What's On Calendar
Find out about events, meetings and exhibitions the council and museum are holding. We cannot accept any responsibilities for external information provided nor any web-links.
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Football For All - Free School Holiday Activity
Mon, 28th Oct 2024 09:30
Football For All is back this half term, so join our fantastic coaches to practise your skills and enjoy a casual kick-about in the park.
This drop-in session for ages 5 to 11 is aimed at all abilities, whether your little ones are already big football fans or want to give it a try for the first time.
There's no need to book, just come along on the day and have a go.
It's fun, friendly and best of all it's FREE!
Date: Monday 28th October
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Venue: New Street Park, Daventry (the park next to the bus station and Tesco)
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Ages: 5 to 11
Entry: Free entry and no booking needed, just pop along on the day.
- Venue:
- New Street Park
- Contact:
- projects@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk
Halloween Makes in the Museum – Free School Holiday Activity
Thu, 31st Oct 2024 12:22
Come and get crafty this October half term with our free Halloween Makes in the Museum event at Daventry Museum.
During this spooky drop-in session, you can make your own scary webs complete with furry spiders, petrifying pipe-cleaner pumpkins, and menacing mummies from paper tubes. There will also be a spine-chilling scavenger hunt around the museum to celebrate this haunted holiday.
We'd love to see your favourite fancy dress too, so feel free to dress up in your Halloween best (fancy dress not compulsory!).
The session is free with no booking required, just pop in any time between 10am and 2pm. These events tend to be busier early on, so come a little later if you'd prefer it to be quieter.
Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
What we'll be making: Crafting spiders and webs, mini pipe cleaner pumpkins and magical mummies. Plus a spooky scavenger hunt around the museum.
Date: Thursday 31st October
Time: Drop in any time between 10am and 2pm
Venue: Daventry Museum, 3 New Street, Daventry, NN11 4BT
Ages: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Entry: Free.
- Venue:
- Daventry Museum
- Contact:
- projects@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk
Daventry Fireworks Extravaganza
Sat, 2nd Nov 2024 18:00
Join us at the Parker E-ACT Academy for our annual fireworks display. We'll be lighting up the skies with colourful sparks, streaks and spirals, all set to a musical soundtrack. Plus, plenty of food and drink to help you stay warm on a chilly night.
- Venue:
- Parker E-ACT Academy
- Contact:
- events@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk
Remembrance 2024
Sun, 10th Nov 2024 10:00
Traditionally The Royal British Legion Remembrance Day Parade and Service usually take place on the Sunday closest to the 11th of November each year in Daventry.
A Service of Remembrance is held at the Daventry War Memorial, off Abbey Street, to include the calling of the Roll of Honour and laying of wreaths.
This is traditionally followed by a church service at Holy Cross Church led by Daventry Churches Together.
The service commemorates the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
- Event: Daventry Remembrance Parade & Service 2024
- Date: Sunday 10th November 2024
- Time: 10am for parade to depart at 10.35am (approx.)
- Meeting Point: Daventry High Street - outside Argos
- Parade: along High street onto Abbey Street to the War Memorial
- Wreaths: Wreaths will be laid along the wall at the bottom of the steps and will be repositioned at the War Memorial after the service by Daventry Town Council.
- Church Service: 11.30am at Holy Cross Church, Church Walk, Daventry - all are welcome.
Please note: the High Street will be closed on the day so you will need to park in any of the local car parks and walk to the High Street. Please check onsite signage for time limits.
For more details visit The Royal British Legion Website
- Venue:
- Daventry War Memorial
- Contact:
- events@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk
Armistice Day 2024
Mon, 11th Nov 2024 10:30
Armistice Day Service will be held at the Gazebo, at the top of Sheaf Street at 10:30am on Monday 11th November 2024.
Along with a short service we will be marking Armistice Day with the traditional Two Minute Silence at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month.
- Venue:
- Top of Sheaf Street at the brick gazebo
- Contact:
- events@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk
Daventry Christmas Market & Festive Fun
Sat, 23rd Nov 2024 10:00
Embrace the festive spirit at Daventry Christmas Market, where we'll have stalls selling everything from seasonal snacks and drinks to gifts for everyone on your list. We'll also have a visit from Santa, plus real-life reindeer and lots of family-friendly activities to get you set for the festive season.
- Venue:
- Daventry town centre
- Contact:
- events@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk
Daventry Town Crafters Monthly Meet Up
Sat, 7th Dec 2024 14:00
Join Daventry Town Crafters for our free monthly meet-ups. Knit, crochet, craft and natter – and meet new people!
Everyone is welcome, whether you've joined us before at a previous knit and natter session or are a new and complete crafting novice. Come along for an afternoon of crafting with like-minded friends.
This isn't specifically a learn to knit or crochet session, but crafters will be available to teach or help with any yarn queries. Bring your own materials, needles and hooks if you have them, but we have lots of supplies too.
The upcoming monthly meet-up dates are:
26th October 2024
7th December 2024
11th January 2025
1st February 2025
1st March 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm. Come along for the whole session, or drop in as you wish.
Venue: Daventry Museum, 3 New Street, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4BT
Entry: FREE to drop in between 2 and 4pm. No need to book!
Parking: There are various car parks around the town and parking for several hours is FREE.
- Venue:
- Daventry Museum
- Contact:
- projects@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk