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Children's events

Shrewsbury is full of artists, makers and crafters. With workshops, exhibitions and classes, you can get your hands dirty in Shrewsbury.

Featured Children's

Storybook trail
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Shrewsbury Storybook Trail

Celebrate the joy of reading and explore Shrewsbury with our unique Storybook Trail - featuring beautiful illustrations by artist Sarah Millin.…

31 July - 31 August 2026
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Children's

Wednesday Wildlings

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

17 June - 29 September 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm

so many things to do

Shrewsbury summer of wellbeing
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Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing

A community led celebration of calm, connection & creativity.Slow down, reconnect and celebrate our beautiful town.Browse Summer of Wellbeing…

18 July - 30 August 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
The cut pond dipping
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Garden Safari

Join Shropshire Wildlife Trust for a tiny game hunt aimed at curious youngsters fascinated by mini-beasts of all sorts. Times: 10.30am, 12.30pm and…

30 July
10:30am - 3:00pm
The quarry 7
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Storytelling with Jake

Free for all - just turn up.Gather beneath the trees for a magical morning of storytelling with professional storyteller Jake Evans. Filled with…

31 July
11:00am - 1:00pm
Blast skates shrewsbury market hall
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Kids T-Shirt Tie Dye Workshop

A creative tie-dye workshop for children. Booking essential via www.blastskates.com

1 August
Flaxmill storytelling
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Summer Stories from the Shire - Horse Power

Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for one of their four sessions this summer. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling…

5 August
10:00am - 1:00pm
Home educators at shrewsbury museum
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Home Educators

New sessions at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Various workshops available for children age 5-11.First Friday of every month - morning and…

1 May - 7 August 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm
Flaxmill storytelling
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Summer Stories from the Shire - The Bird Kingdom

Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for one of their four sessions this summer. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling…

12 August
10:00am - 1:00pm
Flaxmill storytelling
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Summer Stories from the Shire - The River

Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for one of their four sessions this summer. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling…

19 August
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Summer of Bunting

Continuing the summer theme of storytelling and creativity, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is inviting you to make your own bunting to decorate the Dye…

30 July - 21 August 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm
Get Creative Aug 25
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Get Creative

Join our fun art workshops where children aged 5+ can explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and printing. Sessions are playful and creative, held…

8 August - 22 August 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm

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