The Baby Fayre

The Baby Fayre comes to the Lincolnshire Showground on Sunday 1 November, from 11:00 to 15:00. It's a baby and parenting fair that brings together small, local businesses and service providers focused on pregnancy, birth, the early years and parenting, and it's aimed squarely at new and expectant parents and families with young children.

Because it's built for families, the practical side is sorted. There's an on-site cafe serving hot and cold drinks, hot meals and snacks, and breastfeeding-friendly facilities and baby change are available on-site, so you don't have to worry about the logistics of bringing a little one along. The whole thing runs for four hours, from 11:00 to 15:00, which is a decent window to wander through without it taking up your entire day.

The fair is held in the EXO Centre at the Lincolnshire Showground, Grange De Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA. Entry is free, though you'll need to register for your free tickets and goody bags. It's an award-winning event that focuses on local providers, so it's more of a gathering of the small businesses and services working around pregnancy and the early years than a big corporate trade show. If you're expecting or have young children, it's a straightforward way to see what's available nearby in one go.