Hey! So excited to help you plan a cracking weekend in Cambridge for the kids (ages 3-14) on Feb 7th & 8th, 2026! We've got some cool drop-in science fun and a chance to see inside a historic building. Check out these awesome one-off events!
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Saturdays at Polar Museum (Drop-in Activities)
Polar Museum
Free Saturday morning object handling and tours at the Polar Museum.
Magnificent Magma Chambers Drop-In
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Explore rocks, use microscopes, and chat with scientists indoors.
2026 Spring Term Jewelology Kids' Creative Art Classes
Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC
A creative, hands-on art class specifically for children aged 4-9.
· February 7
3MAGNIFICENT MAGMA CHAMBERS DROP-INFREE : Get hands-on with rocks from Greenland under a microscope! You can chat with real University of Cambridge Earth Sciences scientists about their fieldwork. See if you can spot rare earth elements that make your tech work—UV lights provided!A fantastic, interactive science session where kids can handle real geological samples and meet university researchers.
SATURDAYS AT POLAR MUSEUM (DROP-IN ACTIVITIES)FREE : Head to the Polar Museum for free drop-in sessions on a Saturday! You can check out staff favourite tours or have a go at object handling with their enthusiastic volunteers. They even have the narwhal tusk to see!It's a free, reliable set of activities happening specifically on Saturday morning at a fantastic specialist museum.
CAN YOU MAKE A FAKE? AT THE MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGYFREE : See if your kids can spot forgeries in a new exhibition about fake scientific instruments! After the quiz, they can handle replica instruments and try designing their own convincing fakes.An engaging exhibition that turns the learning process into a fun game of spotting deception, great for the older end of the age bracket.
· February 8
3LEPER CHAPEL OPEN DAYFREE : Have a peek inside one of Cambridge's oldest buildings, it's rarely open to the public! It's a unique piece of local history away from the main tourist crowds. Perfect for a quiet afternoon exploration.It's a unique, usually closed building opened just for this Sunday, offering a genuine glimpse into deep local history.
2026 SPRING TERM JEWELOLOGY KIDS' CREATIVE ART CLASSES : A dedicated art class focused on 'Jewelology' where kids get to be creative and make something shiny! This class is designed specifically for younger children to explore art concepts.A structured, creative session specifically tailored for the younger end of your age range (4-9) on a Sunday morning.
CRAZY CONE CAPER TRAIL (SELF-LED)FREE : Go on a self-led 'whodunit' mystery trail to find out who stole seeds from pinecones! You'll explore amazing pinecones from around the world and solve puzzles on your Sunday walk.A fun, self-paced outdoor activity that uses the beautiful Botanic Garden as a backdrop for a mystery challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Cambridge this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are a few great free options: check out the Magnificent Magma Chambers drop-in at the Whipple Museum on Saturday and the free activities like object handling at the Polar Museum on Saturday too. Sunday has a free Open Day at the historic Leper Chapel.
Is there anything active or outdoors for the kids to do on Sunday?
Yes! You can grab the self-led Crazy Cone Caper Trail at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden on Sunday to make your walk a fun mystery challenge.
What's on that's specifically good for my 10-year-old on Saturday?
The 'Can you make a fake?' event at the Museum of Zoology on Saturday is great for spotting forgeries and handling replicas, which should appeal to that age group.
