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❄️New Winter Inspirations activity card ❄️
Free to choose at checkout from Monday 17 November.
What's on outdoors - December & January
Outdoor events & inspiration for the end of 2025 & beginning of 2026.
Spend time with the trees this autumn!
Even in the cold weather it's great to spend time outdoors (and how about hugging a tree?).
Check out our updated Outdoor Clothing section on the Outdoor Hub for info on layering, getting your group ready, and wearing the right gear whatever the weather.
There are some super events coming up in December & January to inspire your time outdoors - we've highlighted some of our favourites below.
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🧺Sign up for our 2026 catalogue 🧺
Well-loved amongst outdoor practitioners, it's next season's must have! Our 2026 theme is Connecting to Nature.
Find out why it's more than just a catalogue - we love sharing free content and spotlighting good practice & outdoor projects.
Sign up for yours by 31 December (for delivery mid-Jan)
(and here's a sneak peek of our new cover!)
There are loads of inspiring outdoor events on our website!
You'll find conferences, annual events, special days & campaigns with a focus on nature, the outdoors and wellbeing. Plus courses, training and workshops for every level - from those just starting out to seasoned practitioners.
Are you planning your year ahead?
Our events calendar now features a WHOLE YEAR worth of inspiring outdoor-related annual events, awareness days and celebrations, from November 2025 right through to October 2026.
Scroll through for your month-by-month guide - find themes, issues, talking points and activities to inspire your work & play outdoors.
Muddy Faces events calendar
Editor's Pick!
National Tree Week, 22-30 Nov
Tree Dressing Day, 6 & 7 Dec
Mark the start of the annual tree-planting season by planting trees and celebrating these important and beautiful features of our urban and rural landscapes.
Find out about our commitment to supporting woodlands in the UK here.
Tree activities in the Outdoor Hub
Standing tree decoration
A simple leaf craft activity using basic tools.
Read More about Standing tree decoration
Tree resources in the Muddy Faces shop
Visit our Trees & Leaves section
....for tree & leaf ID charts & boards, trail discs and rustic signs in English & Welsh, wooden tree figures, kits & play sets, and more.
Product pictured is our Discover Leaves & Seeds Set
What's on in December - and some dates for 2026 too!
Click on an event to go to our Events Calendar for more information. Some dates feature activity ideas, inspiration & resources to help you mark the day.
December
- 5 December
International Volunteer Day - 5 December
World Soil Day - 6 & 7 December
Tree Dressing Day - 11 December
International Mountain Day - 21 December
National Robin Day - 21 December
Winter Solstice - 31 December
Last day to sign up for the Muddy Faces catalogue!
January - save the dates!
Got your new diary to hand? Pop these in now - 2026 will be here before you know it!
- 6 January – 13 February
Big Schools Birdwatch - 19 January
National Popcorn Day - 21 January
Red Squirrel Appreciation Day - 23-25 January
Big Garden Birdwatch - 31 January – 8 February
National Storytelling Week
Editor's Pick!
Big Schools Birdwatch, 6 Jan - 13 Feb
Register & receive free resources from the RSPB.
Get counting in your school grounds any time between 6 January and 13 February 2026
A selection of upcoming training, courses & workshops with an outdoor focus.
Find more in the training & courses section of our events calendar.
Forest School Training
Find out more about Forest School training and view our list of trainers signed up to the Muddy Faces Trainers Community here.
Save the date!
Schools Outdoor Learning Conference, Cumbria
18 March 2026
For Early Years providers, primary schools and SEND/alternative provision settings.
Find out more here.
Muddy Faces can support your conferences, courses & events
Are you running an outdoor or outdoor-related conference in 2026?
We can send catalogues, raffle/giveaways & other free gifts for delegates.
Do you deliver Forest School training, or other outdoor play or learning courses?
Join our Trainers Community.
- discounts for you & your students in the Muddy Faces shop
- free event listings on our website and links in our newsletter
- catalogues & other free gifts for your events