1 ANIMATION WORKSHOP
A chance for kids aged 9 to 12 to get their creative juices flowing by making short animated films. Design Museum, Shad Thames, SE1 (www.designmuseum.org 020-7940 8782), Sun
2 INVERNESS FOREST DISTRICT: WILD WOODS MYSTERY HUNT
A chance for the whole family to join in the search and try to discover what is hiding in the woods. Glenmore Lodge, Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore (www.glenmorelodge.org.uk 01479 861256), Thur
3 DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE
All aboard for an exciting family trip to Treasure Island with children’s telly favourite Dora the Explorer. Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham (www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk 0115-948 2525), from Wed, until Aug 27
4 AUGUST BIG SATURDAY
A free day of activities to mark the film release of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox. Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester (www.museum.man.ac.uk 0161-275 2648), Sat
5 SUMMER FUN WEEKEND
Keep your fingers crossed for nice weather and get back to nature on this weekend of seasonal activities for the family. National Trust: Claydon House, Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire (www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01296 730349), from Sat