Free family fun at the Rushmoor Heritage Festival

The Places That Link Us at Harvest Festival

Saturday 13 September, Farnborough

Barbara and Judita, the local artists behind The Places That Link Us, have spent this growing season alongside the Hawley garden community - digging, weeding, watering, and exchanging stories. The artists will unveil a new outdoor wooden sculpture at the upcoming Harvest Festival. Inspired by their time in the garden. The artwork also features woollen growing baskets crocheted by garden members and the wider community at Mayfield Community Centre. On the day, the artists will host a garden-themed performance and free craft activities for everyone to enjoy, alongside all the family fun of the Harvest Festival.

Cost: Free
Times: 11am to 3pm
Location: The Playing Field, Princes Charles Crescent, Farnborough, GU14 8DL
Further information: No pre-booking required. Visit Facebook for further information
Organiser: Rushmoor Voluntary Service

Rushmoor Pride

Saturday 13 September, Farnborough

Celebrate love, diversity and community spirit at Rushmoor Pride 2025 - a dazzling display of LGBTQ+ visibility and solidarity in the heart of Farnborough. This vibrant event honours the LGBTQ+ history and heritage of Rushmoor, spotlighting stories that have shaped the local community. Rushmoor Pride is more than a party - it’s a celebration of inclusion, visibility, and the rich cultural tapestry of the borough.

Highlights:

• A spectacular parade through Farnborough town centre, featuring floats, music, and performances
• Live entertainment from local artists and surprise guests
• Community stalls showcasing LGBTQ+ organisations and community groups
• Creative zones with crafts, face painting, and activities for all ages
• Food vendors offering delicious bites from local businesses

Cost: Free
Times: From 10am
Location: Throughout Farnborough town centre
Further information: No pre-booking required. For more information visit the Rushmoor Pride website
Organiser: Rushmoor Pride

Operation Secret Agent, outdoor adventure game
All new puzzles!

Sunday 14 September, Aldershot town centre

Operation Secret Agent is a mystery solving outdoor puzzle game...

World War II is over, but our secret agents are still trying to escape from enemy spies! One of our best operatives should have come home but has gone missing. Does your team have what it takes locate our missing agent? Your team’s mission, should you choose to accept it, is to journey across the town centre, questioning undercover spies, uncovering clues, cracking codes and solving puzzles. Will you be able to solve this 1940’s mystery in time?

Operation Secret Agent is a mystery solving outdoor adventure game, where teams or families work together to crack the case. Teams will travel on foot between clues, solving the mystery as they go.

A team can be made up of between two and a maximum of ten people - one ticket secures your team time slot. The game is best played by groups with children aged seven and over, however younger family members are welcome to join your adventure. Groups of adults are welcome and encourage you to set-up a competition with another team of agents! All children must be accompanied by adult aged 18 years or over.

Your game will take around one hour. Secret start locations will be revealed via email!

Cost: Free
Times: Book a game between the times of 11am and 3pm. Time slots are every 15 mins. The game takes up to 1 hour
Location: Aldershot town centre - secret start locations will be revealed!
Tickets: Pre-booking is required. 1 ticket covers a team of 10. Book your ticket on the Torchlight Theatre website
Organiser: Rushmoor Borough Council

The Time Machine - outdoor family theatre show

Sunday 14 September, Aldershot

Irene the Inventor is lost in space and her time machine is ticking her off. Every second counts, so can you help her in her hour of need? Watch out, once she clocks you, she will whisk you off to a Victorian school room, a Roman invasion and even take you as far back as the time of the dinosaurs. So, hold onto your pants because this is an adventure not to be missed.

This free show is a hilariously interactive adventure packed full of fun and is suitable for ages 4+.

Cost: Free
Times: Shows at 12pm to 12.45pm and 2.30pm to 3.15pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Further information: No tickets required, just turn up with your picnic blankets and camping chairs
Location: Princes Gardens, High Street, Aldershot, GU11 1BH
Organiser: Rushmoor Borough Council

Rushmoor Eco Festival

Sunday 14 September, Aldershot

Join us for a vibrant celebration of sustainability and community at the Rushmoor Eco Festival. This free, family-friendly event invites you to explore how we can all contribute to tackling climate change and protecting our local history.

• Discover practical tips for sustainable living
• Browse stalls from local businesses offering eco-friendly, upcycled, and locally sourced products
• Learn about and support Rushmoor’s green spaces and the local heritage environment
• Enjoy interactive activities for all ages - from crafts to nature-based games

This event is designed to raise awareness of environmental issues while celebrating the heritage of community-led climate action.

Cost: Free
Times: 11am to 4pm
Further information: No pre-booking required. For more information visit the Rushmoor Eco Festival page
Location: West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot, GU11 3JD
Organiser: Rushmoor Borough Council

About these events

Many activities are free and some require advance booking. Many of these events are not organised by ourselves, so please check each individual organiser's website for more information.

To see the full list of events, please visit our main Rushmoor Heritage Festival page.