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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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Live at the Bandstand

Windsor

Come and enjoy live band performances in the open air this summer. Windsor and Eton Business Partnership presents Windsor’s Live at the Bandstand programme 2026.

Dates

From:

20 June 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Alice in Wonderland touring exhibition

Ascot

Step ‘through the looking glass’ and enjoy an Alice in Wonderland exhibition taking place across Royal Borough libraries this year.

Dates

From:

1 July 2026to31 July 2026Various Opening Times
Trunks across the Thames

Follow the “Trunks across the Thames” art trail summer 2026, featuring 60 individually designed elephants reflecting a vibrant tapestry of community and creativity, weaving together businesses, artists, schools and local groups in powerful…

Dates

From:

13 July 2026to13 Sept 2026
External Links
- Download the Trunks across the Thames brochure here
LEGO® Festival at LEGOLAND® Windsor

Windsor

Imagine a festival built especially for kids, where play takes centre stage! LEGO® Festival returns to LEGOLAND® Resorts in 2026, with all-new exciting headliners and returning fan favourites in the Music, Creativity, and Chill Out play zones - each…

Venue

The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

20 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm

Maidenhead

The ever popular Maidenhead Beach is back! The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is free for children and families to play on in the daytime and for adults to relax on in the evening. Daytime events include family films, summer…

Venue

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

23 July 2026to15 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

From:

27 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Games for the Commonwealth | Windsor Castle

Windsor

To mark this summer of Commonwealth sport, families can enjoy Commonwealth themed activities in and around The Castle's Learning Centre as well as take part in an interactive trail.

Venue

Windsor Guard March & Changing the Guard, Windsor and Maidenhead

St George's Chapel, Windsor and Maidenhead

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

27 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Braywick Nature Festival

Maidenhead

Get ready to celebrate nature, community and the great outdoors as the Braywick Nature Festival returns to Maidenhead from Monday 27 July to Saturday 1 August at Braywick Nature Centre.

Dates

From:

27 July 2026to1 Aug 2026
The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Maidenhead

The Three Billy Goats Gruff brings a magical world to entrance and delight young audiences this summer. Catch this family friendly show at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July at 11.30am and 2pm. Tickets are £13.50 |…

Venue

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 11:30 -
Windsor Castle: Great Kitchen Tour

Windsor

Step behind the scenes at Windsor Castle this summer and explore the remarkable Great Kitchen on a special guided tour, offering a unique glimpse into life at a working royal residence.

Venue

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Windsor Guard March & Changing the Guard, Windsor and Maidenhead

St George's Chapel, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

30 July 2026to28 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Windsor Castle: Conquer the Tower Tour

Windsor

Ready for a challenge? This August and September, climb to the top of Windsor Castle's iconic Round Tower and be rewarded with spectacular views stretching for miles.

Venue

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Windsor Guard March & Changing the Guard, Windsor and Maidenhead

St George's Chapel, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

1 Aug 2026to28 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Rapunzel

Maidenhead

A bold and funny adaptation of the much-loved storybook - Rapunzel is at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 August at 11.30am and 2pm. Tickets are £13.50 | £11.50 Under 16s | £45 Family and Friends (4 people).

Venue

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

5 Aug 2026to6 Aug 2026Open 11:30 -
One World Animals - Winkfield Row, Bracknell

Bracknell

Educational family fun in One World Animals exotic animal encounters this summer.

Dates

From:
6 Aug 2026Open 10:10 - 15:00
One World Animals - Bourne End (Bucks)

Bourne End

Educational family fun in One World Animals exotic animal encounters this summer.

Dates

From:
20 Aug 2026Open 10:10 - 15:00
Live and Local: Summer Sounds

Maidenhead

This August, Waterside Quarter is excited to host the return of Live and Local: Summer Sounds, in partnership with Maidenhead Festival. Following the success of last year's debut event, the festival is back with an expanded programme, larger…

Dates

From:
22 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00
Norden Farm Kite Festival

Court House Road, Maidenhead

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts bring their annual community Kite Festival to Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) on Sunday 31 August between 12pm and 4pm. Round off the summer holidays in style with an afternoon of fun for all the community. Entry to the…

Dates

From:
30 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
History Weekends at Windsor Castle | Royalists and Rebels

Windsor

Go back in time to the English Civil War to see the Parliamentarian Garrison of Windsor Castle!

Venue

Windsor Guard March & Changing the Guard, Windsor and Maidenhead

St George's Chapel, Windsor and Maidenhead

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:30
Eton Action Fair

Windsor

The Eton Action Fair is Eton Action’s biggest charity fundraiser event of the year! Games, stalls and performances are organised by Eton's students and staff to raise money for charities supported by Eton Action.

Dates

From:
26 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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:
3 Oct 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
Windsor Great Park Illuminated

Wick Lane, Englefield Green

Windsor Great Park Illuminated returns from Friday 13 November to Sunday 3 January with a spectacular trail through the enchanting woodland. Experience dazzling lights, breathtaking projections, and magical fountain displays that bring the forest to…

Venue

Adventure Play, Windsor and Maidenhead

The Savill Garden, Windsor and Maidenhead

Windsor Great Park, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

13 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027