From large-scale exhibitions to independent shopping experiences, the events calendar promises something for everyone—whether you’re passionate about fashion, home improvement, collectibles, or simply looking for a fun day out with family and friends.
With centre:mk being one of the region’s premier shopping and leisure destinations, the 2025 events reflect the centre’s dedication to creating memorable experiences and fostering a sense of community. Here’s a detailed, month-by-month guide to the key events that will be lighting up the calendar next year:
March
- Handmade & Vintage Spring Extravaganza (1st - 2nd March): Discover unique, high-quality handmade and vintage items from over 100 exhibitors. More details here.
- Milton Keynes Home and Garden Show (14th - 16th March): Find inspiration and expert advice for your home and garden projects. More details here.
- The MK Job Show (28th - 29th March): The region's biggest careers fair, showcasing thousands of employment and training opportunities. More details here.
April
- Fashion Weekend SS25 (5th - 6th April): Attend the annual spring/summer fashion show featuring catwalk displays, style talks, beauty makeovers, and pop-up shops. More details here.
May
- Milton Keynes Brick Festival (4th May): A must-visit for LEGO enthusiasts, featuring displays, activities, and merchandise. More details here.
- Campaign (Wargamers) 2025 (10th - 11th May): A convention by wargamers for everyone, featuring traders, demonstrations, participation, and tournament games. More details here.
June
- Collectormania Milton Keynes (30th May - 1st June): A convention for collectors and pop culture enthusiasts, featuring guests, merchandise, and more. More details here.
- Handmade & Vintage Summer Extravaganza (7th - 8th June): Explore a treasure trove of handmade and vintage collectibles from over 100 exhibitors. More details here.
- Willen Hospice Midnight Moo (20-21 June): Light up the night for Willen Hospice at the annual Midnight Moo 5 or 10 mile fundraising walk, kindly sponsored by Specsavers Milton Keynes.
- Soapbox Science 2025 (21 June): Soapbox Science bring a wonderful variety of local female scientists to centre:mk to share their fascinating research with the public.
- Kids Club: Let it Bloom (28 June): Children will learn ways to protect the natural environment this June.
- Summer of Beauty (30 June - 6 July): Summer of Beauty at centre:mk – free beauty experiences all week long!
July
- All Things Bump to Baby at John Lewis & Partners (11 July): Join the John Lewis & Partners Nursery team and local experts to learn about this new stage of your life and John Lewis & Partners's All Things Baby service, covering everything you need to know for the arrival of your child.
- IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2025 (18th - 27th July): A multi-arts festival featuring a diverse program of performances, events, and installations. More details here.
- Kids Club: Planet Cupcakes (26 July): Children will decorate their own planet cupcake, using blue & green fondant icing to make the oceans and continents.
August
- The Beach (8th-31st August): No matter the weather, the Beach is the perfect day out with your little ones.
- Kids Club: Get Back to School Ready! (30 August): Little ones can create and design their very own re-usable water bottle ready to go back to school this September!
September
- Handmade & Vintage Autumn Extravaganza (6th - 7th September): Discover unique, high-quality handmade and vintage items at this popular bazaar. More details here.
- The MK Job Show (19-20 September): The Region’s Biggest Careers Fair returns this September, offering thousands of employment and training opportunities — from senior and mid-level roles to entry-level positions, graduate schemes, traineeships, and apprenticeships. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, there’s something for everyone at the MK Job Show.
- Fashion Weekend AW25 (27-28 September): Join centre:mk for their annual Autumn/Winter Fashion Show in Middleton Hall for your FREE fashion fix!
- Kids Club: Spread Kindness (27 Sept): Children will be able to decorate their kindness rock with coloured pens to take away and place somewhere for people to find and pass on the positivity.
October
- Milton Keynes Home and Garden Show (3rd - 5th October): Another opportunity to explore home and garden solutions with expert suppliers. More details here.
- Kids Club: Recycled Week Little Monsters (25 October): Little ones are invited to create Little Monsters from everyday items that usually end up in the recycling bin.
No matter the season, centre:mk offers the perfect backdrop for entertainment, learning, and inspiration. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and make the most of everything 2025 has to offer at one of Milton Keynes’ premier destinations.
Please note that event details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the centre:mk 'What's On' page.
