What's On in Hertfordshire

Dwight School London

Venue: Dwight School London

Website: dwightlondon.org

At Dwight School London, they know that the most remarkable progress happens when a child feels truly seen. The low student-to-teacher ratio allows the expert educators to identify each child’s unique...

Grow Your Own with GroWild

Venue: GroWild

Website: www.growild.io

GroWild is an easy-to-use edible gardening app designed to help families successfully grow fruit and vegetables, even if they have never tried before. Created by a local mum, the app guides you step-by-step,...

Hertfordshire County Council Fostering

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/NESTfostering

There are many ways you can foster with Hertfordshire County Council, including a newly developed fostering role. NEST (Nurturing, Empathic and Supporting Transitions) foster carers receive specialist...

Jigsaw Performing Arts

Venue: Various Locations

Website: www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk

Set up in 1995, Jigsaw has over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality performing arts classes. At Jigsaw, they support each student as an individual, helping them to discover their strengths....

Kumon Study Centres

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Open a world of possibilities and develop the skills your child needs to reach their goals with Kumon. To get involved, learn more about how Kumon works, and to see your closest Kumon study centre, check...

Nursery on the Green

Venue: Nursery on the Green in Redbourn

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

From tending to seasonal vegetables and herbs in their allotment area, to creating habitats for wildlife, there are exciting learning opportunities all year round for children. For more information or...

Orley Farm School

Venue: Orley Farm School

Website: www.orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk

Orley Farm is a vibrant co-educational day school for pupils aged 4 - 13 that specialises in preparing children for their own journey through life. The diverse and comprehensive curriculum provides the...

Outdoor Adventures this Easter

Venue: Wendover Woods

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/wendover-woods

With events, fitness, and adventure combined, Wendover Woods is a perfect Easter destination. New themed experiences, including the popular Room on the Broom activity packs, make the woods especially magical...

Re:play and Skyswood Nursery Expansion

Venue: Skyswood Nursery

Website: www.skyswood.herts.sch.uk

Re:play and Skyswood Nursery will be extending the current morning Nursery sessions. After Easter 2026, a 1-3pm session will be available. From September 2026, the Nursery will be available all day from...

Stagecoach Performing Arts

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk 

At Stagecoach, children and teenagers aged 4–18 build confidence, creativity and communication skills through professional training in singing, dance and drama. Their vibrant part-time schools operate...

The MK-7 Experience

Venue: Red Bull Racing's Technology Campus

Website: https://win.gs/experiences-2026

The MK-7 Experience delivers an immersive adventure for families and fans aged 5+. Visitors can step inside the story of the team's evolution from RB1 to RB22, get hands-on with authentic artefacts and...

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...

Westminster Abbey Choristers

Venue: Westminster Abbey Choir School

Website: www.abbeychoirschool.org

Westminster Abbey choristers enjoy an outstanding education at the Abbey’s unique Choir School, coupled with specialist musical training and a wealth of performance opportunities. They pursue academic...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/

Red Nose Day is coming on Friday 20th March. It’s time to take yourself funny for money and change serious stuff for the better, all through simple acts of silliness. Fancy challenging yourself with...

Family Traveller Live 2026

Venue: Twickenham Stadium

Website: live.familytraveller.com

Family Traveller Live is back! The sensational zipline across Twickenham Stadium makes a comeback, along with their incredible abseiling experience. From stargazing and surfing to parkour, archery and...

Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/

The mischievous Easter Bunny has hidden eggs around the museum garden! Help to find them all and claim your prize! £3.20 per child with a chocolatey prize. Pre-book your tickets or drop in. Recommended...

Draw With Rob

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/draw-rob

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...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: The Spotlight

Website: www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on/flowers-and-friendship-bracelets/392

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...

'Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures' Exhibition

Venue: North Hertfordshire Museum

Website: northhertsmuseum.org

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...

Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends (U)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/bluey-at-the-cinema-playdates-with-friends/

Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends Collection is an hour of fun that features eight episodes from across the TV show's three series, all celebrating play and imagination with friends and family!

Dog Man (U)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/dog-man/

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but lifesaving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn...

Easter Egg Hunt at Dunstable Downs

Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/events/

Dunstable Downs is once again celebrating the Easter tradition of Orange Rolling! With 10 exciting racing stations featuring drops, twists and turns, challenge a friend and see whose orange makes it to...

Easter Eggstravaganza

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/easter-holidays-2026/

From 28th March–6th April, enjoy their Easter Eggstravaganza event packed with egg hunts, an Easter grotto, crafts, animal encounters, pig racing, lamb‑feeding demos and daily Easter Bunny shows. Then...

George's Marvellous Medicine Storytelling

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

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

Head to the Wondrous Woods room to hear their expert storytellers read from George’s Marvellous Medicine. There’ll be actions, props and sounds thrown into the mix as well as some very special illustrations...

Paddington™ Comes to Hertfordshire Zoo

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/paddington-comes-to-hertfordshire-zoo/

Hertfordshire Zoo is delighted to announce special Easter character days with Paddington™. This charming event promises a magical experience for families and fans of the much-loved bear. This is the...

Spring Spectacular

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/super-spring

Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for madcap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver's.

Zog

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/zog/

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man...

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Venue: The Spotlight

Website: www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on/the-three-billy-goats-gruff/394

With lots of catchy songs, funky dances to clap along to and a rapping troll to boot. Lost The Plot Theatrical are proud to present this smash-hit children’s musical. An interactive, family-fun show...

The Wind in the Willows

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk/event.aspx?id=1147

Kenneth Grahame’s classic story in an exciting, playful production! Creative use of props, puppets, and actors showcase the fun and adventure as well as the mysterious, intangible beauty of this masterpiece,...

George's SEND Explore Your Way Relaxed Day

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/georges-send-explore-your-way-relaxed-day/

Enjoy sensory storytelling where George’s Marvellous Medicine will be brought to life with visual prompts, objects, sound, movement and smells. Great for visitors with SEND and their friends and families....

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

The Let's All Dance Ballet Company is delighted to return with this much-loved ballet for the whole family. Dazzling dancers, Tchaikovsky's sumptuous score and gorgeous costumes bring this glittering classical...

The Cat in the Hat

Venue: South Mill Arts

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

Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on...

An Evening With Jermaine Defoe

Venue: The Alban Arena

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/an-evening-with-jermaine-defoe/

The ultimate evening with Jermaine Defoe live at Alban Arena. The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy! This evening will give you a full insight...

Archaeology for Families

Venue: Verulamium Museum

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...

Bearskin Cap Craft

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Get inspired by the iconic uniforms of the Foot Guards and make your very own bearskin cap. Also 1st April.

Discover & Make: Mighty Lions

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/discover-make-mighty-lions

Discover & Make are Wycombe Museum’s regular children’s holiday activity workshops. Craft a majestic lion inspired by the town’s iconic red statue. Pre-booking essential. Recommended ages 4 – 11.

Rapunzel

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

A brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Immersion Theatre proudly presents a hair-larious and exciting retelling of the family favourite, complete with a laugh-out-loud script, catchy...

Soldier with a Soldier

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Join a serving officer for a family-friendly tour of the Soldier gallery and get some incredible insights into Army life. Also 1st & 9th April.

Terrific Tuesday: Easter

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/terrific-tuesdays

Every Tuesday in the school holidays, they run special themed family activities that keep little ones entertained and spark big imaginations. Enjoy Easter themed crafts, clay modelling and activities.

LDN Wrestling 2026 Tour

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ldn-wrestling-2026-tour/

Get ready, because the superstars of LDN Wrestling are storming back into town! With great value ticket prices for the whole family, this is your chance to witness all the thrills, spills, and body slams...

Ministry of Science

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

DIY Night Vision Goggles Craft

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Make your own craft night vision goggles in this fun family-friendly workshop.

Easter ‘Signs of Spring’ Trail

Venue: Knebworth Gardens & Park

Website: knebworthhouse.com

Spring has arrived and the Gardens are full of life. Pick up your trail sheet and follow the clues as you walk through the Gardens, spotting signs of spring along the way. Once the trail is complete, head...

Have-a-go Archery

Venue: Knebworth Park

Website: knebworthhouse.com

While visiting Knebworth House, Gardens & Park, step onto the range and try your hand at archery in a fun, friendly drop-in session at Knebworth Park. 10.30am – 5pm (drop-in, no booking required).

Tudors: Life, Falconry and Folk

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/tudors-life-falconry-and-folk

Be transported back in time to the Tudor era this Easter Bank Holiday weekend and have a unique insight into the lives and skills of the period. Get up close to some incredible birds of prey and enjoy...

Easter at Shuttleworth

Venue: Shuttleworth

Website: Shuttleworth.org

This Easter weekend, the Easter Bunny will fly in at Shuttleworth for a fun-filled family event, complete with face painting, garden games, children’s rides, and magic shows. Explore all nine acres of...

Make Your Own Guards Puppet

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Take part in a free family craft activity and make your own King’s Guard puppet. Also 9th April.

Terrific Tuesday: Spring

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/terrific-tuesdays

Every Tuesday in the school holidays, they run special themed family activities that keep little ones entertained and spark big imaginations. Enjoy spring themed crafts, clay modelling and activities.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Venue: The Spotlight

Website: www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on/the-very-hungry-caterpillar/397

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling audiences around the globe for over ten years, faithfully bringing Eric Carle’s timeless classics to the stage. Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar,...

Mascot Craft Workshop

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Join a free family-friendly workshop to get inspired by Army mascots and create your very own. Also 10th April.

Old Fashioned Toys

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/old-fashioned-toys

Have a look at their small display of toys from the past and make your own simple traditional toy using craft materials. Suitable for children aged 5-11.

Ice Age Adventure Live

Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/ice-age-adventure-live-2/

Join the fearless explorers as they trek through snow-packed valleys, outwit sabre-toothed surprises, and make friends with the coolest cavemen. This mammoth fun-filled family day out is the frozen tale...

K-Pop Party

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

This high-energy, family-friendly show brings the world of K-Pop to a theatre near you. Kids and adults will fall in love with their chosen ICON and get the chance to help crown their favourite character...

Tapir & Capybara Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

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

This weekend will be dedicated to celebrating both species at the Zoo. Funds raised during the weekend will go towards vital animal conservation. Enjoy animal-themed merchandise, treats and much more.

Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on Trex Mountain

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Website: www.ents24.com/potters-bar-events/wyllyotts-theatre/

A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the brand-new adventure? Join the intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the dinosaurs!

Titchy Toddlers: Fantabulous Food

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

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

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....

Clash of Steel

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/clash-of-steel

On the weekend before St George’s Day, explore the reality behind the myth of the legendary knight. This living history event offers a rare chance to see how knights were armed for combat, learn medieval...

Flow (U)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/flow-2/

Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. They navigate...

K-Pop All Stars Tribute

Venue: Stevenage Concert Hall

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/k-pop-all-stars-2/

K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With a sea of light sticks glowing and the crowd moving as one, you’ll feel the music and the electrifying energy of K-Pop All...

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/peppa-pigs-big-family-show/

With a new arrival on the way, the whole family are busy getting ready. There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure...

Toy Bank Weekend

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/toy-bank-weekend

Enjoy discounted theme park entry from £15pp when you bring along a new and unused toy (one per booking) to donate when you arrive. In support of KidsOut, your generous donations will help support local...

The Gruffalo

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. Songs, laughs...

The SpongeBob Musical

Venue: The Alban Arena

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/the-spongebob-musical/

Bikini Bottom comes to life in a bold, bright, and buoyant musical adventure! When a mysterious volcano threatens to destroy their undersea world, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the...

Hertfordshire Garden Show

Venue: Knebworth House, Gardens and Park

Website: knebworthhouse.com

There will be plenty of inspiration for the spring and summer months ahead supplied by the exhibitors attending the show. Gates will open for visitors to enjoy the Garden Show from 9.30am. Park, Gardens...

Princess & Pirate Weekend

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/princess-and-pirate-weekend-2

There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Land’s Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend takeover!

Roman Gladiators

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/roman-gladiators

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of ancient Rome. Explore a Roman encampment, try on armour and witness Roman life in action. Cheer for your favourite gladiator and witness...

Tom Gates - EPIC Stage Show

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

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! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon.

Peter Pan

Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/rare-productions-presents-peter-pan/

Rare Productions Presents – Peter Pan. An adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s story about a boy who never grew up. See Hook's pirates take on the Lost Boys in a fun musical with classic songs and witty dialogue.

Big Fun Walk 2026

Venue: Cherry Tree Wood in Finchley

Website: northlondonhospice.org/events/big-fun-walk

Every step holds a story. Join hundreds of others on the iconic ten-mile route through London; a journey filled with laughter, remembrance and purpose. Also with a shorter five mile Little Fun Walk.

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

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...

Foodbank Weekend

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/foodbank-weekend

Book discounted theme park tickets from £14pp when you bring along a non-perishable food item to donate. In aid of MK Foodbank, generous donations will help support people in crisis across the UK.

Cavalry and Cannons

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/napoleonic

With over 150 re-enactors onsite, this is a spectacular Napoleonic living history display with muskets, cavalry, artillery and an epic battle!

May Half Term

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices

Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!

Terrific Tuesday: Nature

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/terrific-tuesdays

Every Tuesday in the school holidays, they run special themed family activities that keep little ones entertained and spark big imaginations. Enjoy nature themed crafts, clay modelling and activities.

Fun For Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Website: www.ents24.com/potters-bar-events/wyllyotts-theatre/

Get ready for giggles, singing, dancing, and non-stop fun as the magic comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their grown-ups!

K-Pop Live

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Website: www.ents24.com/potters-bar-events/wyllyotts-theatre/

A high-energy, full-throttle tribute to the idols, the anthems, and the fandoms that turned a genre into a global movement. This is your chance to go full K-pop mode. Expect jaw-dropping choreo, stage-ready...

Bubble Rush

Venue: Gadebridge Park

Website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/events/fundraising/bubble-rush

The Fun Run with a difference... Bubbles! Start and end in a sea of bubbles. The course is family-friendly, so you can walk, run, dance, jog, or toddle through the foam, and it's suitable for pushchairs...