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🧒 SEND, Stay and Play in our own way - Flitwick Children's Centre
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
✅️ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
▪️Weekly on Thursday's
▪️1:30pm - 2.30pm
▪️AGES: 12 & Under
😌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families/carers with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.
🧸 Explore our lovely Children’s Centre
🤝 Connect with other families
💬 Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences
We’d love to welcome you and your little ones.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🧒 Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
▪️AGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.
✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8069
🎅 Santa Parade 2025 at Milton Keynes Shopping Centre
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
🎅 EVENT DETAILS
Follow the excitement as Santa arrives at centre:mk, beginning his journey from Door 1 and parading his sleigh down Silbury Arcade before the Grand Opening of the Grotto in Starlight Square, Middleton Hall.
🐻 SPECIAL GUESTS..
ℹ️ ABOUT
📍 LOCATION:
The parade starts on Door 1 of the Milton Keynes Shopping Centre, by John Lewis.
🎄 Bedford Light Switch On 2025 - The Harpur Suite
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
This beloved event officially ushers in the festive season with a spectacular display of Christmas lights, live music, carols, delicious food, and a range of free family activities.
🎨 FREE FOR KIDS FROM 2PM
Alongside activities on Harpur Square, the festive spirit will light up the Harpur Suite from 2pm with free face-painting and colouring-in for children.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
✨️ LIGHT SWITCH-ON 4PM
At 4pm, the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Tom Wootton, will perform the highly anticipated switch-on of the Christmas lights in Harpur Square at 4pm, marking the start of the holiday celebrations for the whole community to enjoy.
💃 CHRISTMAS DISCO 5PM - 6PM
This is followed by another local choir and then Bedford Radio will be bringing a Christmas Disco to the square, 5-6pm.
🎄 Milton Keynes Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 - The Point MK
Time: 14:00 - 17:30
🧑🎄 EVENT DETAILS
The free outdoor event, taking place in The Point car park, features local performers and culminates in a spectacular fireworks display as the Christmas lights across central MK are switched on.
🎠 FUNFAIR FROM 2PM
From 2:00 PM, visitors can enjoy fairground rides and watch comedy elves entertain the crowd, adding to the festive atmosphere.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT FROM 4PM
The celebrations kick off at 4pm with a performance from the children of Christ the Sower Primary School. Joining them on stage is the 65-strong Milton Keynes Rock Choir, directed by pianist and singer Rob Baker. With over a decade of history in the community, the choir has become a staple at local festivals and events, bringing energy and passion wherever they go. Also lined up to perform is local jazz and swing singer Ollie Corbett, known internationally for performing with the swing-pop group Jack Pack.
🎅 FATHER CHRISTMAS
Returning to compere the event for a second year is comedian and internationally recognised magician David Allen. Father Christmas will make a special appearance to push the plunger and illuminate the Christmas decorations along Midsummer Boulevard, at Midsummer Place Shopping Centre and 12th Street, and the brand-new Christmas tree outside Milton Keynes Theatre and MK Gallery.
🎆 FIREWORK DISPLAY 5:15PM
The evening will culminate at around 5:15 PM with a dazzling fireworks display, lighting up the Milton Keynes sky.
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🌲 Luton Light Up for Christmas 2025
Time: 11:00 - 18:30
EVENT DETAILS
✨️ Live music and street performances
✨️ Festive entertainment all day long
✨️ Bauble decorating 11am - 5pm
🐻 MEET PADDINGTON
Meet Paddington™ outside the Town Hall at intervals between 2pm and 6.30pm – perfect for family photos and festive smiles!
🎄 LIGHT SWITCH ON AT 6PM
(Outside the Town Hall)
💖 Headline sponsor: Luton Rising, with Christmas activities funded by Luton BID and Luton Point.
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🎄Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Light Switch On 2025
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
The Town Council is delighted to invite people of all ages to come together to enjoy the Christmas Carnival and all that Harpenden has to offer in its vibrant Town Centre.
🧑🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
Included in this year’s event is Children’s entertainment, Christmas workshops, food and drink stalls, outdoor bars and music performances, fair ground rides and much more!
✨️ Farmers Market 12:00-18:00
✨️ Charity Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Young Enterprise Stalls 12:00-18:00
✨️ Santa's Grotto 12:00-17:30
✨️ Main Stage Entertainment from 13:00
✨️ Mini Stage Entertainment 12:00-17:00
✨️ Procession 15:00
✨️ Light Switch On 17:00
🎶 Live entertainment will be performed on two stages with community groups and music entertainment performing on both of these. Main Stage performances include Rock Choir, Hurst Children’s Theatre, Top Hat, SASA School of Performing Arts, Number 7, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show and the cast of the Harpenden Panto. We are also delighted to welcome to the Mini Stage: Threefold, Abbie Gathard and the Cheeky Elves Show.
🎁 The Christmas Farmers’ Market will be a main feature of the High Street, plus Young Enterprise Stalls and of course Santa will be waiting to see the children in his Grotto!
🎅 The Procession will begin at 3pm; from Lydekker Park it will travel along the High Street up to Vaughan Road. With the Pipes and Drums, Santa and his elves, community groups, dancers and entertainers, Brownies and Rainbows and the cast of this year’s Harpenden Panto.
🌟 LIGHT SWITCH ON - 5PM
The Town's Christmas Lights will be switched on at 5pm.
🅿️ PARKING
Free car parking at station car parks all day!
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.uk
🧒 Transfig Tots (Ages 0-5) - The Church of The Transfiguration
Time: 09:15 - 11:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Coffee and juice with usual toddler and baby play and craft table for older Tots. Singsong at the. No charge, donation if you wish.
WHEN?
Monday's, terms time only, between 9.15am - 11am.
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations or changes.
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER
☎️ Phone: 01234 854726
🎨 Free Messy Monday & MakerSpace - Dunstable Library
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🎨 MESSY MONDAY: 10am - 10.45am
Term time only. Messy Play Activities, including painting, play-dough and much more.
🔴 MAKERSPACE: 11am - 3pm
MakerSpace activity including play-dough and Magnetic boards.
🤔 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
The Library is situated next to a play park, leisure centre and GObowling.
🍛 Free Food! (When you buy a drink) - The Greyhound, Haynes
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
WHAT'S THE CATCH?
🍹Each adult just needs to buy a proper drink. For example a large soft drink, lager, bitter, wine, or cocktail.
🚫 Sorry… water and cordial don’t count - nice try, we see you!
🍛 WHAT YOU GET
▪️Choose a curry + rice on the house.
❗️RULES
▪️This offer is dine-in only – not available for takeaway.
▪️No boxing up leftovers for later – what happens at The Greyhound stays at The Greyhound!
▪️And when it’s gone, it’s gone – so get in early!
ℹ️ BOOKING REQUIRED
It gets very busy so booking is required.
You can book online via the event link or phone:
☎️ Phone: 01234 381239
👀 KEEP UPDATED
Keep updated by visiting the Facebook page.
🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
▪️AGES:
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🧒 Free Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children's Centre, Shortstown e
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
These sessions are for mobile toddlers, giving them the opportunity to stretch their imagination and develop the skills they will need as they leave the toddler age and become pre-schoolers.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
There is also a play park next to the Children's Centre.
📖 Toby's Tall Tales (Free) - Daisy Hill Children’s Centre Hillgrounds Rd
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
▪️AGES:
📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245
🖍 Crafty Tots - Flitwick Library
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
🛝 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
There is a play park next to the library.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8057
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👶 Free Stay & Play For babies and Toddlers in Wilstead
Time: 13:30 - 15:15
💖 FREE!
It’s open to anyone and free to attend. Mums and other carers from Wilstead and the surrounding area come along for their children to play while they enjoy the company over a tea or coffee.
We offer a range of toys and activities, including:
⭐️Ride-ons, slide and playhouse
⭐️Jigsaws, garage and vehicles
⭐️Painting and craft activities
❓️WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
We also run coffee mornings once or twice a term, and an annual summer picnic.
✅️ KEEP UPDATED
To keep updated follow the Facebook page incase of any cancellations.
☎️ 01234 589563
🧒 SEND, Stay and Play in our own way - Flitwick Children's Centre
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
✅️ NO BOOKING JUST TURN UP.
▪️Weekly on Thursday's
▪️1:30pm - 2.30pm
▪️AGES: 12 & Under
😌 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our, 'Stay and Play in Our Own Way' sessions are open for all families/carers with children aged up to 12. Even if your children are at school, please do still come along to build friendships and gain advice and support from professionals. A member of staff from the SEND Team attends every session, so they are on hand for specific support.
🧸 Explore our lovely Children’s Centre
🤝 Connect with other families
💬 Enjoy a relaxed space to play, chat, and share experiences
We’d love to welcome you and your little ones.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR ANY ENQUIRES
☎️ Telephone 0300 300 8111
📧 Email: flitwick.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
🧒 Free Stay & Play - Toddington Library
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
▪️AGES:
Suitable for babies and under 5 years.
✅️ NO BOOKING NEEDED
No need to book, just drop in. Term time only.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 300 8069
🎅 Santa Sleigh Visit 2025 - Market Hill, Luton
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
❄️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Stand underneath the magical snowfall from our snow machine and grab a FREE festive photo with the family.
Don’t forget to say hello to the cheeky elves 👋
📍LOCATION
Market Hill, George Street, Luton
🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Time: 14:00
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
