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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.

so many things to do

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Peter and the Wolf

We are delighted to bring you Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. The narrator is Allan Toop and at the organ is Nigel Pursey.This is a multi-media…

5 November - 6 November 2026
10:30am - 2:30pm
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A Christmas Carol

Dickens Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol as part of their Revision on Tour programme, staging exciting adaptations of classic English GCSE…

16 November - 17 November 2026
1:30pm - 9:00pm
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Storytime with Father Christmas: The Shrewsbury Fox's Great Adventure

Families can book onto the Storytime with Father Christmas sessions, where a Victorian Father Christmas will read The Shrewsbury Fox's Great…

21 November
10:30am - 2:00pm
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Elf workshop: Decorate a Christmas Eve plate!

Some of Santa’s Elves are setting up a workshop at The Hive this Christmas. We invite families to join us for affordable, community-centred craft…

12 December
10:00am - 3:00pm
Library 4
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Lego Club

Drop in every Saturday for our free Lego Club. All ages welcome - you're never too young or old to let your imaginations run wild with everyone's…

8 December - 12 December 2026
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Elf workshop: Decorate a Christmas bauble!

Some of Santa’s Elves are setting up a workshop at The Hive this Christmas. We invite families to join us for affordable, community-centred craft…

12 December
10:00am - 3:30pm
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Elf workshop: Make your own Christmas garland

Some of Santa’s Elves are setting up a workshop at The Hive this Christmas. We invite families to join us for affordable, community-centred craft…

12 December
10:00am - 3:30pm
Library 3
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Rhyme Time

Join Shrewsbury Library every Monday for rhymes and songs for children up to five years old. The session encourages families to share books and…

27 January - 21 December 2026
10:30am - 11:00am
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Visit Father Christmas

A visit to Father Christmas at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is a magical festive experience for families.Children will be welcomed into a…

28 November - 23 December 2026
Library 4
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Storytime

EVERY WEDNESDAYFree story session for toddlers and pre-school children, including a simple craft activity.

3 December - 23 December 2026
10:30am - 11:15am

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