significance of the Festival Of Lights and how it came to be?Head to authentic Bombay Café, Dishoom, on October 26 for a day of celebrations including face-painting, traditional pavement chalk–art, and a special screening of award-winning animated film, Sita

later, Barefoot Books is a transatlantic children’s publishing house as well as a worldwide community of writers, parents, librarians and anybody else who shares the Barefoot philosophy: Imagine, explore, create, connect, give back.Now, to celebrate

Family StorytellingJanuary 28Gather round Society for Storytelling members, Pippa Reid and Claudia Mernick at Harrow Arts Centre for a family storytelling session followed by a crafty workshop inspired by the tales of the day.Storytelling Bus

The Month of October is officially dedicated to The Big Draw with hundreds of venues up and down the country pulling out their pencils and celebrating the sketch. The campaign aims to bring communities together in a creative and imaginative way

of Oliver Twist whilst older viewers can enjoy a modern reimagining of Great Expectations.Charles Dickens’ Birthplace CelebrationsFebruary 5–12Watch as the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth lays a special wreath in honour of Charles Dickens’ birthday then join in a

Winter BabiesJanuary 1–February 19Meet the adorable newborn lambs, piglets and goats in Longcot Farm, Oxfordshire during twice daily meet the animals sessions.Celebrating Chinese New YearJanuary 4–January 31Drop in to Banbury Museum to welcome

with music and children’s entertainment throughout the afternoon.Michaelmass MerrimentOctober 1,2Head to Stirling Castle to join the young Mary Queen Of Scots in her celebration of Michaelmass, the medieval feast day celebrating the collection of the Harvest

Year CelebrationsJanuary 29The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Stoke On Trent will be hosting an afternoon of oriental celebrations to mark the Year Of The Dragon. A host of eastern delights will be on offer including dragon dancing, crafts, musical

Spring’s sunny days may be doggedly dragging their heels, but who needs heat when, for one week only, Chelsea’s streets are abuzz with vibrant flora and fauna.While just down the road, salubrious bloom celebration Chelsea Flower Show is celebrating

celebrations. Whilst the rowdy hustle bustle of the street party may be best left to older children and adults the three day calendar of events includes plenty of child-friendly options within Scotland capital city. Have a spin around the rink at Princes Street