Kids’ What’s On

HALLOWEEN TRAIL

23 to 30 October Have some fangtastic fun on our annual spooky trail through Tavistock to claim your sweet reward

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH-ON

20 November Join us for some entertainment and watch the illumination of our spectacular town lights, 4-7pm Bedford Square.

DICKENSIAN EVENING

3 December We hope to bring the annual spectacle back for 2021. Join us in Tavistock for late night shopping and entertainment throughout the town.

DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK

TIME FOR NATURE CHALLENGE

Until March 2022 Celebrating DNPA’s 70th anniversary, Time for Nature encourages people to discover, enjoy and protect landscapes. Download an activity sheet or pick one up at a DNPA visitor centre, and choose your activities. For more information: dartmoor.gov.uk.

RANGER RALPH CLUB

Enjoy activities on Dartmoor with our rangers as part of the Ranger Ralph Club, open to all children between the ages of 5-12 years - free to attend once you are a member:

RANGER RALPH CLUB’S 21ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

26 October, 10.00-15.00 Bring your family for a whole day out to celebrate the Ranger Ralph Club reaching 21 years old. Activities will include bird box making, pewter casting, apple bird feeders, bug hunts and more. Bring a picnic and plenty to drink. Meet at Challacombe Farm, Widecombe in the Moor (SX 694 797). Book from 5 October on 01626 831080 or email education@ dartmoor.gov.uk

LEAFY ART – GET NATURALLY CREATIVE

20 November, 10.00-12.00 Playing with leaves is a fun and simple way to enhance our connection with the natural world. Come and capture a falling leaf to create a work of art. Meet at Yarner Wood Nature Reserve, Bovey Tracey (SX 783 793). Book from 1 November on 01626 831080 or email education@dartmoor. gov.uk

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RHS ROSEMOOR

WELLY WALK

4 October, 1 November and 6 December, 10.30am–12noon Join the Education Team for a Welly Walk adventure in the gardens at RHS Garden Rosemoor, followed by a craft or planting activity to take home, and a relaxed drink to finish. Activities will go ahead in all weather, so please dress accordingly; suitable for children aged under 5 years. Normal garden admission charges still apply

AUTUMN CARNIVAL

23 – 31 October Find out how the autumn season is celebrated around the world this half-term, with hands on activities for all ages, including a garden trail, drop-in craft workshops and costume days. Includes Halloween Live Disco Spooktacular on 30 October, fun for all ages with a live band.

QUEST FOR THE ICE DRAGON

15 to 24 October An immersive promenade performance in and around The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park, Plymouth. Join us on an enchanted adventure in search of the Ice Dragon. Jump into your welly boots, woolly hats, gloves and scarves... pop a hot water bottle up your jumper. We’re off on a magical journey to find the Ice Dragon and nothing’s going to stand in our way, not even the dastardly sourcerer! www.stiltskin.org.uk

SOUTH WEST LAKES TRUST

FAMILY EVENTS

25 October @ Siblyback 27 October @ Roadford 29 October @ Wimbleball #ItsYourOutdoors - go for an adventure at our themed ‘drop in’ family activity days across our lakes, involving a trail, environmental art, activities and outdoor cooking. £3 per child, £2 per adult. Please book in advance at learning@swlakestrust. org.uk and wear outdoor clothing and footwear.

I LOVE WATER, WILLOW AND WREATHES

12 December @ Burrator Discovery Centre A firm family favourite, come and join us for some festive fun whilst also learning about the importance of water for wildlife. Please book in advance at learning@swlakestrust.org.uk; for info visit swlakestrust.org.uk or Facebook: Burrator Reservoir.

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