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Good Afternoon Bucks,

As February begins to wind down, there’s a welcome feeling that brighter days aren’t too far away. The mornings are slowly getting lighter, the evenings are stretching out again, and it finally feels like the county is easing back into a busy rhythm.

This week brings a lovely mix of things to do, whether you’re planning a relaxed evening out, something creative with friends, or a family day out to break up the routine. From theatre and live music to good food and local experiences, there’s plenty worth adding to the diary.

Here are just a few highlights happening across Bucks:

  • πŸ¦† Discover Ducks β€” Thursday, 10:30am β€” Discover Bucks Museum
  • 🎸 Freddie & Queen Experience β€” Thursday, 7:30pm β€” The Stables, Milton Keynes
  • 🎧 Dj Panda: Back To The 90s β€” Saturday, 8:00pm β€” Mad Squirrel, Amersham
  • 🎻 Crendon Chamber Orchestra Concert β€” Saturday, 7:00pm β€” St Mary’s Church, Thame
  • 🏑 Open Eco-Homes Tours β€” Sunday, 11:00am β€” Hazlemere & Tylers Green

If you're looking for even more events than we can squeeze into this newsletter, you can always explore our full range of upcoming activities by clicking here.

🎑 Family Fun
WED
25
FEB
Stay and Play Cafe

πŸ“ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“… Wednesday 10am-12pm - Β£2

Pop into our Stay & Play CafΓ© for a safe play space for under 5s, free tea and coffee and a chance to meet other parents and carers.

WED
25
FEB
Stony Stratford World Book Day Treasure Hunt

πŸ“ Stony Stratford Library

πŸ“… All week - Free

Step Into our Outdoor Adventure in Stony Stratford this World Book Day.

FRI
27
FEB
The Tiger Who Came To Tea

πŸ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

πŸ“… Friday, Saturday & Saturday 1pm-2pm - Β£18

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.

SAT
28
FEB
February Storytelling

πŸ“ The Roald Dahl Museum And Story Centre, Great Missenden

πŸ“… Saturday

Join in with storytelling from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

 
Big Names, Big Laughs and Brilliant Music at Chesham Fringe 2026

Discover the line-up for Chesham Fringe Festival 2026 in Chesham from 22–24 May, with headline acts Stereo MCs, Adam Kay and Henning Wehn. Browse 60+ shows across comedy, music, theatre and family-friendly events taking place across town over the Bank Holiday weekend.

πŸ›οΈ History & Heritage
WED
25
FEB
Here, Chair & Everywhere

πŸ“ Wycombe Museum

πŸ“… All week

Discover places where Wycombe's chair heritage was made on this walking trail.

WED
25
FEB
Winter Walking Tours At Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“ Waddesdon Manor

πŸ“… Wednesday & Sunday From 11:30am

Join us for a free, volunteer-led guided walk to see seasonal highlights.

THU
26
FEB
Discover Ducks

πŸ“ Discover Bucks Museum

πŸ“… Thursday 10am-12pm - Β£5

Join us for a themed Discover Ducks session filled with stories, songs, games, playtime, a craft activity and a mini museum trail.

 
πŸ₯˜ Food & Drink
TUE
24
FEB
Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles - Pub Quiz

πŸ“ Merlin's Cave, Chalfont Saint Giles

πŸ“… Tuesday From 7:30pm

Gather your team and head to Chalfont St Giles every Tuesday night for a lively quiz filled with laughs and friendly competition! Test your wits and see if you’re the sharpest in townβ€”prizes and bragging rights await!

THU
26
FEB
Pop-up Wine Bar

πŸ“ Peterley Manor Farm

πŸ“… Thursday 6pm-10pm - Β£15

Join us for an evening of great wine, great food, and relaxed farm-shop hospitality as we open our newly renovated space for a special pop-up wine bar.

THU
26
FEB
Field To Block: Sausage-making Masterclass

πŸ“ Peterley Manor Farm

πŸ“… Thursday 6pm-9pm

Join our Head Butcher, Alex, for a hands-on sausage making masterclass as part of our Field to Block series.

 
🎭 Theatre Shows
WED
25
FEB
Shen Yun

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… All week

Experience China Before Communism The moment the curtain opens, you enter a wondrous dream.

THU
26
FEB
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 - There's No Bloke Without Fire

πŸ“ Wycombe Swan

πŸ“… Thursday

There’s No Bloke Without FireNew national tour 2025-2026β€―for star of Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan, The Mash Report, The News Quiz, Geoff Norcott’s Working Men’s Club and many more!'He has become one of our most refreshingly funny comedians of any stripe.

 
🎨 Art
TUE
24
FEB
Sip N Paint @ Mad Squirrel

πŸ“ Mad Squirrel, Amersham

πŸ“… Tuesday 6pm-8pm

Join us for a relaxed evening of painting, catching up with friends and creating a masterpiece.

 
🀝 Networking
TUE
24
FEB
Collaborate Mk - Monthly Meet Up- Red Dot Bar - Double Tree

πŸ“ DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes

πŸ“… Tuesday 4:30pm-7pm

Collaborate MK relaxed style networking event, light buffet & refreshments with sponsor updates & business card draws.

 
πŸ“± Technology
SUN
01
MAR
Open Eco-Homes tours, Hazlemere & Tylers Green, East Chilterns, Bucks

πŸ“ Green Street, Hazlemere

πŸ“… Sunday 10am-12:30pm - Free

Open eco-home events offer a unique opportunity to visit real homes and speak with homeowners to find out what it's really like to install and live with energy efficient technologies - from solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps to insulation, home EV charging and nature friendly gardens.

 
🍎 Markets
🎡 Live Music

Stony Music Makers - Wednesday 9:30am-10:15am at Stony Stratford Library

The Collaboration Choir - Wednesday 7:30pm-9pm at Oakgrove Primary School, Milton Keynes

A Country Night in Nashville - Thursday 7:30pm-10pm at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Fairford Leys Community Choir - Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm at Fairford Leys Church, Faiford Leys, HP19 7HT

Aylesbury Lunchtime Music - Thursday from 12:45pm at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury

Centre Stage Open Mic At The Brewery Tap House - Thursday from 6:30pm at Brewery Tap House, 17 Twizel Close Milton Keynes

OPEN MIC NIGHT @ Mad Squirrel - Thursday 6:30pm-10pm at Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Wendover Choral Society - Thursday 7:45pm-9:45pm at St Mary's Church, Wendover

Freddie & Queen Experience - Thursday from 8pm at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Live Music At Cuba - Friday & Saturday from 6pm at RevoluciΓ³n de Cuba Milton Keynes

Hi-Gain Live Under 18s Open Mic 2026 - Friday from 7pm at Wycombe Arts Centre

Omari Johnson @ Mad Squirrel - Friday 7:30pm-10pm at Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Marius Neset Quartet - Friday from 8pm at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Crendon Chamber Orchestra Concert - Saturday 7:30pm-9:30pm at St Mary's Church, Church Road, Thame

Dj Panda: Back To The 90s @ Mad Squirrel - Saturday 7:30pm-10:30pm at Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Sunday 3pm-5:30pm at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sunday Lunch Open Mic - Sunday 12pm-3pm at Friars Square Shopping Centre, Aylesbury

Vaults Acoustic Music Workshop - Sunday from 12:30pm at The Vaults Bar, High Street, Stony Stratford

 
⚽️ Sports & Exercise

Disc Golf - All week 8am-5pm at Wendover Woods

Laser Tag At Wendover Woods - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm at Wendover Woods

Olney Walk and Talk - Saturday from 10:30am at The Olney Centre

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Running

Park Run - at various locations across the county. Click to find your closest run

Run Club X Slohaus Wild Spa - Sunday 8am-10am at Peterley Manor Farm

🏸 Badminton

Aylesbury and District Rainbow Badminton Club - Wednesday 8pm-9:45pm at John Colet School

Aylesbury Pheonix Badminton Club - Thursday 7:30pm-10pm at Aylesbury High School

⚽️ Football

Walking Football With The Wycombe Wanderers Foundation - Tuesday & Thursday at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB

MK Walkers Football - Thursday 6:30pm-8pm at The Pavilion, Woughton on the Green, MK6 3EA

πŸ’ƒ Dance

All-level, Adult-Only Street Dance Classes - Thursday 6pm-7pm at St. Mary’s Centre, Haddenham

All-level, Adult-Only Burlesque Dance Classes - Friday 7pm-8pm at St. Mary’s Centre, Haddenham

🏊 Swimming

Intermediate Women Only Casual Swim Sessions - Tuesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

Beginner Women Only Swimming Aylesbury - Wednesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

 

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