Derby Family Arts Network Summer Activities!
Summer Holidays are COMING! ๐
The Derby Family Arts Network have all sorts of fantastic activities and events coming up over the next 6 weeks!
Here's just a taster!
CK: Minions - The Rise Of Gru (U)
QUAD, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby DE1 3AS
From £4
Various show times available from 22nd July to 4th Aug
DINO TRAIL ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐พ
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
23 July 2022 - 4 September
£1 Trail / FREE to Derby Museums Family Friends
This summer journey around the Museum and Art Gallery on the lookout for dinosaurs! Suitable for Families ๐
Summer Sessions for age 10—16-year-olds ๐ง๐ผ
Baby People (3 Forman Street Derby)
12 – 4pm
1st - 25th August
Free entry and meal provided
Music, sport, sing, rap-art and dance! To book a place please contact Kelis on 01332 203327
Crafty Tuesday: August Sessions
Pickford's House
10am - 12pm (Drop-In Session)
2nd – 30th Aug
Free or give what you think
Crafty Tuesdays is a weekly crafty holiday session where you can learn a new crafting skill. Make yourself at home in this spectacular Georgian townhouse, surrounded by unique objects and let your creativity flow.
Tuesday 2 August Recycled bottle wind-chimes
Tuesday 9 August Toy Theatre Characters
Tuesday 16 August 1960s Peg People
Tuesday 23 August Jumping Jack puppets
Tuesday 30 August String Art
*Accessibility restrictions to the upper floors. https://www.derbymuseums.org/event/crafty-tuesday-recycled-bottle-wind-chimes
On Gallery Makes – August Sessions
Museum of Making
10am - 12 and 1 - 3pm (Drop-In Session)
4th – 25th Aug
Free or give what you think
Be inspired by the weird and wonderful objects in our galleries and try your hand at making something yourself in this relaxed drop-in session.
Thursday 4 August
Thursday 11 August
Thursday 18 August
Thursday 25 August
Suitable for families. https://www.derbymuseums.org/event/on-gallery-makes-august
Family Friday: August Sessions
Museum & Art Gallery
10am - 11.30am (Drop-In Session)
5th – 26th Aug
The whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family explore your creative sides.
Friday 5 August Commonwealth Games
Friday 12 August Journeys: Story of Windrush
Friday 19 August World Photography Day
Friday 26 August Food Glorious Food
Pickford’s Plot: August Sessions ๐ฟ
Pickford's House
1 - 3pm (Drop-In session)
4th – 25th Aug
Free or give what you think
Enjoy this tranquil space and let your imagination and curiosity run wild, exploring the plants and animals that make this their home.
This month we are exploring:
Thursday 4 August Nature Creative
Thursday 11 August Sensory Garden
Thursday 18 August Mini Beast Safari
Thursday 25 August Nature Creative
Suitable for families. https://www.derbymuseums.org/event/pickfords-plot-mini-beast-safari-august
Retro Arcade Event ๐น
Museum of Making
Various times available
19th – 21st August
£5 – U16
Adult - £10
Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Centipede and more! Travel back in time for a weekend of retro gaming heaven, sound tracked by 80s and 90s hits, as we bring our celebrated Retro Arcade Event back to Derby with arcade classics, consoles and pinball machines galore. Book here https://www.derbymuseums.org/event/arcade
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show ๐
Derby Theatre
26th July – 28th July
Tickets from £13.50
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. Tickets here - https://www.derbytheatre.co.uk/very-hungry-caterpillar-show
The Summer Reading Challenge
All libraries in Derby, including those which are community managed, will be running the Summer Reading Challenge throughout the summer holidays in 2022. Learn how to take part - https://www.inderby.org.uk/libraries/childrens-and-family-activities/summer-reading-challenge/
Derby City Saviours Parade
Starting at Artcore Gallery on Osnabruck Square to The Tramshed
23rd July, from 12.30pm
FREE
Celebrating work of the young people of Normanton and Arboretum, this co-created performance will travel across Derby City Centre full of colour and creativity. Meet at Osnabruck Square at 12.30pm to grab a prop to use in the parade before setting off at 1pm. All are welcome to participate and we ask that all children are accompanied by an adult for the event. This event is part of the Reimagine Festival.
Sublime Science Party ๐งช
Alvaston Library, Mickleover Library, Normanton Library, Riverside Library
29th Jul - 16th Aug
Join Dragons Den winners Sublime Science for a fun-filled and action-packed science party with magic tricks, bouncing bubbles, fizzing potions, plus the chance to make sweets and slime. Booking for the event is essential, see details below.
Mickleover Library Fri 29 Jul 2pm - 3pm call 01332 647884 to book a place.
Alvaston Library Mon 1 Aug 2pm - 3pm call 01332 647920 to book a place.
Normanton Library Fri 12 Aug 2pm - 3pm call 01332 642640 to book a place.
Riverside Library Tue 16 Aug 10:30 - 11:30 call 01332 641702 to book a place.
Superhero Picnic ๐ฆนโ๏ธ
Wed 27 July - Chaddesden Park
Thu 28 July - Darley Park
Free entry
The two-day event is back this year at Chaddesden Park and Darley Park. All you need to do to take part in the fun is dress up like a superhero, bring a picnic, and enjoy the free activities. Prizes will be given to the best-dressed superhero! #LOVEPARKS https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/superhero-picnic/
Story time and crafts with Caryl Hart
Alvaston Library, Mickleover Library, Normanton Library, Riverside Library
17th -18th Aug
Tickets Free – Booking essential
Join award-winning author Caryl Hart on a submarine epic adventure with her children's book Meet the Oceans. You’ll learn the Jellyfish Jiggle and work together to design an eco-warrior’s submarine!
Booking for the events is essential https://www.inderby.org.uk/libraries/events/story-time-and-crafts-with-caryl-hart/
Normanton Library Wed 17 Aug 10:30am - 11:30am call 01332 642640 to book a place.
Riverside Library Wed 17 Aug 1:30pm - 2:30pm call 01332 641702 to book a place.
Mickleover Library Thu 18 Aug 10:30am - 11:30am call 01332 647884 to book a place.
Forest for the Future ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ
Derby Market Place
27th Jun - 27th Aug
The Market Place will be transformed into a woodland wonderland bringing a new, vibrant space for al-fresco dining and outdoor events over the summer. https://www.derbylive.co.uk
The Darley Park Concert 2022 ๐ฅช๐ฅ๐
28th Aug
£8.50 on the day, save by buying in advance
An evening of classical music and fireworks – don’t forget your picnic!
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