Family Calendar 2026
Your year-round guide to celebrations, events and family fun — with craft ideas for every occasion.
At a Glance
New Year's Day
Welcome the new year with family traditions — make resolutions together, create a family time capsule, or go for a New Year's Day walk.
Chinese New Year
Celebrate with paper lanterns, dragon crafts, lucky red envelopes and exploring Chinese culture together.
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)
Flip pancakes together! Each child can choose their own toppings. Try pancake races in the garden.
World Book Day
Dress as a favourite book character, visit the library, or create your own family storybook.
Mother's Day (UK)
Celebrate mums and mother figures with handmade cards, breakfast in bed and quality time.
Comic Relief / Red Nose Day
Get involved in fundraising, bake sales and silly challenges for charity.
Easter
Easter egg hunts, spring crafts, chocolate nests and spending time with extended family.
Earth Day
Teach children about the planet — plant trees, do a litter pick, learn about recycling.
May Bank Holidays
Long weekends for family adventures — days out, camping, visiting new places.
Half-Term Fun
Our holiday camps run during half term — perfect for active, social fun while you work.
Father's Day
Celebrate dads and father figures with handmade gifts, adventures and quality time.
Sports Day Season
Practice egg-and-spoon races and sack races in the garden. Cheer your children on!
Summer Holidays
Six weeks of adventure! Our holiday camps provide active, supervised fun throughout the summer.
National Play Day
The national day for play — get outside, be active, and celebrate the importance of play.
Results Days
GCSE and A-Level results. Support your teenager whatever the outcome — results don't define them.
Back to School
New term, new beginnings. Label everything, establish routines and share the excitement.
Harvest Festival
Collect donations for food banks, make autumn crafts and learn about where food comes from.
Halloween
Pumpkin carving, costume-making, trick-or-treating and spooky family movie nights.
Bonfire Night
Fireworks, sparklers, toffee apples and bonfire toffee. Remember firework safety!
Children in Need
Pudsey Bear fundraising, bake sales and sponsored activities. A great way to teach children about charity.
Remembrance Day
Teach children about remembrance in age-appropriate ways. Make poppies, visit memorials.
Christmas
The big one! Advent calendars, nativity plays, carol concerts, family traditions and festive fun.