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...

Indoor Activities

A Day for Home Educators

6th November 2026

Venue: Shuttleworth

This engaging day will support Home Schooling Groups from across the county, educate learners through an exciting programme of STEM-based activities, and inspire them with opportunities to interact and...

Halloween

Enjoy the Low Bang Fireworks

6th-7th November 2026

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Willows Fireworks are back with a fizz, pop and a very low bang! Enjoy an evening of crackling good fun. All of the animals will be moved away from the firework area during the event. The fireworks will...

Outdoor Events

A Spectacular Fireworks Display

7th November 2026

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Celebrate Bonfire Night on Saturday 7th November and enjoy hours of theme park rides, attractions and entertainment, complete with a spectacular fireworks display in the evening.

Indoor Activities

Explore a BSL Signed Day

7th November 2026

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Visit for some splendiferous BSL interpreted walks and storytelling. Enjoy BSL interpreted storytelling from George’s Marvellous Medicine. This session will be read by a Museum storyteller and BSL interpreted...

Stories to share

Stories to share

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

Competition time

Competition time

Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!

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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