The CLF returns on 15th November 2025, celebrating the rich tapestry of British wildlife with a special focus on insects — the tiny heroes of our ecosystems.
Read more about our exciting bug-themed activities, free to access at Rose Hill Community centre!
Free October half-term activities
Monday 27th October, 11am-2pm
– Make insect-inspired prints with Helen Edwards 
– Make your own small lantern! 
– Build our feature lantern, a giant moth, with Mani! 
– Design a mural, make a badge and other crafts with RHILC 
– Balloon modelling with Jodie! 
Tuesday 28th October, 11am-2pm
– Make a bug headdress with Groovy Su! 
– Make your own small lantern!
– Build our feature lantern, a giant moth, with Mani!
– Arts and crafts with RHILC
Free filmmaking club for ages 11-16
Want to be part of a youth film crew, learn new skills and have fun?
Sign up for our free filmmaking club, and help us capture our wonderful Creative Lights Festival activities!
Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th October, 10am-3pm, with lunch included!
Click the button below to sign up. Places are limited:
Saturday 15th November – Main event
Join us for this magical event featuring free drop-in creative activities, a free community meal, and a vibrant lantern parade that shines a light on the creatures that pollinate, feed, and sustain life around Rose Hill.
Free drop-in activities: 2pm-4:30pm / Lantern parade from 5pm.
All of the CLF events are organised by Film Oxford, Rose Hill Junior Youth Club & Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund & Oxford City Council.