Family centre events - what's on in Hertfordshire

Including Hoddesdon, Turnford, Cheshunt and Waltham Cross.

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What's on at Broxbourne Family Centre

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Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups

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Including Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Tring and surrounding area.

What's on at Dacorum Family Centre

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Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups
• Baby Rhyme Time at Hertfordshire libraries.
  
  

Including Buntingford, Puckeridge, Watton-at-Stone, Hertford, Ware, Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth.

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What's on at East Herts Family Centre

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Including Borehamwood, Bushey, Potters Bar and Radlett.

What's on at Hertsmere Family Centre

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Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups
• Baby Rhyme Time at Hertfordshire libraries.
  
  

Including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Royston and Knebworth.

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What's on at North Herts Family Centre

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Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups
   

Including Harpenden, London Colney, Park Street, Redbourn and Wheathampstead.

What's on at St Albans Family Centre

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Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups
• Baby Rhyme Time at Hertfordshire libraries.
  
  

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What's on at Stevenage Family Centre

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Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups
   

Including Abbots Langley, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth and South Oxhey.

What's on at Three Rivers Family Centre

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• Follow on Facebook
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Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups
• Baby Rhyme Time at Hertfordshire libraries.

What's on at Watford Family Centre

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• Follow on Facebook
• Subscribe to our newsletter

Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups
• Baby Rhyme Time at Hertfordshire libraries.
  
  

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What's on at Welwyn and Hatfield Family Centre

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• Follow on Facebook
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Other activities in your area:

• Parent and toddler groups 
  
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• Booking required? No, just drop-in
• Cost: £2.50 per family
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Who it's for: Baby & toddler (with parent or carer).

Enjoy active rhymes and songs! It's a great way to meet other families and develop your child's communication and physical skills.

• Booking required? No, just drop-in
• Cost: £1.50 per family
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Who it's for: Babies who haven't started walking.

Join other families in a supportive and friendly environment. Enjoy playtime, learn about your child's development, and receive support for your wellbeing as a new parent.

• Booking required? Yes, check your nearest family centre's timetable
   to see if / when a session is on and book.
• Cost: £35
• Duration: 5 week course
• Who it's for: Parents / carers of babies aged 2–6 months. 

Learn to massage your baby. Find out how it helps with their sleeping, digestion and colic. Get to know other families and ask for help and advice.

• Booking required? Yes, book via your district’s timetable
• Duration: 2-3 hours
• Who’s it for: New and expectant fathers.

This inclusive session helps you connect with and understand your baby's needs. It's a hands-on experience where your baby (12 months or under) is welcome too!

Breastfeeding mothers, expectant parents and families (with children aged 0–5 years) can get support, information, resources and chat with professionals and community organisations.

Windmill Family Centre, Hemel Hempstead (HP2 4DW)

Monday 3 August 2026, 10.30am – 1pm.

A family-friendly breastfeeding celebration incorporating National Play Day (aimed at children aged 0–5 years) and activities for older siblings up to 8 years old.

• Outdoor fun activities.
• Breastfeeding celebration picnic.
• The Better Health Bus.
• Information, advice and resources for families.
• An active rhyme time session.

The BECC Family Centre, Borehamwood (WD6 2FD)

Tuesday 4 August 2026, 10.30am – 1pm.

A breastfeeding and perinatal wellbeing event, including:

• the Better Health Bus
• a baby / breastfeeding picnic
• a large baby group and play activities
• information, advice and resources for families.

Selections Family Centre, Hertford (SG14 2DG)

Thursday 6 August 2026, 1–3pm.

A breastfeeding and perinatal support event, including:

• a 4-week weigh-in clinic
• breastfeeding support
• the Better Health Bus
• family picnic (for children aged 0–8 years)
• information, advice and resources for families.

• Booking required? No, just drop-in
• Duration: 1 hour
• Who it's for: Babies 11 days and older (for younger babies, contact your midwife).

Meet other families in a safe, relaxing environment. UNICEF-accredited family support staff will be available to assist you with your feeding journey and answer any feeding questions you may have.

• Booking required? No. These drop-in sessions run during school holidays. Check your nearest family centre's timetable to see if / when a session is on.
• Cost: £2.50 per family

Fun sessions with a wide range of activities for you and your children to play together, meet other local families and the family centre team. As well as lots for Under 5s to enjoy, there will be activities for siblings up to the age of 8.

• Booking required? Yes - view your district’s timetable to see if/when a course is scheduled.
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Who it's for: Families with children aged 2 to 5 years.

A great course to learn some new ideas about how to manage children’s behaviour and get the best out of family life.

• Booking required? Yes – view your district’s timetable to see if/when a course is scheduled.
• Cost: £25 per person
• Duration: 2 hours
• Who it's for: Parents / carers and parents-to-be.

This session covers essential first aid topics like CPR and choking for babies and children. Booking via Eventbrite is essential. Babies under 6 months can attend with their parent / carer.

• Booking required? Depends on location – view your district’s timetable
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Who it's for: Parents / carers of 4–6 month olds.

NHS guidelines suggest introducing solid foods at around 6 months. Join us as your baby approaches this important age to learn the signs of readiness. Choose to attend in-person or online.

• Booking required? No, just drop-in
• Cost: £2.50 per family
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Who it's for: Under 5s and their parents / carers

A fun session with various activities and resources for children. These sessions support all areas of your child’s development, giving you simple ideas of how you can support their learning in your home environment through everyday activities.

There's a special area for babies with family support staff available to support and signpost, plus the chance to socialise with other parents and carers.

Find out more about Peep

• Booking required? No, just drop-in 
• Cost: £2.50 per family
• Duration: 1 hour
• Who it's for: Children aged 18+ months.

A fun, active session. Come and meet other local families and enjoy lots of play opportunities to support your child with their physical development.

This session covers lots of the essential information you need to prepare for parenthood and beyond. Delivered by family support staff.

• Duration: 2 hours
• Who it's for: Parents-to-be between week 25–34 of pregnancy.

Relationship and parenting courses – other good sources of advice and support to improve relationships in any parenting situation.

A fun session for children aged 0–8 years and their male carers.

We have a range of activities and resources for children to explore. Dads can come along to meet other dads and carers.

Drop in, no booking required.

• Booking required? Drop-in at selected times, or book a slot via Eventbrite
• Duration: up to 10 minutes
• Who it's for: Babies between 16 weeks and 12 months.

Check your baby's weight at 16 weeks, 20 weeks, 8 months, and 12 months and get advice from the family support team. If your baby is outside of these ages or if you have any concerns, contact your health visitor on 0300 123 7572.

• Booking required? No, just drop-in
• Duration: 1 hour
• Who it’s for: All welcome, whether a child is diagnosed with or showing signs of SEND.

A great opportunity to come and meet other families going through a similar journey. Our team is also here to talk about our SEND services, guide you to other support organisations, or to just listen. Some centres offer SEND sensory sessions too.

A warm and welcoming twilight session for families with children aged 0–5 years, with older siblings up to 8 years also welcome to join.

These sessions are designed to provide families with opportunities to socialise and engage children in book sharing, storytelling, and themed activities that inspire imagination and creativity.

£1.50 per family.