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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including a spring market, K-Pop craze, cars and coffee, a fantastic dance festival and fun climbing activities for the little ones! Here are our top picks for this weekend.
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There are many more things to do and explore on our full What’s On Calendar such as interesting exhibitions, tours, and fun outdoor activities. Browse today and find the perfect activity to enjoy this weekend.
1. Spring Folk Market
Sunday 12 April 2026 | 11am | The Nest | Free event, booking required
Celebrate colour, growth, joy and Spring as The Nest gets transformed into a magnificent collection of independent businesses for the day with the Spring Folk Market. This Sunday, over 45 talented independent makers, bakers and creatives from Nottingham and beyond, will be bringing unique gifts, handmade treasures and treats straight to you. Expect ceramics, prints, woodworks, felting, photography, paintings, jewellery and more. Fill up your belly with an array of street food, offering tasty bites and sweet snacks, and enjoy a drink (or two!) from the bar, serving bubbly pints & refreshing soft drinks, too. Eager to get your hands dirty? Get creative with one of the workshops available throughout the day!
2. K-Pop Takeover at Wheelgate Park
Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 April 2026 | Wheelgate Park | Standard entry applies
The K-Pop craze is taking over the world and Wheelgate Park doesn’t get left behind. Get ready for a feel-good celebration where K-Pop leads the way, bringing together music, dance and bold energy in a fun-filled atmosphere the whole family can enjoy. Spend the day exploring thrilling rides, meeting amazing animals, and soaking up K-Pop-inspired entertainment happening across the park. Whether you’re here to dance, ride or vibe along to the beats, Wheelgate will be buzzing with rhythm and K-Pop excitement!
3. Overdrive Cars & Coffee
Sunday 12 April 2026 | 11am | Patchings Arts Centre | Free entry, booking required
Calling all car fanatics to head to Patching Arts Centre this Sunday for a day that’s all about good engines and good people! Vantom Overdrive is where proper car culture meets great coffee. Expect a strong mix of performance, classics, and unique builds from across the country — all set in a laid-back countryside venue. They're bringing more than just a meet: competitions like Best Sounding Car, a solid crowd, and an atmosphere that actually feels alive.
4. Boulder Tots at YMCA Village
Every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday from Friday 10 April 2026 | YMCA Village | £7.50
Get the little ones to explore a new world off the ground with YMCA’s Boulder Tots. This fun, coach-facilitated activity for the ages of 1-4 is a playful, parent-and-child climbing session in the YMCA Village Climbing Centre. With a friendly climbing coach guiding simple games and movement on and off the wall, your little one can explore, move and try new things – with you right there beside them for every “look what I can do!” moment. Boulder Tots is a 45-minute, coach-facilitated session designed especially for children aged 1–4 and their parent or guardian.Fun introduction to climbing through play, themed activities and simple challenges.
5. Applause Youth Dance Festival Marketplace
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April 2026 | 12.30pm – 5.30pm | Royal Concert Hall | Free event
Get your dancing shoes on and step into the Applause Youth Dance Festival Marketplace — a vibrant hub celebrating creativity, connection and opportunity through dance. The free marketplace invites young people, families, carers and the wider public to explore, connect and be inspired by the people shaping today’s dance landscape. Discover training opportunities, creative projects and career pathways in dance and the related arts.
Whether you're curious about dance, developing your practice, or exploring creative careers, this is a space to connect, ask questions and discover what's next. Enjoy talks, taster workshops and pop-up performances, and be part of the conversation.
Wherever your weekend takes you, don't forget to head out and make the most of everything our region has to offer!
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Discover over 45 talented independent makers, bakers and creatives from Nottingham and beyond, bringing you unique gifts, handmade treasures and treats you won't find on the high street. You can expect ceramics, prints, woodworks, felting, photography, paintings, jewellery and more. We even have a Pet Portrait Artist available for commissioning portraits of your beloved pets!
Treat the family to a fun packed day out as K-pop takes over Wheelgate Park.
Vantom Overdrive is where proper car culture meets great coffee. Expect a strong mix of performance, classics, and unique builds from across the country — all set in a laid-back countryside venue.
Boulder Tots is a playful, parent-and-child climbing session in the YMCA Village Climbing Centre.
Whether you're curious about dance, developing your practice, or exploring creative careers, this is a space to connect, ask questions and discover what's next.
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