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✨ Step into Babylon Park London's sensory morning event, where the magic of space meets the comfort of understanding
👽 Soft lights, gentle sounds, and touch-friendly exhibits create a serene galaxy for children with sensory sensitivities.
🕹️The Park will be closed to the public so our neurodivergent earthlings and family members can enjoy the Park
👾Here, young explorers can dive into intergalactic wonders, free to enjoy the excitement without any worries.
🌈 It's a cosmic adventure tailored just for them, ensuring every moment is filled with joy and discovery.
✨ £15 per person (1 hour) - tickets can be booked HERE along with a complimentary ticket for Carers
Abbotts Funfair
24th May
- 27th May
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Elmer Day
(FREE)
25th May
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Pets as Therapy - Read 2 Dogs
(FREE)
25th May
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Family forest school session with Deep in Nature
26th May
Kinsbourne Common Hall, Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
26th May
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Half term pottery painting with Glaze Time
29th May
Inn on the Green, Harpenden
Pets as Therapy - Read 2 Dogs
(FREE)
1st June
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Summer Crafting
1st June
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
D-Day 80 Beacon Lighting
(FREE)
6th June
Harpenden Common - nr Bull Road crossing, Harpenden
Harpenden Carnival
(FREE)
8th June
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Art on the Common
8th June
- 9th June
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
St Nicholas Church Afternoon Tea Party for Rev Dennis Stamps
(FREE)
9th June
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
Pre-loved Kids' Stuff Fair
15th June
Park Hall, Harpenden
The Tiger who came to Tea
18th June
- 20th June
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
23rd June
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Life Skills For Your Little Ones - My Day
24th June
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Grove Schools' PTA Summer Festival
(FREE)
29th June
The Grove Infant and Junior School, Harpenden
Festival on the Field 2024
6th July
Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden
Hurst Children's Theatre Group - Turn Your Radio On
11th July
- 14th July
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
The National Pub & Hens Sevens 2024
13th July
Harpenden Rugby Club, Harpenden
Harpenden Highland Gathering
14th July
Rothamsted Park, Harpenden
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024
24th May
- 26th May
Stockwood Park, Luton
Abbotts Funfair
24th May
- 27th May
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
The Herts County Show 2024
25th May
- 26th May
Hertfordshire Showground, Redbourn
Elmer Day
(FREE)
25th May
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Self Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads
25th May
- 2nd June
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Simon the Science Sparrow's Migration Trail
25th May
- 2nd June
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Pets as Therapy - Read 2 Dogs
(FREE)
25th May
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
May Half Term
25th May
- 2nd June
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Meadow Creature Trail
25th May
- 2nd June
Jordans Mill, Broom
Dino Week
25th May
- 2nd June
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Second World War Week
25th May
- 2nd June
RAF Museum London, London
Half Term Hoedown
25th May
- 2nd June
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
Flying Frisbees
25th May
- 2nd June
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Top Secret: The Magic of Science
25th May
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
Kids Rule! at Half Term
25th May
- 2nd June
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Shuttleworth D-Day Weekend
25th May
- 26th May
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
Family forest school session with Deep in Nature
26th May
Kinsbourne Common Hall, Harpenden
Roman Gladiators
26th May
- 27th May
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
26th May
Lower High Street, Harpenden
SpringTea with Owls
26th May
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Royal Gunpowder Mills Open Day
26th May
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
(FREE)
26th May
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
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"My daughter loves this class and I wouldn't want to take her anywhere else on our day off together. Rich's creative, original and fast pace songs and activities leaves her no time to be bored. It's a fun, engaging and fab class. Would definitely recommend! "
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