Upcoming events.
Family Fun: Tell Me a Story
Perfect for under 5s and their grown ups and a great way to end the week with your little ones.
Spellbound - Fairy and Goblin Festival
Fairies and Goblins get your wings at the ready for this year’s enchanting midsummer's day Spellbound Fairy and Goblin Festival.
Windrush Day 2025
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.
Baby Bubble: Sensory Storytelling for Little Ones
Step into the enchanting world of Baby Bubbles at The Soapbox Children’s Theatre—a magical sensory storytelling session designed especially for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 18 months.
Nigerian cultural day in Plymouth 2025
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
Taylor Fever - Tribute to Taylor Swift
Swifties – get ready to be swept off your feet with Taylor Fever, the spectacular production to the sensational Taylor Swift.
Children's Intro to Crochet Workshop
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.
Quiet and Calm Family Crafts
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!
Block printing the basics
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.
Kids Film School: 3 Day Holiday Club with Fotonow
Join us for a fun 3-day filmmaking programme for ages 8-13 years with Fotonow.
Heart of an Oak (U) – Family Friendly and Bringing in Baby
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.
Plymouth Urban Tree Festival
Join Plymouth Tree People for the third Plymouth Urban Tree Festival between May 10th and 18th.
Paper Dragons: Secrets of The Sea
A magical underwater world has surfaced at The Soapbox Theatre, where imagination brings stories to life.
Tell Me a Story Special: Easter Bunny Rhymes
Children's poet and author Jane Newberry will be with us for an interactive session filled with Easter animal themed play-rhymes, songs, fun percussion and props.
Half Term Sustainable Sewing School: Pyjamas Making Workshop
Whether they’re seasoned creatives or first-time makers, this workshop is a chance to spark their interest in sustainable fashion and learn valuable life skills – all while having a blast!
April 'Super Saturday' at The Box we're celebrating our 'Planet Ocean' exhibition as it heads into its final month.
For our April 'Super Saturday' at The Box we're celebrating our 'Planet Ocean' exhibition as it heads into its final month.
The Little Red Hen
An energetic adaptation of this much-loved story, featuring a breath-taking combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy.
Paper Dragons - An Immersive Family Experience (Copy)
This brand-new immersive experience from Stiltskin Theatre Company invites you to bring your ideas to life in the Paper Wood. Create drawings, poems, spells, creatures, recipes, and more for the Paper Dragons to discover.
Paper Dragons - An Immersive Family Experience (Copy)
This brand-new immersive experience from Stiltskin Theatre Company invites you to bring your ideas to life in the Paper Wood. Create drawings, poems, spells, creatures, recipes, and more for the Paper Dragons to discover.
I Wonder: Art sessions for 1-4 year olds
Join us in our unique weekly art sessions for 1 to 4 year olds where we sing, make and play!
Postnatal Pilates in the immersive dome (Copy)
Bring your little one inside the Dome with you for a 45 min immersive and sensory trip through the world of travel, from trains & planes to submarines & rockets!
Family Fun: Wings and Wonderful Things
Brighten up your half term by joining us to make colourful bird puppets and masks.
Spirited Away (PG) – Family Friendly and Bringing in Baby
Winner of the 2003 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki’s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation.
Creative Holiday Club-Lino print & Monoprint for 9-13 year olds
Calling all 9-13 year-olds! Our Creative Holiday Club is the perfect way to spark your imagination and learn something new.
Creative Holiday Club-Marbling Paper for 9-13 year olds
Calling all 9-13 year-olds! Our Creative Holiday Club is the perfect way to spark your imagination and learn something new
Fairytales, Fables & Other Assorted Nonsense
Featuring all your old favourites from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Cinderella and Prince Charming.
Paper Dragons - An Immersive Family Experience
This brand-new immersive experience from Stiltskin Theatre Company invites you to bring your ideas to life in the Paper Wood. Create drawings, poems, spells, creatures, recipes, and more for the Paper Dragons to discover.
Postnatal Pilates in the immersive dome
Bring your little one inside the Dome with you for a 45 min immersive and sensory trip through the world of travel, from trains & planes to submarines & rockets!
Neurodiversity Fun Day -Plymouth
Come join us at Neurodiversity Fun Day in Plymouth for a day filled with games, activities, and celebration!
The Wild Robot (U)
Family audiences rejoice! The Oscar for Best Animated Film belongs right here in this enchanting tale of a robot, voiced by the amazing Lupita Nyong'o, who finds herself playing mother to a baby goose.
Family Fun: We Are All Stars
Local artists will run our free drop-in sessions on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 January from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm (last entries at 12.15pm and 3.15pm). Free. No need to book.
Festive bath bomb making with Lush Plymouth
Shoot for the Stars with festive bath bomb making at Lush Plymouth!
It's a Wonderful Life (U)
Is it even Christmas if you haven’t seen this film for the 408th time? Escape the last-minute shopping panic and settle down at PAC with a complimentary mince pie and the best Christmas film ever.
Family Late: Starry, Starry Night
Explore our galleries after hours, listen to some star filled stories, enjoy some night sky themed crafts and dance along to some Christmas hits.
Tell Me a Story Special: Big Red Dragon Rhymes
Children's poet and author Jane Newberry and her puppets will be at The Box for a fun session based on 'Big Red Dragon', her brilliant new collection of rhymes for young ones and babies.