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Celebrate Diwali At Dishoom
On 26/09/2011 in Days Out
Experience the Hindu Festival Of Light at London’s first Bombay Café
For the thousands of children who celebrate it each year, Diwali means lighting candles, popping fireworks and the giving of sweets and presents for one of the most important festivals in the calendar. But how many of us are aware of the cultural
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JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21
On 17/06/2011 in Days Out
Junior's Guide to the Best Family Festivals checks out the Just So Festival
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
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Little dance divas
On 11/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Young ballet fans will love the celebrations for the centenary of Les Ballets Russes in Monaco
Some 250 international dancers and musicians from around the world will be performing in the principality as part of the Monaco Dance Forum, a prestigious 11-day festival of ballet. Families can also get in the mood for the festive season with a
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27–29
On 17/04/2011 in Days Out
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out the Off The Tracks festival
Off The Tracks festival is at Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, Derbyshire ) Capacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners for the spring festival include
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
On 17/05/2011 in Days Out
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL MAY 27–29 is at Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, DerbyshireCapacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners for the spring festival
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Postcard from... Lapland
On 17/11/2011 in Europe
Meet Father Christmas in SAariselka
Where?The northern Lapp village of Saariselka.Why go there?To really feel that festive spirit and visit the home of Father Christmas, of course! Children will love...Rides on reindeer-pulled sleighs or snowmobiles, husky dog sledding and tobogganing
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See this stage show: Kindur
On 16/04/2012 in Days Out
Join a woolly odyssey with this interactive performance
effects, using a pressure sensitive floor and amazing projections to conjure a fantastical world, where trolls and elves lurk and the Northern Lights magnificiently blaze across the sky. And there’s not a homemade cotton wool costume in sight. Kindur
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Flying the flag craft
On 14/05/2013 in Art & Craft
This home-made rainbow bunting will brighten up even the cloudiest day at a festival and add a flourish to your family’s tent!
Festival fever...No festival is complete without a string of bunting gently fluttering in the summer breeze. This delightful home-made pattern in rainbow colours is the perfect craft project for you to make together, and the plain flags give your
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Five Festival Rules
On 17/06/2011 in Days Out
Make the most of the summer festivals with our top tips (rule one: don't lose your kids!)
RULE 1 Like everyone at a festival, children need to drink lots of water and keep hydrated and keep their energy levels up. If they dislike the taste of bottled water, mix in a little fruit juice, but don't give them juice or soda all the time. Bag
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Celebrate the new year in Lanzarote
On 10/12/2012 in Europe
Enjoy a festive fiesta at the Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort
Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort The festive season kicks off on December 7 at the Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort in Lanzarote, with a cocktail party and ceremony to switch on the Christmas lights, followed by an exciting array of shows, events
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