Join us and print your own amazing artwork with fruit and vegetables.
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
Create a feast for your feathered friends! We will be making lovely pine cone feeders to keep our garden visitors happy all winter long. The birds will thank you with their cheerful songs!
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
Come along to the Botanic Garden after dark and join biofluorescent expert David Atthowe as he guides us around the Garden, looking at plants and animals and their beautiful biofluorescent.
Two walks will take place each evening, one from 6pm to 7.30pm and the other from 8pm to 9.30pm.
These will be limited to 15 per walk and are strictly for those aged eight and over.
This event is part of Twilight at the Museums 2026.
Come and make and decorate a little lantern in the Botanic Garden. Take it home with you and light up your home.
The event is free but must be booked in advance.
Suitable for ages four to 10.
This event is part of Twilight at the Museums 2026.
We invite families with children who have additional sensory needs to join us for our Studio Sunday Relaxed Session. These quieter art making workshops aim to provide a comfortable creative experience at Kettle’s Yard.
In our Clore Learning Studio, participants can make art inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard, supported by artists and volunteers. No prior art experience is required.
Activities are designed for children ages 3–11 and we encourage parents and carers to create alongside their child.
Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.
Get hands-on with creative activities inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard.
No art experience needed — our friendly artists and volunteers will support you step-by-step. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to participate but Studio Sunday is most suitable for children between 3–11 years.
Join us for the very first Little Stars session – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children.
Drop-in runs 10am-12pm.
All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children.
This month we will be based in Gallery 7 with breakout activities in Gallery 6. The activities on offer will have a festive theme.
No need to book, just drop in!
Space to park prams is available at the Courtyard Entrance.
Drop in and warm up with us as we investigate rocks made of magma and lava, both in our hands and under the microscope.
Discover igneous rocks from Greenland that glow and sparkle under UV light. Get stuck into some sweet-squashing fun as we use sweets to investigate how different rock types are formed.
Grown-ups: pop into our shop before you leave to pick up some presents at a 10% discount.
Image credit: Kevin Sebold via wikicommons
Little Robin loves this time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden and this year you are invited too! Make a rubbing of the plants and then take the trail home and make your own festive bauble.
Suitable for all ages 3+.
Children must be accompanied at all times.
