Families in Watford looking for affordable Easter holiday fun can enjoy a packed programme of free activities in the town centre this April. Organisers have announced an array of events, from an Easter Egg Hunt to a Mobile Farm Experience, all designed to bring the community together for seasonal celebrations.
The Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the festivities, running from Monday, 7 April to Friday, 11 April 2026, between 10:00am and 4:00pm each day. Children can search for inflatable eggs displayed in 10 shop windows along Watford High Street and The Parade. Those who find the eggs can collect mini chocolate eggs and be in with a chance to win a £100 Watford Gift Card.
Following the egg hunt, a Mobile Farm Experience will be open on Monday, 14 April and Tuesday, 15 April 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm on The Parade by the pond. Families can meet pigs, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, ponies, and goats, offering a hands-on experience for children.
On Wednesday, 16 April 2026, the Inflatable Fun Day takes over The Parade by the pond from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Highlights include a bouncy castle, helter-skelter slide, and a giant candy globe, promising fun for all ages.
The Easter celebrations wrap up on Thursday, 17 April 2026, with Easter Characters visiting Watford Town Centre from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The day will feature balloon modellers, stilt walkers, and costume characters, adding to the festive atmosphere.
All activities are completely free and no registration is required, making them accessible to everyone. The events are organised by the Watford Town Centre BID, which secured a third five-year term on 1 April 2026 after receiving overwhelming support from 91.66% of local businesses. The BID has been running Easter programmes for several years, with last year’s Easter Egg Hunt distributing 6,000 mini chocolate eggs.
For those seeking additional activities, Watford Borough Council is running a complementary Wat’s On Easter programme for children aged 5 to 15 from Monday, 30 March to Friday, 10 April 2026. This initiative offers fun, challenging, and engaging activities for young residents.
Watford Town Centre BID, funded by over 450 businesses, aims to enhance the town centre experience through seasonal events and improvements. The charity Citizens Advice Watford also supports the community by providing free advice services, having helped 5,592 people last year and bringing over £1.9 million into the local economy.
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