Scarecrow DaySeptember 17Head down to the Sandy Lane Allotments in Bushbury for this creative seasonal workshop as part of the Wolverhampton In Bloom initiative, Children can build their very own straw-stuffed friend to keep pesky birds away from the autumn

sheep dog demonstrations and get involved in traditional crafts. Pumpkin Fun DayOctober 23A day of games and activities dedicated to that most warming of seasonal fare, the pumpkin. Have a go at carving your own lantern, learn pumpkin facts and feast

Love is getting luxurious this Valentine’s season at the Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo. From February 1 to April 8 2011 an exciting collaboration between the glamourous hotel and Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin, sees the hotel adorned with extravagant floral displays, a b...

display over the bay of Llandudno to mark this years Guy Fawkes’ Night celebrations. Wrap up warm and bring a flask of hot chocolate for a dazzling family night out.For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in Wales

in their development. •    Treat teachers with respect and give teachers recognition for the hard job they do (what other professional has to work with 25 clients all in one room, all day, five days a week?).•    Keep the lines of communication open. Planned meetings

children’s authors and illustrators from both sides of the channel including Quentin Blake, Polly Dunbar and Kitty Crowther.  For more fun family days out see our pick of the best Hallowe'en happenings in London

their wares. Local authors will also be giving talks throughout the day.Medieval Dressing UpOctober 23–31Sort the princes from the paupers at Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire with a day of dressing up in medieval finery. Aspiring nobility can try

this guided walking tour.Enter A Victorian PhotographMay 6The Museum Of London invites children to dress up in the finery of the Victorian era and use modern day digital trickery to enter a photograph from the pastMedway Dickens FestivalJune 8–10As his home

who have worked up an appetite with the eggy antics should head to the site’s farm shop for delicious local lamb and other fruits of the summer harvest.Easter Bunny DayApril 8The historic Thirlestan Castle in Lauder will be hosting this fun family day

1.  Pack a picnic hamper  ...with damper (recipe below), fruit and chocolates, then enjoy an afternoon in the garden with a variety of traditional games: boules, a giant snakes-and-ladders, skittles.2. Make gingerbread men  Why not try making characters from your child’s favourit...