August Updated - Summer Plans
Welcome to this month's update from Females Updated! 🎉
In this August edition, we’re bringing you all the best things to do this summer, from free places to eat and things to do with the kids. To activities with the girls for that much needed break!
kids eat free this summer
Angus Steak house - Under 8s eat free 12-5pm
ASDA - Kids eat for £1
Ask Italian - under 10s eat for £1
Bella Italia - Children eat for £1 with any adult meal
Burger King- Kids eat free via app
Chiquito- Kids eat free daily until the end of August
Dobbies Garden Centre - Kids eat for free with an adult breakfast or lunch
Frankie and Benny's - Kids eat free 14th july- 31st August
Harvester - Kids eat free via the app Monday - Fridays
Ikea - Kids eat for 95p from 11 am
Morrisons - kids eat free with a £5 spend all day everyday
Tescos - Kids it free with a 60p spend until the end of August
Toby Carvery- Kids eat for £1 Weekdays until 29th August
zizzi- Kids eat free apart from Saturday
themed bottomless brunches
Country Brunch
📆 Date: 22nd August 📍 Location: Fire Pit Rocks
FirePit’s Country Brunch serves up hearty food, free-flowing drinks, and the best country anthems for a boot-stomping good time. From classic hits to modern favourites, soak up the vibes, sing along, and enjoy a brunch with a country twist. Round up your mates, grab your cowboy hats, and let the fun begin!
Disney Brunch
📆 Date: 24th August 📍 Location: Mr Wilsons
Get ready for a special Disney-inspired brunch, filled with enchanting music from your favourite Disney classics, including hits from The Lion King, Aladdin, Frozen, and many more!
For £39.50, you'll get an hour and a half of bottomless Disney-themed cocktails and drinks, plus a delicious dish from our exclusive bank holiday brunch menu!
nights out
Flamingo Bingo
📆 Date: 22nd August 📍 Location: Slug and Lettuce
Mark your calendars and gather your flock- we’re playing bingo in sheffield and we are not afraid to ruffle a few feathers!
Join us for a not to be missed night of flowing cocktails, iconic prizes and a surprise or two!
Flamingo bingo is FREE to play, but we offer a range of pre- booked drink packages ahead of the night.
Taylor Swift vs Katie Perry Tribute
📆 Date: 17th August 📍 Location: OEC
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, dance, and fun as we bring the magic of Taylor Swift and the energy of Katy Perry to life in this very special tribute concert.
In this high-energy show, the very talented act will take the stage to perform all of Taylor’s and Katy’s biggest hits, from “Shake It Off” to “Roar” and everything in between.
With their impressive vocals and lively choreography, they’ll transport you to a world of pop star glamour and excitement.
This show is perfect for kids but all ages are welcome!
children and family events
Meadowhall’s Summer Beach Club
📆 Date: 18th July - 31st August 📍 Location: Meadowhall
Get ready to kick back and catch some rays again, at the hottest event of the season
– The Summer Beach Club at Meadowhall!
Sheffield by the seaside
📆 Date: 24th July - 24th August 📍 Location: City Centre
Sheffield by the Seaside is back with a whole host of family fun including fairground rides, games, giant sandpit, visiting dinosaurs and TV/film characters, kids entertainment and a whole lot more.
For 2025, the seaside has also expanded to Fargate with a selection of fairground rides located there too including, dodgems, trampolines and a traditional carousel.
The seaside will be open daily throughout the summer holidays, from Thursday 24 July until Sunday 24 August, 10am - 6pm.
Sector safari - Free Event
📆 Date: 23rd July - 10th August 📍 Location: Winter Gardens
Sector Safari is a completely free event running from June to August 2025. It is an interactive trail around the city that lets young people and their families explore potential future careers, all while discovering the diverse local businesses in their city.
At each business or venue on the trail, there will be a poster with a QR code. Scanning this code with your phone will give you more information about the company, the kind of jobs they offer and some fun facts about the area. The map also contain puzzles to complete as you make your way through the city. There's a link to the answers at the bottom of this page.
The trail takes around 2 to 3 hours to complete in full. You don’t have to do the whole trail, but to solve the word code in the booklet, you will need to visit all the locations.
Make It play it!
📆 Date: 24th July - 1st September 📍 Location: National Video Game museum
Step behind the screens and explore the making that powers play. Discover how developers use tools like 3D modelling, pixel art, and sound design, alongside methods like embroidery, clay modelling, and stop-motion animation to create your favourite games.
Perfect for aspiring game makers, curious players, and anyone who’s ever wondered what it takes to bring a game to life,
Make It! Play It! includes early access to Platypus Reclayed, a new claymation game from South Yorkshire’s Claymatic studio – available exclusively at the museum before its official release.
NVM is also celebrating 30 years of LEGO videogames, with gaming inspired by one of the original forms of imaginative play.
In partnership with the LEGO Group, discover a colourful mix of playable classics and rarely seen objects from both the Museum’s collection and the LEGO Group’s own archive.
Sheffield Fayre 2025 - free event
📆 Date: 25th August 📍 Location: Norfolk Heritage Park
A fantastic day out for all of the family in one of Sheffield’s most wonderful parks, Sheffield Fayre returns on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025.
markets
Quayside Market
📆 Date: 9th - 10th August 📍 Location: Victoria Quays
Quayside Market in Sheffield is a vibrant, monthly celebration of street food, artisan crafts, and local small businesses. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the city's historic canal basin, Victoria Quays, this market has quickly become a beloved hub for both locals and visitors. As Sheffield's largest monthly market, Quayside brings together an eclectic mix of delicious street food vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines, alongside talented artisans showcasing unique handmade goods, from jewelry to homeware.
Crafts and Makers Market the Moor
📆 Date: 10th August 📍 Location: The Moor
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of local talent and handmade treasures right in the heart of Sheffield City Centre - The Craft & Makers Market on The Moor, Sheffield!
Join us for a fantastic Crafting Maker's Market on The Moor, where you'll discover an array of unique, handcrafted goods from some of Sheffield's (and beyond) most talented traders. Whether you're searching for a special gift, a treat for yourself, or simply want to browse beautiful creations, this market is for you!
Great British food festival
📆 Date: 16th - 17th August 📍 Location: Wentworth Woodhouse
🌟 GBFF Returns to the Magnificent Wentworth Woodhouse 🌿✨ Set in front of the longest façade in Europe, stretching an incredible 618 feet, Wentworth Woodhouse is a truly breathtaking venue. With your Great British Food Festival ticket, you can enjoy 50% off a house and gardens ticket (purchased on the day), giving you access to even more of this historic estate. 🎟️🌳
🌳 Why You’ll Love Wentworth Woodhouse: Wentworth Woodhouse is a remarkable destination, offering a unique mix of history, beauty, and charm:
🏰 The House: Admire the grandeur of Europe’s largest privately owned house, a Grade I listed masterpiece with fascinating stories to discover.
🌸 The Gardens: Wander through the wildflower meadow, shaded woodland copses, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
🌿 The Parkland: Explore 87 acres of historic parkland, featuring ancient trees and 18th-century follies that add a touch of magic to the landscape.
🌞 Family-Friendly Fun: Perfect for families, with plenty of space to explore and enjoy the great outdoors.
📍 The Great British Food Festival will take place on the front lawn of Wentworth Woodhouse, providing the perfect backdrop for a day of delicious food and drink.
🌞 Come for the festival, stay to explore the beauty and history of Wentworth Woodhouse—it’s a day out you won’t forget!
