Get ready for a busy weekend in Cambridge! We have a fantastic mix of culture, science, and community fun coming up on Saturday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 1st, 2026. Don't miss the massive Cambridge Festival Family Weekend starting, plus unique local celebrations.
See our top picks
Chinese New Year Celebrations at The Icon Penthouse at Knights Park
The Icon Penthouse at Knights Park
A vibrant, free cultural celebration happening Saturday.
Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig
The Museum of Cambridge
An indoor exhibition perfect for fans of Angelina Ballerina, available Sunday.
Visit the Winter Garden
Not specified, listed as Cambridge.
A calm spot to enjoy flowers and scent on Sunday.
· February 28
9FREE : The huge Cambridge Festival Family Weekend kicks off! Venues across the city transform into discovery zones where kids can build planets, battle beasts, and dance molecules. The University Centre serves as the main hub for Saturday’s action.This is the primary family highlight this weekend, offering a huge variety of free, stimulating activities across the city.
FREE : Part of the Cambridge Festival, this workshop lets kids dance molecules into motion. It’s a fun, active way to engage with science concepts.Specific, timed, active workshops happening as part of the larger festival on Saturday.
FREE : Celebrate Chinese New Year in style this Saturday. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as the community welcomes the Year of the Horse. It is listed as a free, family-friendly event.A specific one-off cultural celebration happening only on Saturday.
MULTI-SPORTS SESSION - AGES 9-12 : If you have older kids (9-12) needing to burn off some energy, Romsey Mill is hosting a multi-sports session early Saturday morning.Specific timed event catering perfectly to the pre-teen age range on Saturday.
: A calm, mid-day session at the Central Mosque for storytelling with an Imam, a nice break from the busier festival crowds.A specific, timed storytelling event on Saturday.
FREE : Visit the Corn Exchange for a free exhibition showcasing 150 years of its history, featuring hidden stories and images for the first time.It is running throughout the weekend (Tuesday to Saturday) and is free entry, making it easy to drop into on Saturday.
TUDOR CONTEMPORARY : This exhibition is open Wednesday through Sunday, so you can visit on Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Check for details on the collection, which runs until April.It’s a guaranteed indoor option running all weekend for culture vultures.
TALKING PLANTS : Explore the Glasshouse and experience plants in a new way. This runs throughout the weekend, making it a great Saturday or Sunday daytime activity.It's an ongoing family-friendly attraction that is available across the target weekend.
: Take a stroll on Saturday following the Snowdrop Trail and learn fun facts about these early spring flowers. This attraction ends on March 2nd, so this weekend is your last chance!This is a limited-run outdoor trail ending next week, perfect for a Saturday morning wander.
· March 1
6FREE : Head to the Pitt Building on Sunday for this interactive session where children can ask and explore those tricky, curiosity-sparking questions about the world.A specific, free event only happening on Sunday as part of the main festival programme.
FREE : The action-packed Battle of the Beasts is running only on Sunday at the Pitt Building. Expect some exciting interactive elements related to nature or mythology.It's an exclusive, exciting-sounding Sunday activity within the main festival.
: This exhibition runs across the whole weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in the Guildhall, in aid of Rowan. Pop in for a quick cultural visit.This is one of the few events confirmed to run on both days of the target weekend, offering a chance to pop in on Sunday.
EXHIBITION: MAKING ANGELINA: THE WORLD OF HELEN CRAIG : Families can rediscover the much-loved character Angelina Ballerina at the Museum of Cambridge this Sunday. It’s a great indoor option if the weather turns.Angelina Ballerina is a perfect hook for younger children, and it’s available all day Sunday.
CAMBRIDGE MURDER MYSTERY : Turn Cambridge into a crime scene this Sunday! Use your smartphone to solve puzzles and hunt for clues across the city streets before time runs out.This ongoing, interactive street game is perfect for engaging older children and teens throughout Sunday.
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ EXPERIENCE – CAMBRIDGE : Immerse yourselves in an exclusive Wizard of Oz adventure available on your phone. This is listed as super affordable family fun, running until the end of March.An accessible, themed adventure available all day Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: Head to the Cambridge Central Mosque for a special Kids Club session running during Ramadan. Expect fun, interactive craft-based activities based around Ramadan and Eid.A specific, timed activity for the 5-11 age group happening on Saturday morning.
: Stop by the Central Library on Saturday afternoon for a dedicated craft drop-in session. Great for a creative hour indoors.A specific, timed, craft-based activity happening indoors on Saturday.
: Enjoy the flowers, foliage, scent, and structure of the Winter Garden this Sunday. A calm, short outing to get some fresh air and see nature.It runs until the end of March and offers a relaxing Sunday outing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Cambridge this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28 - Mar 01) you can enjoy the completely free Cambridge Festival Family Weekend activities across the city, plus the free exhibition 'A Stage in Time' at the Corn Exchange on Saturday.
Are there any Sunday-only events available?
Yes, look out for the specific Sunday-only events within the Festival, like 'Even More Impossible Questions' and 'Battle of the Beasts' at the Pitt Building.
What is happening on Saturday, February 28th?
Saturday is packed, featuring the start of the Cambridge Festival, Chinese New Year celebrations, specific kids clubs (ages 5-11 and 9-12), and a children's craft drop-in at the Library.
