Join us for a fun-filled day at our Summer of Sport Family Festival, bringing together sport, performance and community in one exciting event for all ages.
📍 Helix Park
📅 Sunday 26 July 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
Live stage programme
Our main stage will host a packed programme of Commonwealth-themed performances and entertainment throughout the day, including:
Live music
Dance performances
Cultural showcases
Community acts
Live workouts
All acts will be announced shortly and full stage schedule will be available below!
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A celebration of sport, culture and community! -
3x3 Basketball competition Primary and Secondary aged competition, registration required – sign up as a Team of 3-4 players. Find out more about timings here.
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Football games sessions See our football timetable for age and times of out drop-in football games. Turn up at the start time and you will be allocated a team to play some fun, friendly football matches.
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Food & Festival atmosphere! Experience food vendors with a commonwealth theme. Vendors to be announced soon…
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Family fun station... Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages taking place in The Hide that is located near the playpark at The Lagoon. Activities will include:
Arts & crafts
Games and challenges
Interactive activities
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Family fun run & cycling In partnership with Falkirk Junior Park Run we will have set times for all to take part in a 1km fun run around The Helix Park Lagoon.
The same course will be used for you to come and cycle with us in partnership with Falkirk Junior Bike Club. We will have bikes available for families to ride around our all-path course.
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Tennis We'll have Tennis set up for free play sessions, just turn up and jump on a court.
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Fun family races Races for all the family! This is open to all aged 5+ and will take place in the centre of The Great Lawn!
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Inflatable sports Get involved all day with some of our amazing Sports Inflatables including... Tennis Speed Serve, Sport Darts, Rugby tackle bags, Cricket batting alley and much more.
