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These football camps are suitable for children of all abilities, in school years Reception to Year 9. During the course, children will be involved in skills coaching, competitions and small sided games. All coaches are experienced P.E Teachers as well as being F.A qualified Coaches.
⚽ 5 hours of coaching each day, with staggered times depending on the school year of the child.
⚽ Early drop/late pick up available.
⚽ Takes place at Harpenden Town FC, Amenbury Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2EF.
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Harpenden Town Council have put together an exciting programme of community events for 2026, including some BRAND NEW events. One major change is that there will be no Harpenden Carnival in June this year, but don't worry, it will be replaced by the Harpenden Festival, which will bring together the best of the carnival and Harpenden Food Festival in one new event in September. And regular favourites such as The Teddy Bear's Picnic, and Music in Lydekker still feature alongside a whole range of new events including a pop-up farm in Rothamsted Park and Friday Sounds on Harpenden Common.
We've added all the events to our website and we'll bring you more information on each nearer the time when we have it, but in the meantime, here's some dates for your diary:
🦋 Nature Day - Saturday 6th June at Batford Springs Nature Reserve
🤝 Batford Community Festival - Sunday 5th July at Porters Hill Park,Batford
🎭 Summer Sessions - Children’s theatre - Friday 31st July at Rothamsted Park
🧸 Teddy Bears’ Picnic - Wednesday 5th August in Rothamsted Park
🎶 Summer Sessions - Friday Sounds - Friday 7th August on Harpenden Common
🎪 Summer Sessions - Street Performer Angie Mack - Saturday 15th August on Church Green
🐑 Summer Sessions - Pop-up Farm - Tuesday 18th August at Rothamsted Park
🎶 Music in Lydekker - Saturday 22nd August in Lydekker Park
🤣 Ha Ha Harpenden Comedy Night - Thursday 27th August in Park Hall (Tickets on sale 1st June - over 18s only)
🎉 Harpenden Festival - Saturday 5th September in the Town Centre andHarpenden Common
🌸 Remembrance Parade and Service - Sunday 8thNovember 26
🎅 Christmas Carnival & Lights Switch On - Sunday 22nd November in the Town Centre and Harpenden Common
🎄Batford Lights Switch On - Thursday 26th November at Batford Corner
🎅 Southdown Lights Switch on - Friday 27th November 26 in Southdown
Harpenden Town Council said "The events plan follows the Town Council’s commitment to inclusivity, support for local businesses and offer of free activities and entertainment suitable for everyone. The refreshed programme will also allow use of more of Harpenden’s neighbourhoods and green spaces."
See you there!
Harpenden Town Council and the Harpenden Arts & Culture Forum have launched a Short Film Competition for young people up to age 25.
Young film-makers are asked to create a short film of no more than 5 minutes, on the theme “What’s important to me?”. It can be made as an individual, or in a group with winning films being premiered at a grand awards ceremony to a specially-invited audience, including dignitaries and industry supporters. Awards will be made to different age groups in several categories: Best soundtrack, Best script, Best group entry, Best film. And prizes of Amazon vouchers ranging from £50 - £500 (depending on age and award category) will be awarded.
So if your young person has a passion for writing, music or filmmaking and they have a story to tell about, let them know! Closing date is Friday 13th March 2026.
Full details on how to enter are on Harpenden Town Council website.
Half Term pottery painting with Glaze Time
18th February
Inn on the Green, Harpenden
Games & Glue
19th February
High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
Half Term pottery painting with Glaze Time
19th February
The Old Cock Inn, Harpenden
Page One Book Hour - Chinese New Year
19th February
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Stay & Play
20th February
High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
Build a Junk Model Town
20th February
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
K-Pop Party - SOL D OUT
21st February
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
22nd February
Lower High Street, Harpenden
The King's School, Harpenden Open Day
(FREE)
3rd March
The King's School, Harpenden
Juegos de Mesa en la Biblioteca
(FREE)
7th March
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Harpenden Sustainability Market
(FREE)
15th March
Harpenden Common (opp Park Hall), Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
22nd March
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Ministry of Science Live
8th April
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
St Albans Gang Show
11th February
- 14th February
The Alban Arena, St Albans
February Frolics
14th February
- 22nd February
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Half Term at Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
14th February
- 22nd February
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery, Aylesbury
Lambing Week
14th February
- 22nd February
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Pirate & Princess Week
14th February
- 22nd February
Woodside Animal Farm, Slip End
Farm to Fork Adventure Trail
14th February
- 22nd February
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Valentine's Montessori Play
14th February
The Nest, by Love Montessori, 17 Central Drive
FebBAAry Half Term
14th February
- 22nd February
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Vets in Action
14th February
- 22nd February
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Rock Painting for the February Half Term holidays
14th February
- 22nd February
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Air Dry Clay Sculpting for the February Half Term
14th February
- 22nd February
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Simon the Science Sparrow's Habitat Match
14th February
- 22nd February
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
STEM Week - The Bubbly Maths Show
14th February
- 17th February
RAF Museum London, London
Bluey Comes To Hertfordshire Zoo
14th February
- 15th February
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Love & Lambs
14th February
- 22nd February
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
Enchanted Barn Party
14th February
- 15th February
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Lamb Bottle Feeding
14th February
- 4th May
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Lamb Bottle Feeding
14th February
- 10th May
Church Farm Ardeley, Stevenage
Romans v Celts Wargames
15th February
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Meet Bluey at Woburn Safari Park
15th February
Woburn Safari Park, Bedford
Peter Rabbit
15th February
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
Archaeology for Families
16th February
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Chinese New Year Creative Workshop
16th February
Burston Garden Centre, St Albans
Celtic Warrior Experience
16th February
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertford
February Film Week
(FREE)
16th February
- 20th February
The Motor House, Hatfield Park, Hatfield
Half Term Scoot, Skate & Roll
16th February
- 20th February
Pioneer Club, St Albans
February Half Term - Silent Disco
16th February
- 20th February
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Half Term Owl Encounter
16th February
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
The Animal Experience
16th February
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-clay
Half Term Fun
16th February
- 20th February
Bletchley Park, Bletchley
Educational Animal Encounters
16th February
- 20th February
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Feb Fest: Shakespeare in a Suitcase - Hamlet
16th February
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Feb Fest: Imagination Station
(FREE)
16th February
- 20th February
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Feb Fest: Clay Play Workshop
16th February
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Feb Fest: Feb Fest: Last Unicorn Airways
16th February
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Celestial Explorer - Earth, Sun and Moon
17th February
- 18th February
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Celestial Explorer - A Tour of the Solar System
17th February
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Half Term Family Activities: Colour
17th February
- 19th February
Hertford Museum, Hertford
February Half-Term Adventure Camp
17th February
- 18th February
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertford
February Half Term Wildlife Craft Activities
(FREE)
17th February
Luton Central Library, Luton
Parent & Child Pancake Cookery Class
17th February
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Cold-blooded Animals
(FREE)
17th February
- 19th February
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
St Albans Pancake Race
(FREE)
17th February
Outside St Albans Museum, St Albans
Clowning Around February Half Term Crafts
17th February
- 19th February
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
The Next Step
17th February
Watford Colosseum, Watford
Feb Fest: Tales that Dance
17th February
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Feb Fest: Mischief and Mystery in Moominvalley
17th February
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Celestial Explorer - Our Sky and Beyond
18th February
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
(FREE)
18th February
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
Children's party at the Farm Yard
18th February
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Cartoon Circus Live
18th February
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Feb Fest: Daryl & Co present A Square World
18th February
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Half Term pottery painting with Glaze Time
18th February
Inn on the Green, Harpenden
Feb Fest: Four Go Wild in Wellies
18th February
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
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"Highly recommend, my children have been to the Grove and to Harpenden leisure center. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Well organised lots of activities. Easy to book. "
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