Parade and FREE Fun Day at the Castle, Ping! returns, Craft fair, FREE tickets for outdoor opera at Wollaton Park!

Armed Forces Weekend: 27 & 28 June at Wollaton Park   Join us to celebrate the past, present and future of Britain’s Armed Forces in an action-packed weekend of events and activities for all the family, including demonstrations, music, flyovers from the Dakota's, a vintage tea room and a fairground. FREE event, car parking charges apply. >>See what's on

Parade and FREE fun day at Nottingham Castle: Saturday 4 July

 Nottingham City Council is proud to announce a day of celebration as the new Lord Mayor is sworn in on Saturday 4 July! Don't miss a horse and carriage parade from the Council House to the Castle, followed by day of FREE entry and activities at Nottingham Castle.

>>See what's on

Final call for buskers! The deadline to register to perform at the Big Busk on Saturday 11 July is 26 June. Whether you are an experienced street performer, entertainer or musician or an exciting new talent - get noticed at the BBC Radio Nottingham Big Busk! You are invited to perform and entertain the crowds at one of the BBC Big Busk points around the city between 11am and 4pm, and you could be broadcast live on BBC Radio Nottingham!  >>Register for the Big Busk here

One Day, Something Happens exhibition opens at Nottingham Castle

 A new exhibition featuring paintings from acclaimed artists including Lucien Freud, David Hockney, Walter Sickert and Richard Hamilton will open at Nottingham Castle on Saturday 20 June.

 (Don't forget, there's FREE entry at Nottingham Castle on Saturday 4 July!)

 >>Find out more

Ping! returns - from 24 June Get ready to go batty this summer once more as the FREE ping-pong tables around the city return! The six-week Ping! festival kicks off on 24 June at 11am on Smithy Row (outside Primark) where locals can pit their skills against a robot firing ping pong balls at them. Some of England’s top table tennis players, including England U21 Adam Harrison, will be there for those who prefer a human opponent. >>Find a ping! table near you

Women's Institute Craft and Flower Fair at Newstead Abbey 27 & 28 June    View fabulous floral displays as you explore the Abbey and see the wonderful work of the Nottinghamshire WI as they celebrate their centenary year.  >>Find out more

Fantastic outdoor theatre and opera this summer!

Win FREE tickets to see Hamlet at Nottingham Castle on 14 July - enter the competition at the What's On in Nottingham Facebook page by telling us - who wrote Hamlet?

Are you free on Friday 3 July? Come to a FREE an outdoor opera screening of Mozart's Don Giovanni in Wollaton Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of culture, on us!

>>See the trailer for Don Giovanni

>>Get Don Giovanni tickets

Craft Market in Cobden Chambers 27 - 28 June Pop down to the Bird in Borrowed Feathers Market this weekend for a fantastic selection of craft stalls. This brand new craft fair will showcase 28 stalls, 14 on each day, all filled to the brim with handmade products and gifts from talented local designers.   >>Find out more

Nottingham Cake Club: Sunday 28 June   Love cake, biscuits, and anything delicious? You'll be in good company at the Cake Eater's Anonymous event on 28 June at the Ned Ludd on Friar Lane. Tickets are £3 for bakers and £5 for non-bakers, and all proceeds go to support local charities.    >>Book tickets

Join the Noah's Ark Fun Run on Saturday 4 July at Wollaton Park   Support charities, including Stonebridge City Farm by taking part in a fancy dress fun run at Wollaton Park! Run 1 or 2.5 miles and dress as your favourite animal too.   >>Register now

Less than one month to go until Splendour!

Don't miss your chance to get tickets for Splendour Festival, taking place on Satuday 18 July at Wollaton Park. James, Bananarama and The Specials headline along with fantastic kids circus fun, and a host of top comedians to keep you smiling too.

>>Get tickets

More events

• 23 June: Guided Health Walk along Nuthall Railway
• 24 June: Edinburgh Festival preview comedy night at the Canalhouse
• 25 June: K2 - The Tragedy and the Triumph at Nottingham Lakeside Arts
• 26 June: Evening Cave Tour at Nottingham Castle
• 27 June: Chilwell Carnival
• 27 June: Spirits of the Caves at the City of Caves.
• 27 June: Nottingham Ghost Walk
• 28 June: FREE guided cycle ride - The villages of the vale

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