Summer holiday events
Holiday events filled with fun and exciting activities for children to celebrate the holiday with joy and creativity!
Get ready for a summer of unforgettable fun!
Each Wednesday in August, join us for Active Families Fundays – a vibrant, action-packed free afternoon designed to bring families together for laughter, play, and adventure. Small rides, Sport and play activities, Arts and crafts and much more.
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Locations:
- Corby: Wednesday 6 August, West Glebe Park, NN17 1SZ
- Wellingborough: Wednesday 13 August, Castlefield's Park, Wellingborough, NN8 1LW
- Rushden: Wednesday 20 August, Spencer Park, Rushden, NN10 6UL
- Kettering: Wednesday 27 August, North Park, Kettering, NN16 9JT
Is a free family friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun and gives children a sense of adventure as they explore the park to find markers.
| Date and time | Location |
|---|---|
Friday 25 July 1pm to 3pm | Swanspool Gardens Wellingborough NN8 1BP |
Monday 28 July 1pm to 3pm | Hall Park Rushden NN10 9ES |
Wednesday 30 July 1pm to 3pm | Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre (Green area behind the Centre) Corby NN18 9HU |
Thursday 31 July 1pm to 3pm | The Green Patch Kettering NN16 OLU |
Monday 4 August 1pm to 3pm | Peace Park Thrapston NN14 4JU |
Monday 11 August 1pm to 3pm | Twywell Hills and Dales Kettering NN14 4DZ |
No need to book, for more information please contact [email protected]
A Free session, delivered by the North Northamptonshire Active Communities team, at various locations across North Northamptonshire.
Pop on your headphones, pick your music channel, and dance like nobody’s watching! With 45 minutes of pure fun, laughter, and feel-good vibes, this is the ultimate party for kids this summer. For children aged 8 to 12 years.
Sessions are available from 13pm to 13:45pm and 14pm to 14:45pm on each of the following dates:
- Friday 1 August: Hazelwood Neighbourhood Centre, Corby, NN18 0QD
- Friday 8 August: Mawsley, Kettering, NN14 1GY
- Friday 15 August: Queen Victoria Hall, East Northants, PE8 4EJ
- Friday 22 August: Corn Market Hall, Kettering, NN15 7QA
- Friday 29 August: Redwell Leisure Centre, Wellingborough, NN8 5LP
Booking
Book your free space: Playwaze
Book a HAF funded place
Wellbeing and Mindfulness Sessions will take place every Tuesday in August for 4 hours and provide calming, creative sessions encompassing mindful movement, crafts like positivity bracelets and calm jars, and guided journaling – all designed to support emotional health in a fun and friendly space. HAF-funded spaces plus limited additional availability.
A healthy buffet lunch is included, and dates are as follows:
- Tuesday 5 August, 12noon to 4pm, Waendel Leisure Centre, Wellingborough, NN8 1DZ
- Tuesday 12 August, 12noon to 4pm, West Glebe Pavilion, Corby, NN17 1QD
- Tuesday 19 August, 12:30pm to 4:30pm, North Park, Kettering, NN16 9JT
- Tuesday 26 August, 12noon to 4pm, The Pemberton Centre, Rushden NN10 9YP
Booking
Book your free space: Playwaze
Book a HAF funded place
Country parks
Explore events for the whole family at your local country park.
Last updated 31 July 2025