Our programme of Events are varied throughout the year and delivered across Milton Keynes.

Upcoming Events

We offer both drop-in and ticketed Events and Workshops working with our Artists or led by one of our Projects.

Browse our upcoming events below.

Family First Saturdays
Family First Saturday – May 2024
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
4
May
2024
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Join us for our May Family First Saturday where we will be taking inspiration from the season's superstars, flowers!
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Family First Saturdays
Family First Saturday – June 2024
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
1
June
2024
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of June for our family friendly workshops celebrating the approach of Summer and exploring the change of seasons.
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Artist Wellbeing
A Supportive Conversation with Dr Ether Aslan: Mental Health and Arts Participation
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK14 5DZ
12
June
2024
10:00 am
11:30 am
The arts have a valuable role to play in supporting mental health, but are artists equipped to deal with the specific challenges involved?
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A South Asian Heritage Schools Resource
CPD Workshop for Teachers
Eaglestone Activity Centre, 5 Harrier Ct, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5BZ
12
June
2024
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
Join artist Tanvi Kant for a unique workshop on the art and traditions of Kantha, designed to support teaching of South Asian culture in the classroom.
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Family First Saturdays
Family First Saturday – July 2024
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
6
July
2024
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Our Family First Saturdays offer exciting opportunities for families with young and older children to use art as a tool for experimentation, education and play.
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A view from outside The Barn from the garden with families are taking part in a creative activity in the distance.

Family First Saturdays

Join us on the First Saturday of each month for some family friendly self-led creative activities designed by our Artist Associates and inspired by our latest Artist Projects.

Pay what you can on the door, with a suggested donation of £3 per child. All materials provided. Adults should also note that we have hot/cold drinks and snacks available from the café!

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The Barn Café

At Milton Keynes Arts Centre
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am–4pm*

The Barn Café offers a unique setting for our visitors to sit and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Open Garden and the historic Great Linford Manor Park.

We offer drop-in art activities inspired by our Projects and our simplified menu of hot/ cold drinks and snacks are supplied by companies committed to reducing their environmental impact, so that you can rest and play easy.

*Please note that the Arts Centre is occasionally closed for private events; it is advisable to check ahead by calling 01908 608108 or emailing

“Went to family consequences with my two granddaughters – really good time was had by all three of us!! Would definitely recommend – will keep an eye out for activities during holidays.”
Diane

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