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Advertising Feature by St Chris' School
Your child isn't average. Their education shouldn't be either.
St Chris is a co-educational independent school for children aged 3–18 in Letchworth Garden City, where every child is valued as an individual.
We believe every child has their own strengths, interests and ambitions. Our nurturing community, inspiring teachers and personalised approach create an environment where students are supported to grow in confidence, discover their passions and achieve their full potential.
Parents often tell us that their children come to life at St Chris. They find their voice, develop confidence and become excited about learning.
From the classroom to the stage, the swimming pool to the forest school, every experience is designed to help young people explore who they are and what they can achieve.
Join us for an Open Event and experience the St Chris difference for yourself. Meet our teachers, hear from our students, explore our facilities and discover a school where individuality is celebrated and every child is encouraged to thrive.
Come and see how an education built around your child can inspire them to become the very best version of themselves.
See us in action: https://www.stchris.co.uk/upcoming-open-events
Pumpkin and Squash Festival
3rd October
- 31st October
The Pop Up Farm, M1 Junction 9, Flamstead, St Albans
Spook-Fest
10th October
- 31st October
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Hitchin Lavender Pumpkin Patch
10th October
- 31st October
Cadwell Farm, Ickleford, Hitchin
Pumpkin Festival at Willows Activity Farm
23rd October
- 31st October
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
The Magic of Autumn - Knebworth House
24th October
- 30th October
Knebworth House, Knebworth Park
The Spectacular Spiders half term trail at RSPB Rye Meads
24th October
- 1st November
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Air Dry Clay crafting at RSPB Rye Meads
24th October
- 1st November
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Self-Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads
24th October
- 1st November
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Halloween 3D Trail - The 10 Frights of Halloween
24th October
- 1st November
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Samhain Celebrations
26th October
- 31st October
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
The Celtic Roots of Halloween – Samhain Celebrations 2026!
26th October
- 31st October
Celtic Harmony Camp, Hertford and Ware
Family Craft Workshop: Bag Decorating
27th October
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Peter's Street
Dance in the Dark
27th October
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Ghouls & Ghosts
27th October
Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury
Trick & Treats - Kids Workshop
27th October
Thermomix St Albans Studio, St Albans
Autumn Crafts at the Library
27th October
St Albans Library, St Albans
Autumn Open Day and Tool Amnesty
28th October
The Walled Garden, Luton
St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
(FREE)
28th October
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
Family Workshop: Still Life
28th October
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Peter's Street
Make Your Clay Creature
28th October
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
WiFi Wars: Halloween Special
28th October
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Clay Monster
28th October
Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury
Halloween Creative Make & Take Wardown
28th October
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Half Term Pottery Painting with Glaze Time
28th October
Inn on the Green, Harpenden
Family Craft Workshop: Mask Making
29th October
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Peter's Street
Flotsam
29th October
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Spooky Science
29th October
Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury
Half Term Pottery Painting with Glaze Time
29th October
Old Cock Inn, Harpenden
Owl Pellet Dissection
29th October
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
The Three Little Pigs
30th October
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City
Cracking Slate | Tiny Giants Workshop
30th October
Trestle Arts Base, St Albans
Halloween Storyboats
30th October
Frogmore Paper Mill Wharf, Hemel Hempstead
Family Film Club: Monster Family
30th October
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Spooky Science
30th October
Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury
Halloween Creative Make & Take Hat Factory
30th October
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
All Saints' Eve Party
30th October
St Peter's Church, St Albans
Light Party — St Albans Cathedral
(FREE)
30th October
Lady Chapel, St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans
The Galleria Launches Two Week Only Aztec Escape Room Experience
30th October
- 1st November
The Galleria, Hatfield
Halloween Spectacular
30th October
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane
Mini Morning - Halloween Spooktacular
30th October
The Hub at Verulam, St Albans
Owl Pellet Dissection
30th October
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Halloween Creative Make & Take Stockwood Discovery Centre
31st October
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Montessori Halloween Play
31st October
The Nest, St Albans
THE GALLERIA GETS SET FOR A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN FAMILY DAY
(FREE)
31st October
The Galleria, Hatfield
Family Halloween Party
(FREE)
31st October
The Blackberry Jack, St Albans
Fireworks Show with Kids Magic Show, Spice Girls Tribute and Fairground!
1st November
Metropolitan Bushey, Bushey
Kevin Quantum Anti-Gravity: Thrilling & Beautiful Magic
1st November
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Sunday Saunter - Guided walk at Rye Meads
1st November
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Owl Pellet Dissection
1st November
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
London Colney Fireworks
1st November
Morris Playing Fields, London Colney
Root and Bloom's First Monday Mums & Bumps Coffee Morning
2nd November
Megan's at the Old Bell, St Albans
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Trick & Treats - Kids Workshop
27th October
Thermomix St Albans Studio, St Albans
Autumn Crafts at the Library
27th October
St Albans Library, St Albans
St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
(FREE)
28th October
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
Cracking Slate | Tiny Giants Workshop
30th October
Trestle Arts Base, St Albans
All Saints' Eve Party
30th October
St Peter's Church, St Albans
Mini Morning - Halloween Spooktacular
30th October
The Hub at Verulam, St Albans
Montessori Halloween Play
31st October
The Nest, St Albans
Family Halloween Party
(FREE)
31st October
The Blackberry Jack, St Albans
Root and Bloom's First Monday Mums & Bumps Coffee Morning
2nd November
Megan's at the Old Bell, St Albans
Kindi Cafe and Play - Opening Event
4th November
Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans
Old Albanian Sports Club Fireworks Night
6th November
Old Albanian Sports Club, St Albans
St Albans Fireworks Spectacular
7th November
Verulamium Park, St Albans
Wheatfields Fireworks Extravaganza 2026
8th November
Wheatfields Junior School, St Albans
In The Dark
13th November
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
St Albans Christmas Cracker
(FREE)
22nd November
St Albans city centre, St Albans
Christmas Wreath Making and Candlelit Yoga
29th November
St Michaels Church, St Albans
A Christmas Carol
4th December
- 30th December
The Barn, St Albans
St. Albans Festive Market
(FREE)
9th December
- 13th December
Civic Close, St Albans
M G Leonard: reading and Q&A
12th December
St Albans Library, St Albans
M G Leonard: Creative Writing Workshop
12th December
St Albans Library, St Albans
St. Albans Festive Market
(FREE)
16th December
- 20th December
Civic Close, St Albans
The Elves and The Magic Bear
19th December
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
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