Get ready for a packed Easter weekend in and around Luton! We have everything from community garden hunts to major transport museum fun. Make sure you check out the action at Stockwood and the Easter Party at The Cannon.
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Easter in the Garden!
Stopsley Community Garden
Free egg hunt, crafts, and hot cross buns on Saturday morning.
Easter Circus
Mead Open Farm
Indoor circus performances with jaw-dropping stunts.
Easter at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Free outdoor trail through beautiful gardens, ideal for younger explorers.
· April 4
6FREE : Start your Saturday morning with a free Easter Egg Hunt right in the community garden. They are also hosting craft activities and serving up classic hot cross buns.It's a lovely, local, and completely free way to celebrate Easter morning with the whole family.
: Join Corina's Cool Kids Parties for a huge Easter Bonanza featuring tons of games. This looks like a great afternoon activity in Stopsley.A dedicated party atmosphere with games, running specifically on Saturday afternoon.
: A themed family day out where the Easter Bunny arrives by aircraft! Expect themed entertainment and an egg hunt set against a backdrop of historic aviation.It’s a very popular annual event showcasing historic planes and welcoming the Bunny.
: Head to Dunstable Downs for family trail fun, including the revival of orange rolling and tennis ball races. Your trail fee includes bunny ears and a chocolate egg prize.Fantastic outdoor fun for kids who need to burn off energy, and it includes a prize.
: Follow an Easter trail, answer questions along the way, and earn yourself a chocolate reward at the historic Wrest Park setting.Wrest Park is magnificent, and this trail makes exploring the grounds engaging for kids.
LAMBING DAYS @ WATERGATE FARM : Visit the farm during peak lambing season! You'll get the chance to hold the lambs and see how a modern sheep farm operates up close.Hands-on animal experiences like holding lambs are perfect for the Easter break.
· April 5
3EASTER AT STOCKWOODFREE : Enjoy a free outdoor trail around the beautiful Stockwood gardens, looking for creatures. You can also book ahead for the Easter Egg Hunt which guarantees a chocolate egg prize.It’s running all weekend and offers a great mix of free exploration and specific paid activities right here in Luton.
ZOONORMOUS EGG HUNT : Enjoy the zoo as normal, but with the added fun of their Zoonormous Egg Hunt activity included in your standard entry ticket.It's a massive family day out, and the egg hunt is included in the entry price, making it feel like extra value.
: Step into the Big Top for jaw-dropping circus performances, crazy stunts, and the astonishing Wheel of Death. This is a great full-day indoor option.A high-energy circus event perfectly timed for Sunday entertainment.
Also On· anytime this weekend
5FREE : Turn your museum visit into a detective mission! Families use a smartphone trail to find clues across the galleries and solve a mystery based on the museum's collections.It turns a cultural trip into an interactive game suitable for primary schoolers.
FREE : Kick off Sunday morning with a free, timed 2k run for juniors aged 4 to 14. It’s a fun, community-focused way to get some exercise before Easter egg hunting starts!It's a fantastic, free, regular fitness commitment for kids that happens to fall on Sunday morning.
FREE : Join the local 2k timed run for juniors aged 4 to 14 happening right here in Luton at Wardown Park every Sunday morning.The best local free running event for kids, happening right in Luton.
FREE : If your kids love building, stop by Bedford Central Library to join the weekly Lego Club and see what amazing creations they can make.A great, calm, indoor creative outlet for Saturday afternoon.
FREE : Spend your Sunday afternoon getting competitive with giant Lego, board games, and puzzles available for drop-in fun at the library.Offers a great mid-day indoor activity on Sunday when parents might need a break from outdoor events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Luton this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are several free options, including the 'Easter in the Garden!' egg hunt and crafts at Stopsley Community Garden on Saturday, and the free outdoor trail at 'Easter at Stockwood' both days.
Are there any events specifically for little kids (under 5s)?
Yes, the 'Easter at Stockwood' event features activities suitable for under 5s on both Saturday and Sunday, and the 'Easter Egg Hunt' at Dunstable Downs also caters to this age group on Saturday.
What's happening near Luton that involves animals?
If you travel slightly out of town, you can enjoy 'Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm' on Saturday and Sunday, or visit Whipsnade Zoo for their 'Zoonormous Egg Hunt' across both days.
