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As it's the start of the summer holidays, we've put together a list of literary themed activities and events for the whole family to get involved in! We've hand-picked our Top 10 below...

The theme of this week's Top 10 is music! We've hand-picked a selection of music activities for the whole family to get involved in.

At a time when Covid-19 has imposed significant limitations on the arts and cultural sector, the Fantastic for Families Awards celebrate the wealth of excellent creative events and spaces for families...

The theme of this week's Top 10 is art! We've hand-picked a selection of art activities for the whole family to get involved in. We'd love to see your creations, so make sure you tag us on social medi...

Are you looking for some inspiration for creative activities to do at home with the kids? Look no further! We have hand-picked our Top 10 online events and activities suitable for the whole family - w...

Looking for inspiration for activities for the whole family? Look no further! We have hand-picked our Top 10 online events and activities suitable for kids, their siblings and grown ups to do this wee...

Don't miss our round up of creative activities for kids and families at home this week. We've hand-picked a list of online events, activities and creative opportunities for the whole family! 

Welcome to Fantastic for Families! We understand you may be feeling overwhelmed by virtual events and activities on offer at the moment. That's why we've put together a hand-picked list of online even...

At the beginning of May 2020, 64 Million Artists launched Create to Connect, a month-long programme of daily creative challenges. Create to Connect was a response to the impact of Covid-19 &ndash...

Once you’ve got all of your best books for kids at the ready from our book inspiration blog, you can also create some fun and free activities for your little ones, inspired by children’s b...

It’s week six of lockdown, and we know how difficult the past months have been, and how hard it can be to find new and fun ways to spend time together as a family.

There’s lots of family friendly events online (and lots of 'F's in the title of this!) but sometimes it can be a challenge to find them. To lend a hand, we’ve rounded up our Top Five Famil...

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a lover of all things creative. We’re also guessing that you’re feeling slightly overwhelmed by all the new digital options out there...

When did you last make time for play? The Play Well exhibition at London's Wellcome Collection has been such as hit with young and old alike that they’ve extended it until 13th April.

The temperature may still be nippy outside but there's lots going on to get the family warmed up and energised in body and mind! Here's our pick of the Top Five Free Family Friendly Events in March.

It's a new year and a new decade! It may be the first month of the year but your favourite theatres, arts centres and libraries have already sprung into action, ready to welcome families.

The Family Arts Campaign and Fantastic for Families have been taking part in the January Challenge, an annual initiative created by 64 Million Artists which encourages people to respond to a creative ...

How often does your parent spend quality time with their grandchildren? Is it once a month, only on special occasions, or are they lucky enough to get a weekly outing?

The pantomime – a staple of many a yuletide calendar. When booking that annual family pantomime trip, you often find you’re spoiled for choice. We here at Fantastic for Families have decid...

The festive season has now officially arrived! At this busy time of year, between Christmas shopping, visiting family and eating one too many mince pies, we here at Fantastic for Families are here to ...