Baby & toddler groupsBaby Sensory Bedfordshire - St Neots
Baby Sensory classes for babies from birth to 13 months, including a Monday class at St Neots Rugby Club.
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Things to do with kids in and around Peterborough
Classes, clubs, soft play, holiday clubs, parties and free days out, all in one free, independent guide.
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This weekend: 15 family events in and around Peterborough
This season
Halloween and Bonfire Night near Peterborough
Trick or treat trails, pumpkin picking and every public fireworks display we could find nearby, soonest first.
Christmas near Peterborough
Lights switch-ons, Father Christmas, Santa trains, pantos and markets, soonest first.
- 3 Oct to 31 OctTattershall Pumpkin Patch & Maize MazeHalloween
- 3 Oct to 31 OctThorpe Arnold Pick Your Own PumpkinsHalloween
- 10 Oct to 31 OctBell’s Pumpkin PatchHalloween
- 10 Oct to 31 OctKetton PumpkinsHalloween
- 10 Oct to 31 OctTyrrell’s Farm PYO PumpkinsHalloween
- 17 Oct to 1 NovBurghley Halloween TrailHalloween
- Sat 24 OctHuntingdon Fairytale FireworksFireworks
- Sat 24 OctPositively Ghoulish Trick or Treat TrailHalloween
- 24 Oct to 31 OctHalloween at SacrewellHalloween
- 24 Oct to 31 OctHalloween Fun at Flag FenHalloween
- 24 Oct to 1 NovSpooky Adventure Trail at Ferry MeadowsHalloween
- Sun 25 OctBaston’s Hunt & Haunt 2026Halloween
- Sun 25 OctChildren's Halloween disco, Whaplode DroveHalloween
- Sun 25 OctMeet the Gruffalo at the RailwayHalloween
- Sun 25 OctStamford SpooktacularHalloween
- 26 Oct to 30 OctSpooky Fun at Peterborough librariesHalloween
- Tue 27 OctAfter Dark at Wisbech & Fenland MuseumHalloween
- Tue 27 OctHalloween Trail Art Workshop, BourneHalloween
- 27 Oct to 31 OctMonster Mayhem at Peterborough MuseumHalloween
- Wed 28 OctDoc's Happy HauntingsHalloween
- 29 Oct to 30 OctHalloween Drone Show at Ferry MeadowsHalloween
- Fri 30 OctBonfire Night at Grimsthorpe Shooting GroundFireworks
- Fri 30 OctHalloween Party at Pinchbeck Hub and LibraryHalloween
- Fri 30 OctSpalding Fire Station Haunted HouseHalloween
- Fri 30 OctSpooky Sparkly Music, FolkinghamHalloween
- Sat 31 OctFolkingham FireworksFireworks
- Sat 31 OctHalloween Spooktacular at Lincolnshire Wolds RailwayHalloween
- 31 Oct to 1 NovThomas Halloween Branch Line WeekendHalloween
- Sun 1 NovBaston Firework ExtravaganzaFireworks
- Sun 1 NovCottesmore Firework NightFireworks
- Sun 1 NovDonington Firework SpectacularFireworks
- Sun 1 NovKing's Cliffe firework displayFireworks
- Sun 1 NovPinchbeck Fireworks ExtravaganzaFireworks
- Tue 3 NovTwinlakes Fireworks & Country PopFireworks
- Thu 5 NovBonfire Night at Blackstones Sports and Social ClubFireworks
- Thu 5 NovSpringfields Autumn FireworksFireworks
- Thu 5 NovWhite Hart Ufford Bonfire NightFireworks
- Fri 6 NovCastor FireworksFireworks
- Fri 6 NovDeepings Fireworks ExtravaganzaFireworks
- Fri 6 NovKimbolton Castle Firework ShowFireworks
- Fri 6 NovTallington Lakes Firework NightFireworks
- Sat 7 NovBourne Fireworks SpectacularFireworks
- Sat 7 NovColsterworth Fireworks DisplayFireworks
- Sat 7 NovDecoy Lakes Bonfire ExtravaganzaFireworks
- Sat 7 NovFireworks in HemingfordFireworks
- Sat 7 NovGrafham Village FireworksFireworks
- Sat 7 NovPeterborough Fireworks at the EmbankmentFireworks
- Sat 7 NovSleaford Bonfire & Firework DisplayFireworks
- Sat 7 NovSouth Witham Bonfire and Fireworks NightFireworks
- Sat 7 NovStamford Action FireworksFireworks
- Sat 7 NovWisbech St Mary FireworksFireworks
- Fri 20 NovPeterborough Christmas lights switch-onChristmas
- 20 Nov to 22 NovPeterborough Cathedral Christmas Craft & Gift MarketChristmas
- Sat 21 NovFolkingham Christmas Arts & Craft FairChristmas
- Sat 21 NovQueensgate Christmas lights switch-onChristmas
- 21 Nov to 24 DecFather Christmas in the Library (Peterborough Cathedral)Christmas
- 22 Nov to 24 DecDobbies Peterborough Santa's GrottoChristmas
- 26 Nov to 29 NovBurghley Christmas FairChristmas
- 27 Nov to 6 JanPeterborough Cathedral Christmas Tree FestivalChristmas
- 28 Nov to 5 DecSt John's Church Christmas Craft FayresChristmas
- 28 Nov to 24 DecNene Valley Railway Santa SpecialsChristmas
- 12 Dec to 21 DecLincolnshire Wolds Railway Santa SpecialsChristmas
- 12 Dec to 31 DecPeter Pan, The Cresset pantomimeChristmas
- 12 Dec to 3 JanCinderella, New Theatre pantomimeChristmas
- 15 Dec to 20 DecThe Very Naughty Elf, Key TheatreChristmas
- Sat 19 DecCome Meet Santa Charity Event, TattershallChristmas
- 19 Dec to 24 DecChristmas at SacrewellChristmas
- 29 Dec to 30 DecThe Snowman at Nene Valley RailwayChristmas
Dates and prices compiled from organisers' own published information. Always check with the organiser before you go.
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A few to start with
Places and activities to try
Baby & toddler groups
Swimming lessonsBourne Leisure Centre (LeisureSK)
Council leisure centre run by LeisureSK with a swim school, pay-as-you-go swimming and a school holiday activity programme.
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Gymnastics & trampoliningAspire Parkour Academy
Parkour academy with beginner classes (4-15), home-education daytime classes (6-14), sensory-friendly classes (7-15, 1:3 coach ratio, max six), one-to-one…
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Football & sports clubsAdidda CC - All Stars Cricket
ECB All Stars cricket programme for 5-8 year olds.
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Dance & dramaEncore Dance Academy
Dance academy offering ballet, tap, modern, acrobatic arts and street dance, with classes from age 2.
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Martial artsBrents Boxing Peterborough
Boxing gym with junior classes for ages 9-15.
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Make a plan
Things to do in Peterborough with kids
Choose an outing that fits your children, the weather and your budget. These starting points bring together places in Peterborough and the surrounding towns; each listing shows its location and provider links.
Free and low-cost days out
Start with parks, museums and libraries. Look at the whole cost: free admission can still mean paying for parking or a special activity.
- Ferry Meadows (Nene Park)Free entry; parking from £2.60
- Peterborough Museum & Art GalleryFree entry (some events charged)
Indoor ideas for rainy days
Find soft play, museums, creative sessions and other indoor options. Some attractions mix indoor and outdoor activities, so check what is covered before travelling.
- Safari Play Peterborough
- Showcase Cinema de Lux PeterboroughFamily ticket £30 before 5pm; Saver Mondays from £4.99
Things to do with babies and toddlers
Compare rhyme time, stay-and-play and sensory groups for little ones. Check the age range, whether siblings can come and whether the group runs during school holidays.
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Plan a longer outing around animals, heritage or an outdoor attraction. Check admission, seasonal opening and travel before choosing between the city and nearby villages.
Explore farm parks and animal days out →Prices shown are those recorded in the listings and may change. Check the provider before going. Examples are starting points, not a ranking or a claim that we have visited.
Need a regular activity?
Explore children's swimming lessons, sports clubs and dance and drama classes. For school breaks, compare holiday clubs and wraparound care.
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