Outdoor activities

All activities and events free and open to all unless otherwise stated

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.