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...

February Storytelling

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/charlie-chocolate-holiday-storytelling/

Get the family together to enjoy storytelling from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, led by the expert storytellers. They’ll bring the words to life and you can join in with noises and actions. Selected...

Chocolate Factory Children Masks

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/chocolate-factory-children-masks/

Create your own reversible face-mask inspired by characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Available Thursday to Friday in February, plus every day in half term from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd...

Hays Travel

Venue: Various Locations

Website: www.haystravel.co.uk/primary-times

Hays Travel has teamed up with easyJet holidays to give Primary Times readers the chance to win an incredible £3,000 holiday voucher to spend on a holiday of your choice plus £3,000 for your school to...

Hertford Barns Day Nursery

Venue: Hertford Barns Day Nursery, Cole Green

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

The changing seasons provide the opportunity for exciting new learning experiences at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Hertford Barns Day Nursery on Cole Green. Accompanied by purpose-built facilities,...

Hertford Junior Parkrun

Venue: Hartham Common

Address: Hertford

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...

Invent an Inventor Trail

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address: Buckinghamshire

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/invent-an-inventor-trail/

One of Roald Dahl’s favourite characters was factory owner and incredible inventor, Willy Wonka. Find out how Dahl created Willy Wonka and make your own inventor as you go! Head back to the ticket desk...

Join the Jolly Postman

Venue: The Postal Museum

Address: London

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Step into the story in an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book. You’ll spot fairytale friends along the way and find a treasure trove of original artwork that...

Rachel Brown Fitness & Nutrition

Venue: Online Fitness Coach

Website: www.rachelbrowncoaching.co.uk

Rachel fiercely believes that, as a mum, you deserve to spend time doing things that you enjoy and to prioritise your health. Rachel's coaching programmes are built to fit into your busy life and for results...

Stevenage Junior Parkrun

Venue: Hampson Park

Address: Stevenage

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/stevenage-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...

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...

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Tiger-Who-Came-To-Tea

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem......

How To Train Your Dragon (PG)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/2026/02/08/

In a Viking settlement besieged by dragons, a young man finds he has an ability to befriend and tame the creatures, in this live action remake of the animated film.

Mummy Pig, Evie and Peppa Visit!

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/

Mummy Pig, Evie and Peppa will be at the zoo for an unforgettable day, and featuring charming narrations of their most-loved adventures! Join these lovable characters for a fun-filled event that’s perfect...

Babes in the Wood Forest School

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/

An outdoor forest school session, where your little ones can enjoy nature in the Museum’s beautiful grounds, whatever the weather! Sessions can include any mix of exploring, cooking and singing around...

Tiny Talk Time: Coming Home

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/

Enjoy stories, crafts and museum fun in this special time for 2 – 5 year olds. Each session is themed on a different story, rhyme or song! 13th Feb – Coming Home by Michael Morpurgo. Book tickets for...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Half-Term Storytelling

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-storytelling/

Head to the indoor Wondrous Woods room to enjoy storytelling from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, led by their expert storytellers. They’ll bring the words to life and you can join in with noises...

February Frolics

Venue: Willows Activity Farm

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com

Celebrate half term at Willows Activity Farm! Meet adorable newborn lambs, enjoy lamb bottle-feeding demonstrations, and if you’re lucky, you may even witness a live lambing! Alongside the special events,...

February Half Term

Venue: The Postal Museum

Address: London

Website: www.postalmuseum.org/event/february-half-term/

This February half term, The Jolly Postman is stopping by The Postal Museum and he’s delivering a selection of playful activities for families to explore together. Ride on Mail Rail and explore the galleries...

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Address: Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/theatre/whats-on/the-three-billy-goats-gruff/

Lost The Plot Theatrical are proud to present this smash-hit children’s musical. An interactive, family fun show and the perfect treat for little ones and the big kids that bring them! A trip-trapping...

Chinese New Year Culture Show 2026

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Address: Watford

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/chinese-new-year-culture-show-2026/

Celebrating the Year of the Horse! Enjoy a dazzling line-up of performances including lion and dragon dances, folk and classical music, graceful traditional dances, and martial arts. Share in the excitement,...

Cirque Enchantment

Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre

Address: Stevenage Art & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 1LZ

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/cirque-enchantment-2/

Since captivating its first audiences, Cirque Enchantment has thrilled thousands with its unique blend of circus, music, and show-stopping performances. Now, this beloved production returns, more breathtaking...

Romans vs Celts Wargames

Venue: Verulamium Museum

Address: St Michael's Street, St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/romans-vs-celts-wargames

Roman and Ancient Briton model soldiers will be gathered for a large wargame in the museum. Join in, roll some dice, and see if you can decide the fate of Roman Britain as the soldiers battle over a village...

The Utterly Revolting Science Show

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8HL

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Revolting-Science

The spectacular, hilarious, highly explosive science stunt show. Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team’s hilarious, high-tech new journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics...

Animation Workshop with Luke Newell

Venue: South Mill Arts

Address: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Website: southmillarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/

Visit this half term for a fun, creative adventure into the world of illustrated animation! Work alongside local, award-winning Illustrator and Animator Luke Newell to learn how to bring your drawings...

Archaeology for Families

Venue: Verulamium Museum

Address: St Michael's Street, St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/archaeology-families-0

A fun family-friendly introduction to archaeology! Learn how archaeologists record what they find in the ground by analysing genuine finds. Suitable for children aged 7-12 accompanied by an adult. Places...

February Half-Term - Silent Disco

Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

Address: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/events/

The perfect way to shake off all that half-term energy and get everyone moving. The disco will take place inside their View Café, so grab a headset and join in! Recommended to ages 3-12.

K.Pop Kingdom

Venue: The Spotlight

Address: Hoddesdon

Website: www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on/kpop-kingdom/396

Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more, this is the ultimate non-stop party!

Woodland Craft Session & Educational Animal Encounters

Venue: Standalone Farm

Address: Letchworth Garden City

Website: standalonefarm.com/whats-on/

Visit for a half-term break filled with fun, farm friends, exotic animals, education and crafts. Mark Amey is back with a hands-on event and they’ll also be running educational craft sessions to compliment...

Celestial Explorer - Earth, Sun and Moon

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/celestial-explorer-earth-sun-and-moon

Explore the cosmos in the University of Hertfordshire’s mobile planetarium! Earth, Sun and Moon is a 20-minute show followed by Q&A. As space is limited, all participants including under 5s must have...

Discover & Make: Flying Machines

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/

Discover & Make are Wycombe Museum’s regular children’s holiday activity workshops. Get inspired by Wycombe’s aircraft-making history and create your own wooden aircraft from clothes pegs and lolly...

Half-Term Adventure Camp

Venue: Celtic Harmony Camp

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: celticharmony.org/product/2026-february-half-term-half-term-adventure-camp/

Drop the kids off for a two-day journey of wild discovery! The Half-Term Adventure Camp is a child-only experience designed specifically for children aged 8 to 11. Led by their expert team, this immersive...

The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna

Venue: South Mill Arts

Address: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Website: southmillarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/

Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this enchanted tribute show featuring the incredible Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage...

Tring: Cold-blooded Animals

Venue: The Natural History Museum at Tring

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/tring-cold-blooded-animals.html

Visit this February half term and delve into the fascinating world of cold-blooded animals, from snakes and turtles to fish and frogs. Take an up-close look at and handle their specimens in this free-flowing...

Charlie's Child Heroes Village Trail

Venue: Great Missenden

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/charlies-child-heroes-village-trail/

Head on a family guided walk around the village to discover some facts about the child heroes from Roald Dahl’s books. Enjoy extracts from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory brought to life by Michael,...

Fun For Little Ones – A Tribute To Ms Rachel

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Address: Watford

Website: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/fun-for-little-ones-a-tribute-to-ms-rachel/

Get ready for giggles, singing, dancing, and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just for little ones and their grown-ups!...

Half Term: Fabulous Fossils

Venue: Royston Museum

Website: www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Visit this February half term for a hands-on adventure into the world of fossils! Children can dig, discover, and create as they explore the secrets of prehistoric life. From crafty creations to fun activities,...

Sun, Moon and Stars Clay Modelling Workshop

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Address: St Albans

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/sun-moon-and-stars-clay-modelling-workshop

Make a tile or a hanging decoration of a sun, moon or star, or your own space-themed image, from air drying clay. You will need to paint your decoration at home. All children must be accompanied by an...

The Ministry of Science Live - Science Saved The World

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

Dragons and Dragon Eggs Modelling Workshop

Venue: St Albans Museum + Gallery

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

Website: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/dragons-and-dragon-eggs-modelling-workshop

Make your own dragon or dragon egg from colourful polymer clay. You will need to bake your model in the oven when you get home. Look at the small display of dragons in the upstairs gallery for inspiration...

K-Pop Live

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/k-pop-live/#

Step into the dazzling world of K-Pop. It’s a high-energy, full-throttle tribute to the idols, the anthems, and the fandoms that turned a genre into a global movement. Live the rhythm. Feel the hype....

The Teddy Bears' Picnic

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/Teddy-Bears-Picnic

The show is full of songs, games, stories, fun and laughter and is suitable for under-5s, mums, dads, grandmas and grandads and teddy bears! Everyone is encouraged to bring their teddy bears along with...

The Utterly Revolting Science Show

Venue: South Mill Arts

Address: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Website: southmillarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/

Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team’s hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics, and revolting edible chemistry. Recommended...

Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures (U)

Venue: Broadway Cinema & Theatre

Website: www.broadway-letchworth.com/cinema/whats-on/

Dora and Boots transform into mermaids and go on a series of underwater adventures with their new friend Marisol the Mermaid in this children's animation.

Rumble Wrestling

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Theatre/Rumble-Wrestling

Rumble Wrestling are bringing their top rated family-friendly wrestling show to The Radlett for the first time. This two-hour high flying show will see solo and tag team action before the big show finale...

The Secret Garden

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Address: Ealing

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved novel explores the transformative power of nature and the magic of embracing the world outside our windows. This adaptation brings the classic story to life with a talented...

Cirque Enchantment

Venue: The Alban Arena

Address: Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/cirque-enchantment-3/

Since captivating its first audiences, Cirque Enchantment has thrilled thousands with its unique blend of circus, music, and show-stopping performances. Now, this beloved production returns, more breathtaking...

Legally Blonde JR

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Address: Ealing

Website: www.questors.org.uk

The talented Voices students bring the hit musical Legally Blonde JR to life in a high-energy, feel-good production bursting with fun, fashion, and fierce determination. Get ready to think pink! Suitable...

Ramadan: Twilight Nights

Venue: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

Address: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/events/

See Dunstable Downs in a new light with two sunset openings in celebration of Ramadan. Enjoy food and drink whilst taking in panoramic views from the café, head out on a guided twilight stroll, borrow...

Tiny Talk Time: I Am Oliver the Otter

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/tiny-talk-time-i-am-oliver-the-otter

Enjoy stories, crafts and museum fun in this special time for 2 – 5 year olds. Each session is themed on a different story, rhyme or song! 27th Feb – I Am Oliver the Otter by Pam Ayres. Book tickets...

SEND Explore Your Way Relaxed Day

Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org/event/send-quiet-day/

Enjoy sensory storytelling where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be brought to life with visual prompts, objects, sound, movement and smells. SEND resources including Explorer Kits and Quiet Space...

Celebration of Speedway

Venue: Hertfordshire Zoo

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: hertfordshirezoo.com/events/

Visit Hertfordshire Zoo, the home of the WSRA Speedway Museum. Visit the pits area where bikes will be fired up on the hour, see the many retail stalls and speedway bikes and visit the WSRA Speedway Museum...

Chinese New Year Extravaganza

Venue: Gordon Craig Theatre

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/chinese-new-year-extravaganza/

Be enchanted by the joyous Lion Dance, marvel at breathtaking acrobatics, and discover the world of wonder with dazzling new acts alongside beloved audience favourites. This kaleidoscope of Chinese cultural...

Tring: Tactile Explorers

Venue: The Natural History Museum at Tring

Address: Hertfordshire

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/tring-tactile-explorers.html

Get hands-on with real Museum specimens led by trained facilitators. During the session you are welcome to borrow their Tactile Bags to explore the galleries. The theme for March’s workshop is Extreme...

Museum Tots

Venue: Royston Museum

Website: www.tickettailor.com/events/roystonmuseum/

Join Emma for Museum Tots, especially for children under 5 and their adults. With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities, there will be plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating.

Babes in the Wood Forest School

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk

An outdoor forest school session, where your little ones can enjoy nature in the Museum’s beautiful grounds, whatever the weather! Sessions can include any mix of exploring, cooking and singing around...

British Science Week 2026

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.britishscienceweek.org

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity: What's Your Question?', focusing on how curiosity drives scientific discovery....

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Venue: The Radlett Centre

Address: 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire

Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Children/We-re-Going-on-a-Bear-Hunt

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime - running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave... what...

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Venue: The Alban Arena

Address: Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/peppa-pigs-big-family-show/

With a new arrival on the way, the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George all need...

Tiny Talk Time: The Camel who had the Hump

Venue: Wycombe Museum

Website: wycombemuseum.org.uk/events/

Enjoy stories, crafts and museum fun in this special time for 2 – 5 year olds. Each session is themed on a different story, rhyme or song! 13th Mar – The Camel who had the Hump by Rachel Bright and...

Mother’s Day Brunch

Venue: Knebworth House

Website: knebworthhouse.com/Event/mothers-day-brunch/?wcs_timestamp=1773568800

Celebrate Mum in style this Mother’s Day with a brunch at Knebworth Barns. Whether you’re gathering the whole family or planning an intimate treat, Mother’s Day at Knebworth Barns is all about slowing...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/

Red Nose Day is coming on Friday 20th March. It’s time to take yourself funny for money and change serious stuff for the better, all through simple acts of silliness. Fancy challenging yourself with...

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...

LDN Wrestling 2026 Tour

Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre

Address: Potters Bar

Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ldn-wrestling-2026-tour/

Get ready, because the superstars of LDN Wrestling are storming back into town! With great value ticket prices for the whole family, this is your chance to witness all the thrills, spills, and body slams...