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Things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
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Draw With Rob
27th March-20th September 2026
Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery
Enter the wonderful world of Rob Biddulph! In the exhibition you can view a wide selection of Rob’s amazing drawings, plus the original illustrations from his Guinness World Record breaking #DrawWithRob...
'Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures' Exhibition
28th March-28th June 2026
Venue: North Hertfordshire Museum
This exhibition looks at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs. Visitors can also learn about the animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs and are still here today, and discover the passion...
Baby Broadway
4th June 2026
Venue: Watford Palace Theatre
Address: 20 Clarendon Rd, Watford
An interactive experience where the entire family can sing and dance along to tunes from hit musicals and films, performed by West End singers. Little ones will delight in the bubbles, charming puppets,...
Cars at the Castle
7th June 2026
Venue: Hertford Castle
Address: The Castle, Hertford, Herts
Cars at the Castle is one of Hertfordshire’s largest free car shows, showcasing over 60 modern, classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, all set within the stunning grounds of Hertford Castle. Enjoy...
The Cat in the Hat
9th-11th June 2026
Venue: The Radlett Centre
Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8HL
Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure....
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