Leighton Buzzard Events in August
Get your Summer Holiday planning sorted with our guide to fun days out in August. Here’s what’s on in Leighton Buzzard for you
Fire Station Open Day – 23rd August
Fire engines, children’s activities, BBQ, plenty to do and see!

Venue – Fire Station, Lake Street, LU7 1RT
Time – 11am-3pm
Cost – Free Event
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JAMBOREE – 2nd August
Delicious South African street food, Stunning African crafts & creations, Live music, drumming & danceKids’ activities & family entertainment.
Venue – Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club, LU7 9HR
Time – 12pm – 7pm
Cost – £10
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Outdoor Film Club – 1st August
Experience the magic of cinema under the stars Outdoor Film Club brings back outdoor movie nights to the heart of Leighton Buzzard. Kicking off with a live acoustic set to start the evening and keep the vibes
Indulge in tasty street food and refreshing drinks while enjoying a movie night like no other.

Liscombe Park, LU7 0JL
Time – From 6pm
Cost – £7.75
Other showings
Greatest Showman – 2nd August
Lion King – 16th August from 12pm
Wicked – 16th August
Beaded Dragonfly Making – 13th August

These beautiful wired and beaded dragonflies are an absolute delight to make and they look fabulous hanging in a window! Come along and enjoy rooting through the mountain of beads we have to choose from. Children will love this workshop and adults are welcome to book a place and join in with them at the reduced children’s rate of £20 per person – what are you waiting for? Book now as places are limited to a maximum of 8 people.
Email us for details and to book – redpoppiesstudio@gmail.com
Red Poppies Studio, LU7 4HQ
Time – 1pm – 3pm
Cost – £20 per person
Family Prize Bingo – 22nd August
Join us for our summer family prize bingo. Lots of great prizes to be won. Non-members welcome. Doors open 7pm Eyes down 8pm. No admittance after games have commenced
Royal British Legion, Heath and Reach
Time – 7pm – 10.45pm
More information – https://fb.me/e/5KZgCBYom

Heathland Bug Lab at Rushmere -14th August
Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, LU7 0EB
Time – 2pm – 3.30pm
Cost – £3 per child
This event is part of Heathland Awareness Month and also part of our annual Bug Lab series of events
Hunt for mini-beasts and discover heathland wildlife, followed by a bug craft activity. All equipment will be provided with experts on hand to help with identification. This Bug Lab will take place at Rushmere’s Lord’s Hill – please park near the visitor centre and walk down to the bottom meadow using the footpath. Car park charges will apply.
Booking essential – no turn ups on the day please! Book Your Place

Polymer Clay Modelling – 20 August
2.30 – 4.30pm
TACTIC Centre, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard
For Ages 12–19
FREE
Get creative with polymer clay in this hands-on workshop! Shape, sculpt, and design your own unique creations to take home. Whether you’re a beginner or love to craft, this session is perfect for exploring your artistic side.

Dachsie meet-up – 10th August
D.O.O.Bers Summer Stroll
Ivinghoe Beacon National Trust Park
Time – 10.30am
Cost – Free
Join us for our next sausage stroll around the beautiful Ivinghoe Beacon. We’re meeting at 10:30am on Sunday 10th August in the National Trust Car Park on Beacon Road. More Info

The Informers – 9th August
Venue- The Crooked Crow Bar
Time- 9pm
Cost- Free
THE INFORMERS play all that is good from 70’s, 80’s, Rock, Ska, Punk, New Wave and Powerpop with some oddballs thrown in but with an Informeresque twist.

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Funky Snake Comedy Night – 28th August
Venue- Funky Snake Escape Rooms
Time- 8 – 10pm
Cost- £10 pp
Laugh Your Socks Off at Leighton Buzzard’s Funniest Night Out! Looking for a cracking night of top-notch comedy? Join us at Funky Snake Comedy Club in Leighton Buzzard, where we bring you the best stand-up acts from across the UK and beyond. Whether it’s razor-sharp wit, belly-laugh banter, or downright outrageous punchlines, we’ve got it all.Expect a brilliant atmosphere, a well-stocked bar, and a line-up guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Perfect for a night out with mates, date night, or just an excuse to escape the telly for an evening of proper live entertainment. Arrive from 7pm and enjoy a drink in the cosy bar before the show. Get Tickets

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