# Event Details - **Event Name**: PlayFest! Children's Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: PlayFest! is an amazing action-packed day of fun, hands-on play and discovery for all ages in Aldershot. There are oodles of free activities to enjoy throughout the town centre on Saturday 29 August from 10am to 4pm. It’s free! Take on the challenge of building a spectacular giant sculpture, jump behind the DJ decks and mix your own tunes, crawl, climb and explore the exciting adventure cave, and be amazed by explosive mad science shows packed with bangs, bubbles and surprises! There's even more fun waiting for you… • Become a scientist with amazing hands-on experiments • Splash, swirl and create a crazy floor painting masterpiece • Take a break and recharge in the chill-out space • Build your own brilliant brick invention • Discover nature school • Step into an incredible virtual reality world of minibeasts • Create a colourful rainbow snack • Make noise and discover incredible instruments • Learn awesome karate moves from the experts • Get your hands gooey making colourful slime • Let your imagination run wild with creative crafts • Meet real beekeepers and learn about their buzzing bees • Journey into magical storytelling adventures • Design something fantastic at the Crafty Creation Station • Strum, sing and join in with ukulele jammin' • Laugh, gasp and join the fun with pop-up performances WORKSHOPS... Families can also enjoy a fantastic programme of free workshops under the bandstand. Try something new, discover a hidden talent, get creative and make memories together. 10.30am Karate Crazy with GKR Karate 11.15am Drumming Up Noise with Tankata Percussion 12pm Twirl, shake & march! with Fleet Falcons 12.45pm Drumming Up Noise with Tankata Percussion 1.45pm Sing It, dance It, act It! with Boogie Pumps 2.30pm Twirl, shake & march! with Fleet Falcons 3.15pm Street dance party with Boogie Pumps All activities are free. Children must be accompanied at all times and activities are subject to change. Please check the signs at each activity station during your visit for timings. DATE & TIME Saturday 29 August 10am to 4pm USEFUL INFORMATION • All activities are free, just drop in • Activities are aimed at primary school-aged children aged 4+, but everyone is welcome to take part • Children must be accompanied at all times • Activities are subject to change LOCATION Princes Gardens, High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1BH MORE INFORMATION For the full list of activities and more information, please visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/playfest. The event is funded and managed by Rushmoor Borough Council. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aldershot/playfest-childrens-festival-2026/200030491661714 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, trips-adventures, pop-ups, parties, art, fine-arts, entertainment, storytelling, contests, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 485 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Aldershot - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Aldershot - **lat**: 51.24965 - **long**: -0.75931 - **full address**: Aldershot, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: PlayFest! Children's Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7ff548a233665ea151ed1af3e7e8be27f318fb1b8554fa934ef77965e3cf4cf5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc086888-gmir?v=1787551191 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is PlayFest! Children's Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** PlayFest! Children's Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Aldershot, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing PlayFest! Children's Festival 2026? - **A:** PlayFest! Children's Festival 2026 is organized by Aldershot Town Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** PlayFest! Children's Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aldershot, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 480+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Festival", "name": "PlayFest! 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