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.

A Sustainable Christmas Countdown
Design and Print Your Own Fabric with Alondene Phillips
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK14 5DZ
9
December
2023
11:00 am
1:00 pm
Make personalised and reusable fabric wrapping based on your own designs, guided by textile artist Alondene Phillips.
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A Sustainable Christmas Countdown
A Sustainable Christmas Countdown: Exhibition
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK14 5DZ
9
December
2023
11:00 am
4:00 pm
Last of three weekends of Christmas art market and workshops focusing on quality over quantity, buying locally and making your own decorations.
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A Sustainable Christmas Countdown
Stained Glass Mandalas with Gabrielle Radiguet
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK14 5DZ
9
December
2023
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
Create beautiful stained glass-effect Christmas cards using coloured ink on paper, guided step by step by artist, Gabrielle Radiguet.
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A Sustainable Christmas Countdown
A Sustainable Christmas Countdown: Art Market
Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
10
December
2023
11:00 am
4:00 pm
A quieter shopping experience with festive music, free hot drinks and seasonal snacks on offer throughout the day.
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Art Buds
Art Buds: Weather: Rain, Wind and Mud
The garden pod @ Squirrels children's Centre. Wood End First School, Redbridge, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes MK14 6BB
11
December
2023
10:00 am
11:15 am
Artist-led creative programme for under 5s. Allowing young children to explore their creativity through sensory activities and creative play. 
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Adult Creative Wellbeing
Adult Creative Wellbeing: Jewellery (in-person)
Beccy Gillatt's School of Jewellery, North Pavilion, Milton Keynes Arts Centre, Great Linford, Parklands MK145DZ
9
January
2024
12:30 pm
2:30 pm
A creative outlet for people who may be experiencing mild-moderate mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression or social isolation.
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Adult Creative Wellbeing
Adult Creative Wellbeing: Collage to Paint (online)
From Your Home
24
January
2024
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
A creative outlet for people who may be experiencing mild-moderate mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression or social isolation.
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Adult Creative Wellbeing: Drawing Inspiration (online)
From Your Home
28
February
2024
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
A creative outlet for people who may be experiencing mild-moderate mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression or social isolation.
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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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