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Advertising Feature by Kings soccer school
These football camps are suitable for children of all abilities, in school years Reception to Year 9. During the course, children will participate in skills coaching, competitions and small-sided games. All coaches are experienced P.E Teachers and F.A qualified Coaches. You can opt for any number of days.
⚽ Alongside our usual groups we have Girls' only groups on Tuesday 26th and Friday 29th May.
⚽ 5 hours of coaching each day. 10am-3pm.
⚽ Early drop-off/late pick-up available.
⚽ Takes place at the 3G pitch at Harpenden Town FC, Amenbury Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2EF.
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Hertfordshire Libraries are looking for people over the age of 14 to volunteer as helpers in their Summer Reading Challenge this summer. This a good opportunity for young people looking for some volunteering experience for their CV or college/university applications.
The scheme takes place every year during the summer holidays and encourages children and their families to visit their local library and take part in a fun, free activity, reading books, chatting to volunteers about them and earning rewards.
Activities for volunteers include:
Main tasks and activities might include:
The scheme runs Saturday 4 July to Saturday 5 September 2026.
Full training is given and volunteers are asked to give a minimum of 12 hours.
Visit the Hertfordshire Libraries website for more information and to apply.
Advertising Feature by Festival on the Field
After an amazing 2024 event, we’re thrilled to bring Harpenden’s favourite family festival back to the playing fields of Sir John Lawes School on Saturday 4th July 2026.
Expect a full day of live music, great food, family activities and festival fun for all ages....
🎶 Festival on the field are excited to announce that Massaoke will return once again to get Harpenden dancing and singing rock anthems out loud as our headline act.
🎶 You may have missed the Live ’25 tour, but you can definitely experience the feeling of being at an Oasis gig at Festival on the Field this year with Definitely Could Be Oasis.
🎶 Get ready to dance - this year, Festival on the Field is thrilled to welcome Ultimate Dua Lipa, performed by the incredible lookalike and soundalike Rachel!
🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome The Sum of Sheeran to the playing field at Sir John Lawes School this year! With extraordinary vocals that capture the sound of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of a generation, performer Tom Morrison brings Ed Sheeran’s beloved music to life.
🎶 Back for a second time to the Harpenden Festival on the Field, Totally Taylor by Melissa will thrill the Swifties of Harpenden with Taylor’s greatest hits and top tracks from the new album.
🎟 Grab your tickets here: www.festivalonthefield.co.uk
Draw with Rob Exhibition
(FREE)
27th March
- 20th September
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Three Inch Fools at the Walled Garden - King Arthur and the Holy Fail
22nd May
The Walled Garden, Luton
Montessori Play & Baby Massage
22nd May
The Nest, St Albans
K-Pop All Stars
22nd May
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
The Herts County Show 2026
23rd May
- 24th May
Hertfordshire Showground, Redbourn
A Noise Annoys
23rd May
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Who Lives Here - Children's Trail
23rd May
- 31st May
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Pets as Therapy - Read 2 Dogs
(FREE)
23rd May
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Spring into Summer
23rd May
- 31st May
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
May Half Term Wildlife Trail
23rd May
- 31st May
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Mystery Mission
23rd May
- 31st May
Wrest Park, Silsoe
May Animal Magic!
23rd May
- 31st May
Woodside Animal Farm, Slip End
Dragon & Princess Adventure
23rd May
- 31st May
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
The biggest ever paint-by-numbers: GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® attempt
23rd May
- 31st May
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Dino Week
23rd May
- 31st May
Mead Open Farm, Billington
May Half Term Hoedown
23rd May
- 31st May
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
May Half Term
23rd May
- 31st May
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Half Term Pond Dipping at Rye Meads
23rd May
- 31st May
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Heroes of the Air
23rd May
- 31st May
RAF Museum London, London
Mega May Half Term
23rd May
- 31st May
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
24th May
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Day out with Thomas
24th May
- 25th May
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
May Half Term
24th May
- 29th May
Bletchley Park, Bletchley
Cavalry and Cannons: The Napoleonic Experience
24th May
- 25th May
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles
Educational Encounters: Wildlife in May
25th May
- 29th May
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Half Term Creative Workshop
25th May
Burston Garden Centre, St Albas
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure
25th May
- 26th May
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
Half Term Adventure Camp
26th May
- 27th May
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
Fairy Tale Half-Term Crafts at the British Schools Museum
26th May
- 28th May
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Family Fun Discovery | A Knights Trail
(FREE)
26th May
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Woodland Habitats
(FREE)
26th May
- 27th May
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Art In The Garden
26th May
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Half Term - Let's Make Something
26th May
Hertford Museum, Hertford
Smartphone Safari: How to take amazing nature photography with your phone
26th May
Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City
Colourful Clay Charm
26th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Archaeology for Families
26th May
- 28th May
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Meet a Roman Priest at Verulamium
26th May
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Terrific Tuesday May Half Term
26th May
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles
Fun For Little Ones Live
26th May
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
(FREE)
27th May
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
Whitsun Storyboats
27th May
Frogmore Paper Mill Wharf, Hemel Hempstead
Three Billy Goats Gruff
27th May
- 30th May
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Yoga for Children & Families
27th May
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Family Film Club: A Minecraft Movie
27th May
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Autism Friendly Early Opening
27th May
Knebworth House & Gardens, Knebworth
Young Gardeners
27th May
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Kids Orienteering and Exploration Walk
27th May
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Natures Way Forest School
27th May
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Kids Disco
27th May
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Kids Open Day
27th May
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
Pets as Therapy - Read 2 Dogs
(FREE)
23rd May
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
24th May
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Fun For Little Ones Live
26th May
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Page One Book Hour - Minecraft
28th May
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Games & Glue
28th May
High Street Church, Harpenden
Stay & Play
29th May
High Street Church, Harpenden
Pets as Therapy - Read 2 Dogs
(FREE)
30th May
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Nature Day
(FREE)
6th June
Batford Springs Nature Reserve, Harpenden
Othello: the Lord Chamberlain's Men
7th June
Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert!
13th June
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Circus Zyair
17th June
- 21st June
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Grove Schools' PTA Summer Festival
(FREE)
20th June
The Grove Infant & Junior School, Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
28th June
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Choral Discoveries: Music from the New World
3rd July
St John's Church, Harpenden
Festival on the Field 2026
4th July
Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden
Batford Community Festival
(FREE)
5th July
Porters Hill Park, Harpenden
Hurst Children's Theatre Group: Me & Ron
9th July
- 12th July
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Harpenden Lions Club Highland Gathering
12th July
Rothamsted Park, Harpenden
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