the UK. This month, we look at festivals during August and SeptemberWhere Grace AbidesTake a tour around author Grace Saunders' Victorian home where she pens her Fabulous Mum's booksFASHION SPECIALA seasonal round-up of the fashions for Autumn/Winter 2008

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Children can see top West End shows for free as part of this year’s fabulous festival organised by the Society of London Theatre. During Kids Week, a child aged between five and 16 can go free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. You can also purchase up to two extra c...

JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21 is Near Leek, Staffs Capacity 6,000 What’s the vibe A boutique, weekend-long festival of creativity for families. Musical interludes There’s music, dance and street theatre, plus the chance for your family to take part

, the quirky accessories of Petit Nord and the noval designs of Soft Gallery all shown under one roof.CPH Kids Fashion Fair, TAP1 at Carlsberg, Ny Carlsberg vej 91, Copenhagen V. 4-7 August, 2011

PLAY WITH YOUR FEET Come to the Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays and try piano playing with a difference. On the Big Floor Piano, little pianists can press the keys with their feet. Watch the big screen to make sure you hit the right notes. Tel: 0161 8481834; www.lowryoutletmall....

Alongside all those fabulous shows there will also be some great Kids Week activities, free to ticket-holders for that day’s performance. Here’s a flavour of what’s going on:ROOM ON THE BROOM TALK BACK, August 19Join the cast of Room On The Broom

This was only the second edition of CPH Kids in Copenhagen but it was a surprisingly assured and well thought-out show. The ample size of the hall afforded exhibitors a large area to showcase their merchandise, as well as extra event space for guest speakers, a charity stall wher...

. Please supply the name and age of your children (maximum of two per booking), the name of the accompanying adult and a telephone number. The deadline is August 7, 2009 and the parents of the lucky 100 children will be notified by email. Unicorn hosts

Weekend on July 30, 31, Agrilympics and scarecrow workshops on August 20, 21, Bank Holiday Music And Fun on August 28, 29, a Moonlight Maze Pyjama Party Night on September 10, 11, and a Vintage Tractor Rally on September 17.Summer SaturdaysNow until August