This weekend
 Old Market Square becomes sports arena for the weekend
10:30 each day until 16:00
Visit the Old Market Square for a chance to take part in three different sports; with teams from Triathlon, Table Tennis, and Tennis visiting to promote major sporting events coming to the city in June.
On Saturday, this year’s Ping! project launches, transforming into a table tennis playing arena, complete with ping pong robot and customised novelty tables. Meet Commonwealth medal winning Maria Tsaptsinos who will play in an exhibition match and will be willing to take on any passers-by who fancy their chances.
As it’s also Harry and Meghan’s special day. Look out for a game of ‘Royal Wedding Round the Table’, everyone is welcome to take part.
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 The Ping! team will be joined by teams from GOTri and the Triathlon Trust. They will be explaining how to get involved in Triathlon and telling people all about the Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay Cup which will take place on Victoria Embankment on the evening of 7 June. There will be details on how to book tickets for the best view in the Grandstand and the team will also offer advice on how to take part in triathlons with bike tasters on Saturday and bike and running tasters on Sunday.
On Sunday, the triathlon teams will be joined by coaches from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Nottingham Tennis Centre as we look forward to the Nature Valley Open international tournament coming to the city between 9-17 June where players warm up for the grass court season and The Championships, Wimbledon. There will be chances to play tennis and test your skills on the pop up courts and to find out all about what is planned for the tournament, including the Family Fun days over qualifying weekend and Ladies Day on 13 June. Find out about other events at Nottingham Tennis Centre and pick up a voucher for a free tennis trial too!
 The Lion King Under The Stars - Now at Nottingham Castle*
20 May - Gates open at 6.30pm, film starts around 8.30pm, when the sun sets.
An
amazing outdoor cinema experience in the stunning setting of Nottingham
Castle, with a showing of the Disney classic, The Lion King.
Bring a blanket or chair and watch The Lion King on a giant cinema screen under the stars.
Plus a fully stocked bar, popcorn, music and more before the movie starts. Hakuna Matata!
Tickets: £14 Standard / £8 Under 16 - Book now for The Lion King Under the Stars
Please visit the Slip and Slide website for further information.
*This event was previously advertised at Notts County Football Club but has been moved due to the club's Play-off commitments.
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 Woodthorpe Plant Shop Summer Bedding Extravaganza
May 26-27 (9:00 - 17:00)
The Plant Shop will be filled with a huge array of colourful bedding plants, along with compost and pots to put some amazing colour in your gardens.
We'll be running hanging basket workshops where you get hands on and create your own masterpiece and there will also be a range of local craft stalls to browse.
The event is timed to coincide with National Children's Gardening Week, which highlights the fun that gardens hold for kids. Check out their page or visit the Children's Gardening Week website for some great activities and ideas to engage your little ones. More information to follow, but put this in your diaries today!
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 Family Fun Day
Trent Bridge: 27 May - (11:00)
Something for all the family. Enjoy a day of live 50 over cricket as well as...
- tours of the historic ground
- face painting
- bouncy castle
- glitter tattoos
- dance workshops
- caricaturist
- Outlaws Cricket Zone
- Autograph signing sessions
All for the smashingly good price of £1
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Moana - Family Film Screening
New Art Exchange
Saturday 19
May - 10:30
Enjoy a free family-friendly screening of the Walt Disney
Animation Studios hit Moana. A spirited teenager sets out on a daring quest to
fulfil her ancestors unfinished business. Everyone in fancy dress gets a goodie
bag! Find out more about the Moana screening
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Coming soon
 Jo Jingles at intu Victoria Centre
Sessions until 17 July
Nottingham Coffee Club
Bring your
little one along to these vibrant music, singing and movement sessions with the
colourful, friendly character Jo Jingles.
Every
week each child will enjoy some hands-on fun with percussion instruments, such
as tambourines, drums and bells.
With over
1,000 songs under his belt, from old favourites to the more unique, you can
rest assured every class is different from one week to the next - Find out more about Jo Jingles
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18-19 May - Castle Rock Brewery Yard Party (VAT and Fiddle)
19 May - How the Borks Became, Children's Book Launch ages 5-9 (Wollaton Hall)
20 May - Beginners Nordic Walking (Wollaton Park)
20 May - Newark Town Band Brass Band Concert (Arboretum)
27 May - Spring Craft Fair (Wollaton Hall)
27 May - Bank Holiday Craft Fair (Newstead Abbey)
29 May - Parklives Buggy Fitness (Woodthorpe Grange)
30 May - Sunrise Yoga (Forest Recreation Ground)
Upcoming events in Nottingham
18 May - Notts County v Coventry City Play off semi-final (Meadow Lane)
27 May - Dot to Dot Festival (Various Venues)
27 May - Run for All Asda 10K (Old Market Square)
2-3 June Autokarna and Nottingham Motor Show
7 June - Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay Cup (Victoria Embankment)
9 June - Nottingham Open Tennis (Nottingham Tennis Centre)
June-Sept - Outdoor Theatre Season - Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey
21 July - Splendour (Wollaton Hall)
August - Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival (Wollaton Hall)
DISCLAIMER:
Every effort has been made to make sure tickets for all these events are still available, but please check with the event organisers before travelling to avoid disappointment.
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