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Looking for activities for your children this summer? Why not encourage them to join the Summer Reading Challenge taking place at all libraries across the UK, including Luton Libraries. This years challenge launched on Saturday 5th July.
The theme for 2025 is “Story Garden” - Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors! This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.
Children can pop into the library any time from Saturday 5th July to join. Alternatively, take part in the Challenge online by signing up here! Set a reading goal and log your books on your profile. Reach your goal and unlock a limited-edition online badge and a certificate.
Throughout the summer, children joining the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge can discover new books, participate in free activities at their local library, and explore the link between reading and the great outdoors, where nature and imagination come together.
The Summer Reading Challenge is all about reading for fun, aiming to improve children’s reading skills and confidence. All children aged 4-11 are welcome to take part and simply asked to read 6 books of choice over the school holidays. They’ll also collect free rewards for their reading along the way. Plus, any child who enters can enjoy a Fun Time Splash Session for just £2.50 at your local Active Luton pool* by showing their library card at reception.
Your child can borrow and read any books, e-Books and audiobooks of their choice in any genre they like: fiction, fact books, poetry, joke books, picture books and graphic novels all count. And for younger children sharing a book with parents and carers counts. You will find lots of inspiration in the library and on the Summer Reading Challenge website.
Children who read 6 books and complete the challenge by 6th September will receive a certificate and medal.
Check out the Luton Libraries website for more info!
* Terms and conditions apply (https://www.activeluton.co.uk/terms-conditions), check details on the Luton Library website.
Party in the Park
(FREE)
19th July
Grove House Gardens, Dunstable
Family Fun Fest
19th July
Stockwood Park Rugby Club, Luton
Youth Rangers in Luton (River Lea conservation)
(FREE)
19th July
Lewsey Park, Luton
Shaggy's Summer Spectacular
19th July
- 31st August
Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Desi Fest Luton 2025
(FREE)
19th July
- 20th July
Wardown Park, Luton
Craft Fairs 2025
(FREE)
20th July
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
Hullabaloo: A Festival of Fun
21st July
- 2nd September
Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow
Bounce & Play Sessions
23rd July
Bushmead Community Hub, Luton
Luton BID Parklet
(FREE)
23rd July
- 2nd September
Market Hill, Luton
Youth Fest 2025
(FREE)
24th July
Wardown Park, Luton
Little City - Wigmore
24th July
Wigmore Church and Community Centre, Luton
The Bug Hunt 2025
25th July
Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Luton
Late Stay and Play with The Good Witch & Bad Witch
25th July
Perfect Playland, Shefford
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
25th July
Hat Gardens, Luton
Summer at The Patch MK
25th July
- 27th July
The Patch MK, Milton Keynes
Family Fun Fest
19th July
Stockwood Park Rugby Club, Luton
Youth Rangers in Luton (River Lea conservation)
(FREE)
19th July
Lewsey Park, Luton
Desi Fest Luton 2025
(FREE)
19th July
- 20th July
Wardown Park, Luton
Bounce & Play Sessions
23rd July
Bushmead Community Hub, Luton
Luton BID Parklet
(FREE)
23rd July
- 2nd September
Market Hill, Luton
Youth Fest 2025
(FREE)
24th July
Wardown Park, Luton
Little City - Wigmore
24th July
Wigmore Church and Community Centre, Luton
The Bug Hunt 2025
25th July
Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Luton
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
25th July
Hat Gardens, Luton
Square Play Day
(FREE)
26th July
St George's Square, Luton
Soul and Reggae with The Pete Honegan Band
(FREE)
27th July
Wardown Park (Bandstand), Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Art Attack
(FREE)
28th July
Luton Point, Luton
The Orange Picture Club: The Incredibles
28th July
Luton Library Theatre, Luton
Taleshaker Tuesdays
(FREE)
29th July
Market Hill, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Circus Skills Workshop
(FREE)
30th July
Luton Point, Luton
Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Children's Summer Workshops
31st July
Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Luton
Summer Family Activity Sessions
31st July
Bushmead Community Hub, Luton
Meet Mae & Flurry
(FREE)
31st July
Market Hill, Luton
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
1st August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Karaoke Fun
(FREE)
1st August
Luton Point, Luton
Lindy Lou's Summer of Fun
1st August
Streatley Village Hall, Luton
Mrs Armitage On Wheels
2nd August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: SEN Sunday
(FREE)
3rd August
Luton Point, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Paper Planes & Brick Cars
(FREE)
4th August
Luton Point, Luton
Taleshaker Tuesdays
(FREE)
5th August
Market Hill, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Pedal Power
(FREE)
6th August
Luton Point, Luton
Interactive Animal Handling Experience
(FREE)
6th August
Market Hill, Luton
Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Children's Summer Workshops
7th August
Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Luton
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
8th August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Ready Set Dance to Traffic Lights
(FREE)
8th August
Luton Point, Luton
Lindy Lou's Summer of Fun
8th August
Streatley Village Hall, Luton
Colourscape
9th August
- 10th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Raynham Way Community Centre Summer Fete
(FREE)
9th August
Raynham Way Community Centre, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: SEN Sunday
(FREE)
10th August
Luton Point, Luton
Artisan Craft and Food Market: August
(FREE)
10th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Active Art
(FREE)
11th August
Luton Point, Luton
Taleshaker Tuesdays
(FREE)
12th August
Market Hill, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Fast Reaction Games
(FREE)
13th August
Luton Point, Luton
Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Children's Summer Workshops
14th August
Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Luton
Summer Family Activity Sessions
14th August
Bushmead Community Hub, Luton
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
15th August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Street Dance & Taleshakers
(FREE)
15th August
Luton Point, Luton
Lindy Lou's Summer of Fun
15th August
Streatley Village Hall, Luton
Summer Sounds at Hat Gardens
(FREE)
16th August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Indian Dance & Art Workshop
(FREE)
16th August
Market Hill, Luton
Jazz on a Summer's Day (VJ Day Special)
(FREE)
17th August
Wardown Park (Bandstand), Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: SEN Sunday
(FREE)
17th August
Luton Point, Luton
African Drumming & Story Telling
18th August
- 19th August
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Sports Badges & Medal Making
(FREE)
18th August
Luton Point, Luton
Taleshaker Tuesdays
(FREE)
19th August
Market Hill, Luton
Bounce & Play Sessions
20th August
Bushmead Community Hub, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Mini Sports Day & Football Skills
(FREE)
20th August
Luton Point, Luton
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
22nd August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Sporting Celebration
(FREE)
22nd August
Luton Point, Luton
Summer Outdoor Cinema
(FREE)
23rd August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Breadcrumbs
24th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: SEN Sunday
(FREE)
24th August
Luton Point, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Carnival Headwear
(FREE)
25th August
Luton Point, Luton
Taleshaker Tuesdays
(FREE)
26th August
Market Hill, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Children's Fashion Show
(FREE)
27th August
Luton Point, Luton
Summer Family Activity Sessions
28th August
Bushmead Community Hub, Luton
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
29th August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: End of Summer Party
(FREE)
29th August
Luton Point, Luton
Stockwood Living History Festival
30th August
- 31st August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Gospel in the Park
(FREE)
7th September
Wardown Park (Bandstand), Luton
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