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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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Alice in Wonderland touring exhibition

Maidenhead

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

Dates

From:

1 May 2026to31 May 2026Various Opening Times
May at Go Ape Bracknell

Bracknell

Looking for things to do this May half term in Berkshire? Escape the ordinary and head to Go Ape Bracknell, for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

Venue

Go Ape Bracknell, Bracknell Forest

Dates

From:

23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
May Activities | Eton Natural History Museum

Eton, Windsor

Join us every Sunday at the Natural History Museum for our free, fun-filled workshops designed especially for children! These sessions are open to kids of all ages, offering exciting hands-on activities that explore the wonders of nature and science.

Dates

From:
31 May 2026Open 13:30 - 16:00
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
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
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
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:

1 July 2026to30 Sept 2026
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
Fi.Fest

Maidenhead

Experience Fi.Fest: a feel good family-friendly summer music festival in Fifield, perfectly placed between Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire. Join us on 10 and 11 July for two days of live music, food and fun for all ages.

Dates

From:

10 July 2026to11 July 2026Various Opening Times
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
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
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