6 raring2go.co.uk Emergency Services Day | Hinckley 22 July Meet firefighters, police officers and emergency service teams at this free family event in Hinckley town centre. Children can get up close to emergency vehicles, chat to the people behind the uniforms and learn more about the vital work they do in our communities. More info: hinckleybid.co.uk Teddy Bears’ Picnic | Leicester 29 July Pack your favourite teddy, grab a picnic blanket and head to Newarke Houses Museum for a bear-y fun day out! Children can enjoy teddy-themed crafts, a garden trail, games and the chance to spot a giant 6ft teddy bear. Don’t forget to bring your cuddliest companion along for the adventure. More info: leicestermuseums.org Leicester Caribbean Carnival | Leicester 1 August One of Leicester’s most colourful events returns with vibrant costumes, incredible music and an atmosphere that’s impossible not to enjoy. Find a spot along the parade route or head to Victoria Park and soak up a celebration of culture, community and summer spirit. More info: leicestercarnival.com Family Fun Day | Loughborough 2 August Inflatables, games, stalls, food vendors and plenty to keep children entertained - this Family Fun Day at Loughborough Rugby Club promises a fun-filled afternoon for all ages. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a few hours of summer holiday fun. More info: visitleicester.info Feast Hinckley | Hinckley 1-2 August Hinckley’s free-entry food festival returns to Argents Mead with more than 45 street food vendors, live music and family fun. Bring your appetite, browse the stalls and enjoy a relaxed foodie weekend in the heart of the town. More info: hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk Wistow Maze Open daily from 20 July-6 September (plus 12-13 September) Get lost in the fun this summer at Wistow Maze! Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, this year’s giant 8-acre maize maze takes the shape of a gorilla, with a quiz trail featuring animals from his iconic nature series. Enjoy over 3 miles of pathways, high-level bridges and towers, plus an Activity Funyard packed with games and mini mazes. Don’t miss the café, shops, garden centre and model village at the nearby Wistow Rural Centre. More info: wistow.com Snap Dragon Children’s Festival Hinckley 3-5 August Three days of free family fun take over Argents Mead with garden games, a giant sandpit, craft tent, entertainment, stalls and plenty for children to explore. A proper school-holiday winner, especially for families trying to keep costs down. More info: hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk Cops ‘n’ Robbers | Leicester 6 August Become a detective for the day at Leicester Guildhall, once home to the city’s first police force. Children can make crafts, follow a museum trail, throw sponges at family in the stocks and even create their own police hat and glove puppet. A fun-filled day of crime-fighting adventures! More info: visitleicester.info Castles and Cannons | Leicester 12 August Head to Newarke Houses Museum for crafts, games and fascinating facts about this historic part of Leicester. Children can see the enormous cannons outside the museum, make one of their own and enjoy a trail through the museum. More info: visitleicester.info Information is correct at print, but events may change, so check with the provider before attending. Some events require pre‑booking. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO
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