What's On in Hertfordshire

'Story Garden' at Hertfordshire Libraries

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/SummerReadingChallenge

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge, 'Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors', will encourage children to explore the magical connection between storytelling and nature. In collaboration...

Summer at Knebworth House, Gardens & Park

Venue: Knebworth House, Gardens & Park

Website: www.knebworthhouse.com

Looking for the perfect family day out this summer? Knebworth House, Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground, and Dinosaur Trail are open every day throughout the school holidays! Wander through beautifully...

Summer Spectacular

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Address: St Albans

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com

Get lost in the Maize Maze and have fun in the Puddle Play Park where you’re guaranteed a splashing good time. The Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, adventure play, JCB ride-ons, air-conditioned...

Summer Activities at London Transport Museum

Venue: London Transport Museum

Address: Covent Garden

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

This summer, head to London Transport Musuem in Covent Garden for a packed programme of rail-themed family fun celebrating 200 years of London’s railways. Across the holidays families can take part in...

Magical Matilda Summer Activities

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/magical-matilda-summer/

Join in with a live storytelling from the Museum’s expert storytellers. You’ll hear extracts from one of Roald Dahl’s best loved books, Matilda. There are plenty of opportunities to join in with...

Summer of Fun at Bucks Railway

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Address: Aylesbury

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org

From 30th July, all Steaming Days until 31st August, children's tickets are just £1, making it a great value summer holiday day trip. Visit the website to find out more about the array of fabulous events...

The Longest Yarn 2

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

This summer, experience The Longest Yarn 2, a 60-metre-long knitted and crocheted artwork commemorating Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The exhibition depicts scenes from 1939 to VE Day.

Code Ninjas

Venue: Hemel Hempstead

Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk

Computational thinking and coding, promoted by the new Code Ninjas in Hemel, fosters problem-solving, creativity, and logical reasoning. Coding enhances resilience as kids test, debug, and refine their...

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 on Cole Green. For more information, to arrange a visit...

Hertfordshire County Council Fostering

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/fosterHELP

Hertfordshire County Council urgently need more foster carers. Get training and support from Hertfordshire County Council to become a foster carer. Visit the website for further details and to find out...

Kumon

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

With over 60 years of experience and 3.5 million students enrolled worldwide, you can trust Kumon. The aim is to give students the tools they need to enjoy learning and thrive academically, through daily...

Leavesden Junior Parkrun

Venue: Leavesden Country Park

Address: College Rd, Abbots Langley

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/leavesden-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! Held every Sunday at 9am. Free but please register before your first...

Open Events at Kingshott School

Venue: Kingshott School, Hitchin

Website: www.KingshottSchool.com

This excellent school is easily located on the outskirts of Hitchin. Join their Whole School Open Morning on Wednesday 24th September, 9am-11am, or the Senior School Open Evening on Tuesday 14th October,...

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...

Weekend Performing Arts Classes

Venue: Pauline Quirke Academy

Website: www.pqacademy.com

Enrolling now for ages 4-18. PQA aim to help every child find their amazing self through performing arts. Find out more and find your nearest academy by visiting the website.

Wendover Woods

Venue: Wendover Woods

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/wendover-woods

Wendover Woods is home to stunning trails and picturesque views. Play, run, walk or cycle your way round. If you're feeling energetic, why not try the fitness trail assault course? There are plenty of...

Westminster Abbey Choir School

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.abbeychoirschool.org

Westminster Abbey choristers enjoy an outstanding education at the Abbey’s unique Choir School. During their five years in the choir, choristers develop confidence, dedication and independence. A Westminster...

Woody's Playbarn

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.woodysplaybarn.co.uk

Woody's provide a safe, fun-filled environment for your little ones to explore! With an array of slides, thrilling ball pits, an interactive floor, a mini football pitch and exciting cannons, plus, they...

Jaguar Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

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

Join the zookeepers for a fun-filled weekend learning about the jaguar species with themed merchandise, treats and much more. This weekend will be dedicated to celebrating their much-loved jaguars, Kumal...

Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated

Venue: St Albans Cathedral

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/tribute-to-hans-zimmer-film-favourites-illuminated

Cinema's most iconic music performed by the Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show! Including music from Avatar, Gladiator, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Lord of the Rings, Interstellar...

Play with Clay!

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Address: Town Hall, St Peter's Street, St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/play-clay

Visit for one last holiday activity before heading back to school! Take an idea from the current exhibitions or create a model of your own choice from air drying clay. Suitable for families with children...

Museum Tots - Farming

Venue: Royston Museum

Address: 5 Lower King Street

Website: www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/events

Join Emma for Museum Tots, especially for children under 5 and their adults. With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities there will be plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating. In September...

Adventure Cinema – The Greatest Showman Sing-a-Long (PG)

Venue: Knebworth House

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: https://knebworthhouse.com

Get ready for some pure entertainment as you watch and sing along with The Greatest Showman on a huge open-air screen. The incredible movie musical that has sold cinemas out across the world. Plus music...

Theatre Is Freedom

Venue: Watermans Art Centre - Bell Square

Website: www.watermans.org.uk/whats-on/

Three weeks of exciting Polish theatre! Teatr KTO, Teatr Migro, Teatr Osmego Dnia, Teatr HOM, Teatr Biuro Podróży, and Konin Dance Theatre.

Adventure Cinema – Wicked Sing-a-Long (PG)

Venue: Knebworth House

Address: Knebworth, Stevenage

Website: https://knebworthhouse.com

A dazzling cinematic adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, offering a fresh perspective on the Land of Oz. Watch and sing along with the movie on a huge open-air screen under the stars. Plus music...

Elio (PG)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/kids-club/2025/09/06/

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.

Gaming Club (St Albans)

Venue: Oaklands College

Address: Oaklands

Website: spaceherts.org.uk/events-and-activities/

A gaming, coding and social club at SPACE with their partners Code Ninjas! This event is perfect for young gaming enthusiasts eager to dive into the world of gameplay. No experience is necessary, everyone...

How to Train your Dragon

Venue: South Mill Arts

Address: 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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

As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the Isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species...

Potato Shindig

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Address: Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/potato-shindig/

Visit this September for a fun-tattie-tastic family day out! They've more than 20 tonnes of potatoes waiting to be harvested and invite keen young harvesters to grab a spade and start digging. All paying...

The Close Up Show

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

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

An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand featuring world-class magicians from The Magic Circle. Three performers will amaze and entertain from just inches away! Close-up magic...

Adventure Cinema – The Gruffalo / Stick Man (U)

Venue: Knebworth House

Address: Knebworth, Stevenage

Website: https://knebworthhouse.com

An amazing family outdoor cinema experience with a double bill of brilliant Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler animations. Watch the incredible tales of The Gruffalo and Stick Man on a giant open-air screen....

Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Heritage Open Day

Venue: Luton Hoo Estate

Address: Luton

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

Heritage Open Days brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places...

Museum Minis

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Address: Town Hall, St Peter's Street, St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/museum-minis-st-albans-museum-gallery-0

Museum Minis at St Albans Museum + Gallery are fun sessions for their youngest museum visitors and their grown-ups to enjoy a story and craft activity as well as a museum treasure hunt linked to the...

Titchy Toddlers: Fantabulous Food

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Great Missenden

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/titchy-toddlers-fantabulous-food/

Toddle around the galleries, join in with special activities and take part in some Roald Dahl storytelling. Decide how to spend your money in the pretend Grubber sweetshop, add dinner to Mr Twit’s beard...

Children's Corner: Puss in Boots

Venue: BEAM Hertford

Address: The Wash, Hertford

Website: beamhertford.co.uk/events

Puss in Boots tries to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and Jill. The hero crosses paths with his female match, who leads Puss to his old friend, but now enemy, Humpty Dumpty.

Firework Champions

Venue: Hatfield Park

Address: Hatfield

Website: hatfield-house.co.uk/event/firework-champions/

Three of the UK’s top firework companies compete against each other with a 10-minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a larger huge finale display that isn’t part of the competition....

Smurfs (U)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/kids-club/2025/09/13/

The Smurfs set out to rescue one of their own when an evil scientist finds the location of Smurf Village.

Tring: Tactile Explorers

Venue: The Natural History Museum at Tring

Address: The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman St, Tring

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/tring/whats-on-tring.html

A special event for blind and partially sighted children and their families led by trained facilitators to get hands-on with real specimens. Each event will explore a different theme and include different...

Triangle Garden Summer Fete

Venue: Triangle Community Garden

Address: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Website: trianglegarden.org/event/triangle-garden-summer-fete-bring-your-cup-not-your-car-2/

Visit for the Summer Fete where they celebrate their beautiful community nature garden with music, dance, crafts, food and drink! This is a free event – please go along with family and friends! Take...

Roman Festival Week

Venue: St Albans Cathedral

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/roman-festival-sept25

Bring history to life with the engaging Roman Festival week, ideal for KS2 pupils. This immersive experience features a carousel of three interactive workshops, and the opportunity to meet their very...

Jurassic World: Rebirth

Venue: South Mill Arts

Address: 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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

Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. (12A).

Online Family Quiz - Dreamworks!

Venue: Online Event

Website: spaceherts.org.uk/events-and-activities/

A fun quiz for all the family on all things Dreamworks! This is an online quiz, with questions and presentation created by their fantastic Quiz Master, Joey. Please note: you will need access to Zoom in...

Lilo & Stitch (PG)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/kids-club/2025/09/20/

A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

Singing Cinema - The Greatest Showman

Venue: South Mill Arts

Address: 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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

Get ready for a cinematic circus extravaganza as The Greatest Showman comes to life on the big screen! The lively host will lead you through iconic songs - so prepare to sing your heart out! Sing and dance...

Bluey

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: bucksrailcentre.org/events/bluey/

Meet the lovable Blue Heeler at intervals throughout the day. There will be lots for the whole family to see and do, with 25 acres to explore! Enjoy steam train rides, take a trip on the miniature railway,...

The Sound of Music 60th Anniversary (U)

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

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

Experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s™ iconic musical film 'The Sound of Music'. Meticulously restored and remastered in 4K for its 60th anniversary, the...

Baby Broadway

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Address: 20 Clarendon Road, Watford

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/baby-broadway/

An interactive experience where the entire family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers. Little ones will delight in the bubbles, charming puppets,...

First Impressions - Kids Printing Workshop

Venue: Royston Museum

Address: 5 Lower King Street

Website: www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/events

Explore the basics of relief printmaking using the 150-year-old press. Draw your design, make your printing block, ink up and print! Wouldn’t it be nice to have your very own print hanging on your wall?...

Gods and Goddesses Gallery Talk

Venue: Verulamium Museum

Address: St Michael's Street, St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/gods-and-goddesses-gallery-talk

Religion and the worship of multiple gods and goddesses was central to Roman life. References to the gods featured in the décor of wealthy houses, and even the most modest home had its own shrine. Discover...

Harvest Weekend

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Newland Park, Chalfont St Giles

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

A special Harvest Weekend to discover the rich traditions of their farming history. This family-friendly event is packed with live demonstrations, hands-on heritage skills, and the sights and sounds of...

Lego Club

Venue: Nigel Copping Community Building

Address: Ware

Website: spaceherts.org.uk/events-and-activities/

Lego Club for neurodiverse children and young people. 11:30am-1:30pm. Book online.

Taylormania

Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre

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

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/taylormania-4/

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers, promises to deliver...

Family Forest School

Venue: Triangle Community Garden

Address: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Website: trianglegarden.org/event/family-forest-school-39/

Visit for some fun in the wild! Triangle Garden Family Forest School is for families with children aged 3-12 to get outdoors, have fun, learn new skills, and make new friends. Playing outdoors the Forest...

Hansel and Gretel Ballet

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8HL

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

The Let’s All Dance ballet company presents this captivating new ballet, adapted from the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale. With expressive music and staging, this vibrant retelling of the classic...

Roald Dahl Ramble: Fantastic Mr Fox

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Great Missenden

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/fantastic-mr-fox/

Head off into the woods with your storytelling guide, Michael, plus cake and coffee after! The perfect activity for kids and adults alike. You’ll walk in Roald’s footsteps through the very wood he...

The Ultimate Pop Show Live

Venue: The Spotlight

Address: High St, Hoddesdon

Website: www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on/

Delivering the most exhilarating dance routines, latest trends and hits from chart-topping artists including Taylor Swift, Girls Aloud, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce, Justin Bieber,...

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

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

With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings some of the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon.

Museum Tots - Shopping

Venue: Royston Museum

Address: 5 Lower King Street, Royston

Website: www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/events

Join Emma for Museum Tots, especially for children under 5 and their adults. With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities there will be plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating. In October...

Apple Weekend

Venue: Waterperry Gardens

Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Free advice on growing/planting fruit trees, as well as apple identification, will be freely available on the day. Buy goodies at the stalls, take a tour of the orchards and fruit sheds - including a behind-the-scenes...

How To Train Your Dragon (PG)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/kids-club/2025/10/04/

In a Viking settlement besieged by dragons, a young man finds he has an ability to befriend and tame the creatures, in this live action remake of the animated film.

Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live

Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre

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

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/natural-history-museum-presents-dinosaurs-live/

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike. Go on a prehistoric journey together and watch the lifelike dinosaurs come alive right...

Museum Minis

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Address: Town Hall, St Peter's Street, St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/museum-minis-st-albans-museum-gallery-0

Museum Minis at St Albans Museum + Gallery are fun sessions for their youngest museum visitors and their grown-ups to enjoy a story and craft activity as well as a museum treasure hunt linked to the...

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....

Day Out With Thomas

Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Website: bucksrailcentre.org/events/day-out-with-thomas/

It’s time to party with Thomas the Tank Engine! Spend the day creating family memories as you celebrate 80 years of Thomas! Enjoy a real steam engine ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy, then meet...

The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8HL

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

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...

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...

Willow 10k

Venue: Hatfield Park

Address: Hatfield

Website: hatfield-house.co.uk/event/willow10k/

Willow’s annual 10K event is a great race for beginners and experienced runners or walkers going through the picturesque grounds of Hatfield House. Including the 5K race and 1.8km Family Fun Run. This...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...