22 upcoming family, children & teens events — including storytelling in Bedford, Biddenham, Castle, Eastcotts and Stagsden, from 10 venues and organisers' own listings, checked daily.
Age suitability is shown only where the organiser states it. Events without a stated age may still suit families — check with the organiser.
22 upcoming events
Fri
6
Nov
Jo Jingles Bedfordshire with Jo and Jenny are music and movement classes for children 3 months – 4 years. We explore different themes each week and aim to have a lot of fun while learning and exploring through movement, music and sensory.
09:30Biddenham Pavillion
Fri
6
Nov
A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise!
10:30The Higgins BedfordFree
Free
Sat
7
Nov
Sun
8
Nov
Children will be engaged with an immersive story reading experience that uses resources such as puppets, drawings, songs adn the artwork from the gallery.
14:30The Higgins BedfordFree
Free
Fri
13
Nov
Dance classes for mums and babies with a local instructor.
10:00Stagsden Village Hall
Fri
13
Nov
Curated by a smaller group of the young participants, a selection of these objects is presented for the public as a free, miniature temporary museum.
10:00The Harpur CentreFree
Free
Sat
21
Nov
The lessons are tailored to each child’s pace in a supportive environment and equipment is provided.
11:30The Higgins Bedford£2 per session per child
£2 per session per child
Sun
22
Nov
Families are encouraged to come and make something together. Experienced artists and volunteers develop a range of creative activities, often relating to current displays.
Time TBCThe Higgins BedfordFree
Free
Sat
28
Nov
Come and enjoy this all British programme featuring two of Britain’s most well known and loved composers. St Nicolas, Bishop of Myra and the patron saint of children, sailors and many others, is a choral piece by Benjamin Britten.
19:30Bedford Corn Exchange
Sun
29
Nov
Elvis Schumacher, cobbler and craftsman, has worked all his life creating the most beautiful footwear. But now he’s hit hard times…. Everyone’s buying boring shoes from the evil businessman, Bunyan Sole-less. Time is running out for Elvis.
14:00Quarry Theatre
Sat
5
Dec
Imajica Theatre are returning this December to bring to life their original storybook on stage. Rosie Reindeer and the Christmas Wish is a heart-warming musical adventure filled with friendship and fun.
11:00The Place Theatre
Wed
9
Dec
Fee, fi, fo, fum! I smell traditional panto with a contemporary twist from The Pantaloons! Yes, we're aware that didn't rhyme or scan.
19:30The Place Theatre
Sat
12
Dec
Join the North Pole Elves for a Magical Musical Storytelling Adventure this December.
Time TBCThe Higgins BedfordFree
Free
Sun
13
Dec
10:30Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre
Sun
13
Dec
Wed
16
Dec
£7.50 per child which includes kids pizza, popcorn and a ticket to watch our Christmas film of choice.
18:00Gordon Arms£7.50 per child; Adults free, just buy your food and drinks
£7.50 per child; Adults free, just buy your food and drinks
Sat
19
Dec
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!
14:00Quarry Theatre
Sat
13
Feb
Poet, slam winner and Best Kids Show nominee, Jude Simpson, performs a joyful hour of playful poetry, silly songs and utter nonsense for children aged 6+ and their families.
13:30The Place Theatre
Sat
13
Feb
Step into a world of wonder with the internationally acclaimed bubble show that has delighted thousands of families across festivals and theatres worldwide.
14:00Quarry Theatre
Sat
27
Mar
Rubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh, there’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath!
14:00Quarry Theatre
Tue
27
Apr
Monsters, mud and magical mayhem! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a rummage through the weird and wonderful in this fantastically farcical show that attempts to cover the entirety of British folklore in under two hours.
19:30The Place Theatre
Thu
5
Aug
With fun themes such as Clay Week, Animal Magic and Under the Sea each week has a new craft to engage children.
11:00John Bunyan Museum£2 per child
£2 per child
