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🪅 Luton International Carnival 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🪅 THE PARADE
The carnival parade will go from Luton Town Centre to Wardown Park. Expect dazzling costumes, infectious rhythms, and that unmistakable Luton Carnival energy that brings generations together.
▪️Event start: 12.00pm
▪️Parade start: 1.00pm
▪️Event end: 6.00 pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
⭐️ Bigger vibes.
⭐️ Parade
⭐️ Music
⭐️ Activities
⭐️ Vendors
ℹ️ ABOUT
In 2026, we celebrate 50 years of colour, culture, community and creativity with our GOLDEN CARNIVAL. The 50th year of the Luton International Carnival is a precursor to the ‘big one’, at Carnival 2026 (LIC26), when Luton Carnival, in its modern form, turns 50 years old. 2026 also coincides with Luton Borough Council’s own 100 year birthday.
🎧 MK Hip Hop Festival 2026 - Middleton Hall, Centre:MK
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect an energetic afternoon packed with music, dance and DJs, showcasing the amazing talent in the local scene. Curated by Break to the Beat, SLQY and Payback Season Breaking crew, this lively event brings together local artists and musicians, as well as school and community groups, for a fun and inclusive day in the heart of centre:mk.
🎶 MUSIC • DANCE • DJS
From live performances to vibrant Hip Hop culture, there’ll be plenty to enjoy throughout the afternoon. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just looking for something different to do with the family, this is a great chance to experience the creativity and community spirit of Milton Keynes Hip Hop.
🎨 FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Families can also get involved with a drop-in graffiti workshop, plus enjoy fun Hip Hop & Rhyme sessions with Hip Hop Tots – perfect for younger children to join in too.
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
This is a free event, so you can simply come along and enjoy the atmosphere.
🇺🇲 🇬🇧 306th Bombardment Group Museum - Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
ℹ️ ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division.
The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store.
We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives.
🙏DONATIONS ARE GREATFULLY RECEIVED...
To help support the running of the home of the 306th BG, Museum in Thurleigh you are welcome to donate here.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🧚♀️ Flitwick Fairy Festival 2026
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🧚♂️ WHAT TO EXPECT
A celebration of tales of the fairies from the river flit with children’s crafts music and more.
✨ Mystical handmade wares
🌸 Flower faces
🎨 Face painting
🧶 Hair braiding
🪄 Free wand-making workshops
🚪 Fairy door making
📸 Photo opportunities
🧚 Storytelling with a “real-life” fairy
A warm, welcoming community event for families — come dressed as you are, or add a touch of magic if you wish.
Free entry.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: flitwickcarshow@hotmail.com
🚤 Model Boat Mayhem 2026 - Wickteed Park, Northamptonshire
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd May: 10am – 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May: 10am – 4pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
This spectacular annual rally brings together one of the largest collection of model boats in the country. The event gathers enthusiasts from across the country to showcase, operate, and engage around the world of model boating. Find out more by heading to our website via the event link.
⛺️ WANT TO CAMP?
If you’re looking to stay the weekend, why not book onto Wicksteed Park’s campsite here.
📍LOCATION
Model Boat Lake at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
📧 Email: hello@wicksteedpark.org
🐷 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Thursday- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 10am - 4pm
🍔THE FARMERS CAFE
Our Farmers Cafe is open 10am-3pm serving hot food and drinks.
👩🌾 FARM SHOP
Visit our Farm Shop. You'll find locally sourced, delicious produce at Knotts.
Take home goodies from the Farm
ℹ️ FAQ'S, ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFO
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🎉 Letchworth Food, Drink & Classic Car Festival 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd May 2026: 10am - 5pm
▪️Sunday 24th May 2026: 10am - 5pm
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Our amazing local businesses will be open as usual, with many offering special promotions and festival treats throughout the weekend. With classic cars & bikes on for both days.
🗓 SATURDAY - LEYES SQUARE
✨️ 11:00 AM – AMA Theatre
✨️ 12:00 PM – Big Big Magic Show
✨️ 1:00 PM – Rock Choir
✨️ 2:00 PM – Rock Choir
✨️ 2:30 PM – BX Dance Academy
✨️3:00 PM – Garden City Samba
🗓 SUNDAY - LEYS SQUARE
✨️ 12:00 PM – Dinosaur Show
✨️ 1:00 PM – Charlie Barron
✨️ 2:00 PM – Warriorz
🧚♀️ Bubble Fairy 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
▪️Character walkabouts 12pm - 1pm
▪️Free Circus Skills workshop in WYND
(6-8 The Wynd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3EN)
🎊 Come along, enjoy everything the town centre has to offer, support local businesses and make the most of this exciting celebration of food, drink and community. Bring your friends, bring your family!
🎤 Live Music on the Jetty - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.
Blake Baker
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2-4:30pm –
Amy Gray & Steve Jones
▪️Monday 31st August: 2-4:30pm –
Laura Menozzi
🍽 WANT TO EAT?
Why not make a night of it and book a table for lunch/dinner? Book a Table
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
🛥 🎶 Boxmoor Canal Weekend and Floating Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May
▪️Floating Market: 10am - 5pm
▪️Live music from: 12pm - 7pm
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come along to listen to the music, sample the delicious café food and freshly made to order pizza, enjoy a drink from our licensed bar and stroll along the canal, soaking up the colour' and atmosphere of the 3 day floating market as you peruse and purchase some beautiful gifts and handmade items.
Three days of Blues, Folk & Roots music performed on the canal-side open-air stage at Fishery Wharf Café Canal Lock, This is an ideal event for families and an excellent chance for children to see some first-class music. The full 3-day music line up below.
ℹ️ FISHERY WHARF CAFE
🗓 Saturday 23rd May
▪️12.00 – Bluejam Acoustic – Indie Folk Originals
▪️13.00 – Rain Of Animals – Bluegrass, Oldtime, Swing
▪️14.00 – Around About Dusk – New Orleans Jazz, Folk, Roots And Blues
▪️15.00 – Blue Fingers – Classic Blues
▪️16.00 – The ZML Band – Classic Acoustic Covers
▪️17.00 – Callum Granger – Acoustic Folk Blues
▪️18.00 – Shane Lamont & Friends – Classic Covers
🗓 Sunday 24th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Lauren May
▪️12.20 – Ed Coan – Acoustic Originals
▪️13.00 – Brixton Hicks – Rootsy Americana
▪️14.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️15.00 – Billy Watman – Classical Guitar & Loop Box
▪️16.00 – The Thumping Tommy’s – Americana Bluegrass
▪️17.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️18.00 – Sweet Cornbread – Americana, Dub Folk Rootsy Blues
🗓 Monday 25th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Pete Calow All Stars
▪️13.00 – The Blue Hokum Boys – Early Blues
▪️14.00 – Ed Hicks And His Hot Cow Licks – Western Swing
▪️15.00 – Marky Dawson – Piano Man Classics
▪️16.00 – Dino Baptiste – Boogie Woogie Blues Piano & Drums Duo
▪️17.00 – Kaspar & The Swamp Dogs – Hell-Billy Blues
▪️18.00 – 11.00 Open Mic Hosted By Shane Lamont (Indoors)
🅿️ PARKING
Parking - Please park responsibly, parking in side streets outside our neighbours driveways doesn't help anybody!! Please walk to the event where possible. You can park at the Station Car Park, charges apply.
🎉 Buckingham Live 2026 - Buckingham Football Club
Time: 13:00 - 22:00
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
The event will take place on Sunday 24 May 2026 in the grounds of Buckingham Football Club, running from 1:00pm to 10:00pm.
Festival-goers can look forward to an exciting and diverse programme of live music and entertainment.
🤩 LINE-UP
This year’s line-up features the talented pianist Miles Nottage and guitarist Paul Paling, the energetic Malish Band, the dynamic Blend Choir, a cool acoustic set from CrazyHeart, the Adam O’Connell Band, the Toucans and the DholShow (internationally acclaimed drummers known for their high-energy performances) and so much more – be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
🎸 AIR GUITAR COMPETITION
Adding to the day’s festivities, Buckingham Live will host a fun air guitar competition for both children and adults – whether you are a seasoned performer or just eager to entertain, everyone is encouraged to get involved.
🧒 CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
Alongside the music, there will be a variety of children’s activities.
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
A selection of food vendors offering something to suit every taste, ensuring a fantastic day out for all ages. Festival goers are welcome to bring their own picnics, no glass allowed.
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW
Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, bring picnic blankets, and relax while enjoying the entertainment. Well-behaved music-loving dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times. Please note that no glass is permitted on site.
📍 EVENT LOCATION
The festival site is located nearby – what3words: riverboat.tabs.note
🅿️ PARKING
Due to the popularity of the event, attendees are advised to park at:
Cornwalls Meadow Car Park, MK18 1RP – what3words: leotard.cosmetic.premature
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🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🚘 Car Show Bank Holiday Monday - The Red Lion, Upper Sundon
Time: 11:00
👍 DETAILS
All cars welcome and free entry!
Bar Open an Food Available!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 872792
🎶 Bank Holiday Garden Party at The Jolly, Coopers - May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🎶 EVENT DETAILS
DJ Carly C - a Jolly Coopers favourite from 1PM – 5PM
Cold drinks, great music and the perfect excuse for a bank holiday get together. Bring your friends, grab a drink and make the most of the sunshine with us!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 862777
📧 Email: jollycoopers@outlook.com
🎤 Live Music on the Jetty - The Kingfisher, Bedford
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.
Blake Baker
▪️Sunday 30th August: 2-4:30pm –
Amy Gray & Steve Jones
▪️Monday 31st August: 2-4:30pm –
Laura Menozzi
🍽 WANT TO EAT?
Why not make a night of it and book a table for lunch/dinner? Book a Table
🌧 WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T GREAT?
Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 270044
🛥 🎶 Boxmoor Canal Weekend and Floating Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May
▪️Floating Market: 10am - 5pm
▪️Live music from: 12pm - 7pm
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come along to listen to the music, sample the delicious café food and freshly made to order pizza, enjoy a drink from our licensed bar and stroll along the canal, soaking up the colour' and atmosphere of the 3 day floating market as you peruse and purchase some beautiful gifts and handmade items.
Three days of Blues, Folk & Roots music performed on the canal-side open-air stage at Fishery Wharf Café Canal Lock, This is an ideal event for families and an excellent chance for children to see some first-class music. The full 3-day music line up below.
ℹ️ FISHERY WHARF CAFE
🗓 Saturday 23rd May
▪️12.00 – Bluejam Acoustic – Indie Folk Originals
▪️13.00 – Rain Of Animals – Bluegrass, Oldtime, Swing
▪️14.00 – Around About Dusk – New Orleans Jazz, Folk, Roots And Blues
▪️15.00 – Blue Fingers – Classic Blues
▪️16.00 – The ZML Band – Classic Acoustic Covers
▪️17.00 – Callum Granger – Acoustic Folk Blues
▪️18.00 – Shane Lamont & Friends – Classic Covers
🗓 Sunday 24th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Lauren May
▪️12.20 – Ed Coan – Acoustic Originals
▪️13.00 – Brixton Hicks – Rootsy Americana
▪️14.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️15.00 – Billy Watman – Classical Guitar & Loop Box
▪️16.00 – The Thumping Tommy’s – Americana Bluegrass
▪️17.00 – The Rosellys – Americana Country Blues
▪️18.00 – Sweet Cornbread – Americana, Dub Folk Rootsy Blues
🗓 Monday 25th May - Live Music
▪️12.00 – Pete Calow All Stars
▪️13.00 – The Blue Hokum Boys – Early Blues
▪️14.00 – Ed Hicks And His Hot Cow Licks – Western Swing
▪️15.00 – Marky Dawson – Piano Man Classics
▪️16.00 – Dino Baptiste – Boogie Woogie Blues Piano & Drums Duo
▪️17.00 – Kaspar & The Swamp Dogs – Hell-Billy Blues
▪️18.00 – 11.00 Open Mic Hosted By Shane Lamont (Indoors)
🅿️ PARKING
Parking - Please park responsibly, parking in side streets outside our neighbours driveways doesn't help anybody!! Please walk to the event where possible. You can park at the Station Car Park, charges apply.
🎠 Smiths Funfair, May/June 2026 - Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Time: 12:00 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 7th June
🕛 OPENING TIMES
▪️Mon – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
▪️Sun: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Note: Between 1st–4th June, we open at the special time of 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
💥 UNLIMITED WRIST BAND DATES
🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🗓 Saturday 6th June 2026
🎟 £10 for those under 1m tall
🎟 £15 for those over 1m
▪️Sessions: 12pm–3pm, 3pm–6pm, or 6pm–8pm.
💳 TOKEN COST
Tailor your visit to your budget with individual ride tokens starting at just £1.00. Frequent riders can take advantage of our bulk deals:
🪙 Pay £20 and get 25 tokens
🪙 Pay £40 and get 50 tokens
ℹ️ KEEP UPDATED
Incase of any unexpected closures, please check on the Facebook page via the event link.
🌸 Welly Boot Flower Fun - The Kings Reach, Biggleswade
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🌸 EVENT DETAILS
As we’re unable to plant many flowers directly into the ground, we’ve come up with a fun recycling idea using children’s welly boots as planters and hanging them along the fence to make the garden bright and colourful.
This will also create a lovely environment for mini beasts and bees.
✨ COST: FREE
The event is free, just be ready to get a little muddy and have some fun!
If you have any spare children’s boots you’d like to donate, we’d be very greatful.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 667000
🎮 Amped - Get Creative - Virtual Reality Gaming - Full House Theatre Studio
Time: 13:00 - 16:30
▪️AGES: 11 - 17
🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️1pm – 2.30pm
▪️3pm – 4.30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience some epic tech and lose yourself in VR gaming! Led by your very own game master expert from Pop Up Arcade, this exciting activity is packed with unmissable action, fun and immersive adventures.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Please only book one time slot for the day you’re attending. You can book a session via the event link.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: daisy@fullhouse.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 630783
🎉 Free Family Fun Day At Leighton Buzzard Market 2026
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Looking for something fun to do this half term? Head to LB Market for a morning packed with FREE family activities, friendly farm animals and community fun.
🐐 ANIMAL EDGE FARM...
We’re excited to welcome back Animal Edge Mobile Farm. Get up close with goats, rabbits, chickens and more at this much loved hands on farm experience for children and adults alike.
What’s on?
🎨 Face painting
🖍 Hands on craft activities
🪵 Natural crafts with Woodland Warriors including rocking birds, hapa zome butterflies, log slice bees and more
😃 Fun activities with Leighton Linslade Children’s Centre
🛍 Local market stalls and a brilliant community atmosphere
💦 AN IDEA TO EXTEND YOUR DAY..
Parsons Park & Splash Park is located just around the corner. Free family fun!
🎉 MAY FEST 2026 - COM Church, Dunstable
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
✨ FREE Roller Disco
🐹 Petting Zoo
🏀 Basketball Workshops
🎤 Community Choir
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎶 DJs & Live Music
🎡 Fairground Games
☕ COM Cafe
Join us for Day 1 of our May Fest at COM Church! Tuesday's theme is Roller Disco, so come ready for a fun-filled time - no need to bring your own skates. Our coffee shop will be open, and a live DJ will be setting the atmosphere.
🐰 May Fest Day 2 - Wednesday 27th May - Petting Zoo / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 2 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re welcoming our community to enjoy fun, games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge. There’s something for everyone, including a petting zoo from 12-2pm, arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎶 May Fest Day 3 - Thursday 28th May - Community Choir / Fairground: 11am
Join us for Day 3 of our May Fest at COM Church! We’re bringing the community together once again for a day full of fun, with games, music, crafts, and refreshments, all completely FREE of charge.
A special highlight of the day is our choir workshop, where you can learn to sing in harmony and be part of a community choir - no experience needed, just come and join in.
Alongside this, there’s plenty more to enjoy, including arts and crafts, basketball workshops, and some of your favourite fairground games.
🎟 BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET!
It’s a fantastic event for the whole family and not to be missed. Get your FREE tickets today via the event link and come be part of the fun!
