What's On in Hertfordshire

First Class Learning Maths and English Tuition

Venue: Potters Bar Tuition Centre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/tuition-centres/potters-bar/

The structured worksheet based programme is focused on the National Curriculum to fill in any gaps in your child’s knowledge, boosting their confidence and ensuring their skills are built up to a high...

Fun on the Farm

Venue: Standalone Farm

Address: Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

Don't miss daily animal activities at Standalone Farm! 11am - Meet the cheeky Pygmy goats and 2pm - Meet Mora the Suffolk Punch foal. Please be aware that timings of the animal activities are subject to...

FUSED Glass by Laura

Venue: FUSED Glass by Laura

Address: Knebworth, Herts

Website: www.fusedglassbylaura.co.uk

Fused Glass is a method of combining different types of glass under high temperatures in a kiln. You can explore decorative vases, to hanging panels and jewellery. Browse the website for upcoming workshops...

Hertfordshire County Council Fostering

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/fosterHELP

Hertfordshire County Council has launched an urgent HELP campaign to find more foster carers, to help children stay in their local area, continue their education, and maintain connections with family and...

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 you first...

Nursery on the Green

Venue: Nursery on the Green

Address: Redbourn

Website: childbasepartnership.com/nursery/nursery-on-the-green-redbourn/

At Nursery on the Green in Redbourn, the changing seasons provide the perfect opportunity for exciting new learning experiences. Accompanied by state-of-the-art ICT, toys and equipment, messy play stations...

PGL Holiday Camps

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.pgl.co.uk

Since 1957, PGL have operated residential camps for 8-16s during the school holidays. Whether it’s their first time away from home, or they’re a seasoned adventurer, PGL give parents ultimate flexibility....

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Venue: Hertfordshire

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

Can you support Ukrainian guests, already displaced by conflict, to stay in the county where they've settled by offering them a place to stay? If so, at Hertfordshire County Council they can support you...

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 especially designed with the complete beginner in mind and families...

Ultimate Activity Camps

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding Ofsted regulated childcare for 4-14 year olds during the school holidays. They deliver this childcare through a fantastic range of exciting activities, ensuring...

Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians

Venue: BEAM Hertford

Address: The Wash, Hertford

Website: beamhertford.co.uk/events

Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Does the Duke of Wellington get the boot? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale? Find out what a baby farmer did and move to the groove with party Queen...

'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...

Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians

Venue: South Mill Arts

Website: southmillarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873672701

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? Don’t miss this horrible history of Britain with the...

Museum Minis at St Albans Museum + Gallery

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

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

A fun session 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 2-4 accompanied...

The Koala Who Could

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

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

Join Kevin, king of the staying-still-kings, and his friends Kangaroo and Wombat in an Australian Outback adventure, as they learn that “life can be great when you try something new!" Based on the bestselling...

Taylormania

Venue: The Alban Arena

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/taylormania-3/

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

Dinosaur World Live

Venue: The Alban Arena

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/dinosaur-zoo/

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to...

The Big Butterfly Count 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: bigbutterflycount.org

The Big Butterfly Count invites everyone in the UK, from countryside dwellers to city residents, to participate in counting butterflies. It's a quick and easy way for people to take action for their survival....

A Minecraft Movie (PG)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/2025/07/19/

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest...

Battle Proms

Venue: Hatfield Park

Address: Hatfield

Website: hatfield-house.co.uk/event/battle-proms/

Visit for the 24th annual Hatfield Park Battle Proms! This year, they commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a vintage spectacular, featuring stunning displays, uplifting live music, dazzling...

Classic Vehicles Show

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

The Classic Vehicles Show is back and it promises to be a weekend filled with nostalgia and excitement. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a motorcycle lover, or simply appreciate the beauty of classic vehicles,...

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...

The Dinosaur TimeWarp

Venue: Watersmeet

Website: www.watersmeet.co.uk/the-dinosaur-timewarp

An exciting, unmissable, and fully interactive Jurassic panto style adventure filled with music, fun and laughter along the way. An unforgettable dinosaur-themed stage show for all the family. Can you...

Folk By The Oak

Venue: Hatfield Park

Address: Hatfield

Website: hatfield-house.co.uk/event/folk-by-the-oak/

Gather friends and family for the 18th Folk by the Oak festival… join in with the activities, browse the stalls, dance along or simply kick back and enjoy a whole day of outstanding live music!

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...

How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/how-to-train-your-dragon-pg/#

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining...

Lilo & Stitch (U)

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/lilo-and-stich-u/#

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, 'Lilo & Stitch' is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

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...

Mummy Pig, Evie and Peppa Visit!

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/peppa-pig-and-family-come-to-hertfordshire-zoo/

Get ready for a fantastic day at Hertfordshire Zoo as Mummy Pig, Evie and Peppa make a special appearance on the 25th July! Join these lovable characters for a fun-filled event that’s perfect for the...

Heritage Crafts Weekend

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

A special weekend showcasing heritage craft demonstrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time and witness traditional crafts in action. See demonstrations from a range of heritage...

Romans vs Celts Wargames

Venue: Verulamium Museum

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/romans-vs-celts-wargames

The Romans are coming! Roman and Ancient Briton model soldiers will be gathered for a large wargame in the museum. See if you can decide the fate of Roman Britain as the soldiers battle over a village...

Science Boffins

Venue: Standalone Farm

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

This exciting event is packed with mind-blowing experiments that will captivate both kids and adults alike. Watch in amazement as chemical reactions bubble, burst, and even catch fire, while fantastic...

Archaeology for Families

Venue: Verulamium Museum

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

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.

Miss Honey's Magical Garden

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/miss-honeys-magical-garden/

Take inspiration from the book Matilda and craft a garden for Miss Honey. All materials and equipment you need will be provided. Adults can help kids to create, or pay to make their own - you know you...

Terrific Tuesday: Victorians

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

A fun-filled summer holiday event! Get ready to unleash your creativity with their clay-makes and crafts to take home.

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...

Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels

Venue: The Old Town Hall

Website: oldtownhall.co.uk/events/quentin-blakes-mrs-armitage-on-wheels

Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic, Mrs Armitage on Wheels, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music,...

The Wind in the Willows by Immersion Theatre

Venue: Hatfield Park

Address: Hatfield

Website: hatfield-house.co.uk/event/the-wind-in-the-willows-by-immersion-theatre/

Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous...

Disney's Robin Hood (U)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/2025/08/03/

The story of the legendary British outlaw portrayed with the characters as anthropomorphic animals. For Kids Club on Saturday and Sunday mornings, tickets are £1.75 per person!

Rogues and Highwaymen

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

Take your life in your hands travelling to the 18th century. Step into the world of 1716, where the reign of George I brings peace to England, but all is not as calm as it seems. The Old Pretender’s...

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.

Tiger Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

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

This weekend will be dedicated to celebrating tigers, with funds raised during the weekend which will go towards vital animal conservation. Enjoy tiger-themed merchandise, treats and much more. This weekend...

Amey Zoo Creature Connections

Venue: Standalone Farm

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

Hosted by Mark Amey, a passionate expert with years of experience as an exotic and domestic animal keeper, breeder, zoologist, environmentalist, and conservationist, this hands-on experience will introduce...

Spot's Birthday Party

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

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

Join Spot and his friends for this delightful and heartwarming show, to sing, dance and wish Spot a very happy birthday! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this playful and engaging...

Terrific Tuesday: Stone Age

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

Visit for a fun-filled summer holiday event! Get ready to unleash your creativity with their clay-makes and crafts to take home.

Printing Workshop for Families

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/printing-workshop-families

Work out your design, draw it onto a foam tile, then start printing. You could take ideas for your design from the exhibition Firm Foundations: St Albans School of Art. Suitable for families with children...

Family Writing Workshop with Will Burns

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/see-whats-on/

Visit for an extra-special family writing workshop this summer. You’ll be under the expert guidance of local poet Will Burns as you head out of the Museum into the local countryside that inspired Roald...

Pop Princesses

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

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

This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the...

Science Museum Live On Stage

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

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

Join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways....

The Tempest by Immersion Theatre

Venue: Hatfield Park

Address: Hatfield

Website: hatfield-house.co.uk/event/the-tempest-by-immersion-theatre/

Shakespeare’s unforgettable tale of magic, romance, comedy, and revenge! With heaps of audience participation, this mesmerising show will be brought to life in unforgettable style, perfect for both seasoned...

Bird Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

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

Join the zookeepers for a fun-filled weekend and learn more about the World of Birds. Watch their amazing Bird Show in the arena. This weekend will be dedicated to celebrating all birds at the Zoo, with...

Britain at War

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

Watch multiple re-enactment groups depicting different periods throughout Britain's history and find out what life was like during some of Britain’s wars. Visit the living history camps and watch a variety...

Lilo & Stitch (PG)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/2025/08/09/

A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family. For Kids Club on Saturday and Sunday mornings, tickets are £1.75 per person.

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: The Alban Arena

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/the-wizard-of-oz-3/

Join Dorothy, Toto, and their unforgettable friends on a journey through Oz, in a spectacular theatrical experience filled with magic, adventure, and the classic songs we all know and love. A magical,...

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Venue: Standalone Farm

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

Jellyfish Theatre present their enchanting family show. A heartwarming tale of kindness told by three brilliant actors, packed with puppetry, laughter and original music. Adapted from a traditional tale...

Terrific Tuesday: Fun of the Fair

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

Visit for a fun-filled summer holiday event! Get ready to unleash your creativity with their clay-makes and crafts to take home.

Mixed Media Landscapes for Families

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/mixed-media-landscapes-families

Experiment with paint and collage to create your own landscape. You could take ideas for your design from the exhibition Firm Foundations: St Albans School of Art. Suitable for families with children...

Smurfs (U)

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/smurfs-cert-tbc/#

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends,...

The Beatles By Candlelight

Venue: St Albans Cathedral

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/the-beatles-by-candlelight-2025

Featuring a cast of West End singers and epic live band, Come Together for a Magical Mystery Tour, jam-packed with over 40 Beatles hits as you have never heard them before!

Red Panda Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/red-panda-weekend/

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out learning about the species, with red panda-themed merchandise, treats and much more. This weekend will be dedicated to celebrating their much-loved red panda, Ash, with...

Victorian Weekend

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the less savoury aspects of Victorian life in a fun, family-friendly environment with the ‘Ragged Victorians'!

Fun for Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/fun-for-little-ones-a-tribute-to-ms-rachel/#

Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a fun, interactive live on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones! ‘Fun for Little Ones Live’ encapsulates the bubbly personality,...

Dog and Duck Show

Venue: Standalone Farm

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

See the adorable ducks as they get rounded up by an expert sheepdog in this charming, family-friendly demonstration! Watch in awe as the clever sheepdog skilfully herds the playful ducks across the field,...

Elio (PG)

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/elio-pg/#

Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant...

Terrific Tuesday: WW2 Victory in Japan Day

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

Visit for a day full of family activities to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Japan. With 1940s music, crafts, meet the WW2 Home Guard and much more!

Still Life for Families

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/still-life-families

Bring the family and experiment with different pencils and charcoal as you create your own still life drawing, perhaps adding paints for a colourful finished picture. You could take ideas for your design...

Reptile Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

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

Join the zookeepers for a fun-filled weekend with reptile-themed merchandise, treats and much more. This weekend will be dedicated to celebrating all their reptiles at the Zoo with funds raised during...

Viking Raid

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

Watch Viking re-enactments and battles. Get involved in games, music, storytelling and fun activities from the Viking Age. Then watch as the raid unfolds and see who wins in the battle between the vicious...

Space Dome

Venue: Standalone Farm

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

Transport your little ones into outer space with their immersive Space Dome. They have teamed up with Immersive Theatres who are a mobile digital planetarium service specialising in astronomy, interactive...

Terrific Tuesday: Bushcraft

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Chalfont Saint Giles

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events

Visit for a fun-filled summer holiday event! Get ready to unleash your creativity with their clay-makes and crafts to take home.

Miniature Fruit and Flowers

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/miniature-fruit-and-flowers

Take inspiration from exhibition Firm Foundations: St Albans School of Art then join in to make your own flower or fruit from colourful polymer clay. You will need to bake your model at home in the oven...

Tom Gates Epic Stage Show

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

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

With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! It’s pure fun for the whole family whether you're a...

WALKERN HALL COUNTRY FAIR & DOG SHOW – A DAY OF RURAL FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Walkern Hall, Walkern, Hertfordshire

Join them for a full day of countryside charm, family fun, and canine capers in the stunning grounds of Walkern Hall.

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...

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...