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Join us on Saturday 28 March in The Glass Works Square for a free family celebration marking one year of Barnsley’s Great Childhoods Ambition.
The event brings together local organisations and community partners for a fun‑filled day of activities, performances and hands‑on experiences for children and young people of all ages.
Enjoy creative workshops, sports sessions, digital adventures, science experiments, circus skills and live entertainment. With over 25 stalls to explore, families can also access information and support from local services while discovering the amazing opportunities available to young people across Barnsley.
The activities are fully free to attend and take part in.
Event highlights
Arts, culture, and crafts
Enjoy drop in art workshops, creative mask painting, mixed crafts, card making, and Easter activities. Get hands on with t-shirt and tote bag printing, seed planting and eco crafts, plus musical instrument tasters from Barnsley Music Service.
Youth groups
Create wellbeing bags and play interactive games. Try giant inflatable darts and join in a range of youth led activities, with advice and support available throughout the day.
Digital and experimental
Take part in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) workshops, watch fun science experiments, and explore a mega gaming marquee packed with consoles, dance mats and a Mario Kart themed exercise bike. Coding club drop ins will also run inside Library @ the Lightbox.
Sports and physical activity
Try soft archery and axe throwing, improve on your football skills and penalty shootouts with Barnsley FC (plus a visit from Toby Tyke). Enjoy athletics tasters, water safety demos and mini sports sessions.
Carnival and traditional games
Have a go at the high striker, pig racing, ring toss, coconut shy games and mini circus skills. Enjoy a free to play tombola from Goldthorpe Development Group.
Performances
Catch live sets from talented young singers, performers from Barnsley Youth Choir and musical sessions from Barnsley Music Service, including the Barnsley Drummers.
Support and advice
Learn about volunteering opportunities with Barnsley CVS and discover the support available from Barnsley Family Hubs.