PlayFest! is an amazing action-packed day of fun, hands-on play and discovery for all ages in Aldershot. There are oodles of free activities to enjoy throughout the town centre on Saturday 29 August from 10am to 4pm. It's free!
Take on the challenge of building a spectacular giant sculpture, jump behind the DJ decks and mix your own tunes, crawl, climb and explore the exciting adventure cave, and be amazed by explosive mad science shows packed with bangs, bubbles and surprises!
There's even more fun waiting for you…
• Become a scientist with amazing hands-on experiments
• Splash, swirl and create a crazy floor painting masterpiece
• Take a break and recharge in the chill-out space
• Build your own brilliant brick invention
• Discover nature school
• Step into an incredible virtual reality world of minibeasts
• Create a colourful rainbow snack
• Make noise and discover incredible instruments
• Learn awesome karate moves from the experts
• Get your hands gooey making colourful slime
• Let your imagination run wild with creative crafts
• Meet real beekeepers and learn about their buzzing bees
• Journey into magical storytelling adventures
• Design something fantastic at the Crafty Creation Station
• Strum, sing and join in with ukulele jammin'
• Laugh, gasp and join the fun with pop-up performances
Families can also enjoy a fantastic programme of free workshops under the bandstand. Try something new, discover a hidden talent, get creative and make memories together.
All activities are free. Children must be accompanied at all times and activities are subject to change. Please check the signs at each activity station during your visit for timings.
USEFUL INFORMATION
• All activities are free, just drop in
• Activities are aimed at primary school-aged children aged 4+, but everyone is welcome to take part
• Children must be accompanied at all times
• Activities are subject to change
MORE INFORMATION
For the full list of activities and more information, please visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/playfest.
The event is funded and managed by Rushmoor Borough Council.
| Season (29 Aug 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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