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The six-week school summer holidays can feel like an eternity for parents, grandparents and carers who are stuck trying to entertain the little ones each day.

This free app could provide the answers – it lists more than 35,000 events and activities for kids each month, covering everything from baby raves to coding camps, art workshops and dance classes.

Just enter your postcode and the age of your child to bring up a list of suitable events in your area. You can browse by category, or use the app’s filters to home in on the things that matter most to you – from free activities to events that are within walking distance.

Listings are full of useful information, such as age suitability, pricing and travel times, and if tickets are required you can book them through the app.

There’s even a forward planning feature, so you can get their whole schedule filled up in advance with just a few taps.