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Family Film Afternoon Fundraiser
We shall be showcasing the latest Christopher Robin film on large screen.
Suggested donation £1 per person. This includes colouring and masks before the film starts at roughly 4pm.
London Road Methodist Church, corner of London Road/ Barford Avenue, Bedford
Today
PAW Patrol Brick Trail at The Mall Luton 19th-28th October
PAW Patrol Brick Trail at The Mall, Luton 19th - 28th October
PAW Patrol fans will be able to meet their favourite characters this Autumn as The Mall hosts the awesome PAW Patrol brick trail, built and presented by BrickLive UK!
The Mall Luton37 The MallLutonBedfordshire
Today to Mon 28 Oct
Keep the Home Fires Burning
Luton Culture presents
A specially commissioned new play written by Teresa Burns to commemorate the historic burning down of the town hall – the Peace Day Riots - in its centenary year.
It’s 19th July 1919. Three rioters are thrown together in a cell.
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Today
Hobbycraft Grand Store Opening in Luton
Hobbycraft, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, is hosting a grand store opening event on Saturday 19th October at 9:00am, with exclusive offers and exciting activities!
Luton Retail Park, Hobbycraft, Unit 1a, Luton
Today
Trade
New Perspectives in association with The Brewery Arts Centre presents Trade
Welcome to the Caribbean. Where the sun is hot and the living is uneasy.
Meet three women. An unlikely trio. Different ages, backgrounds and attitudes. Each has a unique relationship with the island. A home. A regular holiday haunt.
The Hat Factory
65-67 Bute Street
Luton
Today
Pen & Candle Holder using Polymer Clay
Discover the versatility of polymer clay creating designs to make a unique pen and a votive candle holder. Yasmin Ali is an experienced tutor in this medium and will show you techniques that you can use to create a these beautiful items. A perfect gift for someone special or lovely decorations for your home.
Tudor Rose Patchwork, Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Rd, Oakley
Today
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate - Dunstable Downs parkrun
Parkrun organises free, weekly, 5km timed runs at many venues around the world, organised by volunteers. Parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and walk, jog or run 5k. These events are all about inclusiveness and wellbeing, with mixed abilities from beginners to Olympians!
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade,
Today, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 2 Nov, Sat 9 Nov, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 30 Nov
Chocolate Afternoon Tea
To mark National Chocolate week, The Woburn Hotel will be serving a chocolate afternoon tea from 19th October-3rd November
Join us and experience this quintessentially English tradition with a chocolate twist.
The Woburn Hotel, Woburn, Bedfordshire
Today, Sun 3 Nov
Dunstable Heritage Textile Project
Luton Culture present
A showcase of textile pieces inspired by the heritage of Dunstable, completed by a group of local textile artists.
The Exhibition will be on display in The Drawing Room.
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Today to Thu 7 Nov
Punpkin Trail
Come and help Jack O’Lantern to find his friends.
Jack is throwing a big Halloween party for his friends, but they have all got lost in the woods around his house. Follow the trail to help him find them and guide them back to the visitor centre in time for afternoon tea!
Dunstable Downs - Chiltern Gateway Centre
Today to Thu 31 Oct
Heresy
Luton Culture presents Heresy.
A brand new Goth/Alternative club night with live bands performing in the Hat Factory Basement Bar.
For information on Line-ups please see our website.
Age Guidance: Stricly 18+
Right of admission reserved
The Hat Factory
65-67 Bute Street
Luton
Today, Sat 23 Nov
The Lodge Discovery Day
An event full of fun and discovery, held on the Gatehouse lawn.
• Bird ringing demonstrations throughout the event
• Owl pellet dissection
• Get nice and messy making bird cake
• See what small mammals were found at The Lodge overnight.
The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy
Sun 20 Oct 19
Apple Day
Come along to our Jubilee Orchard to enjoy all things ’apple’. Have a go at pressing some apples or get some inspiration for apple-based desserts.
To celebrate National Apple Day, we are having lots of apple-based fun.
Dunstable Downs - Chiltern Gateway Centre
Sun 20 Oct 19
Biggleswade Antique & Vintage Fair
Imagine your favourite vintage shop and antiques market rolled into one. With a plethora of eye-catching gems at every turn, no matter what you’re looking for, somebody at the Antiques & Vintage Fair will be selling it.
The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds
Sun 20 Oct
Family magic Show
A magic and puppet show for all the family this Halloween half term.
Forest Centre
Station Road
Mon 21 Oct 19
Halloween Trail
Help Frank and Wilma the Witch complete the magic spell to get rid of the pesky vampires!
Forest Centre
Station Road
Mon 21 Oct 19 to Fri 25 Oct
Luton Music Club Concert Kamus Quartet
The Kamus Quartet is one of the most celebrated Nordic ensembles in the world. Founded in 2002 in Helsinki they are based in Finland and it is a great honour to welcome them to Luton. In a programme of music from their homelands this will be a chance to engage with authentic music making at the highest level.
St Mary’s Church , Church St, Luton
Mon 21 Oct 19
Spooky Samhain
Luton Culture in collaboration with Luton Irish Forum are proud to present a day of spooky activities in SPOOKY SAMHAIN!
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton
Mon 21 Oct 19
Pixie and Goblin Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a Halloween themed afternoon tea this October Half-Term. Have a spooky scone, a chilling cup cake and a scary sandwich, along with a terrifyingly terrific tea or creepy coffee.
Dunstable Downs - Chiltern Gateway Centre
Mon 21 Oct 19 to Thu 31 Oct
Messy
Multi-award winning Zoo Co present this magical and visual story complete with original music, puppets, tap dancing and even a trip to the moon! All the while celebrating the stories that explode from The Mess.
Meet Daisy. She’s got a messy brain and a messy bedroom.
Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton
Tue 22 Oct 19 and Wed 23 Oct
I Wanna be Yours
A Paines Plough and Tamasha production, brought to you by Luton Culture
Ella is from Yorkshire. Haseeb is from London. They order a pizza. House red for Ella. Hot chocolate for Haseeb.
“I think I’m falling in love with you.”
People and playlists.
Christmas and Eid.
Travelcards and Megabuses.
The Hat Factory
65-67 Bute Street
Luton
Tue 22 Oct 19
Explore Learning
Explore Learning and Luton Culture present
Fun while you learn: From phonics to Maths and English. Come along for a free taster session with Explore Learning and develop your confidence whilst learning new skills.
Explore Learning was born out of the desire to support families and the local community.
Luton Central Library
St George’s Square
Luton
Tue 22 Oct 19
The Horrid House Tour
Luton Culture presents a fun interactive tour of Wardown House is just for kids - so no adults allowed!
Explore the nasty, grizzly and truly disgusting history of Wardown House!
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Tue 22 Oct 19 and Wed 23 Oct
Lets Get Making: Holiday Workshops - Cancelled
Schools out- it’s time to get making! Short one day workshops working with artists to make, explore, imagine and create your own art to take home.
Learn to experiment with a mixture of drawing techniques such as scratch art, blind drawing, painting, collage and stitch, to create your own artwork.
The Hat Factory
65-67 Bute Street
Luton
Tue 22 Oct, Thu 24 Oct
Monstersaurus
Big Wooden Horse presents
One day Monty found a book, ‘Inventions Very Rare’ Create yourself a monster friend BUT ONLY IF YOU DARE!
Monty is a young inventor with big ideas. Join him as he creates a whole world of incredible monsters. Large, small, hairy, dusty and always smelly.
Luton Library Theatre
Luton Central Library
St George’s Square
Luton
Tue 22 Oct 19 and Wed 23 Oct