 Embankment Funfair
 Fri 2 - Sun 4 August
Victoria Embankment
Whilst there may not be a full Riverside Festival this weekend, you can still head to Victoria Embankment for all the fun of the fair!Â
All your favourite rides and sideshows will be lining the banks of the River Trent, including Dodgems, Gallopers, Waltzers, Matterhorn, Dragon Coaster, Bungee Trampolines, Haunted House, Hoopla, and Basketball. Tasty fairground treats will also be available, such as donuts, crepes, and candy stalls.
Opening times
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday 1pm-10pm
Sunday 1pm-6pm
Car parking is available on site for £5 per car.
British Transplant Games
 Until Sun 4 August
Various venues
The Westfield Health British Transplant Games will be taking place at venues across Nottingham this weekend. This inclusive event aims to raise awareness of the life-saving benefits of organ donation, and encourages transplant recipients to stay active post-transplant.
Athletes ranging from two to 88 years old, from over 60 hospital teams across the UK, will represent their transplant unit with the support of friends, family and volunteers in 24 sporting events. Wollaton Hall & Deer Park hosts the 2k and 5k Donor Run on Saturday evening from 6.30pm - all are invited to watch and cheer on the participants!
It's more important than ever to make a decision about the gift of life. It takes just two minutes to confirm that you want to be an organ donor, and you could save up to nine lives. Every day, someone dies because not enough organs are being donated. Confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. It's the best thing you'll do today - visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk.
Salsa dancing at Nottingham Beach
 Until Sun 1 September
Old Market Square
The summer holidays are here and Nottingham Beach is the perfect day out for all the family. Chill out on the sandy beach, dip your toes in the paddling area, or relax in the beach bar.
As the sun sets, there is a free programme of weekday entertainment, including salsa dancing with Todo Latino dance company on Tuesdays at 6pm - come and join the fun!
Monster Fun at Lakeside Arts
 Until Sun 8 September
Lakeside Arts
Befriend the Hooboos and the four-metre high Mega Bunny, and cheer up the sad octopus with your funniest joke! Monster Fun is a free exhibition featuring giant, brightly-coloured inflatable creatures that will take over Djanogly Gallery.
Leaping from the imagination of Nottingham-based artist Bruce Asbestos, this immersive experience will be accompanied by craft activities and a monster trail around the lake.
 Robin Hood Festival
 Weekends from Sat 3 August
Sherwood Forest
The Robin Hood Festival begins at Sherwood Forest at Edwinstowe this weekend with the Knights of Nottingham jousting display team heading the bill.
Continuing every weekend throughout August, the 38th Robin Hood Festival includes a whole host of entertainers and performers, many evoking the Medieval era when the legends of Sherwood Forest and its outlaws first emerged.Â
Admission is free but parking charges apply.
Jamaican Independence Day
 Sat 3 August
Sneinton Market Avenues
Join the celebrations at Sneinton Market Avenues for Jamaican Independence Day!
The evening will include live music from V Rocket International Soundsystem with support from Joe Buhdha and Lemon Eye, Jamaican street food, a merch stall, and fully licensed bar.
Exclusive discount: Robin Hood Half Marathon
 Sun 29 September
City Centre
With less than two months to go, limited entries remain for the Robin Hood Half Marathon! The race will begin at Victoria Embankment, heading through the city and passing iconic Nottingham landmarks such as Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall and the University of Nottingham's Jubilee campus.
What's On Nottingham subscribers can get an exclusive 20% off race entry (Non AAA Medal Only) using code: NCC_NN_H24_20
Hurry as entries will be closing soon!
Legend: The Music of Bob Marley
 Sat 17 August
Royal Concert Hall
An unforgettable evening celebrating Bob Marley in one fantastic stage show extravaganza.
Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits: Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics.
This two-hour spectacular captures the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon.
Outdoor Cinema at Notts Maze
 Until Sat 14 September
Notts Maze
A unique outdoor movie experience set within the scenic surroundings of the Notts Maze. Guests can enjoy a selection of classic and contemporary films under the stars, nestled amidst nature, including The Lost Boys, Cars, Encanto, Back to the Future, and horror nights.
With comfortable seating and a large projection screen, it’s an ideal spot for family outings, date nights, or gatherings with friends! Refreshments and snacks are available on-site to complete the cinema experience.Â
Open-Air Theatre: Beauty & The Beast
 Wed 7 August
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
When an arrogant prince is cursed to live as a hideous beast, his only hope is a kindly young woman in search of a rose.
Presented with original music and sparkling humour, Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s lovely new adaptation of Beauty & The Beast is perfect for all the family!
Open-Air Theatre: The Secret Diary of Henry VIII
 Thu 8 August
Newstead Abbey
Three Inch Fools present a brand new comedy of their own about one of England’s most epic monarchs.
Don’t miss this mad-capped take on the epic life of King Henry VIII - an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court.
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