What's On in Hertfordshire

Land of Lights Lantern Festival

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk

The award-winning Land of Lights returns to Milton Keynes for a fourth season. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year...

St Albans Christmas Bauble Trail

Venue: St Albans City Centre

Website: www.enjoystalbans.com/christmas-trail

Explore the city centre in its festive splendour and head out to discover 12 colourful Christmas baubles hidden in different shopfronts. Pick up a free trail map from the St Albans Museum + Gallery. Each...

Festive Elf Quest

Venue: Celtic Harmony Camp

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.celticharmony.org

Families can explore the enchanted woodland solving riddles and spotting elf houses, earning a magical gift. £5 per child, accompanying adults free! Every weekend from 15th November–14th December.

Festive Fun at Willows Activity Farm

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/festive-fun/

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out on selected dates in November and December. As well as adventure play you’ll enjoy Snowball Shoot Out, the no ice ice-rink, reindeer funfair ride and meet Ronnie the...

Hertford Barns Day Nursery

Venue: Cole Green

Website: childbasepartnership.com/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery/

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Hertford Barns Day Nursery, children can immerse themselves in the vast curriculum of eco-activities on offer. Accompanied by purpose-built facilities, there's something...

Hertford Junior Parkrun

Venue: Hartham Common

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/hertford-juniors/

A fun and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). The aim is to have fun so go along and join in whatever your pace! Free but please register before your first run. Held every Sunday...

Hertfordshire County Council Fostering

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/fosterHELP

Hertfordshire County Council has launched an urgent HELP campaign to find more foster carers, to help children stay in their local area. Could you provide stability, care and a family home for a local...

Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk

Start 2026 with creativity, confidence, and fun! Jigsaw Performing Arts offers exciting classes in drama, singing, and dance for children aged 3–18. They’re inviting new students to join them for a...

Santa Spectacular

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/santa-spectacular/

A spectacular visit to see Santa in his Grotto and receive a golden key to his Toy Shop to choose any gift. Your visit also includes make-a-bear cuddly toy, gingerbread decorating, toy workshop, reindeer...

Stagecoach Performing Arts Classes

Venue: Various Locations

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk

Through the power of the performing arts, Stagecoach has been helping children and young people reach their full potential since 1988. Find out more about their singing, dancing and acting classes by visiting...

Stick Man Christmas Trail

Venue: Wendover Woods

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/wendover-woods

This November and December, Wendover Woods invites families to enjoy the magical Stick Man Christmas Trail. Help Stick Man and Santa deliver the final present while exploring the beautiful woodland. Trail...

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/Ukraine-Sunflower

Can you support Ukrainian guests by offering them a place to stay? If so, at Hertfordshire County Council they can support you under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. All you need is a spare room and Hertfordshire...

The Kumon Method of Learning

Venue: Various Centres

Website: Kumon.co.uk

Designed to help children of all ages become confident, independent learners, the Kumon Method develops strong study habits and lifelong learning skills. To discover how Kumon can support your child’s...

The MK-7 Experience 2026

Venue: Red Bull Racing’s Technology Campus

Website: experiences.redbullracing.com/mk-7-experience-2026/

Looking for an unforgettable gift for the F1 fan in your life? The MK-7 Experiences offer the ultimate day out for families and fans aged 5+. Get hands-on with authentic F1 artefacts and enjoy exclusive...

TISKA Karate Classes

Venue: Borehamwood, London Colney and St Albans

Website: www.tiskakarate-stalbans.co.uk

These karate classes are run by experienced Senior Instructors with TISKA who have been teaching karate for over 15 years. Classes have been especially designed with the complete beginner in mind and families...

Dick Whittington & His Cat

Venue: The Gordon Craig Theatre

Address: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/dick-whittington-his-cat/

Join intrepid hero Dick Whittington and his extraordinary cat on their quest for fame, fortune and fantastic adventures as they journey to London to become Lord Mayor. Will he outsmart the evil King Rat...

The Reindeer Trail

Venue: The Marlowes Shopping Centre

Website: www.themarlowes.co.uk/events/2025/the-reindeer-trail-is-back/

Ten local schools have decorated 10 unique reindeers hidden around the town centre; can you find them all? Pick up your trail leaflet from the Riverside Car Park Entrance. Hunt them all down, hand your...

Aladdin

Venue: The Alban Arena

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/aladdin-2025/

Don’t miss Aladdin at The Alban Arena! It promises to be their biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family! Starring TV legend Steve...

Cinderella

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Address: Ealing

Website: questors.org.uk/cinderella

Expect big tunes and even bigger hair as Cyndi takes charge and lets her ‘True Colours’ show in a feel-good family pantomime full of romance, rebellion and ridiculousness. Get ready for a riotous retelling...

Cinderella

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/cinderella-2025/#

Get swept away by the enchantment of this year’s spellbinding pantomime Cinderella. A classic tale of magic and true love! When left at home by her sisters, Cinders cannot go to the ball, but with some...

Dick Whittington

Venue: Saffron Hall

Address: Saffron Walden

Website: www.saffronhall.com/whats-on/view/dick-whittington

Step into a world of fun, laughter, and adventure as Dick Whittington sets out to seek his fortune and make the streets 'paved with gold' a reality! Packed with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes, show-stopping...

Christmas Skate Sessions

Venue: Campus West

Address: Welwyn Garden City

Website: campuswest.co.uk/roller-city

Join Campus West in Welwyn Garden City for a Christmas Skate session the whole family will love, with twirls, spins, and laughter set to the tunes of festive music. Lace up those roller skates and let...

Animal Antics With Jungle Juniors

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/animal-handling-copy-may/

Jungle Juniors will tell you all about the animals’ wondrous ways and teach you some fascinating facts. You‘ll learn about some fascinating bugs and get up close to a range of reptiles, amphibians...

Roald Dahl Ramble: Billy and the Minpins

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/minpins-walk/

Treat the family to a walk in the woods, with cake and coffee after! You’ll explore the woods that inspired Roald Dahl’s last book for children, Billy and the Minpins. Explore the scenery in winter,...

Helios Holiday Crafternoon

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/helios-holiday-crafternoon

Crafts will be sun-themed and at different times during the afternoon may include printing, collage and paint. Children must be over 5.

Family Traveller Live 2026

Venue: Twickenham Stadium

Website: live.familytraveller.com

Family Traveller Live is back! The sensational zipline across Twickenham Stadium makes a comeback, along with their incredible abseiling experience. From stargazing and surfing to parkour, archery and...