Whether your kids are creative, crafty or like to move and make music, we have a jam-packed workshop schedule to keep your little ones busy. Take a look below:
For ages 1-7
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Performing Arts Studio
Feel The Beat
Sun 8 Feb 2026
Join us for a fun, energetic, and inclusive percussion workshop designed for kids aged 3-7.
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Performing Arts Studio
Design Your Own Tiny Planet
Sun 15 Feb 2026
A fun workshop for kids, where imaginations can run wild as they design a tiny planet. For ages 5-11.
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Performing Arts Studio
Recycled Puppets Workshop
Sun 1 Mar 2026
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop creating your own puppets from recycled and repurposed materials. For ages 3-7.
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Performing Arts Studio
Goodnight Grooves
Sun 8 Mar 2026
Explore the magic of bedtime with a calming workshop using music, movement, and imagination for families. For ages 1-5.
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Performing Arts Studio
Feel the Rhythm
Sun 15 Mar 2026
A hands-on music workshop, inspired by the rhythms and traditions of Zimbabwe. For ages 3-7.
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Performing Arts Studio
Family Yoga: For ages 3-7
Mon 16 Feb 2026
A playful yoga adventure, enjoy songs, animal poses and storytelling. For ages 3-7.
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Performing Arts Studio
Sonic Explorers
Tue 7 Apr 2026
Join early years’ musician Tatenda for a joyful, sensory music-making experience blending instruments and play. For ages 0-4.
For ages 8+
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Performing Arts Studio
Design Your Own Tiny Planet
Sun 15 Feb 2026
A fun workshop for kids, where imaginations can run wild as they design a tiny planet. For ages 5-11.
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Performing Arts Studio
Family Yoga for ages 6+ with SEND
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Explore poses through play in this supportive, sensory-friendly yoga session for building body awareness. For ages 6+ with SEND.
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Performing Arts Studio
Cells, Viruses and Bacteria!
Wed 18 Feb 2026
A creative workshop inspired by enlarged images of cells, viruses and bacteria! For ages 8-10.
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Performing Arts Studio
Alchemy: Arts & Science Workshop
Fri 20 Feb 2026
A chance to discover the secrets of experimentation, just like the ancient alchemists. For ages 8-12.
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Visual Arts Studio
Fan Painting for Kids
Sun 22 Feb 2026
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the traditional art of Chinese fan painting. For ages 5+.
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Performing Arts Studio
Pop Art Costume Workshop
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Step into the world of Pop Art and design your own wearable masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol. For ages 8-12.
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Performing Arts Studio
Collage Still Life
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Explore the Andy Warhol exhibition and then create your own bold, stencilled, and collaged artworks. For ages 8-14.
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Visual Arts Studio
Gallery Art Group
Saturdays 10 January – 7 February & 28 February – 28 March
A weekly art group, to let teens express their creativity and help build their portfolio. For ages 11-18.
February Half-term
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Performing Arts Studio
Family Yoga: For ages 3-7
Mon 16 Feb 2026
A playful yoga adventure, enjoy songs, animal poses and storytelling. For ages 3-7.
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Performing Arts Studio
Family Yoga for ages 6+ with SEND
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Explore poses through play in this supportive, sensory-friendly yoga session for building body awareness. For ages 6+ with SEND.
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Learning Studio
Museum Explorers
Sat 14 Feb 2026
Free, drop in. Make your own version of the Sutton Hoo helmet. For families with children aged 7+
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Performing Arts Studio
Cells, Viruses and Bacteria!
Wed 18 Feb 2026
A creative workshop inspired by enlarged images of cells, viruses and bacteria! For ages 8-10.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Alchemy: Arts & Science Workshop
Fri 20 Feb 2026
A chance to discover the secrets of experimentation, just like the ancient alchemists. For ages 8-12.
Easter at Lakeside
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Sonic Explorers
Tue 7 Apr 2026
Join early years’ musician Tatenda for a joyful, sensory music-making experience blending instruments and play. For ages 0-4.
Children & Families
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Performing Arts Studio
Pop Art Costume Workshop
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Step into the world of Pop Art and design your own wearable masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol. For ages 8-12.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Collage Still Life
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Explore the Andy Warhol exhibition and then create your own bold, stencilled, and collaged artworks. For ages 8-14.
The Littlest Yak
Christmas comes to Lakeside with festive family theatre
Saturday 13 December – Sunday 4 January | Suitable for ages 3+
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