Days Out With Skiddle: The best experiences and attractions in the UK

Here are the best events and attractions at Skiddle.

Skiddle Staff

Date published: 21st Aug 2024

As the summer holidays begin to draw to a close there are still a few more lingering days for you to make the most of some family-friendly fun before that all-dreaded school uniform shop. So look no further as this week we have all the best events going on this weekend to keep you entertained!

Brighton Antiques and Vintage Fair

When: Sunday 25th August 2024

Where: Brighton Racecourse, Brighton

The cool and quirky Brighton vintage fair returns with fun and unusual items for you to buy. With 170+ indoor stalls jampacked with a load of unique items, and a friendly atmosphere. Plus The fantastic swing singer, Steve Conway, will be performing throughout the day!

For tickets for Brighton Antiques and Vintage Fair click - here

Future Now 2024

When: Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th August 2024

Where: Future Yard, Birkenhead

Have some August Bank Holiday fun with the family this weekend as Future Now 2024 returns to Birkenhead. Future Now will be bringing out some of their favourites old and new that range from alternative, experimental, indie and rap. Set to channel the original spirit of the original festival they'll be taking over multiple venues in Birkenhead making this a weekend to remember.

For tickets for Future Now 2024 click - here

Queer Carboot: Summer Edition

When: Friday 23rd August 2024

Where: Archive in Leeds

Have some wholesome fun with the family this weekend as the Queer Carboot goes ahead at the Archive in Leeds. Bringing all LGBTQA+ sellers from around west Yorkshire for everything fashion, trinkets, and indie business for an affordable price. Featuring over 20 stalls and live music this is the definition of a perfect family day out.

For tickets for Queer Carboot: Summer Edition click - here

Family & Kids Foam Party

When: Tuesday 27th August 2024

Where: Jubilee Club in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Get the family in that back-to-school mood with a back-to-school foam party. From 1 pm - 4 pm, expect some real fun decorated with all the most immersive kids' entertainment. With a disco, lasers and more, it's going to be an amazing day to tire the kids out and get them back into that bedtime routine!

For tickets for Family & Kids Foam Party click -here

KicksnCoffee Sneaker Festival

When: Sunday 15th September 2024

Where: Big Penny Social in London

Back with some serious crep heat is the KicksnCoffee Sneaker Festival. Presented by eBay, this event celebrates sneaker culture with sellers, activations, sponsored by Crep Protect, and the newest addition of Hermanos Coffee Roasters. Get ready to see exclusive trainers along with immersive activations and some of the best food and drinks supplied in-house by Penny Social.

For tickets for KicknCoffee Sneaker Festival click- here

Classic Car and Bike Day

When: Sunday 25th August 2024

Where: Burwell Museum And Windmill in Cambridge

Join this friendly classic family-friendly day out at the Classic Car and Bike Day. Feast your eyes on loads of elderly vehicles with found 46 cars and 17 bikes for you to gaze upon. For the adults, there will also be locally brewed ales for you to quench your thirst throughout the whole day.

For tickets for Classic Car and Bike Day click - here

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Mean Girls

When: Saturday 15th June - Saturday 16th November 2024

Where: Savoy Theatre in London

Mean Girls is heading to London. The hilarious hit musical will be gracing the west end with its iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. The show has been at the West End since June, however, if you want to get pretty in pink with the family this weekend this is the perfect place to do it!

For tickets to Mean Girls click - here

Wicked Weekend At IKEA Glasgow

When: Saturday 27th July - Sunday 1st September 2024

Where: IKEA Glasgow in Glasgow

If you're looking for some more family-friendly fun look no further as Ikea is transforming their customer restaurant into an ideal location for kids to explore their imagination. Help the children transform into their favourite characters with the aid of talented face painters or create your own masterpiece, at the arts and crafts station! All activities are free of charge and a great way to wind down with the company of some tasty Swedish meatballs.

For tickets to Wicked Weekend at Ikea click - here

For more events and attractions from across the UK, check out our Things To Do page.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.