YES FAM! FUN DAYS OUT FOR THE FAMILY THIS JANUARY

KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP / SATURDAYS /  CASS ART, KINGSTON

Join the Saturday Art Workshop where children aged 6-16 can dive into a variety of arts and crafts in an assortment of media. These fun and inspiring sessions provide a nurturing environment for young artists to explore their creativity and develop new skills. Led by experienced instructor Natasha, each week offers a unique opportunity to experiment with different techniques and materials, fostering a love for art and self-expression. Whether your child is a budding Picasso or just loves to create, these classes are designed to inspire and engage all levels of experience.

For more, visit cassart.co.uk

MALTINGS YOUTH THEATRE / JANUARY 8 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Build confidence, make new friends and experience the magic of theatre in a pressure free environment. In our weekly sessions, expect games, workshops and story-telling in this introduction to performance, led by professional theatre makers. Taster sessions available with classes for beginners (school years 1 & 2) and juniors (school years 3 – 6).

For more, visit farnhammaltings.com

LITTLE NOTES / JANUARY 13 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Discover the joy of sharing live musical experiences with your child in these fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Designed and delivered by classically trained professional musician Lou Bradbury, Little Notes classes are full of creative play and bursting with live music.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS / JANUARY 17 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, WORPLESDON

Get up close and personal with curious creatures with Animal Encounter tours held at Merrist Wood College. Visit the Arid Biome; housing species such as: tortoises and Von der Decken’s hornbills, the Tropical Biome; housing species such as African Land Snails, fly-river turtle, bleeding heart doves and more. Head to the Husbandry Room; housing a wide selection of birds and reptiles including bearded dragons, corn snakes, royal pythons, tortoises and fish as well as a visit to the Walled Garden to meet the meerkats.

For more, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk

TOTS TALES – SENSORY STORYTELLING / JANUARY 21 + 28 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive play, little ones can explore history in a way that sparks curiosity and creativity. Each session features a new tale inspired by the estate’s rich heritage, combined with experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and discovery. After the session, families are welcome to continue their visit by exploring the beautiful gardens or relaxing in the café. Soft mats and toys will be available

For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org

CHILDREN’S CONCERT / JANUARY 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

An hour of wonderful music for 5-11 year olds, including popular favourites by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak, the classic Rudyard Kipling story-piece ‘How the whale got his throat’, themes from favourite Disney films and a song for everyone to perform with the orchestra, all wonderfully conducted by Jonathan Willcocks.

For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

CONNECT / JANUARY 31 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Connect, create, and collaborate at G Live this January. A completely free, fun-filled day for all ages, celebrating everything our vibrant venue has to offer. Whether you’ve been to G Live before or have always wondered what happens behind the scenes, this is your chance to explore, play, and connect with the heart of your local arts and entertainment hub.

For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

PUDDLE JUMPING! / EVERY WEEKEND IN JANUARY / GODSTONE FARM

Looking for things to do with kids in Surrey this January? Plunge into a weekend of giggles, splashes and unforgettable memories with the Puddle Jumping extravaganza at Godstone Farm… Who says a little rain should put a stop to the fun?! Whether it’s drizzling, pouring or even just a bit muddy, Godstone Farm are partnering with JoJo Maman Bébé this January, to embrace the great outdoors with splish-splash-splosh-tastic fun, including puddle jumping competitions, welly throwing, and a Raindrop Challenge involving raindrops and umbrellas…

For more, visit godstonefarm.co.uk

SWIM ACADEMY / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

Swim Academy at Surrey Sports Park provides group swimming lessons in Guildford to swimmers from the age of just 18 months right through to 16. You can join Swim Academy at any time of the year and whatever your child’s level, rest assured, they’ll find a class to suit. For little ones and grown-ups, swimming lessons can make a huge difference – whether you are learning to swim, need a confidence boost, want to learn a new stroke or simply want to focus on your technique – we can help you. From just £38 per month, get access to weekly tuition in Surrey Sports Park’s state-of-the-art 50m Olympic Swimming pool.

For more information, visit surreysportspark.co.uk

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