Top 5 budget things to do in Herts this October half term

Posted: Friday 20th October 2017

Searching for things to do with the kids this October half term? Don’t fret! There are plenty of free or budget things to do in Hertfordshire with the family next week. Check out our list of the top 5:

Halloween Pumpkin Hunt

Get the kids outdoors for some spook-tacular fun at the park this October half term! Join the Pumpkin Hunt, brought to you by the Motivate4 events team, and keep the kids entertained. Find out more on the ParkHerts website: http://ow.ly/ajFj30g0Y4v

Where: Bushey Rose Garden

When: Monday 23 October

Time: 1.30pm to 3pm

NOTE: This event is weather permitting and charges apply.

Family Funtacular

Come along to the Family Funtacular with the kids to enjoy an afternoon of children’s activities and crafts. Three Rivers Museum will be open for a ghost hunt and face painting, with plenty more exciting activities at the library. Best of all this activity is free and all are welcome! Find out more: http://ow.ly/EALI30g0YZ4

Where: Rickmansworth Library

When: Thursday 26 October

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Autumn Colours

Join the Countryside Management Service for an afternoon of exploration at a local Hertfordshire park. This organised walk will take you around Great Ashby and Priors Wood to see the fantastic views and the beautiful colours of autumn. Find out more info at: http://ow.ly/rK1K30g0WMU

Where: Great Ashby Country Park

Date: Sunday 29 October

Time: 10am to 12pm

autumn colours

Herts Health Walks

Get active this week by joining a Hertfordshire Health Walk. There are plenty of free walks over the half term in a range of areas, and all the family is welcome! Make sure to register online or arrive a few minutes early to complete a registration form if you haven’t been on a walk before. Find out the locations and times at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks

Tring Park May17

Visit the Library

There are heaps of free activities going on in Hertfordshire libraries over half term. There will be Weekend Stories, Craftea Mornings, Creative Writing for Children, Fun for Kids at Dogs Trust and a Puppet Making Workshop to name a few. For more information visit: http://ow.ly/axpv30eFMiT

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Top 5 budget things to do in Herts this October half term

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