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What is there for littler ones in St Albans?
We've listed over 150 activities for children and young people of all ages. See a summary by activity type and age range, view everything or use the advanced search.
Here are some ideas and quick links
- Local children's centres provide parenting classes, breastfeeding support and play groups.
- St Albans has many parent and toddler groups.
- Trestle Arts Base has activities and events for all ages.
- Our parks and playgrounds have great play equipment.
- The Museum of St Albans, Verulamium Museum, Butterfly World and Willows Farm Village are great local attractions
- We have great pre-schools, day nurseries and schools.
- Our organise an event section has children's party resources.
- We've also got ideas for days out.
- Young people aged 11 to 19 can search for activities across Herts at Channel Mogo's 'Mogozout'
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What's on for children
Sat 4 Feb - The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
This funny, gentle and reassuring adaptation with live music, puppetry and storytellin gis for small people aged 3-7. Watford Palace Theatre, 11.30am/2.30pm.
Sun 5 Feb - The Velveteen Rabbit
A heart-warming classic brought to life using stunning and realistic puppetry. Children’s theatre at its best. Trestle Arts Base, 2.30pm. SOLD OUT.
Sat 11 Feb - Bob Hartman's Story Shop
St Albans Children's Book Group presents Bob Hartman telling traditional tales from the Bible. 2-3pm, all ages. St Paul's Church Hall. Tickets £2
Wed 15 Feb - The Adventures Of Tin Tin (PG)
Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor. Alban Arena, 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Activity Ideas
13 to 18 Feb - Spring Half Term Ideas
We've compiled a full list of events and activities for all ages in and around St Albans during Spring Half Term so there's no need to be bored!
A complete list of art, baby signing, cooking, craft, dance, drama, music, sport, storytelling & youth clubs. Everything from archaeology to yoga.
Free books & storytelling at local libraries
All libraries have a free weekly under-5's storytime. Some offer baby rhyme time & chatterbooks clubs. Under-4's can join the Bookstart Book Crawl.
Indoor soft play centres are a low-cost option for rainy days when your little ones need to burn some energy (and you need a coffee!). Find them here.
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