the inaugural production of My First Sleeping Beauty, which delighted its young audience with playful storytelling and artistic dance, while also enticing the eager crowd to dress in costume, to point and shout, and even try out a few balletic moves themselves

nearby, offering a sense of comfort throughout a difficult time.Great Ormond Street Hospital have offered some top tips to teachers on how their class can get involved including:Make your own Peter Pan costumeEncourage your class to put their creative

What do you get when you mix an enchanting woodland glade with a tent-full of fancy dress costumes and an army of excited young festival-goers? Why it's Junior Magazine's catwalk extravaganza at the Just So Festival 2011!When the Junior team took

her up in homemade Halloween finery with the most chilling costume winning a prize.Halloween lantern paradeOctober 30The eerie orange glow of a lantern is certain to bring out the monstrous side of any child. Indulge their spirits with an atmospheric

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

.piccadillymanchester.comDANCECaribbean Carnival of ManchesterWhat: This colourful procession brings a tropical vibe to the heart of Manchester, with singing, dancing and elaborate costumes.Why: Because there’s more to the Caribbean than pirates. When: August 14, 15.Where: Alexandra Park; www.manchestercarnival.co.uk

Far from the reflective niceties of the Queen’s speech, or the explosive dramatics of Albert Square, for many people Christmas Day viewing means only one thing: a Doctor Who Special.Now valiant young explorers can relive their favourite festive

If there are sheep on stage, then chances are you’re watching the school’s annual nativity play and your little thespian has been overlooked for one of the plumb, non-baaing parts.But in this interactive performance presented by Crying Out Loud

along folding stools that your child can stand on to see above the crowd. Don't feel bad about pulling back and chilling out when the chaos starts to get overwhelming.RULE 3 Set up landmarks at camp for both day and night, such as banners, flags

tunes and more.Music And Traditional Games Day August 7Enjoy an afternoon full of traditional games including hopscotch, egg and spoon races and sack races on the front lawn at Castle Coole in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.Craft FestAugust 12–14Try out