Summer 2026
What’s on for families
The best events across Hertfordshire, North London and Central London, updated every week.
Featured this month
Hertfordshire County Show 2026
The county’s biggest family day out returns to Redbourn. Seventy acres of livestock competitions, equestrian displays, children’s activities, craft stalls and artisan food. Over 30,000 visitors every year.
Prehistoric Planet at Lightroom, King’s Cross
360-degree dinosaur immersion based on Apple TV’s Prehistoric Planet. Running 9 July to 27 September 2026.
All upcoming events
Jul
5
Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Hands-on science for all ages. Robots, lightning labs and ice cream science. Free entry, no booking needed. 30 June to 5 July.
Jul
19
Children’s Puppet Festival, Little Angel Theatre
Islington’s beloved puppet theatre runs its annual summer festival with shows, workshops and themed playcation days throughout the holidays.
Jun
+
Free Mini Golf, Canary Wharf
Artist-designed 9-hole mini golf in Montgomery Square. No booking needed. Running daily until September. SEND-friendly sessions available.
Jul
+
Summer Screens Family Gaming, Canada Square Park
Mario Kart World and Just Dance on giant outdoor screens. First come, first served. For children aged 5 and over.
Jun
29
Wimbledon Outdoor Screenings
Watch live Wimbledon on big outdoor screens across London. Running 29 June to 12 July 2026. A perfect summer afternoon for the whole family.
Jul
+
Foodies Festival St Albans
Michelin-star chef demos, Cake and Bake theatre, children’s cookery workshops, street food and artisan producers. A full family day out.
Jul
+
Chilfest, Chiltern Hills
Two days of 80s and 90s nostalgia, live music and festival fun set against the Chiltern Hills in Tring. Relaxed family atmosphere with food stalls for all ages.
Jul
28
Shakespeare’s Globe Family Summer Show
A brand new family story performed outdoors at the Globe on the South Bank. Directed by Lucy Cuthertson, aimed at ages 5 and up.
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