FAMILY FUN Dear Zoo, at Alban Arena 15th – 16th October Showing at The Alban Arena… Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! See the characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, at The Radlett Centre 24th – 26th October The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/ illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Castle Open Day, at Hertford Castle 27th October Hertford Castle will be open for you to explore the Castle rooms, including the Mayor’s Parlour, Robing room and the themed basement. This FREE event will give you an insight into the historic Grade 1 listed building, with volunteers on hand to impart historical knowledge. Magic of Science, at The Radlett Centre 29th October Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as they transform the venue into a real-life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination. Top Secret is a fast-moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess! Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family. Terrifi c Tuesday, at Chiltern Open Air Museum 29th October This October half-term, our Terrific Tuesday will be looking at Diwali - the Hindu festival of lights. Diwali symbolises the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance” and the festival takes place each autumn. With dancing, dressing up, storytelling and craft activities, all the family can join in the celebration. The crafts will include making Diyas - candle holders that are a traditional part of Diwali celebrations, and Rangolli designs - a multi-coloured decoration that symbolises wealth, joy, and prosperity, as well as thanksgiving to deities. Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, at Alban Arena 1st – 2nd November Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight… Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book… 10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! AUTUMN ADVENTURES
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