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 @whizzfizzweekendsofwonder 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 nowLive 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.