YES FAM! FUN DAYS OUT FOR THE FAMILY IN SURREY THIS OCTOBER

ORANGE OCTOBER / OCTOBER 1 – 31 / EVERYWHERE

This October… Be Bold. Be Orange. Get involved this Orange October to support local charity Challengers and help transform the lives of disabled children and their families. No matter where you are – at school, work, or home – you can easily jump into the spirit with a variety of orange-themed activities and challenges. Have fun and raise funds to break down the barriers to play for local disabled children and young people.

For more information, visit disability-challengers.org

SATURDAY KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP / OCTOBER 3 + 17 / CASS ART, KINGSTON

Join the Saturday Art Workshop at Cass Art Kingston, 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.

For more information, visit cassart.co.uk

Baby Gospel: Black History Month Special / October 12 / Farnham Maltings

Celebrate Black History Month with Baby Gospel, an uplifting family concert featuring members of London’s CK Gospel Choir. In line with this year’s theme of ‘stand firm in power and pride’ there’ll be soulful renditions of iconic songs alongside traditional gospel classics. Sing, clap, and dance along as we honour the rich history of Black music, from Motown to gospel, in a baby-friendly concert open to all ages.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

WHISPERS IN THE WOODS / OCTOBER 17 – 31 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM

 Step into a magical story this October half term as the colours of Painshill’s beautiful landscape change and spark your imagination. Children can join an interactive storytelling tree walk through the beautiful landscape, meeting woodland characters, discovering hidden tales and bringing a story to life along the way.

For more information, visit painshill.co.uk

THE ULTIMATE BUBBLE SHOW / OCTOBER 21 / CRANLEIGH ARTS

Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble!

For more information, visit cranleigharts.org

HOLIDAY CLUB – KEEPER EXPERIENCE / OCTOBER 22, 27 & 29 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, GUILDFORD

Looking for a fun, hands-on holiday activity for your child? Why not join the Merrist Wood Holiday Club – Keeper Experience! Based at Merrist Wood College, children will have the opportunity to meet and care for a variety of animals, including tortoises, rabbits, reptiles, birds, meerkats as well as rare breed farm animals. Activities take place across the animal biomes, pet area and farm, with some outdoor activities included, weather permitting

For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk

SPOT’S BIRTHDAY PARTY / OCTOBER 29 – 31 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Make memories with the whole family, at this very special birthday party! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2 plus and their grown-ups.With integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENTS DINOSAURS LIVE! / OCTOBER 31 / WOKING THEATRE

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other. Go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage!

For more information, visit atgtickets.com

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