Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around St Albans. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Instagram, Facebook and Threads.
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Saturday 24th May
See Marshall and Rubble from PAW Patrol on 24th May 2025
Woburn Safari Park
Sat 24th May 2025
11:30am - 4pm
Marshall and Rubble from the hit TV show PAW Patrol will be making a special appearance on Saturday 24th May to meet their biggest fans.
Marshall and Rubble will be appearing to meet heroic fans at intervals throughout the day - don't forget to bring your cameras!
Make the most of your visit by heading out on a Road Safari adventure to spot incredible animals like lions, rhinos, tigers and giraffes. Then wander down to the Safari Hangout (stop no.3 on your Foot Safari map) to meet the dynamic duo, with plenty of animal encounters along the way!
You can see Marshall and Rubble at no extra cost to your standard admission - book your event ticket: https://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/news-and-events/events/see-marshall-rubble-paw-patrol/
Monday 26th May
Come and meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park
Mon 26th May 2025
11:30am - 4pm
Peppa Pig is heading to Woburn Safari Park on Monday 26th May for a day full of family fun!
Little fans will have the chance to meet Peppa Pig at intervals throughout the day intervals throughout the day. Make sure to bring a camera to capture the special moment.
Before meeting Peppa Pig at the Safari Hangout in the Foot Safari (no.3 on your Foot Safari map), start your adventure with a journey through the Road Safari to spot majestic lions, herds of antelope and gentle giraffes towering above the trees.
You can see Peppa Pig at no extra cost to your standard admission - book your event ticket: https://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/news-and-events/events/meet-peppa-pig-may26/
Tuesday 27th May
Little City at The Galleria
The Galleria Outlet Shopping Centre
Tue 27th May 2025 - Fri 30th May 2025
10.30am-4.45pm
The Galleria, Hatfield, is delighted to welcome families to the centre this May Half Term to enjoy pretend-play sessions with their partner, Little City UK.
From Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May, Little City is once again bringing their pretend-play city to the scheme, following a hugely popular event earlier this year.
There will be 6 sessions each day between 10.30am and 4:45pm. Each session will be £4.50 per child (adults free). This time there will also be a pre-bookable SEND session running from 12:30pm to 1:15pm. People should follow us on socials to book for this SEND session or follow the link here - https://bookwhen.com/littlecityeastherts. All other sessions throughout the day will be first come first served, no need to book.
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Wednesday 28th May
Little City at The Galleria
The Galleria Outlet Shopping Centre
Tue 27th May 2025 - Fri 30th May 2025
10.30am-4.45pm
The Galleria, Hatfield, is delighted to welcome families to the centre this May Half Term to enjoy pretend-play sessions with their partner, Little City UK.
From Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May, Little City is once again bringing their pretend-play city to the scheme, following a hugely popular event earlier this year.
There will be 6 sessions each day between 10.30am and 4:45pm. Each session will be £4.50 per child (adults free). This time there will also be a pre-bookable SEND session running from 12:30pm to 1:15pm. People should follow us on socials to book for this SEND session or follow the link here - https://bookwhen.com/littlecityeastherts. All other sessions throughout the day will be first come first served, no need to book.
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Thursday 29th May
Rude Science
The Alban Arena
Thu 29th May 2025
11.30am & 3pm
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates' revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it's a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it's a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain's kids with a lasting fascination for science.
Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef's signature stunts and... Read more

Little City at The Galleria
The Galleria Outlet Shopping Centre
Tue 27th May 2025 - Fri 30th May 2025
10.30am-4.45pm
The Galleria, Hatfield, is delighted to welcome families to the centre this May Half Term to enjoy pretend-play sessions with their partner, Little City UK.
From Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May, Little City is once again bringing their pretend-play city to the scheme, following a hugely popular event earlier this year.
There will be 6 sessions each day between 10.30am and 4:45pm. Each session will be £4.50 per child (adults free). This time there will also be a pre-bookable SEND session running from 12:30pm to 1:15pm. People should follow us on socials to book for this SEND session or follow the link here - https://bookwhen.com/littlecityeastherts. All other sessions throughout the day will be first come first served, no need to book.
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Friday 30th May
Foodies Festival
Oaklands College
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
FOODIES FESTIVAL - the UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series - returns to St Albans with a high profile line-up and new features!
FOODIES FESTIVAL will visit Oaklands College, St Albans, from 30th May - 1st June, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars.
Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.
Early star announcements in the live theatres include: MasterChef champion, Chariya Khattiyot, Great British Bake Off 2024 finalist,... Read more

Little City at The Galleria
The Galleria Outlet Shopping Centre
Tue 27th May 2025 - Fri 30th May 2025
10.30am-4.45pm
The Galleria, Hatfield, is delighted to welcome families to the centre this May Half Term to enjoy pretend-play sessions with their partner, Little City UK.
From Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May, Little City is once again bringing their pretend-play city to the scheme, following a hugely popular event earlier this year.
There will be 6 sessions each day between 10.30am and 4:45pm. Each session will be £4.50 per child (adults free). This time there will also be a pre-bookable SEND session running from 12:30pm to 1:15pm. People should follow us on socials to book for this SEND session or follow the link here - https://bookwhen.com/littlecityeastherts. All other sessions throughout the day will be first come first served, no need to book.
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Saturday 31st May
Foodies Festival
Oaklands College
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
FOODIES FESTIVAL - the UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series - returns to St Albans with a high profile line-up and new features!
FOODIES FESTIVAL will visit Oaklands College, St Albans, from 30th May - 1st June, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars.
Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.
Early star announcements in the live theatres include: MasterChef champion, Chariya Khattiyot, Great British Bake Off 2024 finalist,... Read more

Sunday 1st June
Foodies Festival
Oaklands College
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
FOODIES FESTIVAL - the UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series - returns to St Albans with a high profile line-up and new features!
FOODIES FESTIVAL will visit Oaklands College, St Albans, from 30th May - 1st June, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars.
Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.
Early star announcements in the live theatres include: MasterChef champion, Chariya Khattiyot, Great British Bake Off 2024 finalist,... Read more

Tuesday 24th June
Lussmanns Great British Supper Club - An evening with Janey Lee Grace
Lussmanns Restaurant
Tue 24th June 2025
19:00
Lussmanns Summer Supper Club 2025
In partnership with England's leading wine producer, Chapel Down
Meet and eat with some of our favourite British farmers, fishermen and producers at six special suppers across four of our restaurants this summer.
Join us for these six suppers; six opportunities to make that connection between field, farm, ocean and fork: organic Devon beef and lamb, Cornish fish, English wine, Sussex cheese, Hertfordshire beers, and an exclusive evening of non-alcoholic drinks with a very special guest.
An evening with janey lee grace in St Albans
Join Janey Lee Grace, host of the Alcohol-Free Life podcast, author, coach and radio presenter as she shares her recipe for sober suppers, all washed down with a selection... Read more

Tuesday 15th July
Lussmanns Great British Supper Club - Organic farming
Lussmanns Restaurant
Tue 15th July 2025
19:00
Lussmanns Summer Supper Club 2025
In partnership with England's leading wine producer, Chapel Down
Meet and eat with some of our favourite British farmers, fishermen and producers at six special suppers across four of our restaurants this summer.
Join us for these six suppers; six opportunities to make that connection between field, farm, ocean and fork: organic Devon beef and lamb, Cornish fish, English wine, Sussex cheese, Hertfordshire beers, and an exclusive evening of non-alcoholic drinks with a very special guest.
Organic farming in St Albans
If you've enjoyed our Sunday roast, steak, shoulder of lamb, charcuturie or shepherd's pie, then you've been lucky enough to sample lamb, beef and pork from organic Haye Farm in the... Read more

Thursday 17th July
Taylormania
The Alban Arena
Thu 17th July 2025
7.30pm
TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TRIBUTE CONCERT
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
The show has already taken 'Swiftie' fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor's much loved hits including ; Shake It Off,
Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more Not to be missed TAYLORMANIA is coming to a theatre near you in 24/25
