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🌳 Halloween Story Trail 2025 - Ampthill Park


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎃 Join us for our Halloween Story Trail in Ampthill park from Thursday 30th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025.

👀 DETAILS

Read the story together, collect the clues, and enjoy some fun family time together.

This is a self guided trail suitable for families with children aged 6 and under.  (don't forget sensible shoes and a pen).

🗺 WHERE TO COLLECT YOUR MAP:
Collect your maps from council offices during opening time, or on the outside of the 'green building' in the Central carpark by the The Coffee Lodge Ampthill.

ℹ️ Alternatively contact:
community@ampthill-tc.gov.uk
for a digital map, and any queries.

🕙 COUNCIL OFFICE OPENING TIMES:
▪️Monday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Tuesday:10 am–4 pm
▪️Wednesday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Thursday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Friday: 10 am–12 pm
▪️Saturday: Closed
▪️Sunday: Closed

🐰 Free - My Pet Pals Workshop (October 2025) - Pets at Home, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 14:45

🐰 Join us this October 2025 for some free Halloween family fun at our My Pet Pals workshops in Bedford. Learn all about our pets and their diets, with spooky-themed activities to entertain the whole family.

▪️AGE:
Recommended for children aged 4 and up.

🎃 EVENT DETAILS
Come along for some Halloween fun and discover the gruesome things our pets love to eat. Get creative with your own pumpkin stencil design and enjoy meeting some of our in-store pets.

Our My Pet Pals workshops are a fantastic way to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them responsibly. With a hands-on approach to pet care, these sessions help ensure both you and your children are clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership—leaving everyone feeling confident and inspired.

🎃 EACH CHILD WILL RECEIVE
✅️ Fun activity sheets
✅️ A My Pet Pals certificate
✅️ The chance to meet some of our wonderful animals. All for FREE!
 
We can’t wait to see you there - come join the fun!

🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 25th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Sunday 26th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 
▪️Monday 27th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Tuesday 28th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Thursday 30th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Friday 31st October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Spaces are limited you can book your free space via the event link. 

🎃 Free Pumpkin Carving (October 2025) - Milton Keynes Shopping Centre


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🎃 Join BlackSheep Collective this half term on Friday 31st October 2025 for a spooky pumpkin carving workshop with your little ones to take home and display! 

ℹ️ INFORMATION 
Suitable for children aged 6 and older, and an adult must accompany them. All tools and pumpkins will be provided!

✅️ FREE EVENT  - No Booking Required

📍 WHERE?
Door 1, Outside M&S Food Hall, Milton Keynes Shopping Centre
 

🐭 Free Halloween Park Explorer Trail 2025 - Leighton Buzzard


🐭 Halloween Door Trail – Who’s Hiding in the Park? Get ready, Park Explorers – something wild is happening this October half term 2025!

🚪 EVENT DETAILS
This October 2025, the animals are throwing a Halloween party… and they’ve taken over Parson’s Close Rec in Leighton Buzzard. Each one has chosen a magical fairy door to make their home – but can you discover who’s hiding behind each door?

Explore the park from 25 October to 2 November 2025 and see if you can match the animals to their fairy homes. It’s the perfect free family activity for half term!

🗺 How to Join the Fun:
Grab your trail map –
download and print one at home

🗺 Pick one up from:
▪️The Library on Lake Street
▪️The White House on Hockliffe Street

Will you find them all before the party ends? 
Join the adventure and enjoy some spooky seasonal fun in the heart of town! 

🌳 Halloween Story Trail 2025 - Ampthill Park


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎃 Join us for our Halloween Story Trail in Ampthill park from Thursday 30th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025.

👀 DETAILS

Read the story together, collect the clues, and enjoy some fun family time together.

This is a self guided trail suitable for families with children aged 6 and under.  (don't forget sensible shoes and a pen).

🗺 WHERE TO COLLECT YOUR MAP:
Collect your maps from council offices during opening time, or on the outside of the 'green building' in the Central carpark by the The Coffee Lodge Ampthill.

ℹ️ Alternatively contact:
community@ampthill-tc.gov.uk
for a digital map, and any queries.

🕙 COUNCIL OFFICE OPENING TIMES:
▪️Monday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Tuesday:10 am–4 pm
▪️Wednesday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Thursday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Friday: 10 am–12 pm
▪️Saturday: Closed
▪️Sunday: Closed

🐭 Free Halloween Park Explorer Trail 2025 - Leighton Buzzard


🐭 Halloween Door Trail – Who’s Hiding in the Park? Get ready, Park Explorers – something wild is happening this October half term 2025!

🚪 EVENT DETAILS
This October 2025, the animals are throwing a Halloween party… and they’ve taken over Parson’s Close Rec in Leighton Buzzard. Each one has chosen a magical fairy door to make their home – but can you discover who’s hiding behind each door?

Explore the park from 25 October to 2 November 2025 and see if you can match the animals to their fairy homes. It’s the perfect free family activity for half term!

🗺 How to Join the Fun:
Grab your trail map –
download and print one at home

🗺 Pick one up from:
▪️The Library on Lake Street
▪️The White House on Hockliffe Street

Will you find them all before the party ends? 
Join the adventure and enjoy some spooky seasonal fun in the heart of town! 

🌳 Halloween Story Trail 2025 - Ampthill Park


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🎃 Join us for our Halloween Story Trail in Ampthill park from Thursday 30th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025.

👀 DETAILS

Read the story together, collect the clues, and enjoy some fun family time together.

This is a self guided trail suitable for families with children aged 6 and under.  (don't forget sensible shoes and a pen).

🗺 WHERE TO COLLECT YOUR MAP:
Collect your maps from council offices during opening time, or on the outside of the 'green building' in the Central carpark by the The Coffee Lodge Ampthill.

ℹ️ Alternatively contact:
community@ampthill-tc.gov.uk
for a digital map, and any queries.

🕙 COUNCIL OFFICE OPENING TIMES:
▪️Monday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Tuesday:10 am–4 pm
▪️Wednesday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Thursday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Friday: 10 am–12 pm
▪️Saturday: Closed
▪️Sunday: Closed
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🎇 Free Henlow Fireworks 2025 - Millennium Meadow


Time: 18:30 - 19:15

🎇 Welcome to the annual bonfire and fireworks display at Millennium Meadow, Henlow, Bedfordshire on Sunday 2nd November 2025.

🌟 EVENT DETAILS
▪️
Bonfire: 6:30pm
▪️Fireworks: 7pm
▪️Food & drink available

❓️WHAT TO KNOW
Please remember there is NO allocated parking except a very limited number for Blue Badge holders. Also sorry, but NO sparklers are allowed on Millennium Meadow.

ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
For further details please email clerk@henlow-pc.gov.uk or call 01462 811800.

🧒 Transfig Tots (Ages 0-5) - The Church of The Transfiguration


Time: 09:15 - 11:00

🧒 The Transfiguration Church in Kempston offers a space for children aged 0-5 years to play and socialise.

🤩 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 Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🧒 Free Stay & Play for toddlers at Eastcots Children Centre in Shortstown.

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.

There is an area for younger siblings at these sessions.

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

🫧 Join in with your child as Toby brings stories to life through reading, actions, puppets, bubbles and more! Free no need to book.

▪️AGES:
For children aged up to 7, must be accompanied by an adult.

📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245

🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)


Time: 10:30 - 14:30

🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March

🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm

Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space. 

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
 
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.

🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office:
01234 718044

🐒 SENDsational Morning at Tring Natural History Museum


Time: 10:00 - 12:00

🐒 We are excited to present SENDsational Mornings at Tring, Hertfordshire.

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️
Sunday 17 August: 10am - 12pm
▪️Sunday 9 November, 10am–12pm

😌 ABOUT
Our SENDsational mornings offer children with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and other sensory processing difficulties, the chance to take part in activities and enjoy our galleries with their families and siblings away from the hustle and bustle of the general public.

▪️AGE INFORMATION
This event is best for children aged five to 15 and siblings are welcome.

👍 What can you expect from the experience?
  • ✨️ Visitors have access to a few activities including specimen handling, crafting and a gallery trail.
  • ✨️ All activities are supported by experienced, autism-aware facilitators.
  • ✨️ A sensory space will be available for those children needing a quieter and calmer space.
  • ✨️ All of the galleries, outdoor spaces and the shop will be accessible throughout the event.
  • ✨️ Each event has a different theme. In May it's rainforests, in August it's Oceans and the theme for November is Autumn.

🎟 FREE BUT MUST BE BOOKED
Walk-ups are not possible - you must have a ticket. Adult tickets are limited to three per group.

ℹ️ TICKET CONFIRMATION DETAILS
We will email more information about your visit a week in advance, to help you prepare for your visit. On the day you will be given a programme and map to let you know what you can do.

ℹ️ FACILITIES/ ACCESS & PARKING INFORMATION
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/tring/facilities-and-access.html

🧒 Transfig Tots (Ages 0-5) - The Church of The Transfiguration


Time: 09:15 - 11:00

🧒 The Transfiguration Church in Kempston offers a space for children aged 0-5 years to play and socialise.

🤩 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 Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🧒 Free Stay & Play for toddlers at Eastcots Children Centre in Shortstown.

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.

There is an area for younger siblings at these sessions.

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

🫧 Join in with your child as Toby brings stories to life through reading, actions, puppets, bubbles and more! Free no need to book.

▪️AGES:
For children aged up to 7, must be accompanied by an adult.

📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245

🚶‍♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)


Time: 10:30

🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

😍 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!

🕥 TIME: Guided walks are held
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.

🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
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.

🧒 Transfig Tots (Ages 0-5) - The Church of The Transfiguration


Time: 09:15 - 11:00

🧒 The Transfiguration Church in Kempston offers a space for children aged 0-5 years to play and socialise.

🤩 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 Play & Learn Toddler - Eastcotts Children’s Centre Shorts Building


Time: 09:30 - 11:00

🧒 Free Stay & Play for toddlers at Eastcots Children Centre in Shortstown.

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.

There is an area for younger siblings at these sessions.

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

🫧 Join in with your child as Toby brings stories to life through reading, actions, puppets, bubbles and more! Free no need to book.

▪️AGES:
For children aged up to 7, must be accompanied by an adult.

📍WHERE?
Daisy Hills Children Centre, Kempston

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 323 0245