YES FAM! THINGS TO DO WITH THE FAMILY IN SURREY THIS MAY
Looking for things to do with the family in Surrey this May? Sing, dance, make, play, step outside and make some memories with this handy guide to what’s on and when this month.
MY FIRST CONCERT – PINKFONG & BABY SHARK / MAY 2 – 3 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and cheer in My First Concert. A magical live musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups! Join Jack and Jill as they try to save the day. With the help of their friends, a very silly dog called Dilly, and special guest appearances from Pinkfong, Baby Shark, and The Zoomies. They set out to create the biggest, brightest and most magical concert.
For more, visit rosetheatre.org
THE BAG THAT WENT BOO! / MAY 3 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES
The delightfully comic story of a little red bag that jumps out of a brown paper bag – what in the world is it? and where is it going? Join us for a fantastical journey of paper bag proportions: dive into the sea and travel to the land of snow. Watch out for a giant paper bag wandering about making strange noises…. Garlic Theatre brings a sprinkle of pure magic with mime, clowning and puppetry.
For more, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
MICHAEL ROSEN – NICE! / MAY 4 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Poetry legend Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with a brand-new live show! Michael looks back at a lifetime in poetry, performing beloved classics including Hot Food, No Breathing and Chocolate Cake, along with never-before-heard poems from his new collection, Peas On Your Knees. NICE! Is a show for all ages, from the young to the young at heart.
For more, visit rosetheatre.org
AARDMAN IN CONCERT / MAY 4 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Bring the whole family for a hilarious, heartwarming big-screen celebration featuring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Morph, Creature Comforts and more — all accompanied live by a world class orchestra. Join G Live in celebrating 50 years of Aardman with Carrot Productions’ brand new show for 2026. In partnership with Aardman, this joy-filled journey through five decades of British creativity blends classic characters, iconic humour and unforgettable music, culminating in a full performance of A Matter of Loaf and Death with live orchestra.
For more, visit glive.co.uk
MAKEBETH / MAY 9 / STEVEN PIMLOTT BUILDING, CHICHESTER
A brand-new, interactive craft-a-long retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, created for families and young audiences aged 7+, and brought to life entirely with the recycled cardboard magic of Sam Wilde. This exciting make-along production is created by Cardboard Adventures and Shakespeare’s Globe, in partnership with Chichester Festival Theatre and Leeds Playhouse, continuing a shared commitment to making classic stories accessible, imaginative and fun for new generations.
For more, visit cft.org.uk
WILD WEST WEEKEND / MAY 9 – 10 / SECRETTS FARM, MILFORD
Dust off your boots and grab your hats—the season is kicking off with a bang as Secretts Farm is transformed into a Wild West adventure. Whether you are a local outlaw or a visiting deputy, there is a trail of fun waiting for the whole family.
For more, visit secretts.co.uk
THERE’S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW / MAY 14 – 15 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book? series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
MERRIST WOOD FARM OPEN MORNINGS / MAY 17 / MERRIST WOOD FARM, GUILDFORD
Get ready for a fun day at Merrist Wood Holiday Club – Farm Day where you can enjoy activities on the farm! Each day will include a welcome briefing, visits and interaction with our animals, a crafting session, building enrichment activities for the animals, species identification, lunch time and a review of the day briefing. Lunch is not provided, so please ensure your child brings lunch, snacks and a drink with them.
For more, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk
CODE NINJAS / GEORGE ABBOT SCHOOL, GUILDFORD
Imagine your child building their own video games instead of just playing them. Code Ninjas turn screen time into skill time — and coding is just the beginning. They’re developing the next generation of problem solvers, creators, and leaders. Whether learning basic block coding, programming in Minecraft or Roblox, or getting hands-on in robotics, your child will gain real skills, boost their confidence, and have an absolute blast doing it. Sign up for this half term camp and get coding.
For more, visit codeninjas.co.uk/guildford-sry-uk
