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Families This Weekend in Luton
A tidy shortlist for families who would quite like to leave the house without spending half the morning opening tabs. We keep it local, useful, and blessedly free of events that tell you absolutely nothing.
10 picks around Luton, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Luton
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
These picks come from the same behind-the-scenes legwork that powers Near Here. We check a frankly silly number of local listings, then keep the family-friendly ones that are nearby, properly described, and worth recommending.
Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Luton, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Luton
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2Children's Church
Children from 3yrs upwards are welcome to join in with stories, games, activities and play. When the weather permits, we make the most of our beautiful outdoor church. Very young children are welcome to join with parents/carers in our play area where there are toys and games for everyone!
15.5 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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3Magic Meadows Family Festival
at At Home Farm
Magic Meadows Festival is designed to bring families together through joyful, hands-on experiences in nature. Whether you're getting stuck into one of our immersive workshops, getting crafty in the marquee, dancing to live music or unwinding in the wellness yurt , this is a one-day family festival is where imaginations run wild and precious family memories are made.
18.3 milesSat 25 Jul
4Family Cafe Church
An informal cafe church, with crafts and activities, songs and a story. Suitable for the whole family, including those with younger children.
12.2 milesSun 26 Jul14:30
5Free! (worth double-checking)July Bright Ideas Kids Club: Rockets and Moonscapes
at intu Milton Keynes Multi-Storey Car Park Entrance
This July is the Moon Landing anniversary and to celebrate your little ones will create moonscapes and rockets from recycled materials including egg boxes and paper tubes.
18.6 milesSat 25 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)Summer Holiday Family Fun
Keep it local and entertain the kids at your local museum during the summer holidays. Looking for a fun, educational, and hands-on day out…
20.9 milesSun 26 Jul
7Communion Service with Children’s Church
at All Saints (Shepreth Parish Church)
Keep up to date with our latest sermons and notice sheets
22.2 milesSun 26 Jul11:15
8Free! (worth double-checking)9Primary School Introductory Service & Sunday School
at St. Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church
Sunday 26 July 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm St. Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church, Cranbourne Gardens, London NW11 0HS, UK
23.8 milesSun 26 Jul14:00
10Secondary School Introductory Service & Sunday School
at St. Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church
Sunday 26 July 2026 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm St. Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church, Cranbourne Gardens, London NW11 0HS, UK
23.8 milesSun 26 Jul14:15
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