Kids around Grantham
20 upcoming events
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Figuring out what to do with the kids around Grantham without losing the whole day to it: shows for young audiences, craft workshops, storytelling, music for tiny ears, circus and days out in the fresh air. We've gathered it all in one place, with the recommended age on every event.
For a rainy Wednesday or a Sunday in the open air, the right idea is right below.
Events — kids around Grantham
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Sunday 25 October
Later
Mon 26 · 11 AM£9.38
🧸Kids0–15 yrs
Kids Book Bedazzling
The Reading Room
Tue 27 · 10:30 AM£8.30
🎨Creative workshopfrom 7 yrs
Make your own Magic Bag
The Reading Room
Wed 28 · 1 PM£6.13
🧸Kids
Kids Spooky Story Writing Workshop
The Reading Room
Wed 28 · 2 PM£14
🎨Creative workshopfrom 6 yrs
SPOOKY Lanterns October Half Term Workshop
Naughty Delicious Cafe
Thu 29 · 1 PM£5.04
🎨Creative workshop0–15 yrs
Half Term Origami Workshop
The Reading Room
Thu 29 · 5:30 PM£7.21
🧸Kidsup to 15 yrs
Rowley Jefferson's Halloween Party
The Reading Room
Fri 30
🌳Outdoors3–12 yrs
Halloween Weekend
Hale Road
Fri 30 · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪡Craftsfrom 8 yrs
I Am A Maker Public Workshop with Bailey Revill
Bingham Library
Fri 30 · 2 PM
🎪Kids' show🌳Outdoors3–12 yrs
Dinosaur Adventure Live - Danger on T-Rex Mountain
Guildhall Arts Centre
Fri 30 · 5:30 PM£0–5
🎪Kids' show0–15 yrs
SK - Halloween Party
Edenham Village Hall
Sat 31 · 12:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshopfrom 8 yrs
I Am A Maker Public Workshop with Clare Taylor
Newark Library
Sat 31 · 1 PM£3.96
📖Story time3–8 yrs
The Witches of Belvoir – Halloween Family Storytelling
Grantham Museum
Sun 1 · 10 AM£12
🎨Creative workshop0–15 yrs
Halloween Creative Fun at Kick Up The Arts
Bell Centre
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop2–5 yrs
Little Creatives: Newark Library - Session One
Newark Library
Tue 3 · 10:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers🎪Kids' show0–5 yrs
Little Armonia
Melton Mowbray Library
Tue 3 · 11:15 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop2–5 yrs
Little Creatives: Newark Library - Session Two
Newark Library
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop2–5 yrs
Little Creatives: Bingham Library - Session One
Bingham Library
Thu 12 · 11:15 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop2–5 yrs
Little Creatives: Bingham Library - Session Two
Bingham Library
See also around Grantham
Sat 24 · 3 PM£22
⚡Punk🎸Rock
GBH
Railway Social Club, Grantham
Fri 23 · 7:30 PM£11.55
✨Pop🎫Concert
SINFUL SCOUNDRELS
Great Gonerby Social Club
Sat 31 · 7 PM£45
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Freddie Mercury Tribute Night - featuring Alex Holt
The Barn Hotel & Spa, Marston
Fri 23 · 7 PM£22.38
🎶Singer-songwriter🎫Concert
The Souljers - An Evening of Incredible Live Entertainment - Fundraiser
St Michael & All Angels Church, Melton Mowbray
Sat 14 · 7 PM
🎸Rock💜Soul / Funk
The Vintage Explosion
Newark Town Hall, Newark-on-Trent
Wed 21 · 6 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
Girl Pop Live - The Theatre Show
Newark Palace Theatre, Newark-on-Trent
Thu 22 · 12 PM
🎪Street party🍽️Food
Land of Hops and Glory
St Wulframs Church, Grantham
Fri 6 · 6 PM£5.50
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
The Duck Bonfire Night & Fireworks
The Dirty Duck, Grantham
Sat 24 · 7 PMFree
🪗Folk dance🎊Socials
CEILIDH BARN DANCE called and music with CHARLIES ANT BAND
Langar cum Barnstone Community Hall, Nottingham
Mon 26 · 8 AM£5–10
🪑Flea market
Runway Monday Antiques Fair
Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground
Tue 27 · 7 PM£7–30
📚Literature
ACOTAR 6 Release Party - Newark
Waterstones, Newark-on-Trent
Wed 4 · 6 PM£0–7.50
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Melton Bonfire and Fireworks
Play Close Park, Melton Mowbray
Sat 31 · 5 PM£8.83–14.79
🎪Street party
Halloween Ball
Asfordby Football Club, Melton Mowbray
Thu 29 · 8 PM£17
🎤Stand-up😂Comedy
Funhouse Comedy Club – Comedy Night in Grantham October 2026
Grantham Railway Social Club
Fri 23 · 7 PM£9.38
🎭Theatre
They Call Us Witches
The Reading Room, Grantham
Sat 31 · 7:30 PM
🎤Stand-up
Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson
Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray
Fri 6 · 7 PM£64.63
🎭Theatre
The Vampires - Murder Mystery Evening
The Barnsdale Hotel, Rutland, Oakham
Wed 4
😂Comedy
Eric & Ern
Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray
Wed 4
🎭Theatre😂Comedy
Eric And Ern
Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray
Tue 27 · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Suffrage Sisters; Grantham Research Group Meeting
Grantham Museum
Fri 13 · 7:30 PM£1.50–2
🗣️Talk
Talk: A Tour of Borneo
St John's Church Community Hall
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
🎬Cinema🌱Ecology
NATIONAL EMERGENCY BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION Barrowby Open Door 7pm 20th Oct
Barrowby Memorial Hall, Grantham
Sat 31 · 1 PM
🔬Science🌳Outdoors
Stargazing planetarium show at Woolsthorpe Manor
Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth
Thu 5£17.60
🎬Cinema
Murder, Margaret and Me
Market Overton Village Hall, Rutland
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM£2
🗣️Talk
Talk: Yellowstone Ecosystem
Winchelsea Hall
Tomorrow · 7:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🌱Ecology
Friends of the Earth @ NEST (Newark Environment Sustainability Together)
Coreset, Newark-on-Trent
Fri 23 · 10:30 AM
🏰Heritage
Civil War Shenanigans at Melton Carnegie Museum
Melton Carnegie Museum, Leicester
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Sun 25 · 11 AM£5.50
🌳Outdoors
Tresillian House
Tresillian House, Melton Mowbray
Mon 26 · 9 PM£55–59.41
📚Literature❓Quiz
ACOTAR 6 - Midnight Release Party
The Governor's House, Newark, Newark-on-Trent
Thu 29 · 7 PM£33.22
🍽️Food
Autumn Reds Wine Tasting
14 Chain Ln, Newark-on-Trent
Thu 12 · 2 PM£7.50
🗣️Talk
The Flying Hulls and Bok's Crew of 1942
St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark-on-Trent
Tue 27 · 2 PM£0
🗣️Talk
Cheer Club Monthly Social - Spooky Stamford Stories with Nikki Sandall
Blackstones Sports & Social Club, Stamford
Sat 7 · 11 AM£0
🗺️Guided tour
CWGC Tours 2026 - Stamford Cemetery
Stamford Cemetery
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Venues — kids around Grantham
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do with kids around Grantham this weekend?
Shows for young audiences, workshops, storytelling and days out in the fresh air. Filter by age on each event to find what suits yours.
Are there free kids' activities around Grantham?
Yes, plenty of library workshops and outdoor activities are free. The price is shown on every event.