A beginner-friendly sailing session for those new to the sport, with no prior experience required.
A fun, accessible activity for all the family to try kayaking or paddleboarding with friendly instructors at the Andrew Simpson Centre.
Observation of moths caught in light traps and bug hunts in the museum garden, celebrating 100Habitats.
A fun, music-filled disco for children to enjoy on their wheeled toys at the Pitt St. Skatepark.
A family day in the museum garden dedicated to swans, featuring educational talks, a puppetry show by Red Sauce Theatre, and bird-themed workshops.
A building event hosted by the Solent Meccano Club, with an emphasis on young children building with Junior Meccano, alongside displays of traditional metal Meccano models.
A major three-day metropolitan music festival held on the seafront at Southsea Common, featuring diverse musical acts, comedy, and family-friendly areas.
Driving lessons for children aged nine and older in the Cascades car park, providing a safe and controlled driving experience.
Large-scale immersive installation by Architects of Air featuring glowing structures, shifting colours and atmospheric spaces, with community-led activities and workshops.
The UK's largest and oldest kite festival, featuring demonstrations, artisan stalls and kite vendors, with the 100 Kites theme for the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.
A comedy and music variety show featuring the quartet Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Joe Pasquale and Shane Richie, accompanied by the Barry Robinson Big Band.
A family-friendly music and wheeled sports event celebrating Portsmouth 100 with skateboarding, scootering, BMX, live music, local traders, food and drink, and activities for children.
Wedding fayre with local suppliers offering advice and services for wedding planning at Southsea Castle.
A family-friendly show of magic, illusions, music and death-defying escapes performed by Kayden Black, Michael Carr and Andy Storm.
Pontoon Open Weekend with free entry to Boathouse 4 within the Portsmouth 100 centenary celebration, featuring historic boat tours and family activities.
Professional wrestling show featuring Adam Maxted and the GrandSlam Wrestling Tag Team Champions defending their titles in a family-friendly event.
A free community festival with a Unity Gathering, Pride Market Village, workshops and a collaboration with DragJam UK.
Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.
A spectacular free fireworks display over Southsea Common as part of the Portsmouth100 centenary celebrations, with family entertainment and stalls.
A one-day vegan festival with over 50 stalls, food, fashion, beauty and talks at the Mountbatten Centre.
Virtuosi Strings recreate the hits of Coldplay in a multi-sensory candlelight concert experience within a historic church setting.
Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts as part of the Portsmouth 100 celebrations.
A festive family pantomime production of Mother Goose presented by Portsmouth Theatres.
A permanent exhibition exploring the musical history of Portsmouth, featuring historical moments, video and audio elements, and photographs within the Guildhall.
Rare naval treasures including the Trafalgar Sail on display, with new viewing platforms opening for the summer as part of the conservation project.
A free city-wide art trail featuring 45 lion sculptures and a unicorn to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Portsmouth receiving city status.
A summer event at Blue Reef Aquarium featuring a Jurassic Shark Trail, fossil digs, and prehistoric shark workshops.
Laurence Wen-Yu Li demonstrates how to weave Tudor-era ribbons and cords in the Mary Rose gift shop, explaining their historical significance.
Tudor-inspired crafting workshops where visitors recreate the Cowdray Engraving of the Battle of the Solent, held on Wednesdays and Fridays.
A family trail for children aged 7+ to discover Home Front stories during the Second World War, with prizes including a Gustav the Pigeon soft toy and a D-Day Story goody bag.
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