Hoopla! on the Forest Rec

Thu Aug 14 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm UTC+01:00

Behind Homemade Cafe, Forest Recreation Ground, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BU | Nottingham

City Arts - Nottingham
Publisher/HostCity Arts - Nottingham
Hoopla! on the Forest Rec
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Hoopla! is a fun, free, outdoor mini-festival for ages 0-4. Enjoy puppetry, art, theatre, music, play, and exploration in a park near you. The festival is returning for its fourth year.
Small Steps Big Changes will have stalls at the event. They’ll answer questions and share information about local support services. They will also share information about other events taking place this summer.
Supported by Small Steps Big Changes and J.N. Derbyshire Trust.
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FEATURING
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*‘The Puppet Petting Farm’ from HandMade Theatre*
Meet and interact with a collection of lovable animals at the Puppet Petting Farm. From a cheeky goat to a giant Highland Cow, HandMade Theatre’s handcrafted puppets will inspire wonder and joy. With original music and songs.
*‘Joan and the Dragon’ from Nottingham Circus Hub*
An integrative show featuring aerial performance, circus skills, storytelling and dance. Follow a young princess as she tries to make sense of her kingdom’s strange traditions. Children will have the opportunity to dress up and to try some aerial play and acrobatics.
*Music Making with Tatenda Chitsamba*
A multi-sensory, interactive musical experience! Explore sound, movement and rhythm with percussion instruments and digital music making tools. Tatenda creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for play.
*Printmaking with Lizzie Meakin*
Experiment with textures, shapes, and colours using simple and safe printmaking techniques. Lizzie’s playful outdoor workshop has been specifically designed for children under 4.
*Play with The Toy Library*
Play with toys and engage with playworkers from The Toy Library in Bulwell. Their activities support healthy child development and family wellbeing.
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How it works
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Please book a ticket for each adult and each child that will attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Older siblings and friends are welcome.
Hoopla! is completely free. Stay as long as you like. Food and drink will not be available at the event, so please bring your own.
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Behind Homemade Cafe, Forest Recreation Ground, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BU, United Kingdom

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