What's On in Hertfordshire

Bond 11+ Prep

Venue: Online

Website: www.bond11plus.co.uk

Bond nurtures bright minds from ages 5 to 11+. Assessment Practice books build core skills, 10 Minute Tests offer bite-sized practice, and Test Papers replicate exam conditions. Plus, in collaboration...

Code Ninjas

Venue: The Marlowes Shopping Centre

Website: www.codeninjas.co.uk

Code Ninjas at The Marlowes Shopping Centre teaches kids coding while promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Coding also builds resilience, adaptability, and perseverance...

First Class Learning Potters Bar

Venue: Potters Bar Tuition Centre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/tuition-centres/potters-bar/

The structured, individualised worksheet-based programme is focused on the National Curriculum to fill in any gaps in your child’s knowledge, boosting their confidence and ensuring their skills are built...

Gardening & Crafts Club

Venue: Café @ the Museum - The British Schools Museum

Address: 41/42 Queen St, Hitchin

Website: britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/whats-on/

Gardening Crafts Club for pre-schoolers. There's music, snacks and themed games! £3 per session. No booking necessary, just drop in. 1st May - 31st December, 10:45am Fridays.

Hatfield Farmers' Market

Venue: White Lion Square

Address: Town Centre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Website: www.foxholesfarm.com/events-hertfordshire/

The Hatfield Farmers' Market is held on the first Saturday of each month except January. With a varied mix of seasonal fruit and vegetables, meats, cheese, pies and pastries all from local producers. 9am...

Hertford Farmers' Market

Venue: Market Place & Salisbury Square

Address: Hertford

Website: gohertford.co.uk/events/e/hertford-farmers-market-63/

The Farmers Market in Hertford takes place on the second Saturday of every month and features produce from the local area. From 8:30am until 1pm, browse the wonderful local produce ranging from fruit and...

Hertfordshire County Council Fostering - New Roles

Venue: Hertfordshire

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/fostertimes  

Hertfordshire County Council has a newly developed fostering role paying more than £1500 a week to foster carers who provide safe and nurturing homes for children who would otherwise be cared for in residential...

InspireAll Swimming Lessons

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.inspireall.com

At three centres across Bushey, Potters Bar and Borehamwood, InspireAll follow the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim’ scheme, providing all aspects of swimming lessons, for children aged 4 months to adults....

Kids Club

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com

With regular screenings at Broadway Cinema for kids and families on Saturday and Sunday mornings, tickets are just £1.75 per person. For specific showings and timings, please visit the website. Book now...

Kumon Study Centres

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Kumon aim to give students the tools they need to enjoy learning and thrive academically. Instructors guide their students through work that is set at just the right level for them, keeping them engaged...

Leavesden Junior Parkrun

Venue: Leavesden Country Park

Address: College Rd, Abbots Langley

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/leavesden-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! Held every Sunday at 9am. Free but please register before you first...

Messy Monday Mornings

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Address: Town Hall, St Peter's Street, St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/messy-monday-mornings

Enjoy messy play and creative activities with your child in this informal session. Drop in for half an hour or stay for longer. This new regular session is especially for younger visitors and their grown-ups....

Red Bull Racing’s MK-7 Experience

Venue: Red Bull Racing

Address: Milton Keynes

Website: experiences.redbullracing.com/experiences/the-mk-7-experience-2025/

Experience the thrill of Formula 1 and go behind the scenes at Red Bull Racing’s state-of-the-art headquarters with an exclusive tour, immersing yourself in the world of cutting-edge engineering and...

Spring Play at Hertford Barns Day Nursery

Venue: Hertford Barns Day Nursery

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

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Hertford Barns Day Nursery on Cole Green, the changing seasons provide the perfect opportunity for exciting new learning experiences. From planting and growing seasonal...

St Albans Farmers' Market

Venue: St Albans Market Place

Address: St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Website: www.visitherts.co.uk/attractions/st-albans-farmers-market-26394/

Set in historic St Albans, the Farmers' Market offers a lovely spread of local produce and hand-crafted gifts. Seasonal fruit and vegetables, quality meat and game, freshly baked bread and more to keep...

Stagecoach Performing Arts

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk

Stagecoach Performing Arts love to bring out the best in every child through the wonderful world of singing, dancing and acting. Stagecoach offers the chance for kids to pursue a career in the performing...

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Venue: Hertfordshire

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

Can you support Ukrainian guests, already displaced by conflict, to stay in the county where they've settled by offering them a place to stay? If so, at Hertfordshire County Council they can support you...

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...

Ultimate Activity Camps

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding Ofsted regulated childcare for 4-14 year olds during the school holidays. Offering over 40 activities every week at over 40 locations! Kids of all ages are engaged...

Spring Programme

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Address: Coursers Rd, St Albans

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com/events/spring/

Enjoy a visit to Willows Activity Farm for a wonderful spring day out! The daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play, inflatables, their Puddle...

Coldplay By Candlelight

Venue: St Albans Cathedral

Address: St. Albans

Website: www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/coldplay-by-candlelight

Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an epic live band, prepare for total Paradise, as you experience Coldplay's biggest hits, like never before! This incredible concert will take...

Lego Club

Venue: Nigel Copping Community Building

Address: 88 Sanville Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware

Website: spaceherts.org.uk/events-and-activities/

SPACE Hertfordshire are pleased to present Lego Club in conjunction with Master Builders! This is a free building session, where participants are encouraged to get creative using a vast array of bricks....

Milkshake! Live

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Milkshake!-Live

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on holiday with Smurfette, Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!...

Tapir and Capybara Weekend

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Address: White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/tapir-weekend/

Enjoy animal-themed merchandise, treats and much more. This weekend will be dedicated to celebrating all three species at the Zoo. Funds raised during the weekend will go towards vital animal conservation....

Toy Bank Weekend

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/toy-bank-weekend

Enjoy discounted theme park entry from £15pp when you bring along a new and unused toy (one per booking) to donate when you arrive. In support of KidsOut, your generous donations will help support local...

Family Forest School

Venue: Triangle Community Garden

Address: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Website: trianglegarden.org/event/family-forest-school-29/

Triangle Garden Family Forest School is for families with children aged 3-12 to get outdoors, have fun, learn new skills, and make new friends. Playing outdoors builds confidence, allows risk taking and...

Out Of The Box

Venue: The Old Town Hall

Address: High Street, Hemel Hempstead

Website: oldtownhall.co.uk/events/

Every time the box opens, it’s a new adventure. This family-friendly comedy show is packed with surprises as an unlikely character and his mysterious box take you on a whirlwind of wonder. You’ll never...

The Elmer Adventure

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Elmer-Adventure

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? Join three...

Tring: Mini Museum Explorers

Venue: The Natural History Museum at Tring

Address: The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman St, Tring

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/

A play session with sensory toys and fun books. Visit and join in the Rothschild Room where you can discover the amazing handling specimens. Plus, make a special animal craft to take home with you. This...

Food Truck Fridays

Venue: Hatfield Park

Address: Hatfield

Website: www.hatfield-house.co.uk/event/food-truck-fridays-hatfield-park-stable-yard/

Relax, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy great food while listening to fantastic local musicians. From 11am until 5pm at The Stable Yard.

Hertfordshire Garden Show

Venue: Knebworth House

Address: Knebworth, Stevenage

Website: knebworthhouse.com/Event/hertfordshire-garden-show/

Whilst enjoying a visit to Knebworth House, Gardens and Park you can attend the Hertfordshire Garden Show at no additional charge. Gates will open for visitors to enjoy the Garden Show from 9.30am. Park,...

Princess & Pirate Weekend

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/princess-and-pirate-weekend-2

There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Land’s Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend takeover!

May Day Merriment

Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.coam.org.uk/events/may-day-merriment-2025

This May Day event at Chiltern Open Air Museum promises to be an immersive and engaging experience for all ages. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and educational day out,...

See Bluey

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/bluey

See Bluey, Australia’s favourite blue heeler puppy, at Gulliver’s Land for one weekend only! She’ll be appearing at intervals on both the Saturday and the Sunday.

Living Crafts

Venue: Hatfield Park

Website: www.livingcrafts.co.uk

Visit for a great day out for all the family. There’s a packed workshop programme which also features craft activities for children. Full event details can be found on the website.

Rare Productions Presents Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre

Address: Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/rare-productions-sleeping-beauty/

Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a beautiful princess who falls under a curse from an evil fairy. Follow the prince on his journey to overcome the obstacles and awaken the...

The Close Up Show

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-close-up-show/

An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand featuring world-class magicians from The Magic Circle. Three performers will amaze and entertain from just inches away! Prepare to be...

World War II Commemoration

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery 

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/world-war-ii-commemoration

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day - the end of World War II in Europe. Local community choir "The Monday Choir" will be performing a number of wartime songs in the Assembly Room, along with...

Sunday Garden Club

Venue: Triangle Community Garden

Address: Hitchin, Herts

Website: trianglegarden.org/event/sunday-garden-club-12/

Sunday Garden Club aims to bring people together to have fun creating, maintaining and developing areas and features within the Triangle Garden. You’ll be working with others, learning new skills and...

St Albans Spring Festival

Venue: Centre of St Albans

Website: enjoystalbans.com/event/st-albans-spring-festival

The city’s popular street events are getting a makeover for 2025, with a new Spring Festival taking place in the centre of St Albans on Sunday 18th May from 11am to 5pm. The event will be a celebration...

Kingshott Senior School Open Morning

Venue: Kingshott Senior School

Website: www.KingshottSchool.com

Find out more about Kingshott School’s move to offer GCSEs by joining its Open Morning on 20th May. Children can now join Kingshott for Nursery (age 3+), into the Junior School at Reception (age 4+)...

May Half Term

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices

Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!

See Bingo

Venue: Gulliver’s Land

Website: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/bingo

See Bingo, Bluey’s Red Heeler little sister, at Gulliver’s Land for one weekend only! She’ll be appearing at intervals on both the Saturday and the Sunday.