The Box is five this month and we're celebrating in style with a birthday-themed Super Saturday!

Join us for what promises to be a wonderful day for the whole family.

Back by popular demand, the University of Plymouth’s incredible bug handling team is returning to The Box for a special end-of-summer session.

Family Matinee - Indoor Film Screening of 2025 version of Lilo and Stitch.

Join us for our Summer Holiday Club! Drop your kids off for hands-on STEM-focused activities where they'll develop valuable cognitive & creative skills, all while having fun & collaborating with others.

A creative family workshop for children and young people to imagine a more sustainable future through storytelling and drawing.

Live Performances by top Nigerian artists and entertainers, Cultural Fashion Show and traditional attire showcase, Authentic Nigerian Cuisine from local vendors, Marketplace featuring local businesses, crafts, and brands. Networking & Cultural Exchange celebrating community and heritage

Lego, craft activities and colouring every Friday in August at Estover Library. Suitable for children 5 years and over and their families.

Unleash creativity and explore the joy of poetry together in this engaging 2-hour workshop suitable for all ages and backgrounds.

Garden themed craft activity - create a colourful bird mosaic hanger! Suitable to children aged 5 years and over and their families

Come and see a 6m high biomechanical insect sculpture on Tavistock Place with a special performance with a live soundtrack.

Come and see stick insects, giant snails, giant cockroaches, katydid, beetles, spiders! 

Free.

Enjoy a bouncy castle, football, hockey, karate, pizza making, arts & crafts, refreshments, community group stalls, and information stands, so you can connect, learn, and enjoy a great day out with your neighbours. 

Central Library will be welcoming former Plymouth Laureate, Thom Boulton to deliver an interactive session based on his exciting new book, Wild Children.

Suitable for children 7 years and over and their families. No booking required. 

Join The Box and the Cornwall and Devon Creative Collective for a very special day of music, culture, fun and food that celebrates the impact that the Windrush generation and its descendants have had on British culture.

Looking for a fun and creative activity for your child this May half term? Our learn to crochet workshop for children aged 8 and up is the perfect introduction to a calming, confidence-boosting craft they can enjoy for years to come.

This early calm session is specifically for children who would benefit from a quieter environment in our Learning Room. It's been requested by families due to how busy the family craft activities usually are!

This workshop is perfect for children aged 10 and above, though they must be accompanied by a paying adult to take part. It’s a perfect creative experience for all the family — come and unleash your artistic flair this half term.

Discover the untold stories of the forest in a spectacular new wildlife adventure! This poetic and beautiful documentary follows a year in the life of a majestic, 210-year-old oak tree and its many inhabitants, exploring the immensely rich universe thriving beneath its branches.