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October Half Term is fast approaching and it's always a favourite of ours as there are lots of fun events.
Not everyone wants to go to spooky events though, so this year I've created a separate Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Events Guide, so this guide focusses solely on non-Halloween events.
Don't forget we are lucky to have an amazing array of local Holiday Clubs, Camps and Playschemes, so do check out the Holiday Clubs section here.
You can find even more events, by day, in the What's On Guide here.
Please do check event/attraction details before travelling, in case things have changed since I compiled this list.
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Hitchin
Lego Spike Club at Hitchin Library
Sat 25th October 2025 10:30am
Do you know any budding coders? Perhaps your LEGO lovers would like to try something new? We will be hosting two LEGO Spike sessions, which blends LEGO and coding into an exciting new project! π»π§±
Our first session will be on Thursday 9th October at 4pm, and the second will be just in time for half term on Saturday 25th October at 10:30am. These sessions are recommended for ages 11-13 and cost £4.40 per child.
If you would like to book a place, just pop into the library or send us a Facebook message.
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St Mary's Jigsaw Festival 2025 at St Mary's Church
Fri 24th October 2025 - Sat 25th October 2025 10 am - 4pm
A major festival to buy from 100s of remade jigsaws in historic St Mary's Church. Refreshments, teas & homemade cakes available. Entry £2, kids free, pay on the door, 10 am to 4 pm. In Aid of St Mary's Church Community Hub Appeal for an upgrade of facilities.
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Oktoberfest at Iris Court Care Home
Sat 25th October 2025 12-2PM
Join us on our open day to celebrate our Oktoberfest. Sample traditional Bavarian food, beers, enjoy games for all family. We welcome Lederhosen and Dirndls and look forward to seeing you here. Please register your interest to this event to [email protected].
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Family Forest School at the Triangle Garden Hitchin
Sun 26th October 2025 and Weds 29th October 2025 11am-12.30pm
Join us for some fun in the wild! Triangle Garden Family Forest School is for families with children aged 3-12 to get outdoors, have fun, learn new skills, and make new friends. Playing outdoors the Forest School way builds confidence, allows risk taking and encourages team building skills. All sessions are lead by a qualified Forest School leader in collaboration with Culturewood CiC. Please come to this event on foot or cycle or using public transport. Parking is very restricted and we want to actively encourage participants to travel sustainably.
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Branching Out Half Term Sessions at Ransoms Pavilion
Tue 28th October 2025 12.30-3pm
Branching Out is a series of sessions offering opportunities for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs, to gain horticultural skills and work/life experience in a supported therapeutic environment. This is a holiday scheme for young people with a learning disability to come and try out gardening as a group activity as part of our social therapeutic horticulture programme. The autumn half term scheme will run on Tuesday 28th afternoon 12.30-3pm and Wednesday 29th morning 9.30am-12 noon. Each session will be run by two members of staff with up to 8 participants attending. It is open to young people from Herts and Beds.
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Triangle Tribe - bushcraft for families with teens aged 12-16 at Triangle Community Garden
Wed 29th October 2025 1.30-3.30pm
Bushcraft, foraging and survival skills for families with teens. Get outside, learn new skills, meet new people/bring a friend, spend some intergenerational time in a different setting. Triangle Tribe is a monthly session of Bushcraft for Wellbeing, outdoors at the community garden, for families with teens aged 12 to 16, led by forest school specialists CultureWood CiC. Grandparents welcome. Neurodiversity welcome.
This half term we'll be focusing on 'Bushcraft, Wellbeing & Team Connection'
Activities will include:
Collaborative basecamp setup
Practical bushcraft (whittling, fire skills) or printing/ making a woodland chime
Team challenges on the slackline
Hammocks for chill out time
Drinks & snacks
This session combines some skills you can learn or practice (eg knives/ printing), and some fun with the slackline.
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Space to Grow Half Term Family Session at Ransoms Pavilion
Fri 31st October 2025 9.30-12.00
Nature connection and food growing for families with neurodiverse teenagers aged 12+ at our therapeutic allotments. Half day intergenerational sessions on Friday mornings 9.30am-12 noon at half terms in October, February and June. We'll be outdoors for every session doing a variety of fun nature-based activities together including:
growing and harvesting food,
making delicious salads and snacks from what we've grown,
exploring our nature garden and discovering what thrives there,
creating wildlife habitats,
tending our forest garden,
trying out a host of nature-based arts and crafts, and
making fresh smoothies using our pedal-powered smoothie bike!
Cost is £5 per family for session, refundable on attendance.
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The Big Draw NHC at North Herts College Hitchin Campus
Tue 28th October 2025 9.30 - 1
π¨ Join Us for The Big Draw Festival at Our Hitchin Campus! ποΈ
π Tuesday 28 October | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (NEW TIMES THIS YEAR!!)
π North Hertfordshire College, Hitchin Campus
Our Hitchin campus will be transformed into a creative hub, with exciting workshops and interactive experiences led by our talented staff and students across a range of curriculum areas and we're inviting families, children, and the local community to join us.
The Big Draw Festival 2025: #DrawnTogether
This theme celebrates how creativity unites us, how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making and creating and this theme resonates with one of our core values here at NHC, that of 'community', we encourage our students to feel part of our community and we thrive to enrichen our local community πso do come along and join us for a fun-filled day of activities!
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Light Party at Zeo Church
Fri 31st October 2025 4pm to 6:30pm
We're super pumped to have our annual Light Party! Join Patch the Pumpkin and the Pumpkin Heroes once again as we have two and a half fun-filled hours:
- Party games (including Bounce like patch, pass the parcel and musical chairs)
- Activities (worksheets and a craft)
- Fun (traditional party games and place the heart on patch)
- Glow sticks and goodie bag
Plus . . . A 'light' scavenger hunt
There will also be party food! Come dressed as a superhero or character!
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Light Party at Walsworth Road Baptist Church
Fri 31st October 2025 5.30pm-7.30pm
FREE (but must book by 26/10)
An all age event run as an alternative to Halloween trick or treating. On a day which often focuses on darkness, join us as we celebrate the Light. Activities and crafts for all ages, a quiet space and a treasure hunt in the dark! We finish by sharing a free supper of soup, sausages and cakes together at the end. Take home party bags for under 16's. The event is free but pre-booking is required in advance https://www.tickettailor.com/events/walsworthroadbaptistchurch/1218970
Booking deadline: Sunday 26th October.
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Letchworth, Stotfold and surrounding villages
Circus Skills Workshop at Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Sat 25th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025 - Multiple Times Available
πͺ Step Right Up! Circus Skills Workshop at Standalone πͺ
From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October, book online at Standalone Farm and let your little star join our @HighVoltageEventss Circus Workshop - a whirlwind of fun and skill where they'll master stilt walking, diabolos, juggling, and ribbon work!
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25th-31st October
π 50-minute workshops, 4 sessions daily
π§ Perfect for ages 3-8
β¨Book Pumpkin Patch + Circus Workshop together for a bundle discount!
π Limited spaces - don't miss your spot
Why not add a little more fun to your Pumpkin Patch / Standalone Farm Halloween half term adventure! From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October let your little star join our High Voltage Circus Workshop - a whirlwind of fun and skill where they'll master stilt walking, diabolos, juggling, and ribbon work.
With four action-packed sessions daily in the barns to choose from the activities are tailored perfectly for ages 3 to 8 with a parent or guardian present (no ticket needed for adults to book the circus workshop, only booking for the child's session required), this is their chance to run away to the circus (ok just for an hour!) and discover the magic of performance.
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Mr Twister Balloon Modelling at Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
Wed 29th October 2025 11am - 2pm
Free Balloon Modelling from Mr Twister.
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Nearby (within 30 mins’ drive)
Shefford Fire Station Open Day
Sat 1st November 2025 12pm - 4pm
Ever wondered what happens at a fire station open day? π₯ Now's your chance to find out! Join us at Shefford Fire Station for an afternoon of fun! ππ₯
Here's what's in store:
π¨π Meet your local firefighting heroes
π₯ Watch live firefighting demos
π Climb aboard our fire engines
π§― Try on some of the gear!
Help raise funds for the incredible Fire Fighters Charity β€οΈ
Bring your friends and family - it's going to be lit π
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Summerfields Miniature Railway - Running Day, Haynes
Wed 29th October 2025 10:30am - 4pm (last train approx 3:30)
The Summerfield Line will take you between Haynes End Station and Hammer Hill Station. At Hammer Hill you will have the option of taking a ride on two more of our railways - The Springfield Line from platform 2 and The Winterfield Line from platform 3 - tickets for both are sold at Hammer Hill. The picnic area at Hammer Hill will also be open for you to use, from where you will be able to watch the Garden Line in operation. At Haynes End the Station Buffet will be open for refreshments and picnic tables are available for your use on the grass outside. Steam engines will also be in action as often as we are able.
Prices for 2025 are:
Summerfields Railway (the main line) : £3.00 (return ticket from Haynes End to Hammer Hill)
Springfield Line : £1.80
Winterfield Line (the raised track) : £1.80
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Stevenage FC Street Stadia pop up football pitch in Howardsgate, Stevenage
Mon 27th October 2025 1-9pm
Stevenage FC Street Stadia pop up football pitch, By Hertfordshire Constabulary. Follow Street Stadia football pitch, a drop in session for young people of any age to play football. Supported by Stevenage FC coaches.
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Craft Fair at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Sun 2nd November 2025 10am - 4pm
Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!
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The BIG Draw at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Sat 25th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025 11am - 5pm
Join us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw." This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making. How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation. We will be using everyone's creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!
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Borderlight: Design your own motif at Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Mon 27th October 2025 12pm
Join the Hat Factory's associate artist Ragavee Balendran for a drop in drawing event for all the family. Explore the new public artwork installed in the front facing windows of The Hat Factory Arts Centre inspired by South Asian Culture through the lens of Global Fashion, Designed and curated by international artist Priya Ramkissoon in collaboration with Ragavee and the local Luton community. Come and join Ragavee in exploring the designs and motifs of the artwork to inspire you in creating and drawing your own patterns! Free, Ticket Required. Suitable for ages 6-11 years.
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Arts & Crafts from Ghana at Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Mon 27th October 2025 - Tue 28th October 2025 11:15am and 2:15pm
Taking inspiraMion from the Ghanaian headwear exhibition curated by The Ghana Society, join us in the drawing room at Wardown Museum to explore some arts and crafts from Ghanaian Culture.
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Shed Ache at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Tue 28th October 2025 11am and 2pm
Shed-ache is a seriously silly dance theatre show that transports little people and their grown ups to a world that sits somewhere between reality and make believe. Two friends (three if you count the shed!) get up to all sorts whilst faced with downpours, lava floors and socks falling out of the sky. Shed-ache is a laugh out loud production about the give and take of friendship, the power of imagination and the importance to embrace experiences whatever the weather. Be prepared to be blown away by aKa's brand new family-friendly show which is bright and sunny. With 100% chance of laughter.
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Cinderella Ice-Cream Seller at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Thu 30th October 2025 11:30am and 2pm
Give your family audiences a delicious musical adventure with our new show Cinderella Ice Cream Seller. Written and composed by David Gibb and directed by Tristan Jackson-Pate, this is a one hour show for children aged 5+ and their families, perfect for weekend, half term and twilight family shows. Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Over the last four decades, Cinderellas has become the kingdom's most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street corner. But how did a humble street seller with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire business woman with her own ice cream empire? In this new musical for families and children, join Talvi and Caldwell, loyal employees of Cinderella's, as they share her rags to riches tale, and confront their own desires, hopes, and the magic that lies within each scoop of 'Cinderella's' legendary ice cream. Perfect for children and families alike, this exciting musical retelling of a fairytale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, live music, and theatrical magic that will capture your heart and tickle your taste buds.
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Grandad Anansi at Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Wed 29th October 2025 11:30am & 2pm
Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games as they work together in the garden among the beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables. As they plant memories, they share secrets and develop a bond that nothing can break. Grandad is as smart and mischievous as the wily Anansi legend, a part human, part spider and the subject of many West African and Caribbean folk stories. Can he find a way to tell his granddaughter about his plans to return to Jamaica, his beloved homeland? Join our intrepid characters as they step into the unexpected in this humorous and heartfelt inter-generational adventure. With captivating songs and joyous dancing, Grandad Anansi is an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go that celebrates storytelling and shines a light on Jamaican culture and the Windrush generation. Written by award-winning children's author Elayne Ogbeta, Grandad Anansi is a Half Moon and Z-arts co-production: an exciting collaboration by the UK's leading small-scale young people's venue and touring company and Manchester's unique venue for children and families. Grandad Anansi won Best Performance at the Manchester Culture Awards 2023.It was developed in partnership with the African Caribbean Care Group and schools in Hulme, Manchester.
£10 inc. booking fee
Suitable for ages 4-9 years
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Autumn Open Day and Tool Amnesty at The Walled Garden, Luton
Wed 29th October 2025 10.30-1
Autumn in the Walled Garden! Join us for a morning of crafty fun with an autumn twist in the beautiful Walled Garden. Take a break in the cosy Conservatory for some hands-on crafting, try your hand at planting at the Garden Shop, and don't miss our Bug Hotel refurb or the chance to spin a web and explore the great outdoors. Fun for the whole family! PLUS - Our Tool Amnesty is on! Got any old or unwanted unpowered tools? Check your garage, raid the shed, ask your neighbours and friends - we're accepting all donations! We'll restore, recycle or rehome them to give them a new lease of life. Let's celebrate the season, get creative, and make a difference together!
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Little Bushcrafters: Fires, Dens and Woodland Crafts at Inspire Leisure Centre Entrance, Luton
Wed 29th October 2025 10:30-12:30
Half-term adventure in Hay Wood with den building, fire lighting and hands-on woodland crafts for primary-age kids! Looking for a half-term adventure? Come and explore Hay Wood with us for a morning of bushcraft fun, campfire treats and autumn magic! This session is designed for children aged 5-11 and their parents/guardians. Together, you'll discover exciting hands-on activities, including:
Fire lighting
Den building & simple knots
Woodland crafts
To end the morning, we will toast marshmallows over the campfire and sip a warming hot chocolate, surrounded by the colours of autumn.
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The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at Campus West at Welwyn Garden City
Thu 30th October 2025 7pm
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence. Sing along to timeless classics like "Love Story," "Blank Space," and "Shake It Off, to "Fortnight." Now featuring "The Tortured Poets Department", this is an unforgettable 'Eras Tour' experience for fans of all ages. Get ready to relive Taylor Swift's greatest hits in a show that's as close to the real thing as it gets!
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Hertford Castle Tours
Sun 26th October 2025 - various times, see webpage
Hertford Town Council will be opening Hertford Castle for visitors to enjoy a guided tour of the Grade I listed building on Sunday 26th October from 12 noon to 4.00pm. Weather permitting, the guided tour will continue outside to explore the beautiful Castle grounds. Inside the Castle, guests will be guided by our volunteers from the Friends of Hertford Castle through The Downshire Suite and Robing Room before heading down to the basement, which
features themed rooms such as 'dungeons' and the 'Victorian kitchen'. Our volunteers will be on hand to impart their extensive historical knowledge of the Castle and answer questions. Tickets are £2.00 per person, with the proceeds supporting the Mayor of Hertford's chosen charities: Herts Young Homeless and Hertford Scouts. Guided tours will operate every 30 minutes from 12:00 pm, with the last tour at 3:30 pm. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, with a maximum of 20 visitors per tour. While sign-up is available on the day, visitors are encouraged to book a time slot in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Half Term Sensory Trails at Hertford Castle
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
The Hertford Castle Guided Tours coincides with a free 'Sensory Trail' taking place in the town centre and Castle grounds during October Half Term, Saturday 25th October - Sunday 2nd November. The trail is part of the Hertford Castle Greenspace Renewal Project and isdesigned to engage different senses; it is open to all although especially suited to children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Trail leaflets can be picked up from the
Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre or downloaded from the Hertford Town Council website.
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Half Term Family Activities at Hertford Museum: Pots! at Hertford Museum
Tue 28th October 2025 - Thu 30th October 2025 10.00am - 1.00pm
Drop in and take part in arts and crafts at the museum this half-term. £4 per child. Free places available for children of low-income families. Contact the museum for more information. Proof of low income in the form of a benefits letter or tax credits award letter must be shown at the time of booking sessions or upon arrival at drop-in sessions.
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Archaeology for Families at Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Mon 27th October 2025 10am - 1pm
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 with admission.
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Justin Live: Justin Time To Rock at The Alban Arena, St Albans
Sun 2nd November 2025 11.30am & 2.30pm
CBeebies Megastar Justin Fletcher announces his first live theatre tour since 2022 as he prepares to travel the UK with his brand-new rock-tastic live theatre show Justin Time To Rock. Opening at the Churchill Theatre Bromley on 25 October, the all-singing all-dancing extravaganza will tour until Spring 2026.
Famous for his BAFTA Award Winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, to name but a few, Justin and his friends are back in a fabulous show for all the family. Written and performed by Justin himself, he can't wait to hit the road this autumn and says: "I'm so excited to be going out on tour this year in our brand-new show Justin Time to Rock. We really enjoy traveling around the country, performing our shows and meeting so many friends. We can't wait to put the band together and dance and sing along to some fabulous party songs".
Justin Time to Rock will be produced by the award winning Imagine Theatre, which is part of the Trafalgar Group. Joint CEO Steve Boden adds: 'We're very excited to be working with Justin and his team on another fabulous family tour. We love seeing families come together to celebrate the shared experience of live theatre, a chance to step away from the pressures of daily life and enjoy some interactive family fun, suitable for everyone.'
Justin and his friends are putting together a rock band. But with so many songs to choose from, they are going to need your help to choose the best songs to sing and dance to!
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St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
Wed 29th October 2025 2pm - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway. Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits. In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway. We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open days. Entrance is FREE, and donations are always welcome. The Trust, a charity, is supported entirely by donations.
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Further Afield
Mega Dino Bricks at Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
Looking for the ultimate family day out this October half term? Get ready for something truly dino-mite at Hertfordshire Zoo Mega Dino Bricks, a brand-new event that brings colossal prehistoric creatures to life in an exciting and unique way! From 24th October - 2nd November 2025, visitors can come face-to-face with 18 incredible brick-built dinosaurs, each carefully crafted with thousands of colourful bricks to create stunning life-sized prehistoric models. From a towering T-Rex to gentle giants like the Brachiosaurus, these amazing sculptures are set to capture the imaginations of all ages. Discover Dinosaurs Like Never Before
As you explore the zoo, you'll encounter these jaw-dropping brick dinosaurs around every corner. Each creation is built with extraordinary detail, offering a fresh and creative twist on the prehistoric giants that once roamed the Earth. Children and adults alike will love spotting their favourite dinosaurs and learning fascinating facts about the species behind the builds.
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Come and meet your favourite characters at Woburn Safari Park
Sat 25th October 2025 11:30am - 4pm
- Sat 25th October 2025 11:30am - 4pm - Come and meet Peppa Pig
- Wed 29th October 2025 11:30am - 4pm - Come and meet Bluey
- Fri 31st October 2025 11:30am - 4pm - Come and meet Duggee
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A Leap for Lemurs, Charity Weekend at Woburn Safari Park
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 26th October 2025 10:00am - 4pm
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25th & 26th October 2025
Join keepers for a fun-filled weekend supporting IMPACT Madagascar, helping to protect endangered lemurs and their habitats!
π WIN a VIP Off Road Safari + Overnight Stay
Donate via our JustGiving page and be entered to win an exclusive safari experience and stay at The Woburn for up to 4 people!
π Mini VIP Animal Experiences
Get up close with meerkats or giant tortoises for just £15pp (ages 5+). All proceeds go to charity!
π Family Fun at the Charity Stall
Enjoy lucky dips, spin the wheel, tombola, face glitter, and more, plus meet the keepers and learn about lemurs at the Foot Safari.
All proceeds go to IMPACT Madagascar's incredible conservation work.
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Flowers and Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert! at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Sat 25th October 2025 2pm
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment. Let's 'Shake it Off' to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to 'Flowers' with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to 'Vampires' with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as 'Espresso'. Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show. Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the Ultimate Concert Experience! So grab your tickets today! ... and don't forget those friendship bracelets! See you at the show!
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Dino Tales at Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Wed 29th October 2025 1.30pm
Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines! There's a baby Ankylosaurus lost in the forest who needs your help and you must find her before the Evil Zookeeper Scientist does... Flapping frills and dino thrills await as we set off on the ultimate wild rescue mission with state-of-the-art walking dinosaurs, some of which have never been seen on a stage before. You'll encounter Freya the dancing Raptor, Dylan the Dilophosaurus, Angie the Ankylosaurus, Scar the Spinosaurus and Bruce the mighty T-Rex. With a captivating story, interactive activities throughout and an immersive finale that will bring the house down, Dino Tales is an unforgettable fun-filled family adventure starring Europe's largest walking dinosaurs to ever roam the stage. You and the kids will be jumping for Jurassic joy after this pre-historic party, so get ready for the ultimate Jurassic rescue adventure.
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October Adventures; Knights Quest at Dunstable Downs
Sat 25th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025 10.30am - 4pm
The Dragon has escaped from the castle dungeon and is hiding the castle's jewels in his lair. The jewels give the dragon energy for his fire breathing mischief. Knights of Dunstable Downs must find the dragon and return the jewels to the castle treasure chest. The king's seer has foretold that the dragon is somewhere deep in it's cave and that retrieving the jewels will be no easy feat.β―β―Before you begin, you will need a sword to take with you. The more creative you are, the more protective it will be on your quest!β―The trail takes place between Saturday 25th October and Sunday 2nd November, from 10:30am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm. Admission fee: Prices are £3 per trail which includes the sword craft and trail. No booking required.
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Land of Lights at Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, Milton Keynes
Sat 18th October 2025 - Sat 28th February 2026 - Various dates until end of Feb 2026
Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver's Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes. Be the first to secure your spot at Land of Lights this winter.
Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver's Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
β¨ Magical Photo Points Across the Trail
β¨ Dog-friendly Nights
β¨ Suitable For All Ages
β¨ Free Parking
β¨ Food, Drinks & Tasty Treats
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The Fascinating Fungi Research Trail at RSPB Rye Meads, Stansted Abbotts
Sun 26th October 2025 - Thu 30th October 2025 9am - 4.30pm
October is the perfect time to see fungi when you're out and about, and we need your help to research it! Around the reserve there are fact files of different types of fungi that you can find in the UK, use your trail sheet to collect answers about them and help us learn all about the fascinating world of fungi. When you're finished, have a go at designing your own fungus and then take your trail sheet home and continue your research further. Suitable for the whole family, this trail will take you around the reserve (up to the Kingfisher hub) with stations to stop at to answer questions. The reserve is fully accessible with toilets, car park and café lite (for snacks, hot and cold drinks and ice cream). There's no need to pre book, just turn up. Take part everyday of the school holidays 9am - 4.30pm (excluding Friday and Saturday when we are closed), £2 per trail sheet.
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Self-Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads at RSPB Rye Meads, Stansted Abbotts
Sun 26th October 2025 - Thu 30th October 2025 10am - 4pm
(Please note pond dipping runs every day from Sunday 26 October - 2 November except Fridays and Saturdays as we are closed). In October Half Term, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day! All pond dipping equipment is provided for £4.50 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
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Autumn Owls at Natural History Museum at Tring
Tue 28th October 2025 - Wed 29th October 2025 10.30am - 12noon & 2 - 3.30pm
Drop in to our autumnal owl specimen handling and craft workshop. Get up close to our wonderful specimens as you discover the different owls that live here in the UK. Explore what small rodents these nocturnal predators like to snack on, and discover the important role this food web plays in nature. Plus, find out what you can do to help nature at home. Then it's time for little ones to have a hoot creating their very own owl mask. Will they choose to be bold and bright or secretive and camouflaged? Recommended for ages 4+. This event is not ticketed but half-terms and school holidays are particularly busy times for us. Book your free Museum entry ticket in advance.
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And if that wasn't enough...
The Things to Do section is packed with ideas to do at home, getting out and about locally, and a whole host of attractions nationwide if you fancy an adventure!
Like to read reviews of places to go before you try them? Then have a look through my Tried and Tested reviews.
Looking for a great club, camp, holiday workshop or play scheme for your child? Then check out the Holiday Clubs section.
If you fancy a break from cooking over the Holidays, the Food and Drink section has lots of local takeaways, pubs, restaurants and cafés.
The holidays are a great time to get everyone together and capture special memories, so have a look through the list of local photographers if you'd like a family shoot.
And finally...have a great half Term!
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