YES FAM!
Whilst half term might have flown away with the witches, we can confirm that the fun doesn’t have to stop there. This November, families in Surrey can be entertained with a steady stream of family friendly events to fill your days. From fairy door trails to day trips to the theatre – find the good times below…
FAIRY DOOR TRAIL / OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 14 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Little wooden fairy doors will be hidden around the landscape garden for families to find this autumn. Seek, and you shall find a magical adventure for the little ones in your life. Price included in general admission tickets.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
MALTINGS YOUNG CRAFTERS: 10 – 15 YEARS / NOVEMBER 1 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Taking place weekly at 4 pm, young creatives should make their way to Farnham Maltings for the Young Crafters workshop. Explore and develop your artistic skills in a fun environment led by professional tutors and artists.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ / NOVEMBER 6 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
For kids and big kids alike, fans of Harry Potter need to attend this Spontaneous Potter Kidz show at the Electric Theatre in Guildford. Receiving rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe and now touring the world with their improvised comedy show, you, the audience, throw your story suggestions to the stage and wait for the magic to unfold. Expect much laughing, much music, and a mighty fine afternoon of funny theatre. Kids not as keen on Potter as you are? Check out the adult show on the evening of the same date.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
ANNIE JUNIOR / NOVEMBER 6 – 7 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Join red-haired orphan Annie as she searches for a place to call home and family to call her own as Showdown Theatre bring the hot musical to the stage of Cranleigh Arts Centre this November.
For more information, visit cranleighartscentre.org
NAPPY MONDAYS – NO TIME TO DIE / NOVEMBER 8 / DORKING HALLS
New parent? No time to catch Bond’s latest epic at the cinema? No worries! Head to Dorking Halls for their exclusive parent and baby Nappy Monday sessions. Enjoy the latest films with the little nippers (all screenings are rated 12A or lower) in a relaxed environment with the lights up, and volume reduced.
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER / NOVEMBER 12 – 13 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Spend the afternoon with everyone’s favourite, Peppa Pig, as she is accompanied by George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig for a road trip to remember. Packed with plenty of songs and games, go on an adventure with Peppa at G Live this November.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
KALEIDOSCOPE / NOVEMBER 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they begin to categorise colour, Kaleidoscope is a brand new piece of theatre for little ones aged 6 – 18 months. Blending playful performance, sound and lighting, let your senses be captivated by the Kaleidoscope at Farnham Maltings this month.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MONKEY MUSIC / WEDNESDAYS / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Taking place every Wednesday, make your way to Monkey Music at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. Sing, dance and play in these fun and interactive music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers looking to make a noise in a nurturing environment.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
DAVID LITCHFIELD: LITTLE BEAR’S CONCERT TOUR / NOVEMBER 20 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Visit the Lightbox this November and join the celebrated author of the ‘Bear and the Piano’ series, David Litchfield, as he heads out on the road with his Bear Band concert tour. Enjoy a reading of his latest book, the Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert’ accompanied by live music from David and his merry band of Bears.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
THE NARNIA ADVENTURE WALK / NOVEMBER 21, 27 + 28 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES
Take a step through the wardrobe and enter this magical, immersive and interactive experience for all ages at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre this November. Meet characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in this fun outdoor theatre performance.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk