What's On in Your Parks
Organised by the Parks Trust
- Adult ExplorersVarious DatesCome and join the outdoor learning team at our base camp in Elfield Park for an introduction to spoon carving.
- Albert French Day at MK Rose15/06/2019Annual community event at the MK Rose
- Adult Bat Walk03/09/2019Join our bat enthusiast for an evening walk and learn about these amazing creatures
- Big Doggie Do25/05/2019 - 26/05/2019Back for 2019, our ever-popular dog fiesta - the Big Doggie Do! Two days of dogs shows, stalls and entertainment. This year’s event will feature exciting areas like K9 Aqua Sport and have-a-go-agility. This free event welcomes all four-legged friends and their owners from 12pm until 5pm each day at Willen Lake South.
- Carols at the Rose16/12/2018Annual festive open air carol service
- Community Litter Pick15/04/2019Come and join the rangers for a series of Community Litter Picks.
- Discover Christmas Wreath MakingVarious DatesCome and make a Christmas wreath using natural materials
- Discovery Stroll16/04/2019Short strolls for anyone and everyone.
- Guided WalkVarious DatesJoin the rangers for a leisurely stroll through Shenley Wood. Meet in the car park on Merlewood Drive, off V2 Tattenhoe Street.
- May Day04/05/2019Dance around the maypole and celebrate May Day with The Parks Trust. Fun for all the family with traditional May Day celebrations, children's entertainment, stalls and rides.
- MK Festival of Nature28/06/2019 - 06/07/20199 day festival with lots of events and activities to help you discover the natural world
- Moth Mornings - Linford Lakes Nature Reserve - 29th June 201929/06/2019Join our moth enthusiast to learn about these amazing creatures over a cup of tea
- Nature Day06/07/2019Annual event with talks, walks and children's activities
- Parks and Run02/12/2018Monthly free fun run in the park
- Public Open Meeting18/07/2019Discover a review of the year and what's planned for The Parks Trust.
- Pushchairs in the Park - Caldecotte Lake10/12/2018Pushchairs in the Park - Caldecotte Lake
- Splash 'n' Play - Birthday partyVarious DatesOur one hour birthday parties
- Splash 'n' Play - Private hireVarious DatesOne hour of private hire is £120 for up to 20 children (and you can add additional children for just £4 each)
- Splash 'n' Play (Off-peak)Various Dates1 x Child Ticket for Spash 'n' Play a single session
- Splash 'n' Play (Peak)Various Dates1 x Child Ticket for Spash 'n' Play a single session
- Tree TotsVarious DatesPre-school toddlers and their parents are invited to join our education team for a weekly toddle around Howe Park Wood followed by a “Nature Play” session either in the wood or at the education centre
- Treetop Adventure ClimbVarious DatesThe Treetop Adventure Climb; 15ft off the ground, 2 zip wries and 16 obstacles which will test your nerve and ability whilst being exposed to the elements
- Treetop Adventure PackageVarious DatesThe Treetop Adventure Package; a discount combination of the Explorer and Adventure Climb
- Treetop Explorer ClimbVarious DatesThis trail in the trees maxes out at 9 feet high, making it the perfect place to start for the younger or more nervous adventurers out there
- Treetop Extreme ClimbVarious DatesThe Treetop Extreme Climb; 35 ft in the air, 2 zip wires and 16 obstacles of pure adrenaline guarantee a real taste of aerial adventure
- Treetop Extreme PackageVarious DatesThe Treetop Extreme Package; a discount combination of the Adventure and Extreme Climb
- Women's Walking Network06/12/2018Monthly walk for women through our parks
- Woof WalksVarious DatesDog walks led by The Parks Trust rangers through our parks
- World Picnic28/07/2019Annual celebration with cultural music and dance performances
Other events in our parks
- African Diaspora Day20/07/2019Global Outreach Foundation in conjunction with local African Community groups in Milton Keynes are delighted to announce this year’s event which will take place on the 20th July at Campbell Park, Milton Keynes.
- Art in the Park29/06/2019 - 30/06/2019Annual arts festival presented by MKIAC.
- Disability Awareness Day at MK Rose12/07/2019Celebrate and acknowledge the experiences and capabilities of people with disabilities at MK Rose.
- Dragon Boat Festival23/06/2019Annual charity dragon boat races. Click here for more details or to enter your team: to http://dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/dragon-boat-festivals/milton-keynes/
- Easy Riders - The Bike Bus14/04/201920 miles cycle ride on country lanes and tracks.
- Father of Loud Day05/04/2019Celebrate the life of Jim Marshall OBE with a live guitar performance at MK Rose.
- Friends of Linford Lakes Nature Reserve Open Sunday09/12/2018Monthly open Sunday at the Nature Reserve
- Holocaust Memorial Day at MK Rose27/01/2019We remember the Holocaust and subsequent genocides and reaffirm our shared goals of mutual understanding and justice.
- Human Rights Vigil10/12/2018Annual vigil at the MK Rose
- International Women's Day at MK Rose08/03/2019Join MK Community Foundation for the annual celebration for International Women's Day.
- International Workers Memorial Day28/04/2019Remembrance service for International Workers Memorial Day.
- Public Open Day For 'Campbell Wharf Marina' on the Grand Union Canal25/11/2018Due to open in spring 2019, this is a unique opportunity to view the marina before it is filled with water.
- MK Festival of History15/06/2019 - 16/06/2019Join HeritageMK for their biannual celebration of history and heritage. With re-enactments, stalls, stage entertainment and heritage displays.
- MK Marathon06/05/2019Annual Milton Keynes Marathon.
- Orienteering03/03/2019Learn how to use a map while having fun in the parks.
- Peace Pagoda Anniversary16/06/2019Annual celebration of the first Peace Pagoda in the western hemisphere
- Winter Half Marathon09/12/2018Based at the fantastic Willen Lake event lawn, this area benefits from a 2017 refurbishment which now gives us a large event space and improved parking facilities. With direct access to the paths and redways of Milton Keynes it is the best location for our event village.
