Make the most of October Half-Term with a week of family activities from The Culture Trust in Luton.

From drawing and clay workshops to theatre, comedy, dance, film and magic, there’s plenty to keep children entertained during the school break. Families can enjoy The BIG Draw and Clay Creatures at Stockwood Discovery Centre, plus a packed programme at The Hat Factory Arts Centre including Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest, Super Stupid Show, Red Robin’s Winter Song, Dance in the Dark, Flotsam, Family Film Club: Monster Family and more.

With daytime performances, creative workshops and activities for different ages, it’s a great way to spend time together, try something new and enjoy culture close to home this October Half-Term.

Book now and plan your family day out.

The BIG Draw

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

- | 11am - 5pm

Olaf Falafel's Stupidest, Super Stupid Show

OLAF FALAFEL’S STUPIDEST SUPER STUPID SHOW Winner of the Best Kids’ Show at

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | 11:30am and 2pm

Red Robin’s Winter Song

Red Robin’s Winter Song By Manjeet Mann | Presented by Tutti Frutti Productions

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | 11:30am and 2pm

Lugus Ceramics: Clay Creatures

Join Luton based company Lugus Ceramics to design and build your very own

Stockwood Discovery Centre - | 11:30am and 2pm

Dance in the Dark

A captivating dance and music show with fun interaction for ages 3+ &

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | 11:30am and 2pm

WiFi Wars: Halloween Special

From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games

Hat Factory Arts Centre | 2pm

Flotsam

Based on the picture book by David Wiesner. When a curious child discovers

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Family Film Club: Monster Family

Join the club! Handpicked titles for the whole family to enjoy, screened at

Hat Factory Arts Centre | 10:30am

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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