Free family Halloween trail around Darwin Green where participants find nine spooky characters and collect a sweet treat.
Halloween edition of Big Fish, Little Fish, the family rave for children aged eight and under, with house and rave music, crafts, a snow machine and a parachute dance.
Award-winning family-friendly sketch comedy show written and performed by the comedy duo Shelf, recommended for ages 6 and over.
Award-winning, board-game style interactive murder mystery presented by Danyah Miller, recommended for ages 7 and over.
Free festive light switch-on at Cambridge train station with quizzes, prizes and live music from The Los Amigos.
Free family session for under-5s to discover birds through stories, handle real feathers and make an owl mask.
Big band show with live science demonstrations, tango dancers and jazz, blues and soul music from the Upbeat Big Band and Cambridge Science Centre.
Cambridge's main Christmas lights switch-on in Market Square with live performances, crowd games and giveaways, family friendly.
Monthly free walk for pre-school children around the Cambridge Botanic Garden with activities and a story.
Bach to Baby brings live festive music, seasonal favourites and carols to babies, toddlers and their carers at Downing Place URC.
Christmas pantomime at The Arts Theatre Cambridge with Ian McKellen voicing the Giant, suitable for all ages.
Free eco-friendly Christmas market with sustainable indoor stalls, vegan food and drinks and children's activities in Trumpington.
SEND-inclusive festive community event with independent gift stalls, food from outdoor vendors and a licensed bar.
Dance-theatre piece by Katie Dale-Everett Dance pairing contemporary dance and live cello for babies up to 12 months and their caregivers.
Free family session for under-5s with cosy stories and a craft to make a hibernating bear, exploring how animals cope with the cold.
Festive dance spectacular with guest star Gorka Márquez, the Xmas Dolls and a cast of dancers and singers bringing holiday hits to life.
Free storytelling and sensory craft session for families with children aged 1 to 5 at the Museum of Cambridge.
Award-winning comedian Olaf Falafel brings an hour of silly family comedy with jokes, a squirrel on a pole and live drawing.
Puppet show by Theatre of Widdershins bringing the classic fable to life with magical puppets, intricate design and original music, suitable for ages 3 and above.
Free monthly storytelling and sensory craft session for families with children aged 1-5 at the Museum of Cambridge.
Free outdoor sculpture trail of giant panda sculptures across Cambridge's parks and landmarks, with proceeds supporting Addenbrooke's children's services.
Family drawalong in which children's writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt shares his favourite books, introduces new ones and shows how to draw characters.
Free Halloween trail run through Wandlebury Country Park led by Betony the witch, who asks families to find ingredients and creatures for her autumn potion.
Half term activities with a witch bottle trail and corn dolly crafting inspired by the 'Folklore' exhibition, included with museum admission.
