Activities

LUTON INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL 2025: BACK TO THE FUTURE! 🚀🎭

What an absolutely out-of-this-world celebration we had at the 49th Luton International Carnival! This year's spectacular "Back to the Future" theme was brilliant - blending nostalgic vibes with futuristic fun for what turned out to be a truly unforgettable carnival experience.

And didn't our community show that carnival truly is for EVERYONE - you all embraced Participate, Not Spectate in the most wonderful way!


🚀 ASTRO AARON'S SPACE BLAST OFF ADVENTURE

What a fantastic out-of-this-world carnival adventure we had with "Anansi the Spider" at Luton Central Library! This brilliant 40-minute immersive experience took our young explorers on an amazing journey through the cosmos, where they met alien friends, discovered dazzling planets, and watched rockets zoom by under a sky full of twinkling stars.

The adventure began at Rocket HQ (Luton Central Library) with a wonderful sensory journey led by the incredibly talented Aaron Spendelow. Creativity absolutely soared as children crafted their very own "Astro Carnival Helmets" and adorable alien puppets! Then everyone glided over to the Storytelling Galaxy for an interstellar tale that truly inspired young minds before joining the magical bubble parade finale around Rocket HQ. What a perfect start to carnival day!


🎭 CARNIVAL WORKSHOP AT THE POINT

What a brilliant way families got involved - they didn't just watch from the sidelines, they became part of the celebration! The Point in Luton hosted a fantastic family-friendly carnival workshop that ran from 12PM-5PM, and it was absolutely buzzing with creativity. Our talented carnival artists guided everyone through such fun, creative activities that had families carnival-ready and beaming with pride at what they'd created!

😌 STEP FORWARD LUTON CHILL OUT ZONE

Did you need a break from all the excitement? The Step Forward Luton sponsored Chill Out Zone at the Hat Gardens was absolutely perfect, running from 12PM to 3PM. It was wonderful to see families taking a moment to relax and recharge before jumping back into all the carnival fun - what a brilliant respite it provided during such an action-packed day!