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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Thousands enjoy a roar-some Dino Day in Hull city centre
Families have flocked to a day of dinosaur celebrations in Hull city Day, organised by Hull BID, included puppet-style displays of a raptor, a dilophosaurus and a parasaurolophus, along with free face-painting, a "super sleuth" trail and a colouring 40, attended with her children Amelia, 10, Harrison, six, and Christopher, seven."It's a really awesome idea and it's been brilliant," she said. "With the cost of living nowadays, it's really nice. I think it's wonderful they've put this event on for everybody to take part in."Organisers estimated that between 8,000 and 9,000 people attended. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What to know about Topeka's 2025 Food Truck Fest
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Gage Park will be filled with food trucks, live music and activities for the whole family in August. The third annual Food Truck Fest will be one of the largest free events in Shawnee County this year from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24 at Gage Park. More than 23 different food trucks, vendors and entertainers will be at the park for the event. Aaron Parrish with the Poppin Squeeze food truck founded the festival in 2022. Junction City man nominated to Kansas Music Hall of Fame 'After Covid I saw a real lack of large events for (food) trucks and the community,' Parrish said. 'There was a big change from when we founded our truck in 2011 to post-Covid, and we really wanted to provide the kind of event like the ones we used to have.' The festival is exclusively made up of Shawnee County vendors and entertainers. New to the event this year are the Dallas Pryor & The Lazy Wayne Band, a petting zoo and even the KC Wolf. Parrish wanted the public to know this event is free and that families can easily make a day of it by exploring Gage Park, the nearby Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Kansas Children's Discovery Center and trying something new at this local event. Kansas girl lands catfish almost as big as her in birthday surprise For more local eats news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Camp Bestival: Energy and calm at family festival
Camp Bestival, a music festival curated with families in mind, is taking place in year's headliners Sir Tom Jones, the Sugarbabes and Basement Jaxx appear on a varied bill alongside children's favourites Blippi and four-day annual event, which opened on Thursday, is held at Lulworth Castle, near the Jurassic features live music, theatre, immersive shows, circus performers and craft activities. New for 2025 is the Slomo Wellbeing Festival, described by organisers as a "festival-within-a-festival" and a "haven of calm amidst the festival buzz".The area is hosting a wellbeing programme for all ages, including breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound baths, chillout DJs and cooking demos. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Northampton Film Festival to open with free Market Square event
A film festival will be launched with a free family-focused event which town centre bosses hope will bring extra footfall to the Movies on the Square day at Northampton Market Square will herald the start of the 2026 Northampton Film Festival (NFF).The event will take place this year, between 12:00 and 19:00 BST on 6 Carrier, director of NFF, says people will be able to watch live action films made by young and local filmmakers. Organised by the Northampton Business Improvement District (BID), the market square event will show Disney film Moana on a large outdoor screen, which will also show films created by previous festival Carrier said that the event, which marks the fifth birthday of NFF, would also see visitors given the opportunity to "take part in some free hands-on film activities".The film festival is due to host its main programme of events in March next Northampton BID announced it would hold a free classic car event on the Market Square, which reopened last year following a £12m on the Square will be held between 10:00 and 14:00 BST on 9 August with a range of vintage vehicles on events have been supported by Reform UK-controlled West Northamptonshire Council. 'We want more' Mark Mullen, operations manager for Northampton BID, said there had been positive feedback after hosting Northampton Pride and Armed Forces Day in the square."By maximising the area's events space, the square can become a really vibrant and exciting focal point for our town centre," he said."The overwhelming feedback from those coming to the events is 'we want more of them' so that's what we're trying to do."The Market Square is also due to host a fan zone for the Women's Rugby World Cup, which begins next month, and September's Amazing Northampton Petter, deputy leader of West Northamptonshire Council, said: "The square is a key space for connection and culture, and we're proud to see it being used in ways that make it a lively and welcoming place for all." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Yahoo
Discover Ottawa Weekend brings free family fun to Oak Harbor July 26–27
OAK HARBOR — Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge will host Discover Ottawa Weekend on July 26 and 27. According to a community announcement, this two-day event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ohio's only national wildlife refuge complex and is free for families. The weekend will feature a variety of activities for people of all ages. Highlights include fishing, paddling, scavenger hunts and crafts. Fishing (catch and release) will be available with poles and bait provided near the Visitor Center. Kayaking sessions will occur at the Partnership Pond from 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. on both days. On July 26, participants can join Board Member Jim Krieger for a bike ride at 8:30 a.m. On July 27, a special otter hike led by Jeff Vogelpohl, known as the Otter Whisperer, will take place from 8-10 a.m. Registration for the hike is required via Children can earn their junior ranger badge through various activities. Crafts will be available in the Visitor Center multipurpose room. Live snakes will be featured with Ken Roshak from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 26. Open-air tram tours will be first-come, first-served at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on both days. Local vendors will sell nature-themed items, and the Rookery Nature Store will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake Erie BBQ will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. On July 26, a Recycle Round-Up will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can recycle old clothes, textiles and electronics for $10 per carload. Accepted electronics include computers, phones and printers, while textiles include clothing and linens. Proceeds will support conservation efforts at the refuge. The scenic wildlife drive will be open dawn to dusk, allowing visitors to enjoy the seven-mile loop from their vehicles. All activities are free and donations are welcomed to support wildlife conservation and youth programs. For more information, call 419-313-3126 or visit This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Port Clinton News Herald: Discover Ottawa Weekend offers free fun at wildlife refuge July 26–27
