What’s on?

What’s On Things to do, places to go and fun to be had for kids of all ages in Oxfordshire

ILLUMINATED EVENINGS

WHEN: Until 27th November WHERE: Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton Open as normal in the day and when daylight fades the entire Enchanted Walk becomes a magical wonderland of fairy lights. The Mermaid Garden, Fairy Dell, Dino Valley, Jack’s Yard and the entire Enchanted Walk will be a blaze of colour and light, with several new features for 2022, including an illuminated T-Rex! Prices from £8.75

www.fairytalefarm.co.uk

Saturday Science Club Abingdon – Plastic Fantastic?

WHEN: 5th November 9.45 - 11.00, 11.30 - 12.45 WHERE: Yang Science Centre Abingdon School (ages 5-9) Go gooey over slime! Discover the fascinating world of plastic annd make natural polymers. Tackling pollution by re-using, recycling and reducing in this fun session you’ll investigate the chemistry of this sticky substance, produce polymers from milk and get stuck in with slime!

£9 includes adult www.scienceoxford.com/events 01865 810000

Family Day

WHEN: Saturdays until 28th, 29th December 10.00 – 12.00, 12.30 – 14.30, 15.00 – 17.00 WHERE: Science Oxford Centre. Curious kids can explore, discover and play in the Exploration Zone, and pick up an Explorer Backpack. Your ticket includes two hours in the Exploration Zone and access to woodland all day. Suitable for

ages 3+ (all welcome) £7.50 per person (includes Eventbrite fee). Under 3s free www. scienceoxford.com/events 01865 810000

WHERE: Waddesdon Manor WHEN: 13th November - 18th December The fair will be set against the backdrop of the floodlit North Front of the Manor with its 20ft Christmas trees. Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas with their hand-selected stalls all housed in charming wooden chalets, surrounded by twinkling trees.

From £10.35 for children www.waddesdon.org.uk

Illuminated Trail

WHEN: 18th November to 31st December WHERE: Blenheim Palace Discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. For a moment of reflection, pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, larger-than-life illuminations and don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way.

www.blenheimpalace.com

Meet REAL Reindeer

WHEN: 19th & 20th November 11.30 - 14.30 WHERE: Waterperry Gardens A little taste of the North Pole will arrive in Waterperry Gardens Walled Garden! (Garden entrance fee applies). Adults

£7.00 Under 16 FREE www. waterperrygardens.co.uk

Creative Computing Club – Firecracking Coders

WHEN: 19th November 10.00 - 11.30, 12.30 - 14.00, 15.00 - 16.30 WHERE: Science Oxford Centre (ages 9-12) Young programmers light up their screens with digital celebrations by coding a virtual fireworks display! Programming in Scratch, and using a BBC micro:bit controller, design a fire-cracking show – get the timings right for a popping display. £10 includes

adult and access to woodland all day. www.scienceoxford.com/ events 01865 810000

Christmas Markets

WHEN: 19th & 20th November, 3rd & 4th December 10.00 - 16.00 WHERE: Waterperry Gardens Arts and Craft Stalls with gorgeous handmade gift ideas and festive food and drink.

Adults £7.00 Under 16 FREE www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Cinderella Pantomime

WHEN: 25th November – 8th January WHERE: Oxford Playhouse The handsome but hapless Prince Charming has finally left university and come back home to the Kingdom of Ox. He’s ready to take on the crown and he’s looking for a wife. His ‘loyal’ deputy is there by his side, but the devilish Dandina has plans of her own. She’s determined to become Queen herself, whatever that may take. From £15.00

www.oxfordplayhouse.com 01865 305305

Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival

WHEN: 18th - 20th November Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival is back for 2022. Join the festival of arts, culture and community across the city and make Oxford sparkle!

www.oxlightfest.com/