Family events

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Stitches & Stories invites children to make fabric squares for a Cowes maritime quilt at East Cowes Town Hall during Cowes Fringe.

10:00–13:00 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Saturday · East Cowes Town Hall · £5.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Vintage amusements, Jason Maverick circus shows, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, play park and steam trains at Havenstreet on Sunday 24 May.

All day · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Free

Theatretrain Isle of Wight performs Sing & Dance the Musicals at East Cowes Town Hall, showcasing young Island performers in a lunchtime Cowes Fringe show.

12:30–13:30 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Sunday · East Cowes Town Hall · Paid · Booking required

Theatretrain Isle of Wight's 2.30pm Cowes Fringe performance brings young musical-theatre talent to East Cowes Town Hall.

14:30–15:30 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Sunday · East Cowes Town Hall · Paid · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Bank Holiday Monday at Havenstreet brings vintage amusements, Jason Maverick circus shows, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, play park and steam trains.

All day · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

The NSRA Hot Rod Fun Run brings custom hot rods, classic street cars and cruisers to Havenstreet on Tuesday 26 May.

All day · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Children's activities in the Offshore Boathouse at Bembridge Lifeboat Station during Yellow Welly Week, running from 10am to noon.

10:00–12:00 · Bembridge Lifeboat Station

A practical Isle of Wight Pony Club turnout demonstration at the County Showground in Northwood, covering plaiting, trimming, feed advice and in-hand presentation.

14:00–16:00 · Isle of Wight County Showground · £8.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

A children's pirate parade at Bembridge Lifeboat Station during Yellow Welly Week, with fancy dress encouraged and a prize for all entries.

10:00–12:00 · Bembridge Lifeboat Station

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Three Rivers Music Festival continues at Durrants Farm with bands, DJs, camping, local traders, family activities, and woodland dance stages.

10:00–23:00 · Durrants Farm · £80.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Raw Samba Band brings live carnival rhythms to Havenstreet on Sunday 31 May, alongside steam trains and half-term family activities.

All day · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

A family farm open day at IOW Rare Breeds in Alverstone with tractor and trailer rides, a farm trail, animal meet-and-greets, children's crafts and refreshments.

11:00–15:00 · Isle of Wight Rare Breeds · £2.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Working-farm open day near Alum Bay with milking, farm tours, animal encounters, a nature walk, milkshakes, ice cream and food from Fat Shauns.

08:30–14:00 · Warren Farm · Booking required

Isle of Wight Dubbers join St Helens Village Fayre on the village green, with VW displays, stalls, local goodies and family-friendly community fun.

09:00–16:00 · St Helens Village Green

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free