large-scale collage at the Royal Air Force Museum, wildlife drawing at the London Wetland Centre and free children’s activity packs during the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea.Don't miss... Four amazing autumn craft activities, whatever the weather

on astounding feats of human agility and endurance. Mini OlympicsJuly 5On your marks, get set and go to Brintons Park in Kidderminster for this exciting day out. Children under five and their families can take part in art and craft activities, face painting

Pig-ScotJune 23Children and adults alike should dig out their race day finery and head along to Cantref Aventure Farm for Wales’ premier porcine racing event! Cheer on the farm’s resident pigs as they trot around a specially built racing track

salty seafaring activities abound including cannon firing sessions, storytelling on board HMS Gannet and puppetry with Pirate Pam.Day Out With ThomasJuly 21–24Children will have the chance to meet cheeky blue engine Thomas and his portly superior, Sir

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

Green Day OutJuly 1This event at Morden Hall Park offers a fresh family day out and a chance to up your eco-credentials to boot. Children can take part in recycled crafts, learn about wildlife conservation and take a twirl with the Greensleaves

Scottish Traditional Boat FestivalJune 23Impressive vessels from far and wide will be cruising into the harbour at Portsoy for the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Highlights will include traditional maritime crafts, sumptuous local seafood

by encountering a most pleasant spot for al-fresco diningThe National Football MuseumOpens July 6Be on the starting line-up of visitors to Manchester’s brand new state-of-the-art football museum for a chance to see sporting memorabilia, take a referee challenge

, collage workshops, puppetry, arts and crafts.The weekend looks set to have a distinctly multicultural flavour in keeping with the ethos of the Barefoot community: Families can join in a traditional Ethiopian dance class and devour a fresh batch of Mama

, the Maths Buskers will be out in force, proving numbers really can be fun and a host of seasonal celebrations will be laid on in honour of the humble apple including tasting, bobbing, cooking and crafts.The festival programme is generated entirely