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Endless ideas for families to see & do with children in East Oxfordshire. We are here to help parents have more with their kids!

Families is a magazine for families with children looking for fun things to do together in their local areas. We are the only magazine reaching mums, dads, grandparents and carers of children aged 0-12 years. We include the most exciting local events & activities just for you in Oxfordshire. We believe that Families are not just important – they are everything. Being a family means you are a part

of something wonderful, and the best memories are made when families have fun together. We are here to help you make the most out of your local area, and inspire you to experience & try more new & different things together.

18/03/2025

🐰 Easter fun at Cogges 🐣

Spring has sprung at Cogges with three new lambs and plenty of baby chicks being welcomed to the family. Meet the new arrivals and more this Easter!

🥚Egg hunt in the stable
🥚Easter crafts
🥚Cooking and Easter exhibitions
🥚Fairy door Easter trail
🥚Adventure playground
🥚Sandpit
🥚Tasty Easter fare in the café

Find out more: https://www.cogges.org.uk/

13/03/2025

📣 WIN a family ticket to see The Worst Princess!

This Easter holiday, the Oxford Playhouse has a dragon-tastic show for the whole family that combines laugh-out-loud comedy, cool puppets, sing-along pop anthems and a larger-than-life dragon.

Win a family ticket (4 people) to any Oxford Performance of The Worst Princess between 17 and 19 April. All you need to do to enter is:

👍 Like this competition post
👍 Sign up to our newsletter at https://familiesmag.co.uk/go

Good luck 🙂

*All winners will be notified on this page and/or via email and we'll NEVER ask you to click on any links or provide any bank details.

07/02/2025

📣 Half Term Creative Brick Building Workshops

Super Heroes and Crime Fighters…Batman and friends have been sworn to defend the citizens of Gotham City against crooks and villains. Master Builders Club needs your help to fight crime and save the City from the Joker’s latest scheme. For LEGO fans aged 5+.

Sonning Common: 18 Feb 1.30pm-3.30pm
Henley: 19 Feb 9.30am-11.30am
Witney: 20 Feb 9.30am-11.30am
Oxford: 21 Feb 11.00am-1.00pm and 2.30pm-4.30pm

Book now 👉 www.masterbuildersclub.co.uk

06/02/2025

🥳 WE HAVE A WINNER 🥳

Congratulations Emma Vadhesha! You've won a Spy:Co Birthday Party for 12 kids!

Perfect for ages 6–11, these self-hosted missions transform kids into heroes as they solve mysteries or embark on thrilling time-travel quests.

Please DM us by no later than midnight on 14 February so we can make arrangements for getting your ticket to you 🙂

05/02/2025

🍼 Understanding your baby's biome

If you're a new or expectant parent, you may have heard a lot about your baby's microbiome. But what is it? And why is it so important?

Lucy Upton, specialist Paediatric Dietician and expert speaker at The Baby Show, explains everything you need to know in our latest issue.

Read it here: https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/123_oxford_jan_feb25

04/02/2025

🎁 Don't miss out on our giveaways!

Have you signed up for our newsletter? If not, you're missing out on monthly giveaways, prize draws and all the latest local news direct to your inbox.

What are you waiting for? Sign up today!

👉 https://www.familiesmag.co.uk/go

30/01/2025

📖 National Storytelling Week

Launched in 2000, NSW is now celebrated in over 500 schools, libraries, community centres, care homes, pubs, social clubs, castles and campfires, and marked by dozens of events up and down the country each year.

Find – or host – a local event!

👉 1-9 Feb

Find out more: https://www.sfs.org.uk/nsw/

29/01/2025

🫶 Hearts and Hands at Science Oxford

Mini-medics get hearts beating, lungs pumping and muscles moving at this anatomy themed Science Club. From anatomy to autopsy, play games and find out how lungs and hearts work together to bring oxygen to our bodies. Ages 5-9.

👉 1 Feb

Find out more: https://scienceoxford.com/whats-on/hearts-and-hands/

27/01/2025

🎾 February half term holiday camps

The February break is almost here! Are you ready?

Read our roundup of all the best holiday camps happening Oxfordshire this half term.

👉 https://familiesonline.co.uk/oxfordshire/clubs-classes-camps-oxfordshire-february-half-term-camps/

24/01/2025

⚽ Elite Soccer Tots in Didcot

Ladygrove Community Hall: Tuesdays
Fleet Meadow Community Hall: Fridays

Soccer Tots is designed to introduce young children to the exciting world of football in a fun, structured, and engaging way. The sessions focus on developing basic motor skills, coordination, and an early understanding of football through playful, age-appropriate activities. Ages 18 months to 4 years. From £50 per term.

Find out more: www.eliteyouthsports.co.uk

23/01/2025

🍎 Take a look at Oxford High School GDST

Register for the OHS Senior School open morning for a guided tour with some of the students, to meet the Head, Senior Leadership Team and Admissions team, and to find out everything there is to know about life and learning at the school.

👉 29 Jan 10.00am-11.50am

Find out more: https://oxfordhigh.gdst.net/admissions

22/01/2025

Family Cushion Concerts at St Hilda’s College in Oxford

Bring your cushions to sit on and your best singing voice, dancing feet and clapping hands! Learn about different styles of music and instruments with opera singer, Becca Marriot. From £7 per person. Under 1s FREE.

👉 26 Jan

Find out more: https://www.ticketsoxford.com/events/family-cushion-concerts

21/01/2025

🤩 Perform free trial classes

A unique mix of drama, dance, and singing to bring out every child's potential in a safe environment. Kept small to ensure lots of individual attention, these fun classes will boost your child’s confidence, concentration and belief in themselves. Ages 4-7 and 7-12.

NEW! Wallingford: Fridays and Saturdays
Abingdon: Thursdays and Saturdays
Oxford: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Bicester: Wednesdays
Didcot: Fridays

Find out more: https://try.perform.org.uk

20/01/2025

🐦 Big Garden Birdwatch

It's easy to be part of Big Garden Birdwatch! Simply choose an hour between 24 and 26 Jan and count the birds you see in your garden, from your balcony, or in your local park. Only count birds that land. Even if you saw nothing, it still counts.

👉 24-26 Jan

Find out more: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

16/01/2025

📣 January/February issue out now

Dive into our latest issue for all the best clubs, classes and events in Oxfordshire!

This month we discuss the learning habits of smart kids, how to survive tantrums, your baby's biome and more. You'll also get the latest Ofsted ratings for nurseries and preschools in your local area.

Grab a printed copy or get it online now: https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/123_oxford_jan_feb25

15/01/2025

🐦 Code a birdwatch app at Science Oxford

Get ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch and create your own bird survey with ‘App Lab’. Young programmers will design and code their app using blocks or text, and can even share with family and friends.

👉 18 Jan, multiple session times for 9-12 and 12-14 year olds.

Book now: https://scienceoxford.com/whats-on/

14/01/2025

🎓 Meet the Head at d’Overbroeck’s Oxford Senior School

d’Overbroeck’s is a high-achieving day and boarding school for 11 to 18-year-olds, which is rated ‘excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Register online for this evening event hosted by the Head of the Senior School.

👉 16 Jan 4.30pm-6.00pm

Find out more: https://www.doverbroecks.com/admissions/open-days

13/01/2025

📣 WIN a Spy:Co Birthday Party for 12 kids!

Perfect for ages 6–11, these self-hosted missions transform kids into heroes as they solve mysteries or embark on thrilling time-travel quests.

Win an epic Spy:Co party for 12 kids, complete with a mission of your choice! All you need to do to enter is:

👍 Like and share this competition post
👍 Like and follow Families Oxfordshire Magazine

Good luck 🙂
*All winners will be notified on this page and we'll NEVER ask you to click on any links or provide any bank details.

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✒️ Oxford High School GDST assessment day ✒️ Are you hoping for your daughter to join Oxford High Pre-Prep Reception year in 2025? Remember to register for the school's Getting to Know You assessment day on 15 January 2025. On the day, your daughter will take part in a few challenges with a small group of other potential students and be assessed on whether OHS would be the right school for her. Find out more: https://oxfordhigh.gdst.net/admissions/admissions-events/

👧 Oxford High School GDST 👧 Are you looking for a place where your daughter can grow, thrive and pursue her dreams? OHS Prep is beloved for its combination of warmth and academic edge – a combination that gives girls the big hearts and sharp minds to flourish wherever they go. Find out more: https://oxfordhigh.gdst.net/

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