Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around St Albans. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Instagram, Facebook and Threads.
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Tuesday 29th April
The Mum Club St Albans April Brunch Club
Megan's at the Old Bell
Tue 29th April 2025
10am-12pm
Join us for our April St Albans Brunch at Megan's at the Old Bell. Everyone is welcome - mums, mums-to-be, bumps and babies; with friends or alone - you can all sit with us. I guarantee a warm welcome for everyone, indulging in delicious food, sipping a hot drink and meeting other incredible, like-minded and supportive women, who just happen to be mums too - we are all winging it one cup of coffee at a time.
Your ticket includes:
• Everything organised for you (let me be mum!) so all you need to think about is making time for yourself
• A choice of a hot brunch dish from our TMC X Megan's menu (the food is pretty special!)
• A hot drink of your choice
• A fabulous TMC tote bag
• A small play area (with toys from the award winning Lovevery)... Read more

Wednesday 30th April
Stay and Play at Aldwickbury School
Aldwickbury School
Wed 30th April 2025
9:15am - 10:45am
We welcome children and their parents considering Aldwickbury School to join us for a morning of fun and adventure.
During the morning your child will be able to take part in fun activities including craft, music and drama whilst you chat to our friendly Pre-Prep staff to find out more the holistic education we offer and how we instil a love of learning. This is also a good opportunity to meet other families considering Aldwickbury.
There is no charge but we recommend early booking as spaces are limited.

Tuesday 6th May
The Mum Club St Albans Coffee Club - Childcare & Transitions Edit
Megan's at the Old Bell
Tue 6th May 2025
10am-12pm
Join us for our next The Mum Club St Albans Coffee Club. This month we will be joined by Mienna Jones (of Championing Childcare and Happycrew) and Karen Snook (St Albans Mums) as we talk about "how to successfully transition your child to nursery".
Mienna is a passionate advocate for early years development, offering a back-to-basics approach to childcare. As a parent and business owner, she brings years of hands-on experience to support adults in navigating childhood with confidence. Helping parents, practitioners, and carers understand children's world through real stories and expert insights.
Enjoy a coffee (or alternative) with sweet treats, whilst Mienna and Karen help us with all things childcare from 10.30am, with lots of time to chat in between.... Read more

Wednesday 7th May
The Mum Club St Albans Coffee Club - Skincare Edit
The George of Harpenden
Wed 7th May 2025
10am-12pm
Join us for our first The Mum Club St Albans Coffee Club in Harpenden, with Matilda from Matilda May - Harpenden's ultimate one-stop destination salon.
Your ticket includes an audience with Matilda and her team whilst they discuss a range of treatments tailored to new mums and mums-to-be, focusing on your skin, body, and overall wellness. From soothing skincare options to rejuvenating body treatments, they will offer expert advice on self care, with a live step by step skin routine demo and more, whilst you connect with likeminded mums over coffees and pastries.
Come solo, with a baby bump, or little ones in tow - you'll always be welcomed. Enjoy a couple of coffees with pastries, whilst we hear from Matilda May from 10.30am - with lots of time to time to chat... Read more

Saturday 10th May
Lambing Weekend
Oaklands College
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
10am - 4pm
Lambing 2025 at Oaklands College - Featuring Luca the Lamb and Ewe 2!
? Experience Springtime on our Oaklands College Farm! ?
Join us on the 10th and 11th of May 2025 for Lambing 2025, a community-focused, family-friendly event celebrating the joy of spring and the heart of St Albans!
This year, we're thrilled to introduce Luca the Lamb, our cuddly superstar, and the toe-tapping farmyard band, Ewe 2, bringing musical charm to the countryside.
? What to Expect:
Lambing Live: Visit the adorable lambs.
Hands-On Fun: Meet our friendly animals, explore the farm, and enjoy interactive activities for all ages.
Educational Talks: Hear from our incredible students about farming, animal care, and the vital role agriculture... Read more

Sunday 11th May
Lambing Weekend
Oaklands College
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
10am - 4pm
Lambing 2025 at Oaklands College - Featuring Luca the Lamb and Ewe 2!
? Experience Springtime on our Oaklands College Farm! ?
Join us on the 10th and 11th of May 2025 for Lambing 2025, a community-focused, family-friendly event celebrating the joy of spring and the heart of St Albans!
This year, we're thrilled to introduce Luca the Lamb, our cuddly superstar, and the toe-tapping farmyard band, Ewe 2, bringing musical charm to the countryside.
? What to Expect:
Lambing Live: Visit the adorable lambs.
Hands-On Fun: Meet our friendly animals, explore the farm, and enjoy interactive activities for all ages.
Educational Talks: Hear from our incredible students about farming, animal care, and the vital role agriculture... Read more

Tuesday 13th May
The Mum Club St Albans Reformer Pilates Fitness Club
The Pilates Hub - St Albans
Tue 13th May 2025
11am-12.45pm
Join us for our first St Albans Reformer Pilates Fitness Club! We're so excited to have teamed up with Summar at The Pilates Hub - St Albans to bring you a wonderful postnatal fitness class in the heart of the city.
Summar will give you a taste of her wonderful Reformer Pilates classes, tailored to post-natal mums and your ability. The class has limited spaces so be sure to be quick so you don't miss out!
Choose to either join the class on your own or bring along your baby (non-movers only for safety reasons). We will then enjoy refreshments in the studio, with the opportunity to chat and connect with the other fabulous mums in the process! This small reformer class of 5 is ideal for mums who want to meet likeminded mum mates and move more - but don't know where... Read more

Thursday 15th May
Aldwickbury School Open Morning
Aldwickbury School
Thu 15th May 2025
9:15am - 11:30am
Are you looking for an outstanding Prep School for your son or daughter?
Aldwickbury School is a Pre-Prep and Prep School in Harpenden for ages 4-13. Excitingly, Aldwickbury is transitioning to co-education this September, welcoming girls into the Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2).
It is an award-winning school, having been named the UK's 'Independent Boys' School of the Year' in 2024.
The school focusses on providing a holistic education that fosters academic success, where children are encouraged to embrace challenge, be themselves and most importantly, to be kind.
You'll receive a warm welcome at our Open Morning, where you'll have the opportunity to:
- See the school in action on an ordinary morning
- Tour the... Read more

Tuesday 20th May
In The Night Garden Live
The Alban Arena
Tue 20th May 2025 - Wed 21st May 2025
In the Night Garden Live is coming to VENUE in 2024!
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle's Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
You'll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. This show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they see a very special visit from the amazing flying Pinky Ponk.
Now in its 15th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK's favourite family events. Over 1.1 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13,774 parents' reviews.... Read more

Wednesday 21st May
In The Night Garden Live
The Alban Arena
Tue 20th May 2025 - Wed 21st May 2025
In the Night Garden Live is coming to VENUE in 2024!
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle's Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
You'll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. This show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they see a very special visit from the amazing flying Pinky Ponk.
Now in its 15th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK's favourite family events. Over 1.1 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13,774 parents' reviews.... Read more

Thursday 29th May
Rude Science
The Alban Arena
Thu 29th May 2025
11.30am & 3pm
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates' revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it's a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it's a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain's kids with a lasting fascination for science.
Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef's signature stunts and... Read more

Friday 30th May
Foodies Festival
Oaklands College
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
FOODIES FESTIVAL - the UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series - returns to St Albans with a high profile line-up and new features!
FOODIES FESTIVAL will visit Oaklands College, St Albans, from 30th May - 1st June, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars.
Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.
Early star announcements in the live theatres include: MasterChef champion, Chariya Khattiyot, Great British Bake Off 2024 finalist,... Read more

Saturday 31st May
Foodies Festival
Oaklands College
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
FOODIES FESTIVAL - the UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series - returns to St Albans with a high profile line-up and new features!
FOODIES FESTIVAL will visit Oaklands College, St Albans, from 30th May - 1st June, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars.
Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.
Early star announcements in the live theatres include: MasterChef champion, Chariya Khattiyot, Great British Bake Off 2024 finalist,... Read more

Sunday 1st June
Foodies Festival
Oaklands College
Fri 30th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
FOODIES FESTIVAL - the UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series - returns to St Albans with a high profile line-up and new features!
FOODIES FESTIVAL will visit Oaklands College, St Albans, from 30th May - 1st June, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity and award-winning chefs, and chart-topping music stars.
Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus many of the regions most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.
Early star announcements in the live theatres include: MasterChef champion, Chariya Khattiyot, Great British Bake Off 2024 finalist,... Read more

Thursday 17th July
Taylormania
The Alban Arena
Thu 17th July 2025
7.30pm
TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TRIBUTE CONCERT
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
The show has already taken 'Swiftie' fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor's much loved hits including ; Shake It Off,
Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more Not to be missed TAYLORMANIA is coming to a theatre near you in 24/25
