Until 2ND SEP ​

Out of this World Maize Maze 
National Adventure Farm, Burton, DE13 9SJ
The out of this world themed Maize Maze celebrates 50 years since the first moon landing on 20 July 1969. As you navigate the 10 acre maze, you’ll need to find and solve space-themed puzzles to help fix the ‘Eagle’ Lunar Landing Module to send the astronauts home to Earth. The Astro-Adventure Mini Maze is perfect for little legs. Discover all the planets of the Solar System hidden in the maze paths. 
Also become a Space Ranger and rescue the aliens in the brand new interactive experience for the summer. And of course a trip to the Adventure Farm includes meeting the animals and playing in the huge indoor and outdoor play areas.www.adventurefarm.co.uk

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Until 2ND SEP ​

A Bugs World 
Bluebells, Locko Rd, Spondon, DE21 7BU 
Step into ‘A Bugs World’ this Summer! Heres what you can look forward to: The Ant Adventure Maize Maze: Shrink down to the size of an Ant and journey through the ‘grass’ on your quest to find the toughest bugs in town! The Bug Safari Trailer Ride: Hop aboard and go on a Bug Safari! Bug Handling Sessions: Giant Millipedes, Giant African Land Snails, Stick Insects and Tarantulas are just some of the beastly bugs that you can handle and view! www.bluebelldairy.co.uk

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Throughout september

Jumping Clay Story Time
Unit D, Markeaton Park Craft Village
Story Sessions, week commencing: 
2 Sep - What the Lady Bird Heard on Holiday
9 Sep - Dinosaur Sleep Over
16 Sep - Hairy Maclary Rumpus at the Vets
23 Sep - Stick Man
30 Sep - We’re Going on a Bear Hunt 
Tue & Thu Weekly at 10.45am, Wed at 2pm, Fri at 1.15pm 
Free Story Time is followed by an optional themed to story craft session with Jumping Clay (£).
Open all week and all ages welcome
www.jumpingclay.co.uk

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Fridays in Sep 10 - 11.30am

Tots Make & Do
Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand
A weekly session for 2-5 year olds & their grown ups to enjoy crafts, games & stories
inspired by the museums collections. Free.
Fri 6 Sep Joseph Wright’s Birthday Party
Fri 13 Sep Colour Magic
Fri 20 Sep Harvest Celebration
​Fri 27 Sep Japan: Fantastical Creatures
www.derbymuseums.org​

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​Sun 1st Sep 10am - 4pm ​

Rescue Day
Carsington Water, Big Lane, DE6 1ST
Find out more about the amazing rescue services. Air Ambulance, police, mountain rescue, and local fire service.

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​Sun 1st Sep ​

Kapow - Super Hero Challenge
Markeaton Park
Run, jog or walk around the 5k KAPOW! Superhero Challenge, taking on 10 giant inflatable obstacles! Get sponsored and raise money for Treetops Hospice Care. www.treetopshospice.org.uk/kapow

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​Mon 9th - Sun 14th Sep

Music Time Transport Themed Classes
The music and dancing theme this week is Planes, trains and automobiles.   
For more details text Tracey: 07866689971
​www.facebook.com/musictime2000
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​Sat 7th Sep 10am - 4pm ​

Allestree Scarecrow Festival 2019
Allestree, Derby
Lots of different scarecrows ranging from favourite famous characters to scarecrows that look like the family of humans living in the home nearby, or even animal scarecrows...

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Sat 7th Sep 1.30 - 3pm

Steam Tots
Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand
Play, make & learn together amongst the historic collections in this sensory exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths). FREE & suitable for 2-5 yr olds & their grown ups! www.derbymuseums.org​

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​Sat 7th Sep 10 - 11am

Saturday Boogie Woogie Babes
All Saints Church Hall, Mickleover
Come and join the usual music and movement class but on a Saturday. 
£3.50 per child, under 1’s & siblings £1.50. No booking necessary. Contact Shelagh:01335 360283
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Sun 8th Sep 12.30 - 5.30pm 

Ashbourne Soap Box Race
Over 60 competitors with all the thrills and spills of a soap box race, 400m downhill including chicane, sharp corners and the dreaded ramp, brought to you in the centre of Ashbourne. All in aid of some family fun and raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue. It’s free to watch.​

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Mon 9th - SAT 14th Sep

Music Time Transport Themed Classes
The music and dancing theme this week is
Planes, trains and automobiles.
For more details text Tracey: 07866689971
www.facebook.com/musictime2000

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Sat 14th Sep 10.45 - 12.30pm

NCT Nearly New Sales
Derby Moor Community Sports College
Doors open at 10.45 for NCT Members (with valid NCT membership card) & 11am
for general public. Entry £1. Under 12 free.​
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Sat 14th Sep 11am - 4.30pm

Etwall Food and Drink Fayre
King George Playing Field, Etwall
Food & drink stalls, live music, steam engine rides, bouncy castles, gymnastic displays as well as cooking demos. Entry £2. <5's free.​​
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Sat 14th Sep 11am - 3pm

Enchanted Garden
Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston
Meet the Queen of the Fairies in her sparkly fairy grotto, hunt for the magical fairy doors, make fairy crafts, watch themed performances in the museum gardens. Free admission (small charge for some activities). 
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​Sun 15th Sep 12am - 3pm ​

Morley Village Show
Morley School, Main Road, Morley
Carnival-style games and stalls run by pupils and parents. Independent local stalls. A delicious variety of home-baked goodies, hot dogs and refreshments. Show judging commences at 11am, with presentation of prizes around 1pm and an auction of the show produce at 2pm. Open to all.

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​Sat 21st - 22nd Sep

Derbyshire Woodland Festival
Elvaston Castle Country Park
This popular Festival is a celebration of
traditional & contemporary woodland crafts.

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Fri 27th - Sat 28th Sep 

Derby Festé 2018
Bass Recreation Ground & Derby Centre
With the theme of moon, space and tides there is something for everyone. It kicks off on Fri afternoon with a high-energy aerial performance of ‘Splash’ by integrated circus company Extraordinary Bodies on Cathedral Green. Saturday daytime will see the return of a wide range of free street entertainment which is always popular as the city centre streets take on a vibrancy akin to Covent Garden. 
​www.derbyfeste.com

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Sat 28th Sep 9.30am - 12noon 

Derby High School Open Morning
Derby High School, Littleover, DE23 3DT

If you're thinking about Derby High for any stage of your child's education, then come and take a closer look on their Open Morning. From Pre-school to Sixth Form, the whole school will be open. The Primary staff team will guide those considering Derby High Primary around the fantastic facilities whilst the Sixth Form prefects will give girls and boys thinking about joining the Senior School the inside knowledge on what it is actually like to be a student there. Demonstrations will be taking place throughout the school and the Senior Leadership Team will be on hand to welcome you and to answer any questions. 

For info. about visiting Derby High on Open Morning please contact the Registrar, Miss Sue Callaghan (01332 514267, admissions@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk).
It is not essential to pre-book, please feel free to drop in!
www.derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

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​Sat 28th Sep 10am - 2pm

Derby Grammar School Open Day
Derby Grammar School, Rykneld Road, Littleover, DE23 4BX 

Drop in at any point during the day to find out more about Derby Grammar School. You’ll be welcomed by the Head and can meet subject teachers, current pupils and discuss admissions. Explore the brand new Infant School for boys and find out why the School is much more than a place to study. It is a place for excitement, friendship, curiosity, discovery and achievement. Reserve your place at www.derbygrammar.org/events​