Wondering what to do this weekend, or looking to plan ahead for school holidays? Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few days, weeks and months in and around Luton. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook and Instagram. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those.
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Wednesday 30th April
Caesarean Section recovery workshop
Quaker Meeting house
Wed 30th April 2025
10:00-11:30
Join me in this group class where I am going to share all my knowledge to enhance your recovery after a surgical birth.
I will talk you through product advice, show you some gentle scar techniques and assess you scar/ abdomen.
You are welcome to bring your baby to this postnatal class.

Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 15th February 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
9am-4pm
Create lasting memories with our Lamb Bottle Feeding!
Spend the sessions bottle feeding our adorable lambs, taking lots of pictures, getting to know the lambs and learning lots of facts to impress your friends and family!

Thursday 1st May
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 15th February 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
9am-4pm
Create lasting memories with our Lamb Bottle Feeding!
Spend the sessions bottle feeding our adorable lambs, taking lots of pictures, getting to know the lambs and learning lots of facts to impress your friends and family!

Friday 2nd May
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 15th February 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
9am-4pm
Create lasting memories with our Lamb Bottle Feeding!
Spend the sessions bottle feeding our adorable lambs, taking lots of pictures, getting to know the lambs and learning lots of facts to impress your friends and family!

Saturday 3rd May
Princess & Pirate Weekend
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort
Sat 3rd May 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
10:30am - 5pm
👑Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend Takeover!☠️
There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Land Milton Keynes. Percy Pirate will be on stage with some swashbuckling songs and Princess Gilly will be making special appearances throughout the day.
Big treats for little treasures - Look out for special activities throughout the day with some special surprises fit for royalty.
Join the Princess & Pirate Parade - Wear your best pirate or princess costume and head to the end of the Rainbow. Adults can join in too, make it a day of fun for the whole family!

Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 15th February 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
9am-4pm
Create lasting memories with our Lamb Bottle Feeding!
Spend the sessions bottle feeding our adorable lambs, taking lots of pictures, getting to know the lambs and learning lots of facts to impress your friends and family!

Sunday 4th May
Outdoor Cinema at Hat Gardens
Hat Gardens
Sun 4th May 2025
10am
May Bank Holiday Outdoor Cinema!
When: Sunday 4 May
Where: Hat Gardens, Bute Street
Bring your picnic and settle in for a fantastic line-up of family films this Early May Bank Holiday. We'll provide the deck chairs and bean bags while they last, so get there early to grab your spot.
Film showing times:
10am - Moana 2 (U, 2024)
12pm - Mufasa: The Lion King (PG, 2024)
2pm - Wonka (PG, 2023)
Princess & Pirate Weekend
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort
Sat 3rd May 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
10:30am - 5pm
👑Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend Takeover!☠️
There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Land Milton Keynes. Percy Pirate will be on stage with some swashbuckling songs and Princess Gilly will be making special appearances throughout the day.
Big treats for little treasures - Look out for special activities throughout the day with some special surprises fit for royalty.
Join the Princess & Pirate Parade - Wear your best pirate or princess costume and head to the end of the Rainbow. Adults can join in too, make it a day of fun for the whole family!

Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 15th February 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
9am-4pm
Create lasting memories with our Lamb Bottle Feeding!
Spend the sessions bottle feeding our adorable lambs, taking lots of pictures, getting to know the lambs and learning lots of facts to impress your friends and family!

Monday 5th May
Dinosaur Day
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Mon 5th May 2025
10:30am - 5pm
The Dinosaurs are coming BACK! A perfect day out for your Dino-mad children. It's going to be ROAR-some! We have got a whole herd of dinosaurs coming again, including newcomer Angie the Ankylosaurus pictured here! We will have a whole herd dinosaurs, like in previous years when we've had Tiny the T-Rex, Bronwen the Brontosaurus and Betsy the Triceratops, as well as velociraptor and a few baby dinosaurs too. We will confirm who is coming in the coming weeks!
The dinosaurs will be appearing on the grass outside the visitor centre throughout the day, offering visitors the chance to meet these amazing animals up close.
Plus, enjoy steam train rides, visit our Railway Museum, watch the model trains and ride the miniature railway (£1.50 per person - under 3s go... Read more

Princess & Pirate Weekend
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort
Sat 3rd May 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
10:30am - 5pm
👑Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend Takeover!☠️
There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Land Milton Keynes. Percy Pirate will be on stage with some swashbuckling songs and Princess Gilly will be making special appearances throughout the day.
Big treats for little treasures - Look out for special activities throughout the day with some special surprises fit for royalty.
Join the Princess & Pirate Parade - Wear your best pirate or princess costume and head to the end of the Rainbow. Adults can join in too, make it a day of fun for the whole family!

Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 15th February 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
9am-4pm
Create lasting memories with our Lamb Bottle Feeding!
Spend the sessions bottle feeding our adorable lambs, taking lots of pictures, getting to know the lambs and learning lots of facts to impress your friends and family!

Saturday 10th May
Lambing Weekend
Oaklands College
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
10am - 4pm
Lambing 2025 at Oaklands College - Featuring Luca the Lamb and Ewe 2!
? Experience Springtime on our Oaklands College Farm! ?
Join us on the 10th and 11th of May 2025 for Lambing 2025, a community-focused, family-friendly event celebrating the joy of spring and the heart of St Albans!
This year, we're thrilled to introduce Luca the Lamb, our cuddly superstar, and the toe-tapping farmyard band, Ewe 2, bringing musical charm to the countryside.
? What to Expect:
Lambing Live: Visit the adorable lambs.
Hands-On Fun: Meet our friendly animals, explore the farm, and enjoy interactive activities for all ages.
Educational Talks: Hear from our incredible students about farming, animal care, and the vital role agriculture... Read more

Sunday 11th May
Lambing Weekend
Oaklands College
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
10am - 4pm
Lambing 2025 at Oaklands College - Featuring Luca the Lamb and Ewe 2!
? Experience Springtime on our Oaklands College Farm! ?
Join us on the 10th and 11th of May 2025 for Lambing 2025, a community-focused, family-friendly event celebrating the joy of spring and the heart of St Albans!
This year, we're thrilled to introduce Luca the Lamb, our cuddly superstar, and the toe-tapping farmyard band, Ewe 2, bringing musical charm to the countryside.
? What to Expect:
Lambing Live: Visit the adorable lambs.
Hands-On Fun: Meet our friendly animals, explore the farm, and enjoy interactive activities for all ages.
Educational Talks: Hear from our incredible students about farming, animal care, and the vital role agriculture... Read more

Thursday 15th May
Aldwickbury School Open Morning
Aldwickbury School
Thu 15th May 2025
9:15am - 11:30am
Are you looking for an outstanding Prep School for your son or daughter?
Aldwickbury School is a Pre-Prep and Prep School in Harpenden for ages 4-13. Excitingly, Aldwickbury is transitioning to co-education this September, welcoming girls into the Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2).
It is an award-winning school, having been named the UK's 'Independent Boys' School of the Year' in 2024.
The school focusses on providing a holistic education that fosters academic success, where children are encouraged to embrace challenge, be themselves and most importantly, to be kind.
You'll receive a warm welcome at our Open Morning, where you'll have the opportunity to:
- See the school in action on an ordinary morning
- Tour the... Read more

Saturday 17th May
Around the world
Priory Gardens
Sat 17th May 2025
10:30 -4:30
Leave your passports at home and come down to Priory Gardens to experience an 'Around the World' trip!
This event will showcase a wide range of activities and entertainment from different cultures and traditions from around the world including dance, music, hands on activities, storytelling, animals, children's arts and crafts plus much more! Meet local community groups to explore and learn more about Dunstable's heritage and past. Stalls & food concessions also on site.
Sunday 18th May
Craft Fairs 2025
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Sun 18th May 2025
10am - 4pm
Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!
Enquire to book a stall.

Friday 30th May
The Baddies
Watford Palace Theatre
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
Various Times
Freckle Productions in association with The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh present. THE BADDIES. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. THEY'RE FUNNY...THEY'RE SILLY... AND THEY'RE REALLY, REALLY BAD
'Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don't you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!' The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast spells to try and scare the little girl... but will they succeed? Or is the girl braver than they think... From the producers of Stick Man and Zog,?The Baddies?is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's smash-hit story, and laugh-out-loud fun for all the family.
Run-time: 1 hour, no interval
Age suitability: 3+ but all ages welcome. Babes-in-arms... Read more

Saturday 31st May
The Baddies
Watford Palace Theatre
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
Various Times
Freckle Productions in association with The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh present. THE BADDIES. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. THEY'RE FUNNY...THEY'RE SILLY... AND THEY'RE REALLY, REALLY BAD
'Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don't you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!' The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast spells to try and scare the little girl... but will they succeed? Or is the girl braver than they think... From the producers of Stick Man and Zog,?The Baddies?is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's smash-hit story, and laugh-out-loud fun for all the family.
Run-time: 1 hour, no interval
Age suitability: 3+ but all ages welcome. Babes-in-arms... Read more

Sunday 1st June
The Baddies
Watford Palace Theatre
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
Various Times
Freckle Productions in association with The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh present. THE BADDIES. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. THEY'RE FUNNY...THEY'RE SILLY... AND THEY'RE REALLY, REALLY BAD
'Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don't you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!' The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast spells to try and scare the little girl... but will they succeed? Or is the girl braver than they think... From the producers of Stick Man and Zog,?The Baddies?is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's smash-hit story, and laugh-out-loud fun for all the family.
Run-time: 1 hour, no interval
Age suitability: 3+ but all ages welcome. Babes-in-arms... Read more

Thursday 12th June
Dirty Dancing Outdoor Cinema Experience
Wrest Park
Thu 12th June 2025
8:15pm - 11:30pm
Nobody puts baby in the corner! An amazing outdoor cinema experience at Wrest Park with a showing of the classic DIRTY DANCING
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair and enjoy Dirty Dancing on a huge open-air screen under the stars in the stunning grounds of Wrest Park in Bedfordshire.
Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially curated songs.
Gates open 8.15pm, film starts 9.45pm.
Get your friends, family and loved ones together for a night to remember!
Experience the magic of the UK's No.1 outdoor cinema shows with Adventure Cinema!
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ON SALE SO MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOURS TODAY!
*Please note that our shows sell quickly. Advance booking is highly... Read more

Friday 13th June
Grease Outdoor Cinema Sing-a-Long
Wrest Park
Fri 13th June 2025
8:15pm - 11:45pm
Greased Lightning! A fantastic outdoor cinema experience with plenty of songs to sing along to!
Immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of 'Grease', as we bring you a Sing-A-Long showing of the most successful movie musical of all time.
Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 60s, 70s & 80s.
Gates open 8.15pm, film starts 9.45pm.
Get your friends, family and loved ones together for a night to remember!
Experience the magic of the UK's No.1 outdoor cinema shows with Adventure Cinema!
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ON SALE SO MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOURS TODAY!
*Please note that our shows sell quickly. Advance booking is highly recommended.
🍕 Hot... Read more

Saturday 14th June
The Elmer Adventure
Watford Palace Theatre
Sat 14th June 2025 - Sun 15th June 2025
Various Times
Elmer is not elephant colour-Elmer is patchwork.
Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.
Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant-whether he's pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him?
Can you help find him? Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among the trees and bushes of the jungle?
The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage-for everyone aged 3 and up.
Celebrate Elmer's unique patchwork... Read more

Craft Fairs 2025
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Sat 14th June 2025
10am - 4pm
Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!
Enquire to book a stall.

Dunstable Classic Motor Rally
Priory Gardens
Sat 14th June 2025
10am - 4pm
This fantastic event will consist of a display of heritage and vintage vehicles situated in the beautiful grounds of Priory Gardens. There will be live music performances, crazy golf, FREE children's activities, Teaching Talons Animal Encounter, stalls, and on-site food concessions. A great family fun day out - and an event not to be missed for all motor enthusiasts!
The Goonies Outdoor Cinema Experience
Wrest Park
Sat 14th June 2025
8:15pm - 11:45pm
Heyyyy yooou guyys!
Enjoy The Goonies like never before as you watch the movie on a huge open-air screen under the stars. A nostalgic classic packed with action, laughs and the legend of One-Eyed Willy!
Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a specially curated soundtrack!
Gates open 8.15pm, film starts 9.45pm.
Get your friends, family and loved ones together for a night to remember!
Experience the magic of the UK's No.1 outdoor cinema shows with Adventure Cinema!
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ON SALE SO MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOURS TODAY!
*Please note that our shows sell quickly. Advance booking is highly recommended.
🍕 Hot food, snacks and a bar will be available on-site.... Read more

Sunday 15th June
Bridge Jones Diary Outdoor Cinema Experience
Wrest Park
Sun 15th June 2025
8:15pm - 11:30pm
A fantastic open-air showing of the classic Bridget Jones' Diary!
One of the all-time classic movies and what better excuse to get together with friends, family or loved ones than watching Bridget Jones under the stars with nibbles and some cheeky drinks.
Plus music to enjoy before the movie.
Gates open 8.15pm, film starts 9.45pm.
Get your friends, family and loved ones together for a night to remember!
Experience the magic of the UK's No.1 outdoor cinema shows with Adventure Cinema!
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ON SALE SO MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOURS TODAY!
*Please note that our shows sell quickly. Advance booking is highly recommended.
🍕 Hot food, snacks and a bar will be available... Read more

The Elmer Adventure
Watford Palace Theatre
Sat 14th June 2025 - Sun 15th June 2025
Various Times
Elmer is not elephant colour-Elmer is patchwork.
Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.
Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant-whether he's pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him?
Can you help find him? Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among the trees and bushes of the jungle?
The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage-for everyone aged 3 and up.
Celebrate Elmer's unique patchwork... Read more

Saturday 28th June
Dunstable Live
Grove House Gardens
Sat 28th June 2025
3pm - 8pm
Save the date as Dunstable Live returns for 2025, and this year's event is extra special as we celebrate the Town Council's 40th anniversary! The theme for the celebration is 'Live Aid,' marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic Live Aid concert. Join us for five hours of tribute performances, an outdoor bar, catering, and small children's rides for the little ones.
Full line up will be announced soon.
Sunday 29th June
Sunday Concert
Grove House Gardens
Sun 29th June 2025
12 noon & 2:30pm
Saturday 5th July
Putteridge Primary School Summer Fete
Putteridge Primary School
Sat 5th July 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm
?? SAVE THE DATE WERE HAVING A FETE ??
Join us on Saturday 5th July from 1030-1230 for a fun day for all the family.
There will stalls hosted by local businesses, bouncy castle, lots of yummy food, games and crafts for everyone to take part.
? Saturday 5th July 2025
? 1030-1230
?Putteridge Primary School - Putteridge Road
?? £1 entry per adult, children are FREE!
Keep your eyes peeled for more details to follow!
Priory Pictures
Priory Gardens
Sat 5th July 2025
From 12 noon
Our hugely popular Priory Pictures is back, including our fully accessible screening with subtitles, low volume, hearing loop, quiet space and disabled area.
Showing 3 films across the day, grab your drinks and snacks from our food concession and remember to bring your picnic blankets and chairs for this free family day out in the stunning grounds of Priory Gardens!
*Adapted screening with subtitles, hearing loop, low volume, and safe space
Saturday 12th July
Buzzstock Music Festival 2025
The Old Billington Car Boot Field
Sat 12th July 2025 - Sun 13th July 2025
12pm - 10.30pm
Make epic memories with family and friends at Buzzstock Music Festival 2025.
Buzzstock Music Festival is a boutique family event. It's an unforgettable, dancing, singing and fun weekend of live performances, delicious artisan food and drink community spirit. It is one giant party !
All set in a beautiful meadow between Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard surrounded by stunning countryside we come together for Bedfordshire's best party. Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th July 2025
Line up includes tributes to:
Queen, Abba,
Take That, Madness,
Madonna, Taylor Swift,
Cher, Elvis, Tina Turner.
Plus incredible party starters Furnace and the Fundamentals and Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno.
Local bands funkyTalkin'... Read more

Sunday 13th July
Buzzstock Music Festival 2025
The Old Billington Car Boot Field
Sat 12th July 2025 - Sun 13th July 2025
12pm - 10.30pm
Make epic memories with family and friends at Buzzstock Music Festival 2025.
Buzzstock Music Festival is a boutique family event. It's an unforgettable, dancing, singing and fun weekend of live performances, delicious artisan food and drink community spirit. It is one giant party !
All set in a beautiful meadow between Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard surrounded by stunning countryside we come together for Bedfordshire's best party. Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th July 2025
Line up includes tributes to:
Queen, Abba,
Take That, Madness,
Madonna, Taylor Swift,
Cher, Elvis, Tina Turner.
Plus incredible party starters Furnace and the Fundamentals and Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno.
Local bands funkyTalkin'... Read more

Saturday 19th July
Party in the Park
Grove House Gardens
Sat 19th July 2025
12pm - 8pm
More details coming soon.
Party in the Park
Grove House Gardens
Sat 19th July 2025
12pm - 8pm
More details coming soon.
Sunday 20th July
Craft Fairs 2025
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Sun 20th July 2025
10am - 4pm
Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!
Enquire to book a stall.

Friday 25th July
The Bug Hunt 2025
Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Fri 25th July 2025
10:30am - 1pm
The Bug Hunt 2025!
Crafty fun in the wonderful Walled Garden with a creepy crawly theme - What more could you ask for?
Well, at only £5 per adult and £2 per child (with under 2's and carers FREE!) with lots of outdoor garden fun, a chance to pick something up from the Walled Garden Shop and the opportunity to picnic in the garden or lunch at the Woodyard Café; all the ingredients for a fantastic summer morning for the whole family! And all money raised goes back into the Walled Garden Project helping us to open this wonderful space to more people, and in more ways.
There is no need to pre book - Pay at the garden gate!
Parking is free and conveniently located right next to the Walled Garden. We also offer accessible facilities... Read more

Sunday 27th July
Sunday Concert
Grove House Gardens
Sun 27th July 2025
12 noon & 2:30pm
Thursday 31st July
Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Children's Summer Workshops
Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Thu 31st July 2025
10am - 12pm
Garden workshops for 4-7 and 8-11 year olds in the wonderful Walled Garden, Crafty fun with a garden theme with a little something to take home along with your new gardening knowledge. Workshops are from 10am to 12pm and parent/ carers must remain for the duration. £10 per child, per session.
31st July - Herbs
7th August - Fruit and vegetables
14th August - Flowers and seeds
Pre booking essential
*Tickets released March 1st 2025

Thursday 7th August
Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Children's Summer Workshops
Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Thu 7th August 2025
10am - 12pm
Garden workshops for 4-7 and 8-11 year olds in the wonderful Walled Garden, Crafty fun with a garden theme with a little something to take home along with your new gardening knowledge. Workshops are from 10am to 12pm and parent/ carers must remain for the duration. £10 per child, per session.
31st July - Herbs
7th August - Fruit and vegetables
14th August - Flowers and seeds
Pre booking essential
*Tickets released March 1st 2025

Thursday 14th August
Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Children's Summer Workshops
Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Thu 14th August 2025
10am - 12pm
Garden workshops for 4-7 and 8-11 year olds in the wonderful Walled Garden, Crafty fun with a garden theme with a little something to take home along with your new gardening knowledge. Workshops are from 10am to 12pm and parent/ carers must remain for the duration. £10 per child, per session.
31st July - Herbs
7th August - Fruit and vegetables
14th August - Flowers and seeds
Pre booking essential
*Tickets released March 1st 2025

Sunday 17th August
Sunday Concert
Grove House Gardens
Sun 17th August 2025
12 noon & 2:30pm
Sunday 21st September
Craft Fairs 2025
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Sun 21st September 2025
10am - 4pm
Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!
Enquire to book a stall.

Sunday 19th October
Craft Fairs 2025
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Sun 19th October 2025
10am - 4pm
Monthly craft fairs April - November 2025; offering local handmade products and beautifully unique gifts!
Enquire to book a stall.
