Summer holiday events
Holiday events filled with fun and exciting activities for children to celebrate the holiday with joy and creativity!
Leisure events
Family Walk
A guided walk in association with The National Trust, Lyveden, PE8 5AT
Monday 24 August - 10:30am to 12noon
Meeting in the main carpark, (parking is free for this event). Children must be always accompanied by a responsible adult. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. To book your free space please email with name, number of children and adults, postcode, and a contact number to [email protected].
Xplorer
A a family friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun and gives children a sense of adventure as they explore the park to find markers.
Free to join, no need to book.
Monday 20 July 10am to 12noon Rushden, Hall Park, NN10 9ES
Monday 20 July 2pm to 4pm, Thrapston, Peace Park, NN14 4JU
Monday 27 July 1pm to 3pm, Wellingborough, Swanspool Gardens, NN8 2BZ
Tuesday 28 July 10am to 12noon, Twywell Hills and Dales, NN14 4DZ
Tuesday 28 July 1pm to 3pm, Kettering, The Green Patch, NN16 0LU
Wednesday 29 July 1pm to 3pm, Corby, Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre, NN18 9HU
Children must be always supervised by a parent or guardian. Activities are designed for the whole family to take part together.
Active Families Fundays 2026
Free Fun for all ages with activities to help you move more, arts & crafts, and more! Every Wednesday throughout August. 12noon to 4pm.
Wednesday 5 August, West Glebe Park, Corby, NN17 1SZ
Wednesday 12 August, Castlefields Park, Wellingborough, NN8 1LW
Wednesday 19 August, Spencer Park, Rushden, NN10 6UL
Wednesday 26 August, North Park, Kettering, NN16 9JT
Turn up and Play
Priors Hall Amphitheatre, Corby, NN17 5ER
No booking needed – just show up and join in! Enjoy multi-sports sessions every Thursday for a fun, active, and inclusive experience for children 8 to 14 years. Please note there is no toilet access and bring a water bottle.
Thursday 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August
10:30am to 12:30pm
Commonwealth Multi Sports Event
Children aged 8 to 13 years can take part in an exciting day of sport, fun, and new experiences! A fantastic opportunity for young people to get active, try something new, and enjoy a day inspired by Commonwealth sports!
Choose from Swimming, Athletics, Basketball, Artistic Gymnastics, Judo and Boxing.
All activities will take place at The Pemberton Centre, except for the Swimming, this can be accessed at Splash Leisure Pool.
Thursday 23rd July and Thursday 30 July
10am to 12noon
£7.50 per session or both sessions for £12
To book, pop into The Pemberton Centre, H.E Bates Way, Rushden, NN10 9YP
Chester House Estate
With free parking, beautiful open spaces, on-site food and drink, and activities designed for all ages, Chester House Estate offers the perfect destination for families.
Country parks
Explore events for the whole family at your local country park.
Libraries
See a list of upcoming events across our libraries.
Last updated 03 July 2026