WhizzFizz is back for 2026 with a series of fantastic family-friendly activities and events celebrating creativity and community.
Taking place over the summer in Aylesbury, Chesham and High Wycombe, you’ll find a vibrant line-up of free cultural events and activities including a children’s art competition, immersive storytelling, glove-puppet shows, lively performances, arts & crafts and interactive entertainment.
Find out what’s happening below and follow us @buckswhizzfizz on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest news.
Children's Art Competition
To celebrate the National Year of Reading, WhizzFizz invites children to bring stories to life through art. Create a drawing, painting or collage (maximum size A3) inspired by a story you love and take part in our Children’s Art Competition. The competition is open to children aged 15 and under.
Competition closes:
Friday 31 July 2026 – please ensure your artwork is handed in to your local Buckinghamshire Library before 1 August 2026.
Calling all young artists!
Prizes:
There are three award categories:
- 6 years and under
- 7 to 11 years
- 12 to 15 years
Each age category will have a winner and a runner‑up, with prizes awarded in every category.
Winners will be notified by Saturday 15 August 2026.
The exhibition will open on Saturday 22 August 2026.
Download and print the entry form (PDF, 176KB).
Events in Libraries
Whizz Fizz will pop up in libraries across Buckinghamshire with a packed programme of fun activities and performances for children and families, all celebrating reading, stories and creativity.
Hickory Dickory Dock
Garlic Theatre’s glove‑puppet show comes to libraries across Buckinghamshire this summer. Follow a brave little mouse, a magnificent clock and plenty of slapstick fun in this lively family performance inspired by the much‑loved rhyme.
For more information on the performance, visit Hickory Dickory Dock - Garlic Theatre
Find us at:
- Aylesbury Library – Monday 27 July, 11am and 2pm
- Chesham Library – Tuesday 28 July, 10.30am
- High Wycombe Library – Tuesday 28 July, 3pm
Book your spot at Hickory Dickory Dock
Hickory Dickory Dock is suitable for ages 3 to 8 years old and will run for 50 minutes.
Book nowGames With James: Board games live on stage at Chesham
27 Jul 2026
2:30pm to 3:30pm
A slightly chaotic interactive family friendly game show, playing 'giant' versions of classic board games such as Buckaroo, Guess Who, Hungry Hippos and more, played like never before. Award-winning comedian and UK board gaming champion James Cook invites you to play board games live on stage. As seen at the Edinburgh Fringe, Comedy 4 Kids, and festivals in the UK.
Free event, advance booking recommended.
Mono Print Children's Art Workshop at Chesham
29 Jul 2026
10:30am to 12pm
Mono printing creates a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
Join Gillian Blair, leading artist of Berry Lane Art Group, to create your own unique masterpiece!
Explore textured, painterly marks and take home a unique piece of artwork.
Suitable for all abilities, ages 7-14, and it's fun!
Rex Ray inspired Collage Workshop for children at Chesham
30 Jul 2026
10:30am to 12pm
Join artist Emily Perrin from Make Play Do for a Collage Workshop, inspired by American artist Rex Ray. Create some patterns and textures on paper and make your individual collages.
Sketchbooks will be available for each child to take home.
Free event, advance booking highly recommended.
Old McDonald and the Three Pigs Plus at Chesham
1 Aug 2026
11am to 11:50am
Old McDonald and the Three Pigs Plus weaves the well-known story of the 'Three Little Pigs' with the easy to learn rhyme of Old McDonald Had A Farm. The Three Pigs are fed up with singing “Eee aye eee aye oh!” every day and so bravely decide to move away from Old McDonald’s farm.
So come along and help the kind farmer and all of their animal friends to assist the little pigs build homes of their own, but beware.....the Big Bad Wolf is on the prowl. Can you help save the day and stop the wolf blowing all the pigs' hard work away?
Booster Cushion Theatre for children specialise in theatre-in-education. Using big books that come to life, they deliver fun, interactive, and engaging performances for young audiences, sparking creativity and imagination. With a twist on a classic tale....
A Feast of Poetry for children
1 Aug 2026
2pm to 3pm
A children's poetry workshop - reading, writing, and performing poetry.
This is a fun, interactive, and exciting session with local poets Janet Gibbs and Karen Luke. Learn how to read and / or perform poetry.
Every child taking part must have a place booked for them, adults are required to stay during the session but don't need a ticket.
Session for children aged 8 years old and above
African Drumming Workshop for Children at Chesham
30 July 2026
An amazing, hands-on experience!
These African Drumming Workshops immerse children in the vibrant traditions of West African music. With a djembe for every child, they will learn how to create rhythms and beats under the guidance of an expert drummer. The children's imaginations and creativity will be ignited through composing and experimenting with rhythms and beat.
Free event, advanced booking required.
1:15pm to 1:50pm - Book now
2pm to 2:35pm - Book now
2:40pm to 3:15pm - Book now
Live at Friars Square and Eden Shopping Centres
Get ready for a packed day of WhizzFizz fun for the whole family!
Join us at Friars Square and Eden Shopping Centres for lively performances, hands‑on creative activities and moments of surprise, all celebrating stories, reading and imagination. Drop in, get involved and enjoy WhizzFizz popping up in the heart of Buckinghamshire.
Friars Square Shopping Centre (Aylesbury)
On Saturday 1 August, from 10:30am to 3:30pm, Friars Square Shopping centre will host a WhizzFizz Family Fun Day full of arts and crafts, lively performances and interactive entertainment. Expect balloon creativity, hula‑hoop fun, storytelling and plenty of chances to join in and get creative.
Eden Shopping Centre (High Wycombe)
At Eden Shopping Centre, join us on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, from 11am to 3pm on both days, for another WhizzFizz Family Fun event.
Enjoy theatre performances, storytelling, dance, and plenty of arts and crafts, with creative activities inspired by nature and the environment. A relaxed, imaginative weekend for families to drop in and take part together.