Family events in Leicester
Family-friendly events, workshops, days out and local activities in Leicester.
Current events and activities in Leicester
- Gorse Hill City Farm Spooktacular and Pumpkin Patch
Leicester’s brand new pumpkin patch Get ready for Gorsehill City Farm’s Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch this October! Come along for a fantastic family day out featuring: Pumpkin Patch Family-Friendly Spooky Trail Alfie Exo
10:00-12:00 at Gorse Hill City Farm
- Spooky Space: The Science of Magic
Looking for things to do this October half term? Discover a spellbinding family Halloween day out packed with science shows, magical demonstrations, workshops, crafts and space adventures. Join us for a spooktacular fami
10:00-12:00 at National Space Centre
- B2P Performers Present: “Hocus Pocus” Halloween Show + Party
B2P Performers are excited to bring you a "spook-tacular" evening of Halloween fun! With lots of singing, dancing, games & fresh candy floss.
19:00 at Groby Ex-Servicemens Club
- Lastfriday // //
On the last Friday each month Amazing street food & drinks out in the LCB courtyard The legendary LCB street food experience, a great mix of street food vendors, drinks from our courtyard bar.
17:00 at LCB Depot
- Halloween Party – Vipers Rfc
Vipers Halloween party! Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Vipers RFC! Friday 30th October 6:30-8:30pm 3 per person Under 1s FREE Sweets Raffle Games & prizes And plenty more Halloween fun! Get those costumes ready
18:30-20:30 at Vipers Rugby Football Club
- The Return of Leicester Monsters
After more than 80,000 people came to meet the curious creatures when they first took over Leicester in 2023, they’re back this Halloween!
Check official times at Leicester City Centre
- Dracula The Panto From Isosceles Theatre Company
Theres a Vampire behind you! (Oh no, there isn't!) This is a hilarious spoof of the Dracula story done in glorious and ridiculous panto style .
19:30 at Venture Theatre
- Leicester Diwali Shopping Festival
Experience the magic of Diwali at the UK's biggest indoor Diwali Shopping Festival,, just minutes from Leicester's iconic Golden Mile.
12:00-20:00 at Ramgarhia Community Centre
- Peepul Centre presents ‘Enchanted Diwali Tree’
The Enchanted Diwali Tree returns with a visually stunning, heartwarming production performed by talented children, creating a magical experience for the whole family to enjoy together.
15:00-17:00 at Peepul Centre
- The Halloween Farm
Brand new attractions, pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating, a Halloween Circus and an all new After Dark experience are coming to Cattows Farm this spooky season.
Check official times at Cattows Farm
- Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Join us for an unforgettable Bonfire Night at Great Central Railway! Our Bonfire Night & Fireworks at Quorn & Woodhouse Station is one of Leicestershire’s most exciting and magical events of the year.
18:00-22:30 at Quorn and Woodhouse Station
- 2026 Diwali and Newyear Aaradhana Dhan Teras – Sadharmic Bhakti
Friday 6th November 2026 (aaso vad 12) Dhan teras Shree laxmi devi pujan 10:00 am - 1:15 pm 10:30 AM - Shree Laxmi Devi Pujan Jal, Chandan and Pushpa Puja by boli on Sunday 01/11/26 (puja clothes required) 12:30 PM - Sam
10:00-13:15 at Jain Centre
- Little Journey
Step through a doorway of imagination into LITTLE JOURNEY; a world where dance, colour, and music spark magic at every turn Two friends set out on a quest across lands of wonder, overcoming challenges, discovering courag
Check official times at Curve Theatre
- 2026 Diwali and Newyear Aaradhana Kali Chaudas – Sadharmic Bhakti
Saturday 7th November 2026 (aaso vad 13) Kali chaudas Ghantakaran veer pujan and jaap 10:00 am - 1:15 pm 10:30 AM - Ghantakaran Veer Pujan Jal, Chandan and Pushpa Puja (men only) by boli on Friday 06/11/26 12:05 PM - Gha
10:00-13:15 at Jain Centre
- Interstellar Under the Stars
We are delighted to welcome Interstellar organist Roger Sayer to the Cathedral for a special concert under the Light of Stars installation.
18:30-20:30 at Leicester Cathedral
- 2026 Diwali and Newyear Aaradhana Diwali Day – Sadharmic Bhakti
Sunday 8th November 2026 (aaso vad 14) Diwali day Shree mahavir swami nirvaan kalyanak 10:00 am - 1:15 pm 10:00 AM - Snatra Puja (10:00 - 10:45 AM) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Shree Mahavir Swami Panch Kalyanak Puja (boli on Sa
10:00-13:15 at Jain Centre
- Accessible Afternoon
An afternoon to support children, young adults and families with additional needs and disabilities, designed for SEND visitors who would benefit from a quieter experience. Buy a standard day ticket, or use your Annual Pa
15:00 at National Space Centre
- Season’s Greetings
Neville and Belinda are hosting Christmas as usual in their large house. Half a dozen of their friends and family are there, together with a few extremely excited children.
19:30 at The Little Theatre
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