Teddy Bears' PicnicJune 24, July 8, 22Your child can choose her favourite furry friend, pack up a picnic and head to Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire for one of these merry activity afternoons with organised al-fresco lunching and more fun and games

activity day. Children can go on woodland discovery walks, try to spot The Gruffalo and take part in art & craft activities. August 4–11Maiden City FestivalThis week-long celebration of diversity in Northern Ireland is sure to have an exciting event to suit

medal for their efforts. Special Olympic packages will also be available throughout the periodSummer At The MuseumJuly 2–August 12The National Museum Of Scotland in Edinburgh will be running a six week programme of free activities for children during

to take home. In my experience, children are always happy with this thoughtful compromise, and parents can feel satisfied with their own responsible approach to an activity that will always be cherished as a wonderful childhood memory.Ingrid Thomas

but not before they help to save Picton Castle from evil foes and take part in out-of-this-world craft activities.Pictiwrs PlantAugust 21Pack some popcorn and pop along to the The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth who will be screening classic Welsh

, The Twits and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. After the parade, Aylesbury town centre will be awash with Dahl themed music and exciting activities for all.Marazion CarnivalJuly 15The small town of Marazion in Penzance will come alive today with live music

during this activity session at Wordsworth House in Cumbria. Young history fans will relish learning about the grisly sports including bare-knuckle boxing and cock fighting as well as the more refined pastimes of the upper class.The Manchester Picnic

this milestone with a host of exciting activities including a puppet parade, crafty workshops and backstage tours to meet the Very Important Puppets currently treading the theatre’s boards.Big Dance 2012 July 7-15This nationwide celebration of dance will see

might find a spider, slug, snail or beetle.5. Download an activity sheet from the Woodland Trust’s  Nature Detectives site to discover a plethora of nature activities for any season. More green living from Junior:The best foods to buy organic

Click here for an easy-to-use template for a fun pompom ladybird. For this and more great ideas for activities to do with your kids, see  Dad Can Do by Chris Barnardo (Guardian Books, £14.99).