Join us this October half term for a fun-packed time for the whole family. Here at Lakeside Arts we have events for everyone. Take a peek at what's on below.
Theatre Shows
Children & Families
Djanogly Theatre
Joan and the Dragon
Sun 18 Oct 2026
Join Joan’s wild, circus-packed adventure, an empowering original production created by disabled and neurodivergent artists! For ages 7+.
Children & Families
Djanogly Theatre
The Hideout
Sun 25 Oct 2026
Experience the highs and lows of friendship through spectacular circus, parkour, and heartfelt storytelling in The Hideout. For ages 4+.
Children & Families
Djanogly Theatre
Mother Deer
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Follow Mother Deer on a magical, sensory quest to bring sunshine back to the forest. Theatre for ages 3+.
Workshops
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Joan’s Quest Workshop
Sun 18 Oct 2026
Craft your own cardboard helmet, shield, and sword in this heroic, family-friendly crafting adventure.
Circus
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Circus for Beginners
Tue 20 Oct 2026
Run away with the circus for a day in this playful, movement-filled, character-building workshop. For ages 7-12.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Flying Owl Puppets Workshop
Wed 21 Oct 2026
Design and build your own flying owl puppet using simple mechanisms and fun, creative materials. For ages 6-8.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Magic Paintbrush
Fri 23 – Sat 24 Oct 2026
Shape your own interactive story in a tech-filled playground inspired by Julia Donaldson’s classic tale. For ages 5-10.
Children & Families
Workshop
Learning Studio
Museum Explorers: Riddles in Clay
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Shape your own mythical clay sphinx, inspired by a Roman collection statue, while discovering ancient Egyptian influences. For ages 7+
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Den Building Workshop
Sun 25 Oct 2026
Build, drape, and create your own dream den using everyday materials in this joyful family adventure! For ages 4+.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Make a Montage Face
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Recreate faces by snipping, squishing, and gluing in this fun, interactive, and creative portrait workshop. For ages 8-10.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Iridescent Beetles Workshop
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Examine real museum beetles, sketch their intricate forms, and craft a vibrant 3D paper sculpture. For ages 8-10.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Tim Burton Inspired Crafts
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Craft spooky monster badges and magnets in this Tim Burton-inspired Halloween workshop for creative kids. For ages 8-10.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Tim Burton Inspired Selfies
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Design a quirky, spooky self-portrait inspired by Tim Burton in this creepy, creative Halloween workshop. For ages 8-10.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Deer Antler Making Workshop
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Craft your own deer antlers with an autism peer-support qualified leader, in this creative workshop. For ages 3+.