Things to do with kids in Hertfordshire

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Outdoor Events

Explore the Land of Lights Lantern Festival

17th October-27th February 2027

Venue: Gulliver’s Dinosaur & Farm Park

The award-winning Land of Lights returns to Milton Keynes for a fourth season. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year...

Theatre & Cinema

Room on the Broom at The Radlett Centre

10th-12th November 2026

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Will there ever be room...

Theatre & Cinema

We Will Rock You at The Alban Arena

11th-14th November 2026

Venue: The Alban Arena

St Albans Musical Theatre Company presents the explosive smash-hit musical set to the legendary songs of Queen. Featuring iconic anthems including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions, and Don’t Stop...

Indoor Activities

Discover Museum Minis at St Albans Museum + Gallery

13th November 2026

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Museum Minis are fun sessions for the youngest museum visitors and their grown-ups to enjoy a story and craft activity as well as a museum treasure hunt linked to the story. Suitable for children aged...

Indoor Activities

Tricks and Inventions for Titchy Toddlers

13th November 2026

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Enjoy exclusive access to the Museum for little ones from 6 months to 4 years old and their adults. Hunt for James’ minibeast friends and build a nest for the birds in Roald Dahl’s stories. Catch Esio...

Stories to share

Stories to share

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler celebrate the simple joy of reading together.

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Competition time

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Cooking with kids

Cooking with kids

Create funny faces, add some carrot hair and watch these little monsters disappear!

Stay safe on darker days

Stay safe on darker days

Simple tips to help children stay visible and confident on autumn journeys to school.

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