Fareham Community Showcase, West St, Fareham – Saturday 5^th July 10am-4pm

Organised by Community First. Featuring a variety of stalls, entertainment, and activities, the event offers local organisations a unique opportunity to connect with residents, attract new volunteers, and fundraise, all while celebrating the incredible community spirit of Fareham. 

Fareham’s Big Weekend, Fareham Town Centre – Saturday 12^th 10am-6pm and 13^th July 10am-4pm

Organised by FBC in partnership with organisations around the town centre. From Fareham Shopping Centre to the waterfront, from Fareham Leisure Centre to Fareham Live, partner organisations and businesses across Fareham will be coming together to put on a huge variety of events and activities to showcase just how much the town has to offer.

More details at www.fareham.gov.uk/bigweekend

Fareham Food Festival, West St, Fareham – Saturday 19^th July 11am-6pm

Organised by Grub & Groove Events. A selection of food stalls, street food and bars with live music along the pedestrianised area of Fareham Town Centre.

Play at the Podium, West St, Fareham – every Thursday from 7^th-28^th August 11am-1pm

Organised by FBC. Free Childrens activities at the Performance Podium. Each week there will be a main activity (7^th August – Circus Skills, 14^th - Crazy M, 21^st - Puppet show and 28^{th -} Interactive Story Telling) alongside these activities there will be Arts and Crafts being offered by Craft Makery to get involved with and Hair Braiding. This will be a hub of fun and activity in the heart of the town during the Summer Holidays.

Pop up gym equipment on West St, Fareham – 11^th-25^th August

There will be static outdoor gym equipment including a Crosstrainer, spinning bike, recumbent bike, arm bike. Suitable for 13yrs and over. Free to use.

Play Day, Holly Hill Woodland Park - Wednesday 13^th August 11am-3:30pm

Organised by FBC. The Play Day event offers a range of woodland themed activities for all the family. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy a day in the woods, with activities such as den building, woodland crafts and more! This year children can make a jellyfish, hedgehog collage, bird feeder and a leaf puppet. Hampshire Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Bird Aware Solent, Hampshire Healthy Families, Hampshire Healthy Steps and Let’s Talk Fareham Roadshow will also be in attendance.

Tickets must be booked in advance (£3 for 3yrs and over).

More info on how to book is here www.fareham.gov.uk/playday

Castle Early Birds Holiday Club at Portchester Community School have free holiday club places for children eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals through the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Programme.

Book online at www.castleearlybirds.com

Fareham’s free 999 Day takes place on Saturday 21 June from 10am-4pm in Fareham Town Centre.

All of the local emergency service teams will be there including the police, fire service, ambulance service, coastguard, plus lots more. Children will have the opportunity to sit in vehicles, take part in activities and meet the emergency service teams.

There will also be free activities from WonderTots, with crafts, role play and games under the podium, and a special performance from the Beat 44 Police choir at 11am.

Plus, the free pop-up beach is open inside Fareham Shopping Centre, as well as free soft play for children under 5 and free table tennis!

Prizes include: £25 Beefeater voucher, £25 M&S voucher, 2 x Soft Play vouchers, 2 x Family Swim vouchers, 2 x 1 week Adult Guest passes (Everyone Active), 2 x Kids Summer fun activity kit, Bluetooth Speaker & Stitch colouring activity pack.

Tickets can be purchased via your SCOPAY accounts at £1 per ticket.