It’s that time of year again when the summer holidays come to an end and the kids head back to school. But while the school routine returns, the fun doesn’t have to stop! Before we look ahead to September’s events, let’s take a look back at August’s highlights!

Mr. Tickle marked the 55^th anniversary of Mr. Men & Little Miss with a visit to Battersea Power Station.

Children’s favourites including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Hey Duggee, Supertato, Bluey, Bing and more joined the line-ups at family festivals, bringing lots of joy to the festivalgoers. They were spotted at Camp Bestival, Gloworm Festival, CarFest, The Big Festival and Victorious Festival.

Room on the Broom’s The Witch and The Cat made her debut appearances at various Forestry venues up and down the UK to join in on their exciting, themed trail. She had an amazing time.

So, whether you’re looking for something to brighten up a weekday or make the weekend extra special, why not check out our September line-up and start planning your next character-filled day out.

Please note; events are subject to change.

3^rd September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Paddington Store, London

5^th September: Funshine (Care Bears) Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley

5^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton

5th September: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

5th September: Gabby & Cakey Narration – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

5^th & 6^th September: Bluey Meet & Greet – Blackpool Zoo

5^th & 6^th September: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Stockeld Park, Wetherby

5^th & 6^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

6^th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – York Racecourse

12^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, MetroCentre

12^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

12^th September: Sonic the Hedgehog Meet & Greet – Princes Risborough

12^th September: Cheer Bear (Care Bears) Meet & Greet – Character.com, Cwmbran

12^th September: Marshall & Rubble (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

12^th September: Dennis & Gnasher Meet & Greet – Angel & Rocket, Westfield

12^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

12^th September: Captain Barnacles & Kwazii (Octonauts) Narration – Edinburgh Zoo

12^th & 13^th September: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Inverness-shire

12^th & 13^th September: Peppa Pig & Mummy Pig Meet & Greet – Reddish Vale Farm, Stockport

12^th & 13^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Blaenavon Heritage Railway

13^th September: Madame Cholet (Wombles) Meet & Greet – Wimbledon Common

13^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

13^th September: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – Lakeside Shopping Centre

13^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Westfield

13^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

13^th September: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Doncaster Racecourse

19^th September: Marshall & Rubble (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton

19^th September: Dennis & Gnasher Meet & Greet – Angel & Rocket, Marlow

19^th September: Bluey & Muffin Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bullring, Birmingham

19^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes

19^th September: Harry O’Hay & Betty O’Barley (Scarecrows’ Wedding) Narration – West Lodge Farm Park, Kettering

19^th  September: Chase (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park & Village, Billericay

19^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

20^th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway, Essex

20^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

20^th September: Marshall (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park & Village, Billericay

20^th September: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne

26^th September: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Edinburgh

26^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

26^th September: JJ (CoComelon) Meet & Greet – Smyths, Darlington

26^th September: Bluey & Muffin Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Aberdeen

26^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths, Darlington

26^th & 27^th September: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Whitehall Garden Centre, Chippenham

27^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

27^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

Get ready, because April is shaping up to be a busy month – with the Easter holidays, we have a whole host of exciting character events on the horizon, and there is plenty to look forward to!

But first, let's look back at a March to remember…

Hey Duggee made special appearances on the sidelines of Greg James’ incredible Comic Relief challenge, lifting spirits, entertaining the crowds, and helping to build a buzz ahead of Greg's arrival at different stops. An unforgettable moment for a truly brilliant cause.

Dennis the Menace celebrated his 10^th birthday for the 75^th time – what an exciting milestone! The nation’s most beloved and mischievous comic book character marked a truly iconic anniversary in style by launching a special edition featuring 75 creative mischief-makers. We cant wait to see more from him this year!

March 20th, was Very Hungry Caterpillar Day in honour of Eric Carle's timeless classic. The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself ventured to the beautiful Walthamstow Wetlands for meet & greets and storytelling sessions, celebrating the launch of The Very Hungry Caterpillar trail — which runs all the way until 30th June. A must-visit!

World Book Day kicked off the beginning of the month in the best way possible, with Mr Bump and Little Miss Sunshine bringing the magic to Battersea Power Station. Families were treated to an exciting treasure hunt, making for a truly special day of literacy celebration.

More recently, Bluey, Bingo, Chilli & Bandit officially opened a brand-new ride at Alton Towers at the weekend! It was a huge moment for the Heeler family and a brilliant day out for the fans!

It's been an exciting month, and we have plenty more great events lined up ahead!

*Please note: events are subject to change.

1^st April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds

1^st April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Cotswold Designer Outlet

1^st April: Ralph, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges Trafford

1^st April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges London

2^nd April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges London

2^nd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Elmsleigh Shopping Centre – Oxford

3^rd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet - Call of The Wild Zoo

3^rd April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Miniso, Oxford Street

3^rd April: Miffy Meet & Greet – Japan Centre Ichiba, Westfield London

3^rd April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

3^rd April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Embasy Station, Yorkshrie

3^rd April: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray

3^rd April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer Milton Keynes

3^rd April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Character.com, Swindon

3^rd April: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens

4^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes

4^th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Flamingo Land

4^th April: Bing Meet & Greet – Clacton Shopping Village

4^th April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Character.com Watford

4^th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet - Bressingham Steam & Gardens

4^th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Festival of Power, Wellingborough

4^th April: Paddington™ Storytime – Hertfordshire Zoo

4^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet - Swanage Railway

5^th April: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet - Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

5^th April: Bing Meet & Greet – Festival of Power Wellingborough

5^th April: The Highway Rat Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens

5^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway

5^th April: The Gruffalo & Gruffalos Child Meet & Greet – Brechin Caledonian Railway

5^th April: Paddington™ Storytime – Hertfordshire Zoo

5^th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Flamingo Land

6^th April: Zog Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens

6^th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Margam Country Park

6^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Storytime – Margam Country Park

6^th April: Peppa Pig & George Storytime - Margam Country Park

7^th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds

7^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Cotswold Designer Outlet

7^th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Bluewater Shopping Centre

7^th April: Zog Meet & Greet – Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford

7^th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent

7^th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Braintree Village

8^th April: Gabby with Cakey Meet & Greet – Bluewater Shopping Centre

8^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

8^th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet - Trinity Shopping Centre

8^th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet - Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford

8^th April: Bluey & Bingo Activation - Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich

9^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet - The Works 'Find Your Story' Bus Tour, Wythenshawe Forum Manchester

9^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Vue Cinema Sheffield Meadowhall

9^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

10^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

10^th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall & Rubble Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

10^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Kent & East Sussex Railway

10^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet - Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

11^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

11^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lappa Valley Steam Railway

11^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

11^th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston

12^th April: Peppa, George, Mummy Daddy & Evie Pig Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

12^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

12^th April: Miffy Meet & Greet – Japan Centre Ichiba, Leicester Square

12^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lappa Valley Steam Railway

15^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Storytime – Merrion Centre Leeds

18^th April: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – Character.com Cwmbran

18^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Flamingo Land

19^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Flamingo Land

19^th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Manorafon Farm Park

25^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

25^th April: Bluey & Bingo Storytime – Old Macdonald's Farm

25^th April: Cody & JJ from CoComelon Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo

25^th April: George Pig Meet & Greet – Character.com Kingston

25^th April: Bunny VS Monkey Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford

25^th April: Donut Squad: Sprinkles & Spronky Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford

25^th April: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway

25^th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Colchester Zoo

26^th April: Bunny VS Monkey Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford

26^th April: Donut Squad: Sprinkles & Spronky Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford

26^th April: Cody & JJ from CoComelon Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo

26^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Llangollen & Corwen Railway

26^th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Monk Farm Park, Boroughbridge

26^th April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

26^th April: Gabby with Cakey Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway