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Family Film Club: Monster Family
Family Film

Family Film Club: Monster Family

A family film, a creative corner, a café and a space to relax

Hat Factory Arts Centre | 10:30am
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The BIG Draw at Stockwood
Event Workshop Family

The BIG Draw

The Big Draw Festival 2026 is here! We are so excited to bring

- | 26th, 27th and 29th October 11am - 4pm
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Inventory Team Treasure Trove
Exhibitions

Inventory Team Treasure Trove

A display of objects chosen by our team of Collection Volunteers while they

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm, closed Fridays and Saturdays, open every day during school holidays
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British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
Exhibitions

British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition

The "British Wildlife Photography Awards" is the UK’s leading wildlife and…

Stockwood Discovery Centre - | 11am -5pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays (open Mon 26th and Tues 27th October for school holidays)
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UKCCA 50th Anniversary HAT Expo Exhibition
Exhibitions

Celebrating Luton Carnival 50th Anniversary

Luton’s International Carnival is celebrating its 50th year on Sunday 24th May…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm
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Morley College London: Expressions in Headwear
Exhibitions

Morley College London: Expressions in Headwear

Expressions in Headwear presents the work of millinery (hat-making) students…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm
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Halloween Creative Make & Take Hat Factory
Family Workshop

Halloween Creative Make & Take Hat Factory

Come to the Hat Factory to create and make Halloween crafts, Monster book

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | 11:30am and 1:00pm
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SOUL:CINÉ & Spotlight Luton Present CARMEN JONES + Short Film
Film

SOUL:CINÉ & Spotlight Luton Present CARMEN JONES + Short Film

SOUL:CINÉ & Spotlight Luton Present CARMEN JONES + Short Film Director:…

Hat Factory Arts Centre | Doors Open & DJ from 6:30pm, On-Screen Cinema Trivia 7:30pm, Films start at 8pm
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Halloween Creative Make & Take Stockwood Discovery Centre
Family Workshop

Halloween Creative Make & Take Stockwood Discovery Centre

Come to Stockwood discovery Centre to create and make Halloween crafts, spiders…

Stockwood Discovery Centre - | 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm
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Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You - Matinee
Comedy

Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You - Matinee

The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back. Fresh from travelling the world (and

Hat Factory Arts Centre | Doors at 4:30pm, show starts at 5pm
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Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You
Comedy

Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You

The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back. Fresh from travelling the world (and

Hat Factory Arts Centre | Doors at 7:30pm, starts at 8pm
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Luton150 Exhibition
Exhibitions

Luton150 Exhibition

In 2026, Luton Borough celebrates its 150th anniversary. To mark this milestone…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm (closed Fridays and Saturdays)
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Kevin Quantum Anti-Gravity: Thrilling & Beautiful Magic
Family Theatre

Kevin Quantum Anti-Gravity: Thrilling & Beautiful Magic

Enter a space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken... Impossible

Hat Factory Arts Centre | 2pm
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Mark Watson: Before it Overtakes Us
Comedy

Mark Watson: Before it Overtakes Us

Impatient Productions Presents: MARK WATSON: BEFORE IT OVERTAKES US 20 years in…

Hat Factory Arts Centre | Doors at 7:30pm, starts at 8pm
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Things To Do In Luton

From fascinating heritage and beautiful gardens to unforgettable performances and family adventures, there’s always something new to discover with The Culture Trust in Luton.

🎃 October Half-Term: Creature Quest 🎅 Christmas in Luton

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Wardown House, Museum & Gallery Stockwood Discovery Centre Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat District
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October Half-Term

Creature Quest: October Half-Term Festival

This October, embark on a week of adventure, imagination and discovery across…

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Christmas at the Culture Trust 2024

Christmas At The Culture Trust

Stockwood Illuminated is better than ever this year with an exciting innovative…

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Stockwood Illuminated 2026
Event

Stockwood Illuminated 2026

A magical Christmas light trail in Luton, Bedfordshire Stockwood Illuminated is…

Stockwood Discovery Centre - | From 4:30pm - 8pm depending on date
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The Hat Factory Café & Bar

The Hat Factory Café & Bar is now open, operating Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am to midnight, Saturday 9am to midnight and Sunday 9am to 7pm.

Indulge in a diverse array of beverages and snacks at The Hat Factory Café & Bar.

The Hat Factory Café & Bar 2024
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