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Things to do with kids in Bedfordshire & Luton
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Welcome to our October 2026 edition with lots of ideas for perfect days out for all the family! Stay up to date and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates, reminders, competitions and family activities as they're announced.
- Arts & Crafts (10)
- Christmas (1)
- Halloween (12)
- Indoor Activities (11)
- Outdoor Events (13)
- Sports (6)
- Theatre & Cinema (22)
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Pumpkin Festival
10th-31st October 2026
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Pick your pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun! Enjoy the Halloween Maze, Halloween Disco, arts and crafts, Character Shows, Adventure Play and more. It’s all...
Pre-School Pumpkin Patch
12th-22nd October 2026
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Pick your pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of fun – perfect for little pumpkin pickers. With Adventure Play and all the farmyard fun included in your ticket!
English National Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
13th October 2026
Venue: Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre
The Sleeping Beauty is one of ballet’s most iconic and loved works. This is a journey through a timeless fairytale, brought to life by Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s score and Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite...
DMTC: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
15th-17th October 2026
Venue: Grove Theatre
Buckle up for a fantastical musical adventure! Join the Potts family as they outwit the Childcatcher and the Baron in their magical flying car. Featuring beloved songs like 'Truly Scrumptious', this high-flying...
Children's Craft Workshop
17th October 2026
Venue: Jordans Mill
Enjoy a fun-filled morning of colourful crafts, imagination, and hands-on making. Designed especially for children aged 3–7, but everyone over 3 years old is welcome to join in the fun. With the help...
Stay safe on darker days
Simple tips to help children stay visible and confident on autumn journeys to school.
Competition time
Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!
Cooking with kids
Create funny faces, add some carrot hair and watch these little monsters disappear!
Stories to share
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler celebrate the simple joy of reading together.