YES FAM! FUN DAYS OUT FOR THE FAMILY IN SURREY
Discover the best family days out in Surrey with our monthly guide to going out. From kids theatre and cooking, to counting sheep and K-Pop inspired dance workshops. Time to make plans? Yes Fam!
WILD FAMILIES – MAKING SPACE FOR NATURE / MARCH 1 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL NATURE RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
Bring your children to our Wild Families Making Space for Nature event and learn how to take action for nature in your own home and garden! This fun-filled and informative day out for all the family will consist of activities to inspire you to help make space for nature, including making recycled pots, creating nature journals, and woodland walks.
For more, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
WATTS TOTS / MARCH 6 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Creative kids in the house? Head over to Watts Gallery Artists’ Village for a fun-filled Friday morning designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection. Held on the first Friday of each month, these playful and engaging sessions include sensory play, storytelling and hands-on making.
For more, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
INKY PATHWAYS / SATURDAYS / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Make your way to Kingston’s Rose Theatre on the first and last Saturday of each month for creative, hands-on art sessions at the Rose Cafe. While your child enjoys an inspiring workshop, you can relax with coffee and a treat from the café.
For more, visit rosetheatre.org
REALLY BIG PANTS THEATRE PRESENTS – SUDDENLY… / MARCH 8 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES
Giving traditional tales a whole new twist! Introducing storytelling with a dash of PSHE, a hint of history… and not a wishy-washy princess in sight. This show supports and celebrates literacy. Meet a magic mirror! Persuade a bird of paradise to lay an egg! Take a trip on a flying carpet! And can you help Edwin, Mr Wolfe’s spoilt but lonely son, start his own story?
For more, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY CLUB / MARCH 11 / DORKING HALLS
Join likeminded parents at Dorking Halls for an afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! There’s buggy parking, baby changing and more at all our venues, so that you can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. The bar is fully stocked, whether you fancy a cuppa or even something a bit stronger (G&T anyone?). If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!), a boob or a bottle, then please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!
For more, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
COUNTING SHEEPS / MARCH 11 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They’re experts in the field. But tonight they’re wide awake. Snuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. A touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play, for 0-3 year olds and their (very tired) grown ups.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
TRACTOR RALLY / MARCH 14 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Love tractors? Who doesn’t? Discover a fanfare of fantastic farm machinery at the Rural Life Living Museum as terrific tractors by the tonne load take over the site. With working machinery and demonstrations, ‘Sit in the Seat’ of a vintage tractor, and more, expect a fantastic family day out for all.
For more, visit rural-life.org.uk
K-POP INSPIRED DANCE WORKSHOP / MARCH 14 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Calling all young K-POP fans! Get ready to dance, move and shine in this high-energy K-POP inspired dance workshop, specially designed for children aged 7–11. Taking place on the same day as the K-POP All Stars Tribute Show, this one-hour workshop is the perfect way for kids to experience the excitement of K-POP up close. Led by our friendly, experienced dance tutor, children will learn cool choreography inspired by their favourite K-POP stars, build confidence, and have fun while doing it.
For more, visit glive.com
SPRING LAMBING FARM OPEN DAYS / MARCH 21 – 22 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, WORPLESDON
Join the team art Merrist Wood for an unforgettable day out as the farm opens its gates for Spring Lambing! Come and witness the heartwarming sights (and sounds!) of newborn lambs taking their first steps. Learn about the lambing process, meet the friendly farm staff, and soak up the fresh countryside air.
For more, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE! DANGER ON T-REX MOUNTAIN / MARCH 28 – 29 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for a brand new adventure? Join these intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Stomp, roar and swish your tail as you’re introduced to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy.
For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
CODE NINJAS ACADEMIES / GEORGE ABBOT SCHOOL, GUILDFORD
Code Ninjas’ hands-on programmes ignite curiosity and build real-world skills in robotics, AI, coding, and more. Give your child the tools to create, problem-solve, and thrive while having a blast with fellow tech explorers. Explore the power of artificial intelligence with fun, age-appropriate projects. Learn how to use AI tools safely and creatively to build future-ready skills, and enjoy interactive challenges that teach critical thinking and inspire curiosity about tomorrow’s technology.
For more, visit codeninjas.co.uk
EASTER LINDT GOLD BUNNY HUNT / MARCH 21 – APRIL 12 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE, EAST MOLESEY
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt returns to the beautiful surroundings of Hampton Court Palace. Hunt high and low around Henry VIII’s home and gardens and meet some of the palace’s most famous characters from the past.
For more, visit hrp.org.uk
OCTONAUTS ABOVE & BEYOND / MARCH 28 – APRIL 12 / KEW
Some honeybees have lost their home, and it’s up to the Octonauts, our young visitors to help. Perfect for children aged 3–6 and their families, this interactive trail invites young explorers to complete fun challenges, discover amazing facts, and learn how to protect our planet. Enjoy a fun-filled family Easter adventure set in Kew’s beautiful landscape.
For more, visit kew.org
THE EASTER DETECTIVES: WHO FRAMED THE EASTER BUNNY / MARCH 28 – APRIL 12 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Become an Easter Detective – find the clues, solve the crime and rescue the Easter bunny – chocolate reward offered. The Easter Detectives trail challenges families to uncover the truth, follow the clues hidden throughout the garden, and solve the mystery of who framed the Easter Bunny.
For more, visit rhs.org.uk
MY FIRST BALLET / MARCH 28 – 29 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother. After loss and silence settle over her home, she’s left with a sharp-tongued stepmother, two noisy stepsisters, and a house full of chores and shadows. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened, recorded version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the perfect introduction to ballet, and a fantastic family day out.
For more, visit atgtickets.com
THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU / MARCH 30 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, and bring the zoo, to you. Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.
For more, visit farnhammaltings.com
ART ADVENTURES – MANOR HOUSE MAKES / MARCH 31 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Unleash your family’s creativity with these drop-in workshops full of hands-on, creative fun for all ages. Led by professional artists and explore activities that spark imagination, storytelling and deepen your connection with each other. Expect Easter crafting fun, nature wind chimes, and springtime wishes.
For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org
BIZZY LIZZY BAKES IN YOUR OWN HOME
Fancy learning how to bake together? Perfect for kids and their grown ups to get creative in the kitchen and make closer connections, Bizzy Lizzy comes to your very own home with all the bits and bobs you need to bake the most brilliant cakes. Ideal for ages 7 – 18.
For more, email bizzylizzybakesandruns@gmail.com
