Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools are delighted to invite families to this year’s Happy Days Fest, a festival-inspired summer open event taking place across participating nurseries this June and July.
Designed especially for children under 5, Happy Days Fest will give families the opportunity to explore nursery environments, meet friendly early years teams and enjoy a wide range of playful, child-led activities in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
The event celebrates everything families love about summer, music, creativity, outdoor play and community connection, while also giving parents and carers the chance to discover more about nursery life at Happy Days.
Children attending can enjoy activities including music and movement sessions with Boogie Mites and Sing & Sign, sensory and outdoor play, festival crafts, glitter face paints, shaker making and World Music Day inspired experiences from around the globe.
Alongside the fun, families will also have access to funding information and support, helping parents better understand the childcare options available to them.
Many nurseries will also be fundraising for Children’s Hospice South West throughout the events, supporting the incredible work they do for local children and families.
Every family attending will also be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a summer hamper.
The main Happy Days Fest event will take place on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 10am–1pm, with some nurseries hosting on alternative dates.
Alternative dates include:
• Poole – 6th June
• Derriford, Saltford Nursery & Pre-School, Portsmouth, Cranbrook, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells & Boughton Monchelsea – 20th June
• Summercourt & Boorley Green – 4th July
Additional events:
• Verwood – Character Day featuring everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear
• Yate – Summer Fete supporting Bristol Children’s Hospital
• Playbox, Truro City & Penair will attend Truro Play Day on 20th June instead.
Families do not need to book and are welcome to simply drop in and enjoy the celebrations.
For more information or to find your nearest nursery, contact Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools on 0800 783 3431 or email enquiries@happydaysnurseries.com.
