Things to do this summer

Local activities and events

There are lots of exciting things taking place across Oxfordshire throughout the summer, including local festivals, play days and trips, and activity sessions.

Join in the fun:

Here are some of the fun things you can get involved with:

Oxfordshire Play Association Play Days
Dancin' Oxford's Summer Dance Festival (28 June - 20 July)
Pitt Rivers Museum Summer Art Challenge (23 July - 28 August)
Didcot Youth Fest (24 July, 1-5pm)
Free swimming sessions for those aged 16 and under, living in Oxford

There are also lots of summer holiday camps taking place, including:

You can find more holiday camps listed on the Activities Oxfordshire website.

Good to know: The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme is back for summer! The programme gives eligible children and young people a space to take part in fun, free activities, and have a nutritious meal. Explore all activities on offer and book spaces online.

Find things to do:

Not sure where to look for things to do? Check out:

Get involved locally

Different ways to have your say and get involved with your local community:

Volunteering - find local opportunities
Enter the BBOWT photography competition
Share you thoughts on local matters - visit Let's Talk Oxfordshire

Good to know: Thame Youth Project are running lots of exciting activities and trips throughout the summer - check out their summer programme to see what's on!