What's On in Hertfordshire

Fright Fiesta

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/fright-fiesta

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

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Great Missenden

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/titchy-toddlers-nature/

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

Venue: Standalone Farm

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

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

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Address: Coursers Rd, St Albans

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/pumpkin-festival/

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

Venue: Cole Green

Website: childbasepartnership.com/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery/

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...

Hertford Junior Parkrun

Venue: Hartham Common

Address: Hertford

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/hertford-juniors/

A fun and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). The aim is to have fun so go along and join in whatever your pace! Free but please register before your first run. Held every Sunday...

Hertfordshire County Council Fostering

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/fosterHELP

In Hertfordshire, there is an urgent need for more foster carers to help children stay in their local area. The county council runs a non-profit fostering service and as a foster carer, you’ll receive...

Imperial Classical Ballet® Presents The Nutcracker

Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre

Address: Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/imperial-classic-ballet-the-nutcracker/

With snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love, this enchanting production captures the essence of the holiday season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, including the iconic Waltz of the Flowers...

North Hertfordshire Museum

Venue: North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin

Address: Hitchin

Website: northhertsmuseum.org

Pop in this half term to this free local attraction for the whole family. Over Halloween, the kids can take part in one of the spooky craft workshops (bookable) or pick up a free activity trail or puzzle...

Santa Specials

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk/events

Santa returns for Christmas cheer! Join Santa, his elves, musicians and magicians on a festive steam train adventure. Every child receives a special gift (if they’re good!). Don’t miss the big friendly...

Stagecoach Performing Arts Classes

Venue: Various Locations

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk

Through the power of the performing arts, Stagecoach has been helping children and young people reach their full potential since 1988. Find out more about their singing, dancing and acting classes by visiting...

Stevenage Junior Parkrun

Venue: Hampson Park

Address: Stevenage

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/stevenage-juniors/

A fun and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). The aim is to have fun so go along and join in whatever your pace! Free but please register before your first run. Held every Sunday...

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/Ukraine-Sunflower

Can you support Ukrainian guests by offering them a place to stay? If so, at Hertfordshire County Council they can support you under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. All you need is a spare room and Hertfordshire...

TISKA Karate Classes

Venue: Borehamwood, London Colney and St Albans

Website: www.tiskakarate-stalbans.co.uk

These karate classes are run by experienced Senior Instructors with TISKA who have been teaching karate for over 15 years. Classes have been designed with the complete beginner in mind and families are...

Wendover Woods

Venue: Wendover Woods

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/wendover-woods

Wendover Woods is one of Buckinghamshire’s most inviting outdoor destinations. Children can enjoy well-designed play areas, while adults can explore miles of marked trails with breathtaking views of...

Crown Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Venue: Watersmeet

Address: High Street, Rickmansworth

Website: www.watersmeet.co.uk/the-nutcracker

Crown Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK to mesmerise audiences with their enchanting production of The Nutcracker. A true masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire, enter a magical world where...

Encanto (PG)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/2025/10/19/

A young Colombian girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.

Land of Lights Lantern Festival

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk

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...

Willows Pumpkin Festival

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Address: St Albans

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/pumpkin-festival

Pick your perfect pumpkin from Willows Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a jam-packed programme of seasonal fun for the whole family. Willows Pumpkin Festival takes place 18th/19th and 24th – 31st October 2025....

Twits and Tricks Weekend Storytelling

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/twits-storytelling/

Head to the indoor Wondrous Woods room to enjoy storytelling from The Twits and Revolting Rhymes, led by their expert storytellers. They’ll bring the words to life and you can join in with noises and...

The Gruffalo’s Child

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Gruffalo-s-Child

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Let your imagination run wild with...

Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined

Venue: The Gordon Craig Theatre

Address: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/cirque-the-greatest-show-reimagined/

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights. Featuring stunning vocalists and world-class...

Dinos After Dark

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/dinos-after-dark-night-1/

Dinos After Dark is back for another incredible year! On selected dates, visit as the zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life! With cool UV Halloween...

Mega Dino Bricks

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/mega-dino-bricks-at-hertfordshire-zoo/

Looking for the ultimate family day out this October half term? Come face-to-face with 18 incredible brick-built dinosaurs, each carefully crafted to create stunning life-sized prehistoric models. From...

Circus Workshop

Venue: Standalone Farm

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

Step right up for an electrifying Halloween half term adventure! Let your little star join this High Voltage Circus Workshop, a whirlwind of fun and skill where they’ll master stilt walking, diabolos,...

Disney Junior Cinema Club - Films For A Fiver

Venue: Campus West

Address: Welwyn Garden City

Website: www.campuswest.co.uk/cinema/whats-on/disney-junior-cinema-club-films-for-a-fiver/

Enjoy the magic of Disney on the big screen, with a new fun-filled cinema experience featuring Mickey Mouse, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Ariel, Bluey and more. Whether it’s their first time in the...

Diwali Celebration

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events/diwali-2025

Come together to celebrate Diwali — a festival of light, colour and community. Have you ever designed a colourful Rangoli, decorated a glowing Diya, or been draped in an elegant sari? There’ll be something...

Fright Week Halloween Services

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk/events

Dare you ride the Ghost Train this autumn half term? The Epping Ongar Railway is haunted by ghosts, skeletons and zombies. Hunt them down, explore the gruesome graveyard and trick-or-treat with the spooky...

Halloween Spooktacular

Venue: Capel Manor Gardens

Address: Enfield

Website: capelmanorgardens.co.uk

Set over 30 acres, children can embark on a Halloween-themed trail, explore the maze, fairy forest and mini zoo, earning a chocolate treat. Families can enjoy live entertainment including thrilling fire...

Lemur Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Address: Broxbourne

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/lemur-weekend/

Join the zookeepers for a fun-filled weekend with lemur-themed merchandise, treats and much more! Funds raised during the weekend will go towards vital animal conservation. This weekend will be part of...

October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston

Venue: Royston Museum

Address: Royston

Website: www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/event-details-registration/october-half-term-ghosts-of-royston-2025-10-25-10-00

Get into the spirit of things this October half term! Discover ghostly tales from the past, get hands-on with eerie objects, and create spooktacular crafts to take home. Perfect for little monsters and...

Science Museum The Live Stage Show

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/science-museum-the-live-stage-show/

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This unmissable family production is...

Witches & Wizards Week

Venue: Hatfield Park

Website: hatfield-house.co.uk/event/witches-wizards-week/

Calling all witches, wizards, and magical creatures! This October half term, Hatfield Park invites you to dust off your broomsticks and enjoy a spooktacular adventure! From haunted forests to wicked workshops,...

Archaeology for Families

Venue: Verulamium Museum

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/archaeology-families-0

A fun family-friendly introduction to archaeology! Learn how archaeologists record what they find in the ground by analysing genuine finds. Suitable for children aged 7-12 accompanied by an adult. Included...

Half Term Events & Activities

Venue: St Albans Museums

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/half-term-events-activities

Visit St Albans Museum + Gallery, the Clock Tower and Verulamium Museum this October half term for activities and events for all the family! Visit the website to find out more and for full details. They...

Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians

Venue: Watersmeet

Address: Rickmansworth

Website: www.watersmeet.co.uk/horrible-histories

It’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage. Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale? Find out what a baby farmer did and move to the groove...

Ms Rachel Tribute - Fun for Little Ones

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Ms-Rachel

'Fun for Little Ones Live' encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content, bringing to life a fun show for children. The production also includes interactive screen content...

Samhain Celebrations 2025

Venue: Celtic Harmony Camp

Address: Brickendon Lane, Brickendon, Hertfordshire

Website: https://celticharmony.org/product/october-days-out/?utm_source=primarytimes&utm_medium=whatson&utm_campaign=october-days-out

This October Half-Term (Mon 27th – Fri 31st), escape to Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, near Hertford, for our Samhain Celebration (pronounced Sow-een)! Join us to mark the Celtic New Year with...

Upside Down Rooms Clay Workshop

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Great Missenden

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/upside-down-rooms/

Make a 3D clay tile inspired by The Twits and their upturned home. What does a room look like when the furniture is stuck to the ceiling? Create your own room out of clay to find out. For age 5 and up.

Climb the Clock Tower

Venue: St Albans Clocktower

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/index.php/whats-on/climb-clock-tower

Climb to the top of St Albans Clocktower with one of the museum team to hear about why it was built and some of the ways it has been used throughout history. Age 7+.

Cook With Your Kids

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/cook-your-kids

Join Ghanian chef Patti Sloley and learn to cook three beginner-friendly dishes: black bean stew, tomato sauce, and griddled or waffle plantain. Then enjoy your dishes together for lunch. Age 6+ recommended.

Disney Junior Cinema Club (U)

Venue: Watersmeet

Address: Rickmansworth

Website: www.watersmeet.co.uk/disney-junior

An unmissable big-screen adventure for little ones with an hour-long cinema experience, featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse and friends, Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man, plus SuperKitties, Bluey and more!...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/flowers-and-friendship-bracelets-the-ultimate-pop-concert/

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and...

Halloween Adventure – Morning Session

Venue: Knebworth House

Website: knebworthhouse.com/Event/halloween-adventure/

Get your broomsticks, hats and magic wands at the ready and venture into Knebworth Gardens this autumn for a Halloween Adventure filled with family fun! This Halloween event will have visitors taking part...

Poppy Fields by Luxmuralis

Venue: St Albans Cathedral

Website: www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/poppy-fields

This October half term, experience Poppy Fields by Luxmuralis, an immersive journey of light and sound reflecting on the World Wars and hopes for peace. Stunning projections and evocative music will transform...

Terrible Tuesday - October Half Term

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events/terrific-tuesday-28oct25

Visit for a Terrible Tuesday family activity day themed around the more horrible side of history. Enjoy crafts, clay modelling with the Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild, storytelling, and family activities...

Terrific Tricks Trek

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Great Missenden

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/terrific-tricks-trek/

Take a guided tour around the village with the expert guide Michael. He’ll show you some of the places that inspired the books, including Matilda’s library and Sophie’s orphanage from The BFG. While...

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Address: Watford

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/the-dinosaur-that-pooped/

Adapted from the best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand-new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot...

The Marlowes Creepy Creatures

Venue: The Marlowes Shopping Centre

Address: Hemel Hempstead

Website: www.themarlowes.co.uk

Meet and greet a slithery, crawly crew of animals up close, from reptiles to creepy crawlies, perfect for those who dare to get hands-on. Children can also embark on a spooky trail around the centre, hunting...

The Spooktastic Halloween Show

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Address: London

Website: www.questors.org.uk/event.aspx?id=1435

Get ready for a fast-paced, action-packed show full of catchy songs, toe-tapping dances, magical surprises, outrageous comedy characters, and classic panto-style mayhem. It’s Halloween fun like you’ve...

Tring: Autumn Owls

Venue: The Natural History Museum at Tring

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/tring-autumn-owls.html

Discover the secret lives of owls and discover the different owls that live in the UK. Find out what you can do to help nature at home and then it’s time for little ones to have a hoot creating their...

Disgusterous Clay Dinners

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Great Missenden

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/disgusterous-clay-dinners/

Take a tip from the Twits and make a clay version of some gruesome grub! Will you hide birds in the pie or worms in the spaghetti? Workshops last about 45 minutes with resources and equipment provided....

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Flowers-Friendship-Bracelets

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and...

LDN Wrestling

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ldn-wrestling-2/

The superstars of LDN Wrestling are storming back into town with a high-octane half-term showdown! Expect jaw-dropping championship bouts, epic tag team warfare, and the drama, excitement, and larger-than-life...

Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Autumn Open Day

Venue: Luton Hoo Estate

Address: Luton

Website: lutonhooestate.co.uk/event/luton-hoo-estate-walled-garden-autumn-open-day/

Visit the wonderful Walled Garden for all things crafty with an autumn theme. Outdoor fun and craft in the last open day of the Walled Garden of the year. £5 per child, adults £3 and under 2s free!

Mary Poppins

Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre

Address: Milton Keynes

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/mary-poppins/milton-keynes-theatre/

Smash hit musical Mary Poppins is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this autumn. Featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs, it’s a show for all the family.

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Venue: South Mill Arts

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: southmillarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/

When a satellite tasked with controlling the island's weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts. The mission: find the code hidden deep within the island, reboot the satellite and save the dinosaurs before...

The Addams Family

Venue: The Gordon Craig Theatre

Address: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/rare-productions-presents-addams-family-2/

The Addamses have lived by their unique values for hundreds of years and Gomez and Morticia, the patriarch and matriarch of the clan, would be only too happy to continue living that way. Their dark, macabre,...

The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna

Venue: Campus West

Address: Welwyn Garden City

Website: campuswest.co.uk

Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation, this is an unforgettable 'Eras Tour' experience...

The Magic of Science

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Magic-of-Science

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment...

Colourful Crafts

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/colourful-crafts

A workshop for families using a range of colourful materials to try out some crafts inspired by the Worlds Connected exhibition such as a colourful lantern. Suitable for families with children age 5+.

Free Online Halloween Drawing Workshop

Venue: Online

Website: royaldrawingschool.org

Join the Royal Drawing School this Halloween for a two-hour live online drawing session. Artist Elizabeth McCarten guides 10–18 year-olds in drawing skulls, symbolism and atmosphere to create hauntingly...

Halloween Spectacular

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events/halloween-spectacular-2025

See the buildings dressed up, listen to spine-tingling storytelling, watch out for the spooky horses, warm yourself up by the bonfire and toast some marshmallows, and brave the scary walk but watch out...

Kids Halloween Party

Venue: South Mill Arts

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: southmillarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873675603

Get ready for a frightfully fun time with a magic show, party games, and a ghoulishly good disco - the perfect way to keep your little monsters entertained this Halloween! Costumes are encouraged - the...

Taylor Swift - The Eras Experience

Venue: Watersmeet

Address: Rickmansworth

Website: www.watersmeet.co.uk/taylor-swift-eras

Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this enchanting show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence....

You Choose

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/you-choose/

Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. Using the picture book as inspiration and through a...

Low Bang Fireworks

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Address: St Albans

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/low-bang-fireworks/

Willows Fireworks are back with a fizz, pop and a very low bang! Visit on 1st or 2nd November as they light up the sky above the farm and enjoy an evening of crackling good fun. Gates open at 5.15pm with...

Old Hatfield Market

Venue: Hatfield Park

Website: hatfield-house.co.uk/event/weekend-markets-in-stable-yard/

It’s not too early to start your Christmas shopping! Support some fantastic local businesses and enjoy a mix of talented craft makers, traders, and delicious food, along with live music performances,...

The Adventures of Captain Calamity

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Captain-Calamity

From the moment Captain Calamity and crew sail in from The Lollipop Lighthouse in Chocolate Button Bay, the craziness bursts onto the stage. This is a wild mix of magic and mayhem like no other. Ideal...

The Smeds and The Smoos

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Smeds-Smoos

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Soar into space with this Olivier...

Spot's Birthday Party

Venue: The Spotlight

Address: Hoddesdon

Website: www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on/spots-birthday-party/324

Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grown-ups. Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation is the perfect...

St Albans Fireworks Spectacular 2025

Venue: Verulamium Park

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/st-albans-fireworks-spectacular

Enjoy a spectacular display, raising money for local charities The Hospice of St Francis and The Daylight Club. Gates open from 6pm, fireworks at 7.30pm.

Tring: Tactile Explorers

Venue: The Natural History Museum at Tring

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/tring-tactile-explorers.html

Blind and partially sighted children and their families are invited to this special event. Get hands-on with real Museum specimens led by trained facilitators. Each event will explore a different theme....

SENDsational Mornings at Tring

Venue: The Natural History Museum at Tring

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/sendsational-mornings-at-tring.html

The SENDsational mornings offer children with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and other sensory processing difficulties, the chance to take part in activities and enjoy the galleries with their...

Spooky Stories

Venue: Sopwell Ruins

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/spooky-stories

Visit the spooky ruins of Sopwell Nunnery for a unique storytelling performance exploring magic, myth and legend. Professional storyteller Olivia Armstrong will reimagine tales of fairies, werewolves and...

Titchy Toddlers: Tricks and Inventions

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Great Missenden

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/titchy-toddlers-tricks/

Enjoy exclusive access to the Museum for little ones from 6 months to 4 years old and their adults. Toddle around the galleries, join in with special activities and take part in some Roald Dahl storytelling....

Elio (PG)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/2025/11/15/

In this animated sci-fi adventure, a space-obsessed boy impulsively volunteers to sort out an intergalactic crisis after a society of peace-loving aliens mistakes him for Earth's leader.

Step into Christmas

Venue: The Alban Arena

Address: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/step-into-christmas-3/

This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish. Packed with...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Very-Hungry-Caterpillar

The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry...

Swan Lake

Venue: The Alban Arena

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/swan-lake-performed-by-the-imperial-ballet/

Imperial Classical Ballet® is proud to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of Swan Lake. A feast for the eyes and soul, this production of Swan Lake promises to enchant audiences of all...

Dick Whittington & His Cat

Venue: The Gordon Craig Theatre

Address: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/dick-whittington-his-cat/

Join intrepid hero Dick Whittington and his extraordinary cat on their quest for fame, fortune and fantastic adventures as they journey to London to become Lord Mayor. Will he outsmart the evil King Rat...

Knebworth Christmas Fair

Venue: Knebworth House

Website: knebworthhouse.com/Event/knebworth-christmas-fair/?wcs_timestamp=1763717400

The Knebworth Christmas Fair is packed with Christmas gifts, presents for all ages and delicious festive food and drink, this really is a festive event that everyone can enjoy. Indulge in the magic of...

Christmas at Gulliver’s

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/christmas-at-gullivers

All Christmas theme park packages include a visit to Santa's Grotto with the opportunity for children to choose their own gift. If you want to extend the fun then book a fantastic festive short break.

Aladdin

Venue: The Alban Arena

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/aladdin-2025/

Don’t miss Aladdin at The Alban Arena! It promises to be their biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family! Starring TV legend Steve...

Cinderella

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Address: Ealing

Website: questors.org.uk/cinderella

Expect big tunes and even bigger hair as Cyndi takes charge and lets her ‘True Colours’ show in a feel-good family pantomime full of romance, rebellion and ridiculousness. Get ready for a riotous retelling...

Cinderella

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/cinderella-2025/#

Get swept away by the enchantment of this year’s spellbinding pantomime Cinderella. A classic tale of magic and true love! When left at home by her sisters, Cinders cannot go to the ball, but with some...

Dick Whittington

Venue: Saffron Hall

Address: Saffron Walden

Website: www.saffronhall.com/whats-on/view/dick-whittington

Step into a world of fun, laughter, and adventure as Dick Whittington sets out to seek his fortune and make the streets 'paved with gold' a reality! Packed with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes, show-stopping...