Fun, Theatre and Family Days Out This February Half-Term
Starting on 15 February, families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can enjoy a fun-filled half-term with a range of free and low-cost activities, from sports and games to theatre and arts and crafts.
Published: 6 February 2026
See below for a full run down of what’s on.
Tuesday 16 February – Come along to the Family Funday at Wantage Leisure Centre, 10am–3pm. A free, action-packed event with a bouncy castle, dance, Born to Move, boccia, new age kurling, pickleball, and lots more for the whole family.
Wednesday 17 February – Join the free Xplorer Orienteering events, a family friendly fun navigation challenge that is suitable for all ages.
- Watlington Recreation Ground, Watlington OX49 5BZ, 10–11.30am
- Southern Town Park, Abingdon OX14 5TJ, 1.30–3pm
Thursday 18 February – Don’t miss the Didcot fun afternoon at Great Western Park District Community Centre, 1-4pm. Activities will include Boccia, New Age Kurling, crafts, and a family dance party.
Saturday 21 February – Everyone is invited to enjoy live entertainment at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. Families can enjoy a performance of Rapunzel, as well as a range of creative holiday activities to keep children entertained during the school break.
Over at The Beacon in Wantage, Monkey Mayhem Stay and Play sessions continue every Monday 9.30–11.30am – a fun-filled morning for under 5s featuring a bouncy castle, ball pit, teddies and toys galore.
All half term week at Better Leisure Centres – Dive into the excitement with Family Fun Swims, running throughout the holidays and every weekend with extended sessions. Better Leisure also offers lots of other activities and swimming courses to keep families busy – more details can be found on the leisure centre Facebook pages, Better UK website and app.
For more information on events across South Oxfordshire and the Vale, visit southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities.