A festive Family Saturday with special seasonal activities
When: Saturday 2 May 2026, 10am - 4pm
Suitable for: Families, ages 0 - 99
Cost: Included in entry (Free for residents of Newark and Sherwood)
Booking: Not required, just drop-in!
Family Saturday EXTRA! is an enhanced version of our regular Family Saturdays, offering all the familiar hands‑on family activities alongside special themed experiences.
On Saturday 5 December, families are invited to enjoy a festive St Nicholas Christmas Family Saturday EXTRA!, with seasonal activities celebrating winter traditions and creative making across the museum. Alongside the usual Family Saturday programme, visitors can expect additional festive elements designed to make the day feel extra special.
Further details about specific activities will be announced soon.
During this Family Saturday EXTRA!, families will be able to enjoy:
Details of workshops, crafts and special highlights will be shared closer to the event date.
More information about activities, festive highlights and any special features will be published nearer the event.
👉 Check back soon for full details
Families are welcome to explore the museum’s galleries, enjoy creative activities throughout the day and warm up with food or drinks in Café Nineteen20. This event forms part of our wider Family Saturdays programme, which takes place on the first Saturday of every month.