinks and snacks. Don’t miss it, come and have some fun!
42.1 milesSat 25 Jul
9Kids’ Learn To Cycle Session
Fun 1hr sessions with cycling coaches to help children aged 4+ learn to cycle independently, without stabilisers. Bikes and helmets available to borrow (included in price). £5.00 per child. Advanced booking essential. For more info & booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/swindon-cycle-campaign-61575400583
45 milesSat 25 Jul13:30£5.00
10Free! (worth double-checking)Limitless Family Cycling
Limitless Family cycling, is our session exclusively for SEND families. Enjoy cycling together on our enclosed, traffic-free track. Adapted cycles & helmets included.£4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £4.50 per child (One adult goes free with every child) £5.50 Extra adult* Book online
45 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
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