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St George's Festival at Wrest Park
20th-21st April 2024
Venue: Wrest Park
Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/wrest-park-st-georges-festival-20-apr-21-apr-24/
Immerse yourself in the story of England at this action-packed St George’s Day celebration. Enjoy a weekend of shows, battles, games, performances and activities culminating in England’s most legendary...
The Noise Next Door: The Adventure Academy… For Adventurers!
20th April 2024
Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's
Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford
Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873651523
Enrol at the world’s most reckless and ridiculous school with comedy legends The Noise Next Door. Where will your adventure take you? Dangerous deserts? Treacherous tundras? Volatile volcanoes? It’s...
Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa
21st April 2024
Venue: Orchard Cottage
Address: 10 Cross End, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire
Website: www.experiencebedfordshire.co.uk/whats-on/crafts-cake-and-a-cuppa-p2105561
A well-established and well-known craft fair with a great selection of unique items handmade by talented crafters, perfect for finding gifts for your friends and family or yourself. Free admission and...
Gentle Stroll: Blossom Watch
23rd April 2024
Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
Address: Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Share in the joy of blossom with this circular route to Whipsnade Tree Cathedral with fun facts along the way. Don't miss out on this seasonal spectacle with apple, plum and pear varieties in bloom, alongside...
Kaleidoscope
25th April 2024
Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre
Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton
Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/kaleidoscope
Blink. Blink again. What do you see? Kaleidoscope is a brand-new piece of theatre for babies inspired by research into how a baby's sense of sight develops and how they instinctively begin to categorise...
Farmers Craft Market Fun Day
28th April 2024
Venue: Cheddington Village Hall
Address: Church Lane, Leighton Buzzard
The Market will host an array of growers, farmers, home produce and local artisan crafts to browse, there is something for everybody! Also with a bouncy castle, face painting, games, Tombola, crazy golf,...
Pop Princesses
4th May 2024
Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange
Address: St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL
Website: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/pop-princesses-3/
A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars! Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus songs...
There's A Monster In Your Show
7th-8th May 2024
Venue: Grove Theatre
Address: Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Website: www.grovetheatre.co.uk/theres-a-monster-in-your-show-i4575
Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A high-energy 50-minute...
Black to the Trails 2024
12th May 2024
Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
Address: Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
The event has been designed and directed by Black Trail Runners for Black people, people of colour, and White allies who want to do their bit to diversify the UK trail running scene. Black to the Trails...
Dog Festival 2024
12th May 2024
Venue: Houghton Hall Park
Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5FU
Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/dog-festival-2024
The popular Dog Festival is back for another year! Accolade Hounds will be hosting the fun dog show; there will be two rings, one for small dogs and one for big dogs. Classes cost £2 per dog and are payable...
Taylor Mania
12th May 2024
Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange
Address: St Paul’s Square, Bedford
Website: www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/taylor-mania/
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. ‘Swiftie’ Katy Ellis with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver...
Handa's Surprise
17th-18th May 2024
Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre
Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton
Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/handas-surprise
Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an...
Crafts, Cake and a Cuppa
19th May 2024
Venue: Orchard Cottage
Address: 10 Cross End, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire
Website: www.experiencebedfordshire.co.uk/whats-on/crafts-cake-and-a-cuppa-p2105561
A well-established and well-known craft fair with a great selection of unique items handmade by talented crafters, perfect for finding gifts for your friends and family or yourself. Free admission and...
Kids Rule! at Wrest Park
25th May-2nd June 2024
Venue: Wrest Park
Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/wrest-park-kids-rule-25-may-2-jun-24/
Visit for hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun! 10am - 5pm. Book online and save 15%. Free for English Heritage members.
Claytime
26th May 2024
Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's
Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford
Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873651686
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay where the audience are invited to participate. Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own...
Ten In The Bed
29th May 2024
Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre
Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton
Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/ten-bed
Join the boat-bed’s disparate crew as they dream up playful tales of pirates, misunderstood sharks and fishing trips that hook some unexpected catches. This humorous and inventive new show celebrates...
Olaf Falafel’s Super Stupid Show (20% More Stupider)
30th May 2024
Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre
Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton
Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/olaf-falafels-super-stupid-show-20-more-stupider
Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid's comedy which is now 20% more stupider than ever before. With family-friendly frivolity that will leave you feeling a lot less intelligent...
Comedy Club For Kids
1st June 2024
Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's
Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford
Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655722
Since 2005, the Comedy Club For Kids has been getting some of the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without...
James Campbell - Don't Panic! We CAN Save the Planet
8th June 2024
Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's
Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford
Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873653503
A new live comedy show that’s perfect for any child who wants to swap being an Eco Worrier for being an Eco Warrior. Based around his new book, children's comedian and author James Campbell presents...
Wonder Gigs
21st-22nd June 2024
Venue: Hat Factory Arts Centre
Address: 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton
Website: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/wonder-gigs
Wonder Gigs offer an uplifting and relaxing hour with a live musician playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known folk, jazz and pop songs. Acoustic covers of popular songs are tailored for tiny...
History in the Park at Wrest Park
22nd-23rd June 2024
Venue: Wrest Park
Address: Silsoe, Bedfordshire
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/wrest-park-history-in-the-park-22-june-23-june-24/
Visit for a fun-filled history weekend and enjoy family-friendly activities set in multiple time periods, live music and storytelling. Experience life in a Victorian kitchen with talks, displays and interactive...
Classics in the Park 2024
23rd June 2024
Venue: Houghton Hall Park
Address: Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable
Website: www.houghtonhallpark.org/events/classics-in-the-park-2024
Set in the beautiful park it’s a day not to be missed, especially if you love classic cars. There will be a selection of craft and produce stalls, and the popular Stick Man trail for the kids. Entertainment...
Shelf: The Kids' Show
6th July 2024
Venue: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke's
Address: 26 St Peters St, Bedford
Website: quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873653188
Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids' comedy show that's fun for all the family! Rachel and Ruby use physical comedy and silly characters to bring sketch comedy to children of all ages – a fun...
Ampthill Charter Market
Venue: Town Centre Car Park
Address: Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EH
Website: www.ampthill-tc.gov.uk/history-and-tourism/market
Every Thursday from 8.00am. There is plenty on offer from household wares, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, eggs, olives, dried fruit, nuts, award winning baked bread, cakes, pies and pastries, children's...
Bedford Junior Parkrun
Venue: Jubilee Park
Address: Moulton Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0JD
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/bedford-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Bedford Roller Disco
Venue: Bunyan Sports Centre
Address: Mile Rd, Bedford, MK42 9TS
Website: rollbackworld.com/shop/bedford-roller-disco/#product-reviews
The kind of fun you can have on eight wheels. Come along with friends and family to enjoy and laugh your way into the afternoon at a family session. Every Saturday 3pm - 4:30pm. Entry is £4, skate hire...
Biggleswade Charter Market
Venue: Market Square
Address: Market Square, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AS
Website: biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk/services/markets/
The Charter Market runs on Saturdays, with an array of stalls to have a browse through, ranging from varying fresh food stalls, cards and gift wrap, haberdashery, plants and shrubs, gifts and ornaments,...
Houghton Hall Junior Parkrun
Venue: Houghton Hall Park
Address: Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Beds, LU5 5FU
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/houghtonhall-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Lego Club
Venue: Bedford Central Library
Address: Central Library, Harpur St, Bedford MK40 1PG
Come along and get creative! See what you can make! Held every Saturday, 11am - 3pm.
Leighton Buzzard Junior Parkrun
Venue: Parson’s Close Recreation Ground Pulford Rd
Address: Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AB
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/leightonbuzzard-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Luton Sports Village
Venue: Luton Sports Village
Address: Butterfield Green Rd, Luton, LU2 8DD
Website: letsgowiththechildren.co.uk/places-to-go/luton-sports-village/
Head over with the family to have fun and keep fit. This multi-purpose facility has a sports hall, two pools, one a 50m eight lane pool with a diving facility, sometimes mats and balls, family fun sessions,...
Open Wednesdays at the Walled Garden
Venue: Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Address: Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, LU1 4LF
Website: lutonhooestate.co.uk/event/open-wednesdays-at-the-walled-garden/
See how far the garden has come since the Walled Garden Project began over 21 years ago. Entry includes a tour of the garden and historic service buildings. Take your time to explore or visit the garden...
Rushmere Country Park
Venue: Rushmere Country Park
Address: Linslade Rd, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0EB
Website: www.greensandtrust.org/rushmere-country-park
A great place to discover nature with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy. Go and view herons nesting in spring from the outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s...
Russell Park
Venue: The Embankment
Address: Bedford, MK40 3RH
Website: www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-sport/parks-and-open-spaces/parks-bedford-borough/russell-park
Located off Bedford Embankment and provides a range of sports facilities, recreation space, a community café and herbaceous gardens for all the family. With a play area, football pitches, putting green,...
Saturday Papercraft Club
Venue: Flitwick Library
Address: 15 Coniston Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1QL
Fun sessions involving designing, colouring, folding and cutting to make your own paper creations to take home. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. 10.30am - 11.30am. Next dates: 24th June and 8th July. Please...
Sunday Funday
Venue: Bedford Central Library
Address: Central Library, Harpur St, Bedford, MK40 1PG
Sunday is fun day! Lots of fun for all the family with giant Lego, board games and puzzles available to enjoy. No need to book, just turn up. Every Sunday, 11.30am - 1.30pm.
Swimming lessons with Everyone Active
Venue: Various locations in Bedfordshire
Website: www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/
Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at The Dunstable Centre, Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Tiddenfoot Leisure...
Wardown Junior Parkrun
Venue: Wardown Park
Address: Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/wardown-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9:00am. Free to attend but please register before you first come along. Join in whatever your pace!
Wild Church
Venue: The Leslie Sell Activity Centre
Address: Molivers Ln, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8LD
Website: ccbedford.churchinsight.com/Articles/552833/Regular_Childrens_activities.aspx
Meets on the third Sunday of the month, 4:30-6pm. Wild Church is an interactive outdoor session with woodland activities, a toasty fire, food and fellowship. Spend time together in God's creation and pray,...
Woburn Farmers' Market
Venue: Market Place
Address: Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9PZ
Website: www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/south-bedfordshire/listing/woburn-farmers-market
Held on the third Sunday of every month from 10.00am - 2.00pm. This market sells a range of goods from pet accessories to fresh fruit, breads and chutney. A craft fair is also held in the village hall,...
Woodside Animal Farm
Venue: Woodside Animal Farm
Address: Woodside Road, Slip End, Beds, LU1 4DG
Website: www.woodsidefarm.co.uk
A great family day out. Get up close and cuddly with the animals. Lots of outdoor adventure play for all ages! Crazy golf suitable for adults and children is open daily. For rainy days and when the kids...