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Things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
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Fright Fiesta
7th-31st October 2025
Venue: Gulliver’s Land
Enjoy a festival-style Halloween celebration that’s bursting with colour, costumes and music. Theme Park rides and attractions included.
Titchy Toddlers: Nature and Outdoors
10th-13th October 2025
Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Address: Great Missenden
Toddle around the galleries, join in with special activities and take part in some Roald Dahl storytelling. Hunt for James’ minibeast friends and build a nest for the birds in Roald Dahl’s stories....
Pumpkin Patch
11th-31st October 2025
Venue: Standalone Farm
The Pumpkin Patch is back! It’s bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through this pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size, perfect for picking, posing, and snapping...
Willows Pumpkin Festival
11th-31st October 2025
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Address: Coursers Rd, St Albans
Visit for a pumpkin-tastic day out at Willows Pumpkin Festival taking place 11th/12th, 18th/19th and 24th – 31st October 2025. Pick your perfect pumpkin from Willows Pumpkin Patch, and enjoy a jam-packed...
Hertford Barns Day Nursery
13th October-24th November 2025
Venue: Cole Green
The changing seasons provide the opportunity for exciting new learning experiences at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Hertford Barns Day Nursery. There's something for every child from six weeks to...
Creative crafts
Halloween is the perfect time to bring a little magic into your home and let children’s imaginations run wild.
Competition time
Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!
Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.
Westminster Abbey Choir School
Do you know a boy aged 6–8 who loves singing? Abbey staff welcomes young voices to join their choir.