Britain's What's On Event Guide
Events Around Oxfordshire
Today to Thu 21 Mar
Pottery Painting
Show off your creative side as you design and paint your own mug or animal decoration. Items will be fired after the event and available for collection two week after. Great fun to do and keep, and they make great gifts as well.
Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park, Banbury
Today
Pop Art Crafts
Drop in during the holidays and have a go at some of our pop art crafts. Get into the vibe and make a pop art coaster or bedroom door sign. Learn how to make party poppers or create your own comic book story.
Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park, Banbury
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Celebrating Chinese New Year
** FREE EVENT **
Come and join us and our Eastern friends for a fun day celebrating Chinese New Year. ALL WELCOME. We will begin the session at 10:00 with a LIVE CHAT with school children over in Taiwan.
The Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage
Today
Celebrating Chinese New Year
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN!
Dance with the dragon, story telling, play the gong, colouring and crafts, wear traditional costume, try Chinese writing, and lots more!
Children and carers all welcome.
The Ashmolean
Beaumont Street
Oxford
Today
Love your Birds
Come discover the fascinating world of birds! Feathery frolics for all the family on our beautiful nature reserve. Find out what the birds are up to and how can you help them through the chilly winter months. Activities are aimed at children 4-11 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road, Abingdon
Today
Once Upon a Unicorn
Come and visit Fairytale Farm for our enchanting ‘Once upon a Unicorn’ week, when this mythical creature will sprinkle some colourful magic around the Farm.
See the unicorn in a brand new interactive display, and watch this extraordinary creature make our flowers come to life.
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Today to Sun 24 Feb
The Mastery of Mozart
About the event
MOZART
Serenade No. 13 in G major, K. 525, ’Eine kleine Nachtmusik’
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K. 595
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
Marios Papadopoulos piano/conductor
On 4 March 1791, Mozart gave his last public performance.
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
Today
Ultimate Activity Camps at Headington School, Oxford
We provide outstanding activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do! Children will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations.
Headington School, London Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Today and Fri 22 Feb
Cricket in Bampton by Anna Pitt
The story of cricket in Bampton from our earliest records back in the 19th Century through to the present day. The exhibitions includes printed memorabilia as well as stories from some of the people who used to play cricket many years ago.
The Vesey Room, Bampton Public Library Building, Church View, Bampton
Today to Thu 28 Feb
Fire and Ice
Make a mini volcano and investigate all things meteorological as we explore extremes of temperature. Discover the Icelandic myths that inspired William Morris and design a troll to feature in your own story.
River and Rowing Museum Mill Meadows Henley on Thames
Today
Crafty Storytime: Charlotte’s Web
Hear about the unlikely friendship of pig and spider, and make your own glistening spiderweb message with magic pens.
42 Pembroke Street Oxford
Today
West Ox Arts presents New Work
A Fresh Contemporary Exhibition by West Oxfordshire Artists
West Ox Arts Gallery, Market Square, Bampton
Today to Sat 23 Feb
Celebrating Chinese New Year!
** FREE EVENT **
Come and join us and our Eastern friends for a fun day celebrating Chinese New Year. ALL WELCOME.
We will begin the session at 10:00 with a LIVE CHAT with school children over in Taiwan.
The Vale & Downland Museum & Visitor Centre, 19 Church St, Wantage
Today
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Oxford Centre
Doors open 30 mins prior to the concert, giving you time to ditch the buggy, grab a coffee and catch up with friends before the performance. Tickets: Adults £8 ~ £12, Children FREE E-tickets group/multibuy offers (£28.
St Michael at the North Gate Cornmarket Street Oxford
Today
ABC... Story at The Story Museum !
Explore a different story each week. Each session includes a welcome, a story, a stay-and-play time and an activity – messy play, movement or creative play.
Ages 0-3.
Why not stay afterward and enjoy a hot drink in our café?
The Story Museum 42 Pembroke Street Oxford
Today, Fri 22 Feb, Tue 26 Feb to Sat 2 Mar, Tue 5 Mar to Fri 8 Mar, Tue 12 Mar to Fri 15 Mar, Tue 19 Mar to Fri 22 Mar, Tue 26 Mar to Fri 29 Mar
Alphabet ‘I Spy’ in the Gardens
Family fun over half term week. Spy the whole alphabet and win a treat!
Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Nr Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Story Bites at The Story Museum
Come and join us for a storytelling session in the Story Cafe, with picture books, games, props and lots of joining in. We’re sure there’ll be something to wet your appetite!
The session runs from 10.30 – 11.30 and you’re welcome to drop in at any time.
The Story Museum 42 Pembroke Street Oxford
Today, Wed 27 Feb, Thu 28 Feb, Wed 6 Mar, Thu 7 Mar, Wed 13 Mar, Thu 14 Mar, Wed 20 Mar, Thu 21 Mar, Wed 27 Mar, Thu 28 Mar, Wed 3 Apr, Thu 4 Apr, Wed 10 Apr, Thu 11 Apr
Curious About Oxford (Colleges)
Have fun discovering Oxford with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format.
Are you curious about Oxford? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?
Oxford City Centre Starts: Carfax Tower Oxford
Today to Thu 11 Apr
Paul Preece: Cloisters
Paul Preece is an Oxford based photographer and scientist. In this exhibition, Preece presents photographs of a range of gothic cloisters from Portugal, Spain and England.
The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford
Today to Sat 9 Mar
Carterton Open Art Exhibition
Do you want a lovely relaxing hour or so? Then why not come along to the Eighth Carterton Lions Art Exhibition. A wonderful selection of artworks, paintings and sculptures, is in a lovely peaceful setting in the light and airy Carterton Community Centre.
Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square, Shilton Park
Today to Sun 24 Feb
Sleeping Beauty (but not that one!)
The Village Players present their 33rd Pantomime - "Sleeping Beauty (but not that one)!"
An original script telling the alternative story to "Sleeping Beauty"
"Princess Beauty is a selfish young lady. She uses her limited magical powers to put people to sleep and turn them into furry animals!
Cooper School Performance Hall, Churchill Road, Bicester
Today to Sat 23 Feb
Soap and Bath Bombs: Parent and Child Workshop
A wonderful activity to do together, using essential oils you’ll each create a soap and bath bomb – lovely to keep or give as gifts.
Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park, Banbury
Fri 22 Feb 19
Celebrating Chinese New Year
1) Stories about the New Year Beast & Golden Pig
2) Dragon Dance
3) Dress up like Mediaeval Chinese!
4) Craft: Chinese Calligraphy & Lanterns AND Chinese New Year Dinner
5) Red Envelopes!
The Story Museum
42 Pembroke Street
Oxford
Fri 22 Feb 19
Simon Munnery: The Wreath
“I went to a funeral the other day. Caught the wreath…”
That’s what came to Simon Munnery, from the mysterious source of the inexplicable. Hear the story of the joke, the painting, and what happened next.
Simon is a British Comedy Award nominee, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Chortle Award winner.
The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford
Fri 22 Feb 19
Feathering the Nest
Join us on our beautiful nature reserve this half term to make a birdie pamper pack and tweat the birds in your garden this winter. Come prepared to make your own bird box and whip up tasty bird snacks to take home. This activity is for children aged 8 and over, no accompanying younger children please.
Sutton Courtenay Road
Sutton Courtenay
Fri 22 Feb 19