Things to Do in Leicester
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PieFest & SpiritsFest - 1/2 August 2026
📍 Cattle Market
£4.00
FREEGrassland Habitats at Halstead Hill Farm -Morning Session
📍 Halstead Hill Farm
FREEDivision E - COT
📍 Stanton under Bardon Village Hall
Mirror Decorating with Clay
📍 Ninety Six Degrees Cafe
£16.00
Spartan Card Show @ Broughton Astley
📍 Village Hall
£4.00 - £13.70
FREEKids Summer Sustainability Club
📍 Utilita Energy Hub
Leicester Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! :)
📍 Leicester Railway Station
£19.99 - £32.99
Mosaic Art Workshop in Leicester
📍 Meridian West
£20.00 - £99.00
FREE—
Melton and District Model Show 2026
📍 Longfield Academy
FREEAdult Pie Making Workshop Saturday 1 August 11am
📍 Cattle Market
Control Line Centralized meeting
📍 BMFA Buckminster
£20.0
FREEMindfulness Meditation
📍 Ekojoe
GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival 2026
📍 Leicester Lions Rugby Football Club
Free - £27.80
Leicester Cathedral Richard III Tours
📍 Leicester Cathedral
£7.00
Carnival Reggae & Soca Bottomless Brunch
📍 3 little birds
£40.00
FREELeicester Volunteers Needed - Family Fun Day
📍 Spinney Hill Park
FREENational Qur'an Competition 2026 — Grand Final (Leicester)
📍 Masjid At-Taqwa
FREESaturday Gallery Art Club
📍 Attenborough Arts Centre
FREEPIZZA PARTY- NEW YORK STYLE
📍 137 Granby St
Cafe Bruxelles presents Bottomless Drinks
📍 Café Bruxelles
£40.00
FREEGrassland Habitats at Halstead Hill Farm - Afternoon
📍 Halstead Hill Farm
FUSION FEST - LEICESTER
📍 Ramgarhia Community Centre
Free - £163.22
Ska Day Party: Leicester 🎺
📍 Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge
£10 - £20
Hands-on presents // Scott Garcia b2b Mystic Matt, Lewis Carroll
📍 440 Venue
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There are many free events in Leicester — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.
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Leicester has plenty of family-friendly events including children's theatre, outdoor festivals, science workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and community events suitable for all ages.
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