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Family-friendly events in the Windsor area

Windsor and the Royal Borough is filled with fun events and things to do for families with children of all ages! Whether you are looking for ideas and inspiration for a day trip, a weekend away or a family short break, we’ve got plenty to keep you occupied throughout the different seasons and especially in the school holidays, half term breaks and over the bank holiday weekends!

Look out for arts, crafts, activities and family films and theatre performances at our arts centres (Norden Farm Centre for the Arts and The Old Court) and Theatre Royal.

During local school holidays, join Windsor Castle’s free activities for children and families including crafts, storytelling and ‘make and takes’.

Discover family activities and workshops taking place at our museums.

In addition to The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort's amazing rides and attractions you'll also discover annual family events such as Brick Days in February half term, the Halloween-themed Brick or Treat in October half term and of course Legoland at Christmas.

Enjoy a day at the races where children aged 17 and under go free of charge with a full-paying adult (some exclusions apply). Look out for special family days throughout the year too with plenty going on for families including firework displays at both Ascot and Royal Windsor racecourses too.

Enjoy free family-friendly town centre events in Windsor and Maidenhead such as the Guard March, Easter trails, pancake flipping and Lunar New Year celebrations.

Come Christmas, embrace the festive period with a wide range of seasonal family events which the children will love including pantomime, Windsor Great Park Illuminated and meeting Father Christmas at LaplandUK.

Whatever the weather, we’ve got plenty of fun things to do in Windsor for families and children; just take a look at our indoor things to do, outdoor things to do and FREE things to do too.

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World Book Day Displays at Windsor Castle

Windsor

Come and see some highlights from the Royal Library, held at Windsor Castle.

Venue

Windsor Guard March & Changing the Guard, Windsor and Maidenhead

St George's Chapel, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:
7 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style - Easter Activities

Windsor

Head to Windsor Castle for activities and crafts celebrating the late Queen’s fashion.

Venue

Windsor Guard March & Changing the Guard, Windsor and Maidenhead

St George's Chapel, Windsor and Maidenhead

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
Spring Family Raceday at Ascot

Ascot

See the Jumps season out in style at Ascot’s Spring Family Raceday – our springtime extravaganza, where racing favourites meet family favourites.

Venue

Ascot Racecourse, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:
29 Mar 2026Open 10:45 -
Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show

Windsor

Step into the world of Peter Pan as Peter, Wendy and Tinker Bell take flight in a spectacular drone light show inspired by J.M. Barrie’s classic tale.

Venue

Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:
4 Apr 2026
Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show

Maidenhead

Winner of the Best Kids’ Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival. After a sell out run at last year’s Fringe, comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy.

Venue

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:
7 Apr 2026Open 11:30 -
Cookham Festival

Cookham, Maidenhead

The Cookham Festival is a celebration of the arts by the village, for the village with over 40 events taking place over the festival fortnight.

Dates

From:

1 May 2026to17 May 2026
The Butterfly House

Ascot

This May experience a unique family theatre in the park. Follow the path into the woods at Tom Green's field, bring a picnic and a rug, and get cosy under the trees. "The Butterfly House" is a show that is inspired by nature and packed full of…

Dates

From:
29 May 2026Various Opening Times
Royal Windsor Flower Show

Windsor Great Park, Windsor

The Royal Windsor Flower Show returns with inspiring showcase gardens, fabulous nurseries, incredible speakers and our Honorary President Alan Titchmarsh. It’s a wonderful day out for all the family, so come along and join in the fun – everyone’s…

Dates

From:
6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
Windsor Championship Dog Show

Windsor

Nearly 10,000 dogs from all over the UK and from overseas will arrive in Windsor for the very popular Windsor Championship Dog Show – the largest event of its kind in the South of England and amongst the biggest in the UK.

Dates

From:

25 June 2026to28 June 2026
Long Walk Live

Windsor

Brought to you by the team behind Windsor Festival, Long Walk Live (26-27 June 2026) is a brand-new and exciting live music event set against the iconic backdrop of Windsor’s Long Walk, near the iconic Windsor Castle.

Dates

From:

26 June 2026to27 June 2026
Fi.Fest

Maidenhead

Fi.Fest is a family-friendly summer music festival event that takes place in Fifield, located between Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire. Join us on July 10th and 11th for an exciting weekend filled with amazing music and non-stop entertainment.

Dates

From:

10 July 2026to11 July 2026Various Opening Times
Racing to Zero Summer Mile Weekend at Ascot

Ascot

With the Flat season in full bloom, the Racing to Zero Summer Mile Weekend is a celebration of speed, skill, sun-kissed days and sustainability. Throughout the racecourse, you’ll find vibrant community and environmental showcases as part of our…

Venue

Ascot Racecourse, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

10 July 2026to11 July 2026
TOTFest

Windsor

TOTFest® Berkshire will take place at Royal Windsor Racecourse on Saturday 18 July 2026. TOTFest® is the multi award-winning all inclusive festival entirely for children under 5!

Dates

From:
18 July 2026
Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday at Ascot Racecourse

Ascot

Celebrate the start of the 2026/27 Jumps season in unforgettable style at Ascot’s Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday. This action-packed day combines thrilling National Hunt racing with one of the region’s most dazzling fireworks displays,…

Venue

Ascot Racecourse, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:
31 Oct 2026