Family Festival 2026
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The exciting news is that we can now share further information on this annual Family Festival event, including the title and inspiration for the day, please see below
“Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine
Enjoy an exciting family day inspired by books and stories – both real and imaginary – as you make, move, sign and explore!
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026, running from 12.00 – 16.00
Location: British Library, 96 Euston Road, Camden, London NW1 2DB
Inspiration: Come and enjoy many wonderful and interactive family learning activities, performances and workshops based around the International Year of Reading for FREE. It will be a fun and creative day celebrating the joy of sharing stories and exploring together.
I would be grateful if you could please circulate this e-flyer and information to your families & through your school newsletters and networks to encourage deaf families and families of deaf children to come along and have a fantastic day out for FREE! More information on the plans for the programme for the Family Festival will be sent to you in early September and will also be available through this British Library’s website link: Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine | British Library
On behalf of the Family Festival Planning Team, I would also like to thank you all so much for your support with promoting this event to your communities. It would not be possible without you!
Kind regards,
Karen
Karen Riley, OBE
On behalf of the Family Festival planning team.”
