Browse the siteWelcome 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 and Facebook.
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St Albans Christmas Bauble Trail
City Centre, St Albans
15 Nov 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
15 Nov 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted
27 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
27 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
Jack and the Beanstalk
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford
29 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
29 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
A Christmas Carol
Vintry Garden, St Albans
5 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
Aladdin
The Alban Arena, St Albans
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
6 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
6 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
Cinderella
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
8 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
8 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Dear Santa
BEAM Hertford, Hertford
12 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
12 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
12 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
12 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Rosie Robin and the Christmas Post
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Festive Elf Quest
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
The Elves and the Magic Bear
The British Schools Museum, Hitchin
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Christmas Elf Cadet Training
RAF Museum London, London
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Christmas Elf Cadet Training
RAF Museum London, London
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Willows Activity Farm Santa Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Winter-Fest Santa's Magical Grotto
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
13 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
StAR Reverse Father Christmas
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
14 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Christingle
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
14 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Tappy Toes Christmas Party
Redbourn Village Hall, Redbourn
16 Dec 2025
16 Dec 2025
✨Baby's 1st Christmas
The Nest, St Albans
16 Dec 2025
16 Dec 2025
Tappy Toes Christmas Party
Bennet's, Harpenden
17 Dec 2025
17 Dec 2025
A Cosy Christmas Morning (1-2yrs)
The Nest, St Albans
17 Dec 2025
17 Dec 2025
Little City Role Play
The Galleria, Hatfield
17 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
17 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
Little City - At the Galleria, Hatfield
The Galleria in Hatfield, Hatfield
17 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
17 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
A Cosy Christmas Morning (2-5yrs)
The Nest, St Albans
18 Dec 2025
18 Dec 2025
Tewinbury Farm Woodland Light Trail
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
18 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
18 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Tappy Toes Christmas Party
St Mary's Church, St Albans
19 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025
Mini Rainbow Music Christmas Sessions
St Bartholomew Church Hall, St Albans
19 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025
Festive Face Painting
The Galleria, Hatfield
19 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
The Box of Delights
Abbey Theatre, St Albans
19 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
Rosie Robin and the Christmas Post
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
19 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Willows Activity Farm Santa Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
19 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Jive Swing
The Galleria, Hatfield
20 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
Breakfast with Santa
The Blackberry Jack, St Albans
20 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
'The Snowman' Film with Live Orchestra
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
20 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
Festive Family Days
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
20 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025
Cinema Supper Club: Family Friendly Festive Edition (PG)
The Hub on Verulam, St Albans
21 Dec 2025
21 Dec 2025
Mini Morning: Winter Wonderland
The Hub on Verulam, St Albans
22 Dec 2025
22 Dec 2025
Monkey Music Christmas Holiday Workshops
St Michaels Memorial Hall, St Albans
22 Dec 2025
22 Dec 2025
Crib Services
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
24 Dec 2025
24 Dec 2025
The Box of Delights
Abbey Theatre, St Albans
27 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
27 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
Tewinbury Farm Woodland Light Trail
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
27 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
27 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
Festive Fun
Sopwell Family Centre, St Albans
30 Dec 2025
30 Dec 2025
Jack & The Beanstalk
St Albans Library, St Albans
30 Dec 2025
30 Dec 2025
Beauty and the Beast
The Abbey Theatre, Harpenden
10 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026
10 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026
Storytelling for Early Years: January
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
13 Jan 2026
13 Jan 2026
KPop Demon Hunta'z Live
Watford Colosseum, Watford
17 Jan 2026
17 Jan 2026
Talks on Monday hosted by the Walled Garden Project at Luton Hoo Estate
The Walled Garden, Luton
26 Jan 2026
26 Jan 2026
Zoom!
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
31 Jan 2026
31 Jan 2026
Storytelling for Early Years: February
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
10 Feb 2026
10 Feb 2026
The Next Step: Legacy World Tour
Watford Colosseum, Watford
17 Feb 2026
17 Feb 2026
The Next Step: Legacy World Tour
Watford Colosseum, Watford
17 Feb 2026
17 Feb 2026
Pop Party
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
21 Feb 2026
21 Feb 2026
Talks on Monday hosted by the Walled Garden Project at Luton Hoo Estate
The Walled Garden, Luton
23 Feb 2026
23 Feb 2026
The Great Big Bug Show
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
1 Mar 2026
1 Mar 2026
Muddy Monsters Beginners Cycle Racing
St Albans Cycling Hub, St Albans
7 Mar 2026
7 Mar 2026
Ruby's Worry
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
8 Mar 2026
8 Mar 2026
Storytelling for Early Years: March
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
10 Mar 2026
10 Mar 2026
St Patrick's Festival After Party
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
14 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
Counting Sheep
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
21 Mar 2026
21 Mar 2026
K-Pop Demon Hunta'z Live
The Alban Arena, St Albans
28 Mar 2026
28 Mar 2026
The Zoo That Comes To You
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026
Talks on Monday hosted by the Walled Garden Project at Luton Hoo Estate
The Walled Garden, Luton
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026
Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026
Rapunzel
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
31 Mar 2026
31 Mar 2026
Creative Crowns Workshop
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
1 Apr 2026
1 Apr 2026
Easter at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
2 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
2 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
Mythos: Ragnarök
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans
3 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2026
3 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2026
Family Film Club: Shrek
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
7 Apr 2026
7 Apr 2026
Creative Crowns Workshop
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
8 Apr 2026
8 Apr 2026
Gaby Gulliver's Travels
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
9 Apr 2026
9 Apr 2026
So Unfair!
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
11 Apr 2026
11 Apr 2026
Family Concert: Space
St Saviour's Church, St Albans
19 Apr 2026
19 Apr 2026
