Upcoming events.
The Addams Family (1991) Film Screening
Indoor screening. BFI Funded Matinees for families with young children.
RAVE KIDZ - HALLOWEEN - PLYMOUTH
Rave-Kidz is a fun Family Rave Event for the whole family. Playing the finest in uplifting Family friendly Dance & Rave music for all ages to hit the dance floor and throw shapes together. Embracing that energy, togetherness, and fun that we all experienced when going out raving.
LEGO 'Monster Mansion' Family Workshop
Join us for a hands-on LEGO Family Workshop where you’ll design, build, and code your very own robotic monster mansion!
The Secret of Spellbound Wood: Festive Faerie Trail
This festive season, venture into an enchanted forest where faeries whisper, willow creatures watch, and hidden magic awaits...
Elio - Film Screening
Indoor screening. BFI Funded Matinees for families with young children.
Breakfast with Santa
The hugely popular festive event returns for another year! Come and meet Father Christmas while you enjoy a tasty breakfast in this year's special venue.
Yoghurt the Yeti
From the creators of The Christmas Mouse, Penguin and Bear, and The Elf Who Lost Christmas, this heart-warming tale of adventure and friendship is perfect Christmas treat for children and their families.
The Polar Express - Film Screening
Indoor screening. BFI Funded Matinees for families with young children.
The Imaginarium
AN ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS FAERIE TALE
Roll up, roll up… Step inside The Imaginarium — where time unwinds and mysteries unravel.
Naughty or Nice with The Candlelight Theatre Company
Join us as we take you through an interactive experience that will leave you feeling festive. There will be opportunities to meet Santa, take a picture together and even tell him what you want most for Christmas.
Bubblicious - Baby Rave
Join us for a special family friendly dance party at The Soapbox, celebrating New Year’s Eve on a different time zone!
New Year's Eve Family Party
Join us in St Luke's as we start the New Year celebrations a little early in this special event for families.
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.
Hola Frida (7+) and Family Workshop
This is the story of a little girl who is different. Her world is Coyoacán, Mexico. The little girl is called Frida Kahlo!
Hugo - Film Screening
Indoor screening. BFI Funded Matinees for families with young children.
Caterpillar: Theatre for Tiny People
Fun loving Caterpillars, Bob and Bob wriggle out to explore the big wide world.
IF - Film Screening
Indoor screening. BFI Funded Matinees for families with young children.
Gogamagog
N PLYMOUTH THERE BE GIANTS!
Step into a world of myth and mayhem as comic duo Clod and Turf unravel the wild tale of Gogmagog, Chief of All Giants.
Caterpillar
Fun loving Caterpillars, Bob and Bob wriggle out to explore the big wide world. Join them on their adventures discovering food, getting up to mischief and escaping from the cheeky chicken before transforming into beautiful butterflies.
Union Street Party
Now in its 16th year Union Street party is a celebration of this icon street and its place within the Stonehouse community and the City of Plymouth.
Wild Tribe Children's Festival
Wild Tribe Children's Festival will pitch up again around the Soapbox Children's Theatre in September 2024. This fun packed festival brings art, science and the environment together in the form of entertainment, workshops and activities.
Super Celebration Saturday: The Box is Five
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.
Family Fun: Bug Bonanza
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.
Lilo and Stitch Film Screening
Family Matinee - Indoor Film Screening of 2025 version of Lilo and Stitch.
Summer of STEM at Plymouth
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.
Family Workshop: Sustainable Stories Inspired by Our National Parks
A creative family workshop for children and young people to imagine a more sustainable future through storytelling and drawing.
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
Story Garden: Lego, craft and colouring
Lego, craft activities and colouring every Friday in August at Estover Library. Suitable for children 5 years and over and their families.
Tell me a story
Join The Box Plymouth every Friday morning for half an hour of storytelling - perfect for under 5s and their grownups.
Family Poetry Workshop
Unleash creativity and explore the joy of poetry together in this engaging 2-hour workshop suitable for all ages and backgrounds.
Crafting sessions
Get your craft on this summer and take home a beautiful piece of art inspired by the movies at Saltram.
Story Garden: Bird mosaic hangers
Garden themed craft activity - create a colourful bird mosaic hanger! Suitable to children aged 5 years and over and their families
Bugs at The Box
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.
Community Fun Day
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.
Craft Sessions
Drop-in craft sessions, ideal for children aged 4 to 11 years old and their adults.
Family Fun: Imagine That!
Creepy crawlies, circus performers, puppets and collage….Join us during the summer holidays to get creative at our family-friendly drop-ins with different fun and crazy activities each week. FREE. NO NEED TO BOOK.
Story Garden: Craft Activity
Join in every Monday for garden themed craft activities. Suitable to children aged 5 to 11 years and their families.
Plymouth Libraries - Children's Author Visit
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.
Summer of Play at Saltram
This summer, join Saltram for their Summer of Play – Saltram on screen family trail and activities.
Saltram’s garden will be transformed into a playful celebration of all things performance, imagination and adventure.
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.