Our pick of things to do with the little ones next week...
Old McDonald and the Three Pigs
Booster Cushion Theatre present a comical version of this well-known tale. With the help of a farmer, the audience, mime, a wild bunch of animals, squeaking and a large concentina book, this fun story comes to life. The Three Pigs are fed up with singing “Eee aye eee aye oh!” every day and bravely decide to move away from Old McDonald’s farm. Join the kind farmer and all of their animal friends in helping the little pigs build homes of their own, but beware, the big bad Wolf is on the prowl. Can you help save the day and stop the wolf blowing all the pigs’ hard work away?
The SandPit Theatre, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Saturday, May 27, 2pm. Details: 01727799565
Spring Special at Willows Farm
The Spring Special programme will include live sheep shearing demonstrations. You can also enjoy new shows in the Peter Rabbit Theatre, Sheep Racing around the animal race track and all your Willows Favourites including Tristan the Runaway Tractor.
Willows Activitiy Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, Saturday, May 27, 10am to 5.30pm. Details: 0870 129 9718
Milkshake! Live
Starring favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this all singing, all dancing musical masterpiece will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales.
Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Sunday, May 28, 12pm and 4pm. Details: 01923 571102
The Jungle Book (1968) (U)
Classic Walt Disney animation based on Rudyard Kipling’s book. Mowgli, an abandoned child raised by wolves, has his peaceful existence threatened by the return of tiger Shere Khan.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Sunday, May 28, 11am. Details: 01923 225671
Family Fun Day
3D printing, coding, colouring, and more.
CreatorSpace, Watford Central Library, Hempstead Road, Watford, Tuesday, May 30, 10am to 1pm. Details: 0300 123 4049
Family Art Journaling Holiday Activity
Another popular family art journalling course. Price includes tuition, all resources and refreshments. Together, you’ll learn lots of techniques from the mixed media teacher, Paula Watkins, including die-cutting, stencilling, creating backgrounds, metallic work and lots more.
Heavenly Arts & Crafts Cafe, St Martins, Muirfield Road, South Oxhey, Tuesday, May 30, 10am to 3pm. Details: 07771 992895
Beauty and the Beast (2017) (PG)
Follow the journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in an enchanted castle. Stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Tuesday, May 30, 2pm and Wednesday, May 31, 7pm. Details: 01923 225671
Hi-Tech Half Term
The free events will include taking part in the Robot School of Dance, coding a robot and creating a monster robot with building blocks.
intu Watford Shopping Centre, Watford, Tuesday, May 30, to Friday, June 2, 11am to 4pm. Details: 01923 250292
Thomas Play Experience
Thomas play experience is a fun indoor giant play date for children to come and enjoy. There will be moveable trains, Lego/Duplo and dolls house set.
Leavesden Community Hub, Clarke way Watford, Wednesday, May 31, 10am to 12pm. Details: 07983 328841
Archaeology Fun Day
Discover the stories of Verulamium Museum’s history with a day of activities. Explore how the Roman town was excavated, listen to the storyteller bring museum founder Tessa Wheeler’s achievements to life, handle artefacts from the dig itself and take part in archaeology themed crafts.
Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street, St Albans, Wednesday, May 31, 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. Details: 01727 751810
Smurfs: The Lost Village (U)
Embarking on a journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history. Featuring a cast including Demi Lovato and Rainn Wilson.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Wednesday, May 31, 11am. Details: 01923 225671 watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Dogs Don’t Do Ballet
Biff is not like other dogs. He doesn’t do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts, or drinking out of the toilet. No, Biff likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog; he thinks he’s a ballerina. This feel-good show features music, songs and hand-crafted puppets.
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Thursday, June 1, 11am and 1.30pm. Details: 01923859291
Aladdin (U)
When Aladdin frees a genie from a lamp, he finds his wishes granted. However, the evil sorcerer Jafar has other plans for the lamp.
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Thursday, June 1, 2pm. Details: 01923 225671
Printing with Mimi
Have a go at basic techniques of relief painting and learn how to draw a bumblebee.
Watford Museum, 194 High Street, Watford, Thursday, June 1, and Friday, June 2, 10.30am to 12pm. Details: 01923 232297
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