All activities and events free and open to all unless otherwise stated
Outdoor activities
Pirate Thursdays at Victoria Quays
Thursdays 11am-3pm: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Arch 18/19 at Victoria Quays
Contact Hellen Hornby at Blue Loop 263 6420
Whether you are a pirate princess or pirate fiend, swashbuckle your way down to Victoria Quays and join in the piratical fun by the waterside. There will be treasure hunts, arts and crafts, brass rubbings and boat trips (chargeable) to take your fancy. Pirate fancy dress is encouraged!
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
River Dipping on the Don
Sunday 1-3pm August 12
Meet at the Wicker Arch, next to SYAC
Contact Hellen Hornby at Blue Loop 263 6420
Ever wondered what lurks beneath the water of the Don? Now the river is clean again there are all sorts of insects, fish and other animals living there. All equipment is provided but bring bug pots or magnifiers if you have them. Includes a short walk (with Sheffield Wildlife Trust)
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Torch Lit Bat Walk
Friday 7.30-9.30pm August 31
Start and finish at Arch 18/19 at Victoria Quays
Contact Hellen Hornby at Blue Loop 263 6420
Join us for a twilight walk along the Blue Loop, where we’ll be looking out for bats swooping over the River & Canal hunting bugs for their dinner! Bring a torch, sensible footwear and a waterproof jacket.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Naturally Arty
family event
Wednesday 1-3pm July 25
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground
Contact the North & West Ranger Team 240 3578
It’s Love Your Parks Week. Create your own work of art from natural materials and enter our competition for the best work of art produced in Love Your Parks Week.
Green Man Masks
family event
Thursday 1-3pm August 16
Abbeyfield Park – near the playground
Contact the North & West Ranger Team 240 3578
The legend of the Green Man has been around for many years. Add to his story with your own Green Man mask.
Busy Bees
family event
Thursday 1-3pm August 30
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground
Contact the North & West Ranger Team 240 3578
An event with a sting in the tail. Bees are very important creatures. Why? Come along and find out with the Rangers. You might even get to try some honey.
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