The annual summer reading challenge is well underway, and libraries across Leicestershire are ready for this year’s music-related theme. Leicestershire County Council’s libraries and community managed libraries across the county will be hosting the challenge, with “Read to the Beat” being this year’s theme to celebrate the joy of music. The national challenge runs through to 12 September, and children aged 4-12 taking part can borrow library books or eBooks, collect stickers

Join Glenfield Parish Council for an afternoon of family fun at Picnic in the Park! 17 Sunday 23rd August 2026 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 9 Ellis Park, Stamford Street, Glenfield, LE3 8DL Pack your picnic, relax in the park and enjoy a fantastic afternoon with: Live entertainment A variety of stalls Food and refreshments available Fun for all the family Free to attend! Save the date and invite your friends and family we look forward to seeing you there! Facebook Event page

The Love the Outdoors campaign is back this year, along with the return of the annual photo competition. Launched in 2021 as part of the Love the Outdoors in Charnwood campaign, the competition celebrates the borough’s stunning country parks, nature reserves and ancient woodlands. Cllr Anne Gray launching Love the Outdoors 2026 Residents are encouraged to grab their phones or cameras and snap their favourite green spaces or local wildlife in the borough. Cllr Anne Gray, th

The Leicester Food Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August at Abbey Park, offering a vibrant mix of food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The Leicester Food Festival is set to be one of the biggest culinary events of the year, returning to Abbey Park in Leicester for a weekend of food, entertainment, and fun for all ages. The festival is family-friendly, welcoming visitors of all ages, with only registered guide dogs permitted for s

Save the date - the Oadby Food Festival is returning to The Parade on Saturday 29 August! Head down from 11am - 4pm to enjoy delicious food offerings from around the world and a day of entertainment. EAVA FM will be in attendance with local dance and music acts, as well as local community groups, free face painting and children's fairground entertainment.

After attracting more than 80,000 visitors during its 2023 debut, Leicester Monsters, one of Leicester's most-loved family events, is set to make its much-anticipated return this autumn. The Return of Leicester Monsters will once again transform Leicester city centre from 22 to 31 October, as eight giant illuminated monster installations appear across rooftops, windows and unexpected corners of the city. The event is expected to once again attract tens of thousands of visitor

The National Space Centre invites families to roar into an unforgettable holiday adventure as it celebrates its 25th birthday with a Roar and Explore Summer — a spectacular, summer-long programme combining space exploration, dinosaurs, and hands‑on science. Running until 6th September 2026, visitors can be among the very first to experience the Centre’s brand‑new Outer Solar System experience, alongside thrilling dinosaur encounters, immersive talks, and interactive activitie

The National Space Centre will open its doors after hours this August for a special Space Lates: Partial Solar Eclipse event, giving visitors the chance to witness one of the most spectacular astronomical events visible from the UK this century. Taking place on Wednesday 12 August 2026, the event will coincide with a partial solar eclipse in which the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, with around 90% of the Sun expected to be covered. It will be the most significa

The popular Loughborough by the Sea event returns to the town centre next month – with more chance than ever to enjoy the family fun. The event, which is free to attend, has been expanded for 2026 to last a whole week, running from Monday, 17 August, to Sunday, 23 August. Every day that week, between 10am and 4pm, Loughborough’s Market Place will be transformed into a vibrant beach-themed destination. Organised by the markets team at Charnwood Borough Council, in partnership