Family fun

BATH COMEDY FESTIVAL | JUNIOR JOKERS

Until 16 April n Locations across Bath

There are lots of laughs to be had in the Bath Comedy Festival’s new creative kids’ programme: performance workshops, a cartoon competition and three brilliant, affordable, family-friendly comedy shows for all ages to enjoy. Find out more at bathcomedy.com/juniorjokers

EASTER EGGSPLORERS

1–16 April, 10am–4pm n Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill

Bristol

Discover amazing animals (including Wild Place’s new ostrich) and learn eggstraordinary facts on a cracking Easter trail. Plus, say hello to the giraffes, lemurs, cheetahs, zebras, wolves and bears – recently awake from their big sleep. It’s a guaranteed egg-ceptional day out. Trail included in admission (child ticket £9.50) | wildplace.org.uk

MAKE YOUR OWN PLANET SUNCATCHER

1–16 April (excluding 3 and 10 April), 10am–5pm n Herschel Museum of Astronomy

As spring emerges, make the most of the sunshine with a fabulous planet suncatcher to hang in your window and fill your room with colour! Free for children (accompanied by a paying adult) throughout the Easter holidays | herschelmuseum.org.uk

AN EGGCELLENT EASTER ADVENTURE

1–16 April n American Museum & Gardens

Get your wellies on and prepare for a cracking good time. Follow an outdoor trail to hunt through the gardens and enjoy free creative activities at the museum’s crafting station. Normal admission plus £2.50 for the trail (optional) americanmuseum.org.uk

RED ARROWS EASTER HOLIDAYS

3–16 April n Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol

Get ready for an Easter of Red Arrows themed fun at Aerospace Bristol as the museum introduces its new Red Arrows Experience. You can fly with the Red Arrows in the museum’s new simulator, meet a former Red Arrows Pilot –and on 3, 4 and 5 April. Younger visitors can pilot their own pedal planes. 10am–4.30pm | aerospacebristol.org/easter

THE WILD ESCAPE AT VICTORIA ART GALLERY

4–6 April, 10.30am–12.30pm; 11–14 April, 10.30am–12.30pm n The Victoria Art Gallery

VAG is taking part in The Wild Escape, a nationwide project that invites children to find nature in museums.There will be free drop-in craft sessions for families, where kids can make colourful fish collages and pond collages. Advance booking is not required. For more information visit victoriagal.org.uk

MARK THOMPSON’S SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOW

15 April, 12pm n Komedia, 22–23 Westgate Street, Bath

If you think science is boring, then think again: this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortexgenerating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! Tickets from £15, available at komedia.co.uk

BRILLIANT BEASTIES

18 April, 23 May, 20 June, 10.30–11.30am n The American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Down, Bath Brilliant Beasties is a wonderful hour of fun and creativity for preschoolers and their parents or carers. Sing songs, listen to stories, share rhymes and get crafty, while learning about ‘Brilliant Beasties’: our lovely animal friends. Members £3.50, non-members £10 (includes garden entry) | americanmuseum.org.uk

HEY DUGGEE THE LIVE THEATRE SHOW

20–22 April (20–21 April 10.30am and 2pm; 22 April 10am, 1pm and 3.30pm) n The Forum, Bath

Everyone's favourite big lovable dog HEY DUGGEE is touring for the first time ever! Join Duggee and the Squirrels in this vibrant interactive production bursting with music, puppets and barrels of laughs. Tickets from £19, available at heyduggeelive.com

KING EDWARD’S SCHOOL BATH PRE-PREP & NURSERY SUMMER OPEN MORNING

17 May, 9–12pm n King Edward’s School, North Road, Claverton Down, Bath

Chat to staff and pupils whilst exploring the inspiring learning environment of King Edward’s Bath. For ages 3–7. Pre-registration is essential | kesbath.com