Make rhythms from everyday activitiesClimb the stairs to a steady beat, do up buttons with a rapper's rhythmic commentary.Sing SongsAs you are walking down the street, make up songs about the things you do regularly, such as posting a letter

45 Days Of FunOpen Now–August 14There will be no excuse to stay indoors this summer with The Gyle, Edinburgh organising 45 days of free summer activities from 1st July. Children of all ages can get involved with activities ranging from free pop

at work on the various food stalls, listen to live music and watch traditional folk dancing. Jolly Totz FestivalJuly 14Billing itself as “the biggest arty party in Wales”, this inaugural event in Margam Country Park offers a plethora of family fun

and Rolf Harris), there are performances from CBBC favourite Mr Tumble, The Gruffalo and Shrek! The Musical. There’s also an entire Kids’ Field with tons of fun free activities and arts and crafts, as well as chill-out areas and boutique babysitting, plus

interludes Billed as “a festival of acoustic folk and world music, but also roots, blues, jazz, Americana, and reggae”, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra open the festival, followed over 80 acts across six stages. For the kids Hands On! workshops

, The Twits and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. After the parade, Aylesbury town centre will be awash with Dahl themed music and exciting activities for all.Marazion CarnivalJuly 15The small town of Marazion in Penzance will come alive today with live music

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

WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL JUNE 3–5 is at Cheltenham Racecourse Capacity 10,000 What’s the vibe Nominated Best Family Festival for every year since its launch, this is a leading boutique family festival with the emphasis on music and fun. Musical interludes

Teddy Bears' PicnicJune 24, July 8, 22Your child can choose her favourite furry friend, pack up a picnic and head to Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire for one of these merry activity afternoons with organised al-fresco lunching and more fun and games

and tablets designed specifically for young children that combine educational games, fun activities – like drawing and colour-matching, and e-books – as well as music players, cameras and videos, all in one neat little gadget.Some tablets are Wi-Fi enabled, so