What's On in Hertfordshire

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...

The Summer Reading Challenge

Venue: Hertfordshire Libraries

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/SummerReadingChallenge

In collaboration with The Reading Agency, Hertfordshire Libraries are combining the power of reading and music with Read to the Beat. Children are encouraged to read six library books, complete challenges...

Identity Dance: Ignite

Venue: The Gordon Craig Theatre

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/

Identity Dance proudly presents its annual performance featuring talented dancers performing street dance, classical ballet, lyrical contemporary and musical theatre. This show features a variety of music...

Loko Live

Venue: Watersmeet

Website: www.watersmeet.co.uk

When music and dance come together on one stage, the result is pure magic. The Loko Live Dance Show delivers exactly that, a high-energy performance where talented Loko dancers bring music to life through...

Engaging With Nature Talk

Venue: Standalone Farm

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

A connection to nature can boost the wellbeing and development of children. This talk is designed for parents and carers to take home the skills they need to engage their little ones in nature. Free event.

Tales from Acorn Wood

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/

Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children...

Classic Vehicles Show

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/classic-vehicles

Celebrating vintage cars, motorbikes and vans, chat to vehicle owners who share their stories and knowledge. Listen to live music and explore the rest of the 45-acre outdoor museum.

Summer Spectacular

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/summer-spectacular/

Get ready for an unforgettable summer packed with family fun. Take on the a-maze-ing Maize Maze before cooling down in the Puddle Play Park. Foam Fun is back for another year, while the Adventure Golf...

Sweet and Sour

Venue: The Alban Arena

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/

Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! From captivating vocals...

Baby Ballet: Twinkle and Teddy's Grand Adventure

Venue: South Mill Arts

Website: southmillarts.ticketsolve.com

A fun and magical introduction to the wonderful world of dance and theatre. The show takes the little stars on an exciting journey through a variety of themed adventures. Each section has been designed...

London Theatre’s Kids Week

Venue: London

Website: OfficialLondonTheatre.com

Kids Week will run from Monday 20th July – Monday 31st August, where a child aged 17 and under can see a show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price, plus an additional two children...

Summer of Play: 'Everyone’s Green Space Sports Village' 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 a place for everyone to enjoy nature in their own way. So, what better excuse to get the kids outside, burning off energy, learning new skills, or simply, having fun than going along...

A Fantastic Foxy Summer at the Roald Dahl Museum!

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

The Roald Dahl Museum in Great Missenden is hosting a six-week celebration of Fantastic Mr Fox. Every day, visitors can drop into the LEGO activity area to build Roald Dahl animals, including Mr Fox, and...

Surinderella

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: Rifcotheatre.com

Back by popular demand for 2026, Rifco presents an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment! With a dazzling Bollywood Ball, a mystical slipper, and a lot of bakwas, Surinder’s...

Summer of Play supported by Pokémon

Venue: Stowe Gardens

Website: nationaltrust.co.uk/stowe

Unleash your energy at Summer of Play supported by Pokémon! Head to Stowe this summer for relaxed outdoor fun, activities, games and festival vibes! Perfect for a bit of friendly competition or relaxed...

Celtic Warrior Experience

Venue: Celtic Harmony Camp

Website: CelticHarmony.org

An exciting day of ancient adventure for all the family led by one of their prehistory experts. Learn ancient skills including: archery, open fire cooking, drumming and warrior training. Also 3rd, 7th,...

Moana (2026)

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with...

Summer Holidays

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery and Verulamium Museum

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-0

Visit St Albans Museum + Gallery and Verulamium Museum during the summer holidays for activities and events for all the family! At both museums you can pick up trails, try artefact handling and dressing...

Toy Story 5 (PG)

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s 'Toy Story 5', and this time it’s toy meets tech. Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad,...

Heritage Crafts Weekend

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/heritage-crafts-weekend

A special weekend celebrating traditional heritage crafts. Enjoy live demonstrations from skilled artisans, including lace-making, thatching, blacksmithing, spinning, prehistoric amber jewellery crafting,...

Humdinger Words for Whippersnappers & Guttersnipes

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/

This is an interactive comedy-cabaret poetry show for curious kids and their grown-ups, led by Ben Dali. Each section introduces a different poetic style, idea or activity based around elements of the...

Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live

Venue: BEAM, Hertford

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

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up...

Shuttleworth's Summer Air Show

Venue: Shuttleworth

Website: www.shuttleworth.org

Shuttleworth plans to bring together one example of every airworthy Spitfire mark currently based in the UK at its Summer Air Show, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire...

Secrets & Spies Trail

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/secrets-spies-trail

Would you make a good spy? Decode hidden messages, reveal the secrets of invisible ink, and see if you can navigate the garden ‘laser’ maze! Recommended for ages 4 – 11. Pre-book or drop in. £3...

The Big Bad Wolf – Musical

Venue: Knebworth House

Website: knebworthhouse.com

Go on a rock ‘n’ roll musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain – The Big Bad Wolf. The Plandits are back on the road with this original, high-energy show...

The Games

Venue: Celtic Harmony Camp

Website: CelticHarmony.org

Journey through time to explore Boudicca’s Woodland Quest, learn about the weapons, dress as a warrior and make your own torc necklace.

Sausage Dogs & Other Creatures

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/sausage-dogs-other-creatures

Using colourful polymer clay, create your own storybook character. Take inspiration from Draw With Rob or explore with your own ideas. You will need to bake your model in the oven when you get home. Accompanying...

Red Panda Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

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

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out to raise awareness and funds for the Red Panda Network. Learn about the species, with Red Panda-themed merchandise, treats and much more. Funds raised during the weekend...

Rogues and Highwaymen

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/rogues-and-highwaymen

This summer, immerse yourself in the stories and struggles of early 18th century England, and see history brought to life by the re-enactors. Visit the living history camps and see the highwayman on horseback.

Dinosaurs Live!

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike. For the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with...

Summer Adventure Camp

Venue: Celtic Harmony Camp

Website: CelticHarmony.org

Give your children an unforgettable two days with exciting games and activities including archery to disc golf, led by the experienced educators. Also 11–12th August.

Children's Summer Crafts

Venue: Stowe Gardens

Website: nationaltrust.co.uk/stowe

Get artistic this summer at Stowe Gardens! Join the team of volunteers and get crafty! There will be two one-hour sessions per day, 10-11am and 11am-12pm. Pre-booking required. Also 12th and 26th August.

Fireman Sam - The Lost Pirate Treasure

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves. With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling...

Hands on History

Venue: Knebworth House

Website: knebworthhouse.com

Step back in time and discover what life was like during the Victorian Era. Join the costumed guides in the gardens of Knebworth House, where they will use object handling to bring history to life and...

Summer Story Time in the Orchard

Venue: Shaw's Corner

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/shaws-corner/events/

Step into the orchard, where stories bloom like apples on the trees. Gather not only to listen, but to travel back in time - into the world of George Bernard Shaw and the remarkable child authors who once...

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, and watch their amazing Bird Show in the arena. Funds raised during the weekend will go towards vital animal conservation.

Britain at War

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/britain-at-war

A multi-period re-enactment event celebrating the people, places, and events that shaped the nation’s history. Experience the sights and sounds of different eras. Younger visitors can take part in the...

Shrek The Musical JR. Summer Workshop

Venue: St Clement Danes School

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk

Stagecoach Performing Arts Chorleywood & Rickmansworth is hosting a Shrek JR. Workshop at the Barbirolli Hall within St Clement Danes School. Local children 5-6yrs and 7yrs-16yrs grouped by age are welcome....

Hands on History

Venue: Knebworth House

Website: knebworthhouse.com

Step back in time and discover what life was like during the Tudor England Era. Join the costumed guides in the gardens of Knebworth House, where they will use object handling to bring history to life...

Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

A captivating one-hour UV puppet show featuring a cast of colourful characters that will delight audiences of all ages. This enchanting performance combines humour, music and mesmerising glow-in-the-dark...

Archery & Axe Throwing Experience

Venue: Celtic Harmony Camp

Website: CelticHarmony.org

Unleash your inner warrior on a 90-minute session of archery and axe throwing led by qualified instructors. The archery session is led by Archery GB-qualified staff, ensuring expert tuition for all skill...

Flying Proms Air Show

Venue: Shuttleworth

Website: www.shuttleworth.org/events/flying-proms-air-show

Experience the beauty of aerobatics and pyrotechnics all gracefully choreographed to live music performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, before a spectacular firework finale with all the pomp and...

Tiger Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

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

Celebrate the Amur tiger at the Zoo. Enjoy tiger-themed merchandise, treats and much more. Funds raised during the weekend will go towards vital animal conservation.

Tudor Merriment

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/tudor-merriment

An immersive and engaging living history experience for all ages with live music, dancing, firepower and swordsmanship displays, and living history camp.

Autism Friendly Early Opening

Venue: Knebworth House

Website: knebworthhouse.com

The Gardens, Park, Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail will open early from 8:30am offering a calmer, quieter environment for families with children and adults on the autistic spectrum, as well as...

Outdoor Family Theatre: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Venue: Shaw's Corner

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/shaws-corner/events/

Step onto the Yellow Brick Road this summer with DOT Productions’ magical family theatre adventure, Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy is swept into a dazzling world where nothing...

Victorian Weekend

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/victorian-weekend

Encounter the Ragged Victorians across the Museum, and take your place in the Victorian schoolroom, where neat handwriting and good behaviour are expected at all times. Explore historic buildings and the...

Dog Man The Musical

Venue: BEAM, Hertford

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

This high-energy kids' musical is based on the bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey, and tells the story of a half-dog, half-human superhero. With quirky characters, catchy songs, and chaotic comedy,...

The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

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...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

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

Get ready for the ultimate pop concert and a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Celebrate the hits from some of the biggest artistes...

Girl Pop Live

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement. With tributes to Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan and Zara Larson....

Classic Motor Show

Venue: Knebworth House

Website: knebworthhouse.com

The Classic Motor Show is not to be missed – there will be a static display as well as a show arena hosting parades. Vehicles include saloons, sports, American, commercial, military and classic motorcycles....

Family Fun Day: The Mysteries of Wycombe

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/family-fun-day-mysteries-of-wycombe

Uncover local mysteries, find out the secrets of the town and capture them in art. This event is planned to take place both inside the museum and in the gardens! Best for families with primary school aged...

Viking Raid

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Website: www.coam.org.uk/viking-raid

This family-friendly Viking raid brings early medieval history to life, exploring Viking invasion, Saxon defence and local heritage through live action, storytelling and hands-on activities.

Richard Jones: The Sound of Magic

Venue: The Old Town Hall

Website: oldtownhall.co.uk/events/

Whether you're a die-hard magic enthusiast or simply seeking an unforgettable night of wondrous entertainment, The Sound of Magic promises to be an experience you will be talking about for years to come....

My First Concert

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/

A magical live musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups! Packed with favourite nursery rhymes, fun characters, audience interaction and big concert moments. Perfect for ages 2–7, this...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

Prepare to embark on an enchanting journey with this year’s giant pantomime! This spectacular production will transport you to a world of magic beans, a majestic castle in the clouds, and a walking,...