Summer events


We run and support a variety of events and activities for local communities every summer.

Children playing at a Music in the Parks event

All events are free to attend, although some have limited spaces and must be reserved in advance.

Events are open to all ages and abilities, unless otherwise stated. Children must always be supervised by an adult.

Some events are delivered by our partners, with funding support from our Summer Activity Grants scheme.

Scroll down to see the full calendar of events and activities, which includes:

  • Active families – fun-filled free sessions on Tuesdays with no need to book. There will be games, fitness and discovery – something for everybody, regardless of age or ability. Read more below
  • Music in the Parks – Sunday afternoon concerts including jazz, wind, brass and more. Watch the Music in the Parks trailer
  • Folk in the City – a family weekend of free folk music-inspired entertainment at Cherry Hinton Hall
  • Out of the Ordinary festival – artists provide music, dance, physical theatre, visual comedy and aerial displays. Watch the Out of the Ordinary trailer
  • Mayor’s Day Out – an annual event for the over-55s to visit a seaside destination by coach. This year’s trip is the 40th anniversary of the first event.
Performers at the Out of the Ordinary festival
Performers at the Out of the Ordinary festival

Events calendar

Up to Sunday 27 July

  • Saturday 21 June, midday to 4.30pm: Chesterton Festival on Chesterton recreation ground
    • This event is grant-funded
  • Sunday 29 June, 3 to 5pm: Music in the Parks on Nightingale recreation ground
  • Sunday 20 July, 3 to 5pm: Music in the Parks on Jesus Green
  • Thursday 24 July, 10.30am to 5pm: Come Outside festival at Arbury Court Library. Drop-in activities for all ages, including arts and crafts, gardening, map making, sport and movement and more.
  • Friday 25 July, 9am to 1pm: Family football funday for ages 3 and older at Cambridge Regional College. Football sessions and tournament for all age groups, parents included!
  • Friday 25 July, 10am to 2pm: Freebie Friday at Milton Country Park. Outdoor activities for all ages, including accessible bikes and guided and self-led options.
  • Friday 25 July, 1 to 2pm and 2 to 3pm: Multi-sport sessions for ages 15 and under at North Cambridge Academy sports hall. Inclusive sports sessions for families at 1pm, and disability inclusive sessions at 2pm.
    • Booking required – contact phil@philmullensportscoaching.com to reserve your place on a multi-sport session
    • This grant-funded session is delivered by Phil Mullen Sports Coaching
  • Saturday 26 July, 11am to 4pm: Out of the Ordinary Festival preview in the city centre

Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August

Monday 4 to Friday 8 August

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August

Monday 11 to Friday 15 August

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August

Monday 18 to Friday 22 August

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August

Out of the Ordinary festival trailer

Monday 25 to to Friday 29 August

Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August

September

Active families events

Our ‘active families’ events give families a chance to enjoy sports and activities together. They are fun-filled sessions of games, fitness and discovery with something for everybody, regardless of age or ability. These events are free and there is no need to book.

There are structured activities including archery, boulder climbing, dance, football, golf, orienteering, table tennis and more. And in the family fun zone you can grab equipment such as a skipping rope or hula hoop.

There will also be an activity challenge with prizes to be won, and we’ll be available to share helpful information about local ways to stay active all year round.

Bring comfortable clothing and shoes, plenty of drinks and snacks, and a picnic blanket to relax on in the sun!

Children playing
Fun and games at a free summer event

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