Family Saturdays: Ages 5-7
Autumn Term 2026 September to December 2026About Family Saturdays: Ages 5-7
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions for children and their grownups. Sharing stories through creative play to spark imaginations!
Family Saturdays is a space where families can explore and learn together, each week we read different stories and bring them to life either through drama, dance, crafts and other fun-filled ways.
Towards the end of the session, children and families can enjoy a healthy snack on us! If you have any allergies or access needs, please do let us know when you complete your booking.
This is one of two Family Saturdays groups. The second runs at an earlier time and is for children ages 3 to 5 - you can find more information here.
Discover what we'll be exploring each week...
Weekly themes
Sat 26 Sep - Welcome Autumn
Sat 3 Oct - Poetry and Music
Sat 10 Oct - Black History Month
Sat 17 Oct – Magical Creatures
Sat 24 Oct – Halloween
(Half Term)
Sat 7 Nov - Diwali
Sat 14 Nov – Disability Awareness Month
Sat 21 Nov - Put Big Light On - Bolton Light Festival
Sat 28 Nov – Woodland Stories with Music
Sat 5 Dec - Winter / Festive
Weekly themes
Sat 26 Sep - Welcome Autumn
Sat 3 Oct - Poetry and Music
Sat 10 Oct - Black History Month
Sat 17 Oct – Magical Creatures
Sat 24 Oct – Halloween
(Half Term)
Sat 7 Nov - Diwali
Sat 14 Nov – Disability Awareness Month
Sat 21 Nov - Put Big Light On - Bolton Light Festival
Sat 28 Nov – Woodland Stories with Music
Sat 5 Dec - Winter / Festive
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Black History Month 2026
Fantastic experience! Love how interactive it is from the second you enter the room. Lovely balance of all the senses. Very creative and thought out storytelling
- Parent from Family Saturdays
My son loved it and laughed. I liked how all the children were included. Very kind staff and very patient and helpful
- Parent from Family Saturdays
