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There is so much going on this Easter you should be able to find something fun for all the family.

Here are just a few events and activities to add to your diary for a fun filled Easter break. They won't break the bank either as most of them are free (There is only a small charge for some activities).

Stevenage Indoor Market

Easter Trail and Arts and Crafts at the Indoor Market

Date and time: Saturday 19 April, 9am – 5pm
Location: Indoor Market, 114-115 Market Square, Stevenage SG1 1EP

  • Free arts and crafts
  • Competitions and prizes

Animal Crackers

Date and time: Saturday 19 April, 11am – 4pm
Location: Event Island, Stevenage Town Centre

  • Wycombe Pastures Petting Zoo
  • Travelling Natural History Museum
  • Donkey rides
  • Reptiles
  • Birds of prey
  • Free face painting and more.

Small charges apply to some activities.

Westgate Shopping Centre

Westgate Shopping Centre has a whole load of great activities going on this Easter including:

  • Monday 7 April, 10am - 3pm. Gardening Workshop with Mrs Make-It
  • Tuesday 8 April, 10am - 3pm. Rock Painting Workshop with Mrs Make-It
  • Wednesday 9 April, 10am - 3pm. Biscuit Decorating Workshop with Mrs Make-It
  • Friday 11 April, 11am - 4pm. Face Painting with Fresh & Funky Faces
  • Monday 14 April, 10am - 3pm. Easter Bonnet Workshop with Mrs Make-It
  • Tuesday 15 April, 10am - 3pm. Easter Crafts Workshop with Mrs Make-It
  • Wednesday 16 April, 10am - 3pm. Sand Art Workshop with Mrs Make-It
  • Thursday 17 April, 11am - 4pm. Face Painting with Fresh & Funky Faces

Some small charges may apply.

The Great High Street Easter Egg Hunt

Date and time: Saturday 19 April, 11am - 2pm
Location; Stevenage Old Town High Street

Search the Old Town High Street for shops and businesses that are taking part. Don’t forget to bring your Easter Basket to collect all the goodies.

Stevenage Cycling Hub Easter Courses

Stevenage Museum

Animal action with Teaching Talons

Date and time: Wednesday 9 April, 11am-12noon and 12:30-1:30pm
£6 (£5 concessions), £20 for a group ticket (up to 4 people).  Book a place

Drop in arts and crafts

Date and time: Thursday 10 and Wednesday 16 April, 11am-3pm
Free drop in arts and crafts. Plus try our new activity packs, available in the shop for a small fee. Pick one up to do in the session or take it away to do at home.

Fifty Thrifty Easter half-term events and activities

And if you still can’t find the right event for you, Hertfordshire County Council has put together a list of fifty no or low-cost exciting activities for a world of fun right on your doorstep!

You can find out what is going on by visiting their Fifty Thrifty: Easter half-term eggs-travaganza begins web pages.