If you are looking to stay close to home this Easter, here's what's on right here in Harpenden...

There are two Easter Egg Hunts happening in town...

Harpenden Easter Egg Hunt on the common organised by the Friends of Harpenden Academy takes place on 18th April and includes face painting, crafts and activities and a bouncy castle.
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And running throughout the holidays until 21st April, you can take part in an Easter trail around Southdown with Grove Schools' PTA. If you wish to take part you need to book by 4th April.
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If you have a young person aged 12-16, and in particular if they are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals, they can sign up for the free Holiday Activity Programme for Young People taking place at Harpenden Young People's Centre (above the library) 7th - 10th April.
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Glaze Time will be at Inn on the Green on 9th & 16th April offering Easter pottery painting sessions. Contact Michelle to book: [email protected] or call 07958 324520
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On 10th April there will a craft session in Harpenden Library making Bunny Baskets.  Places are limited, so booking (via the enquiry desk) is recommended. £2 per child.
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And on 15th April they will be hosting Pākiki  Theatre who will be bringing their interactive show - The Big Herts Hero Hunt.
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At the Eric Morecambe Centre, for little ones there's a tribute show to the "global phenomenon" Ms Rachel on 12th April.
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For the whole family Polka Dot Pantomimes are bringing The Wizard of Oz to the stage on 16th April
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And for fans of pop princesses like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus amongst others there's Flowers and Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert! on 18th April.
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St Hilda's School are holding a free Family Fun Day with crafts and activities for children aged 3-7 on 17th April.  Booking is essential.
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The funfair will be on the Common for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (18th - 21st April).
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If you are looking for something to do at home, Ashtons Estate Agents are running an Easter Drawing Competition where children have a change of winning a Jellycat bunny. Closing date is 16th April.
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And just outside of Harpenden, Luton Hoo Walled Garden are holding their Spring Open Day on 16th April, which will include, arts & crafts, hunt the bunnies and plant a seed.
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