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Top Five Free Online Events for January
05 January 2021Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained whilst at home? We've got a whole host of entertaining online events on Fantastic for Families this month, but if you're looking for a quick round up, her...
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Top At-Home Activities for January
23 December 2020Happy New Year! If you're looking for ways to keep the kids engaged whilst at home, check out our round-up of the Top Family Friendly At-Home Activities for January.
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Burman's Bling, Bindis and Bollywood: Art & Crafts Activities Inspired by Tate Britain's Winter Commission
07 December 2020Inspired by…Tate Britain's Winter Commission Chila Kumari Singh Burman
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Our Favourite Virtual (Alternative) Pantos This December
30 November 2020As we move into December, Panto season is upon us and we are delighted to showcase some of the many fantastic organisations who are bringing you virtual pantomimes and festive shows for all the family...
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Top Creative Activities for home-based arts and crafts
11 November 2020Looking for fun activities to do at home? Or a way to get the kids involved in something that doesn’t involve a computer screen?
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Top 5 Creative Bonfire Night Alternative Ideas
28 October 2020Just because Bonfire Night can't go ahead as usual this year, that doesn't mean families can't have lots of fun and enjoy a safe celebration at home! That's why we've put together our Top 5 fun a...
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Top Ten Halloween Creative Play Ideas
26 October 2020This week we have a real treat for you! We're delighted that Originary Arts workshop designer and artist Nikki Shaill has shared 10 playful, kid friendly Halloween craft ideas to spark your creat...
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Our Top 5 autumn crafts for kids
23 September 2020With the beginning of October around the corner, we are well into the autumn season. Less daylight means more time indoors with the little ones, so we've selected our favourite autumn crafts for kids ...
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Visit the UK's BEST family-friendly places to go with kids
14 September 2020We recently announced the winners of the Fantastic for Families Awards 2020 - a celebration of the wealth of excellent creative events and spaces for families across the UK.
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Our Top Festive Activities for Kids & Grown Ups
24 November 2020With the festive season almost upon us, we've chosen our favourite festive activities and online events for all the family to enjoy over the coming weeks. From online Christmas shows to making festive...
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5 online events and activities to keep the kids busy this half term
12 October 2020Half term is around the corner and we know it can be a challenge to find activities to keep your little ones busy! We've put together a selection of online events and activities for every day of the w...
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The best creative and interactive online events for kids this week
05 October 2020Welcome to October! We've chosen our favourite online events suitable for all the family. See what you can get involved in at home this week.
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UK's best family-friendly events and venues revealed
08 September 2020We are thrilled to share with you the winners of the Fantastic for Families Awards 2020, which were announced today via social media.
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Our top pick of museums & galleries now open for kids & families
07 September 2020Since March we've curated our top picks of activities and events for all the family to do at home and we've loved seeing your creations! Now that cultural spaces across the country are starting to ope...
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Déda and Derby Festé’s Full Moon Friday
04 September 2020Full Moon Friday, the magnificent opening to Derby Festé’s twelfth annual festival, has been recognised nationally as one of thirteen events shortlisted for the Fantastic for Fa...
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Back to school! Our top pick of creative activities to fit around schoolwork this week
01 September 2020We can hardly believe it's already 'back to school' time! But that doesn't mean the creativity at home has to end, so we've put together our top pick of activities for kids and families that you can f...
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Summer Staycation - Manchester Museum in Quarantine
27 August 2020Manchester Museum is delighted to be one of 5 UK venues shortlisted for this year’s Fantastic for Families Audience Impact Award.With a spectacular collection of over 4.5 million objects, from S...
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Our Top 5 cultural and creative events for kids this August bank holiday
24 August 2020With the August bank holiday around the corner, here at Fantastic for Families we've hand-picked our Top 5 activities and events suitable for all the family. See what you can get involved in over the ...
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Oily Cart's "un-cancellable programme" of theatre for families
21 August 2020Oily Cart make inclusive, sensory shows using sounds, smells, touch, lights, music and movement. They have been nominated for the Fantastic for Families ‘Audience Impact Award’ for their w...
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Award-winning health and wellbeing activities at The Beaney
20 August 2020The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is thrilled to be shortlisted for the Best Age-Friendly Cultural Organisation Award in this year's Fantastic for Families Awards. We are an inclusive communi...
Administrator 8/20/2020 2:39:21 PMAdministrator