A marathon, detectives, animals and some leftover chocolate, here's some ways to keep all the family entertained this weekend (April 6 and 7).

From fitness fanatics to chocolate lovers, there's something for everyone in and around Southampton. 

ABP Southampton Marathon...

Daily Echo: Batman and Robin run a previous ABP Southampton Marathon

Thousands of runners will be pounding the streets of Southampton on Sunday, taking part in the ABP Southampton Marathon 2024.

Get ready for an incredible day of running, fundraising and fun across the city with events for all ages and abilities including the full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. 

Spectators will line the route, which takes in the city centre, and parts of Bitterne, Woolston and Portswood. 

Competitors could need extra help when attempting to cross Itchen Bridge!

At Mayflower Theatre...

Daily Echo: Bonnie and Clyde is at Mayflower Theatre until Saturday

Ready to raise a little hell?

Direct from the West End, Bonnie & Clyde are in town until Saturday.

Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure—and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde.

Winner of Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2023, the West End cult-sensation is set to hold-up Mayflower Theatre following two hell-raising seasons in London’s West End.

Starring Catherine Tyldesley (Coronation Street, Strictly Come Dancing) as Blanche, and Alex James Hatton (Newsies, Heathers) and Katie Tonkinson (Bat Out of Hell) as the notorious lovers, it's an electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.

At New Forest Wildlife Park...

Daily Echo: A giant otter and cub at New Forest Wildlife Park

Step into spring and celebrate the season and the 260 animals who thrive at the wildlife park this weekend. 

The highlight of the season is the opportunity for visitors to catch a glimpse of the playful giant otter cubs as they interact with their big sister and parents, offering a rare insight into the family dynamics of these endangered animals.

The Easter Pebble Trail continues until Sunday, alongside the Golden Pebble Hunt. 

This weekend, the park also hosts craft workshops for making badges, animal masks, and leaf printing.

In Southampton's Old Town...

Daily Echo: A family taking part in the Southampton Old Town Easter Trail

There's another chance for an egg-citing adventure in Southampton's historic Old Town with a free family trail, which runs until Sunday April 14.

Follow the map as it guides you through the charming streets and landmarks to discover several Easter eggs hidden along the way.

Each of the eggs will have a unique number of bunnies hidden in the colourful designs. Can you spot them all? Jot down the number you see, then bring your completed map to the final destination, The Star Hotel, where children will receive a small prize for all their hard work.

At Marwell Zoo... 

Daily Echo: The Easter bunny at Marwell

A visit to Marwell Zoo will be egg-stra special until April 14 thanks to a host of seasonal activities including a very egg-citing visit from the Easter Bunny.

Marwell’s Det-egg-tive Trail will be running throughout the Easter break, until for wannabe sleuths to help find the cheeky egg thief.

The colourful trail will be free on the Marwell Zoo App. Paper copies, complete with a Marwell Zoo pencil will also be available for £2.50.

Help the Easter Bunny work out who the stolen eggs belong to and collect evidence to discover who is the Marwell egg thief.

Enter your answer at the end for a chance to win great prizes.

Keep an eye out for hidden golden eggs around the park.