Creative play session for little ones to discover our great city - in miniature! Play host Molly-May brings her West End theatrical magic to the session, ending with joyful sing-alongs and dancing, putting smiles on the faces of people of all ages! Let’s play together!

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We strive in family vibes. We will be glitz and glamming with glitter and hair. Showcasing around the world with our facepainter and bringing the best mix of music embracing different countries and cultures. With a sweet treats stop off with sweets popcorn and candyfloss.

"A Message for the Future is a multi-sensory art installation and gig theatre experience designed for early years (ages 0-3) and family audiences.

DIY punk poetry gig theatre parents Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy offer a multi-sensory experience that subverts the early years genre through joyful rock n roll storytelling, celebrating a journey of nature and kindness. This calm pocket of punky joy explores a future full of hope, the wonders of the environment, and its unsung heroes."

Sign up to secure your spot at this show at the Minor Oak Information Point.

Join Circus Hub for an aerial, silk and circus skills workshop

Come along with the family for a fun choir workshop. Sing to your heart's content to popular tunes and join the community of sounds.

Come and try out the Can’t Stop Won’t Stop studio and find out about the word of sampling. Chop bits of tracks up and add them to some of your favourite tunes to make new bangers.

Get away from the hubbub with the whole family and dance to your own personal sound track. DJ's brought to you by the Bustler team.

Join for a mish mash bricolage session with found materials - see what sticks together!

Join Megan and the fashion team for a fantastical making session sewing and glueing, using recycled materials and your imagination to create a fabulous wand to cast some festival magic.

Join NBT Connect for early years friendly football shoot outs! Cheer on from the sidelines as the kids show their skills.

Festival Fun with Ignite! Come and make your own wind sock, wand or puppet! Workshops at 11.30 - 12.15; 1 - 1.45; 2 - 2.45 & 3 - 3.45.

Get yourself painted for the occasion - are you a roaring lion, a colourful butterfly or a festival monster?? Ask Jay to create!

Visit Grow Notts to take away your own seeds, learn about plants and nature and play with wild things!

Curious Creatures' - Join us and dig into our huge stash of scrappy stuff to create your own fantastical creatures - there will be cutting, sticking and adding texture and colour galore!

Come and meet our 2 walkabout creatures; Pat the big blue bird and Sola the Dragon in Training. Our creatures will be out and about learning how to interact with people throughout the day. So make sure you come and meet our menagerie! Catch them when you can!

We’re bringing NBT Connect to Young Hustlers Festival with a dedicated pop-up area just for our littlest visitors! Come along and enjoy a fun, welcoming space designed for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, with activities, play and plenty to keep little ones entertained while families enjoy the festival. Whether you’re looking for something to keep your little one busy, discovering local early-years businesses or simply want to meet other families, come and say hello to the NBT Connect team.

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Make traditional Koulouri Greek biscuits. Shape your own koulouris and dip them in a selection of toppings, enjoy a savoury snack while they bake, then eat one hot and take the rest home with a recipe card. Last admission to activity at 4pm.

Come join us for some circus and bubble fun! Aerial (Indoors) come fly with us! Have a go at hanging upside down!

Join the NCC Families Team to get your glitter on to look your sparkliest for the fest!

Build, Connect, and Play at LEGO CLUB!
Pop into our Drop-in LEGO CLUB workshop and let your imagination soar! Build towering skyscrapers, cool cars, or even spaceships – the possibilities are endless. A fun, creative experience for all ages!

Artfest's Ryan brings paints and creativity galore. Add to our annual mural-scape with your hands, brushes and imagination

Join in the play session and get creative with a range of recycled materials.

Combining screen printing and spray paint art, create a vibrant flag that blends the cultures, symbols, colours, and stories that make you uniquely you!

Come join Ben - one of Nottingham's funniest poets - as he takes you on a journey through words, lyrical highs and laughs

Morni, Bhangra Dance Performance by Sohan Kailey. Bhangra is a vibrant dance from North India and represents the agricultural community. See colourful costume, vibrant music and dynamic moves. Sing, dance and clap along!

Bring your pride and join us on the dancefloor at Wake the Lion's holistic, sober rave to shake off the week & find your roar!

Mix fabrics, ribbons, feathers, beads and colourful embellishments to create a unique bag charm or keyring, celebrating creativity, individuality and the fun of mixing different textures and materials.

Join Circus Hub for an aerial, silk and circus skills workshop

Create colourful Brazilian-inspired headdresses and wearable decorations to be proudly worn by participants during the parade.

Get ready to jump, sing and rock out with Johnny & the Raindrops! This Nottingham-based four-piece band bring high-energy, feel-good tunes to children (suggested age 3-12 years) and families. With original songs packed full of positive messages, imagination and adventure, every show is an interactive celebration of the power of live music.

DJ Fever x Djanogly City Academy x Omari Marsalis - the ultimate musical mash-up!

"A Message for the Future is a multi-sensory art installation and gig theatre experience designed for early years (ages 0-3) and family audiences.

DIY punk poetry gig theatre parents Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy offer a multi-sensory experience that subverts the early years genre through joyful rock n roll storytelling, celebrating a journey of nature and kindness. This calm pocket of punky joy explores a future full of hope, the wonders of the environment, and its unsung heroes."

Sign up to secure your spot at this show at the Minor Oak Information Point.

Join Circus Hub for an aerial, silk and circus skills workshop

BHANGRA BOUNCE DANCE. Bhangra Bounce Dance workshop with Sohan Kailey. Vibrant music and dynamic dance, join in the fun. Learn fun steps and get an insight into the culture of Bhangra. Open class to all ages!

Young Hustlers: Around the World returns to Mash It Up! Funk, soul and blues from vocal powerhouse Chai Larden.

Unanima showcase brings a number of brilliant young performers and bands. Expect some cool vibes to get you shaking and toe tapping.

Join Erin our Young Hustlers performer as she plays heartfelt soulful vocals with a nod to pop icons

Come and try out the Can’t Stop Won’t Stop studio and find out about the word of sampling. Chop bits of tracks up and add them to some of your favourite tunes to make new bangers.

Young Hustlers: Around the World returns to Mash It Up! Eclectic musical performances from students of Djanogly City Academy.

Join Circus Hub for an aerial, silk and circus skills workshop

Create colourful Brazilian-inspired headdresses and wearable decorations to be proudly worn by participants during the parade.

Young Hustlers: Around the World returns to Mash It Up! Ling Peng delights all with the delicate enchantment of the erhu. Two strings, a world of stories.

Young Hustlers: Around the World returns to Mash It Up! Milla Hanna sets aside the beloved djembe to mesmerise all with the kora.