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Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On 2025

Shrewsbury's annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns Wednesday November 19th.Join us in The Square as Shrewsbury Town Council flip the switch and…

19 November
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wednesday Wildlings

Every Wednesday | Suitable for 18 months - 5 years oldShropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a…

1 June - 22 October 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm

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Museum Babies

A weekly drop-in, sensory play session for pre-walking babies aged 0-18 months, specially designed to help develop babies' physical and social…

9 September - 14 October 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Fish Boy

One boy's fin-tastic quest to save his river.A story of our times, this poignant yet joyful adventure will captivate audiences of all ages.Follow…

14 October
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The Littlest Yak

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an…

18 October
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Wednesday Wildlings

Every Wednesday | Suitable for 18 months - 5 years oldShropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a…

1 June - 22 October 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Curious Club

Are you aged 11-14? Are you looking for an after-school club with a difference? Do you enjoy art? Would you like to work towards a nationally…

25 September - 23 October 2025
4:00pm - 5:15pm
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Cinnamon's Big Adventure: Animation Screening

Remember naughty Capybara Cinnamon and her escape from Hoo Zoo last year? Author Tracey Morgan and artist Hercule Van Wolfwinkle collaborated on the…

25 October
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wednesday Wildlings - Halloween Special

A SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EDITION OF WEDNESDAY WILDLINGSAimed at 18 months - 5 year olds, our popular Wildlings sessions offers children the chance to…

29 October
10:30am - 12:00pm
Disney Junior Cinema Club
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Disney Junior Cinema Club 2025 [U]

Bringing all your favourite Disney Junior characters to the big screen in a fun-filled interactive cinema experience. The animated host Mickey Mouse…

25 October - 30 October 2025
A Tooth Fairy Tale
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A Tooth Fairy Tale (PG)

Van, a teenage tooth fairy with a rebellious streak, dreams of exploring life beyond the boundaries of his secluded civilisation. When he encounters…

24 October - 30 October 2025
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Children's Halloween Holiday Sewing Club

Come and enjoy a Spooktacular Haunted Halloween fun craft session and join our ghostly group for a couple of hours. Fancy dress optional.What they…

30 October
10:30am - 1:00pm

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