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Music
COWES
The popular blues open mic where a full back line is provided - open to all ages and abilities. Come and play some blues!
From 4pm to 7pm every 2nd Sunday in the Month.
13 July 2025
10 August 2025
14 September 2025
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Exhibition
Freshwater Bay
The Road to Palmyra David's striking images of Palmyra were taken during a visit to Syria in 1993, making them a crucial document in preserving the history of one of the "seven wonders of the Middle East", and showcasing the magnificence and beauty…
Halloween
Bembridge
31 Days of Halloween at Whitecliff Bay Get ready for a whole month of spooktacular fun with our 31 Days of Halloween at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park! From little monsters to the not-so-little, there's something for everyone.
Family-fun…
Exhibition
Newport
An exhibition by island children from the White-tailed Eagle outreach program delivered by The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in partnership with Forestry England.
Come and admire over 800 hand painted tiles featuring the White-tailed eagle,…
Exhibition
Newport
2025 marks the fourth instalment of the Isle of Wight Young Artist Award brought to Quay Arts by Brave Island. Young people aged 14-25 years old are invited to submit their artwork to be displayed in the professional setting of our Clayden Gallery.…
Halloween
Carisbrooke, Newport
Halloween fun at Carisbrooke Castle Join English Heritage every day of the half term holidays for Halloween fun at Carisbrooke Castle.
Spooky activities Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out this half term. Follow the…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
It's wickedly wonderful half term fun as witches and wizards cast their magic spell and takeover the Railway.
Follow the spooky treasure hunt trail then climb aboard the spooky steam train. Meet the witch wandering the platform... does she have…
Arts
Cowes
Festival of creativity on the Isle of Wight The Bees Needles is a festival of island creativity. The best artisans the Isle of Wight has to offer plus many businesses who sell the raw materials and items artists and crafters require to create their…
Childrens Events
Brading Road, RYDE
For age 8-15 years junior drivers get the chance to be Adrenaline Junkies without parents!
Training to race from Level 1- 5 and by the end of the programme being ready for our larger, faster karts.
Our own driver training academy provides…
Festival
RYDE
Annual harp festival with concerts and teaching workshops.
Music
Newport
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2025 being their 58th anniversary! During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same -…
Childrens Events
Newport
Are you a budding young artist? Then join our monthly kids arts sessions led by professional artists with a different theme and activity each month. All materials are provided and you will be able to take home what you make. *Dress for mess*
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Health & Wellbeing
Gurnard
Celebrate October's transformative power with my Gong & Sound Bath, at this lovely venue in Gurnard, Isle of Wight. Reflect and release through this immersive Sound Journey with Gongs, Bowls, Chimes.
WHAT IS A SOUND BATH? A Sound Bath - or…
Guided Walk
Brook
Perfect for all ages, our National Trust fossil walks at Compton Bay offer relaxed public group tours. You'll delve into the ancient history of this unique coastline and hunt for Cretaceous fossils along the shore, including dinosaur bones, flint…
Family
Shanklin
Our 90-minutes tour is an ideal way to introduce children to the theatre. Play-acting, games and dressing up make this tour an inspiring experience full of interactive activities. You will visit the public areas of the Theatre as well as backstage…
Halloween
NEWCHURCH
Come and have a spooky supper with us and be entertained by the brilliant Huxley Magic.
Table bookings from 6pm.
Book here: https://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk/pages/the-restaurant
Halloween
Newport
Join us deep in the magical Woodland Ponds for a hauntingly fun Halloween evening like no other!
Spooktacular at Robin Hill is here for two nights of family-friendly frights and delights, featuring:
Cheeky Monkey Fire Show Live DJ sets…
Music
Newport
Step into the spotlight with Fearlessly Taylor as they present an exhilarating tribute to the one and only Taylor Swift. Get ready to be swept away on a whirlwind journey through Taylor's legendary career, with show-stopping replica costumes,…
Talks
SHANKLIN
The definitive insight into the real lives of Britain's most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer. For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came…
Christmas
Ryde
Christmas Fair with Ideas for Christmas
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