Featured Events in Luton in 2026 (July Updated)

JOIN LUTON'S BRIGHTEST FUNDRAISER - BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY! JOIN LUTON'S BRIGHTEST FUNDRAISER! Luton Foodbank's much-loved Colour Run returns on Saturday 4th July. If you'd like your company to sponsor a colour station, please email info@lutonfoodbank.org.uk Join us in Wardown Park to run, jog, or walk the 5km route while being showered with coloured powder. It's great fun for all the family, and by getting sponsored (optional) you'll be helping us ensure no-one in Luton goes hungry. ABOUT THE RUN The course: Participants make their way around a 5km course, while being showered with brightly coloured powder by foodbank volunteers. Who can take part: It's an event for all the family, with an emphasis on fun over athletic prowess. So if running isn't your thing, it's fine to walk! (But if you like a challenge, the event record is 26 minutes.) Extra goodies : Register before Monday 22 June, and get free official t-shirt, sunglasses, and participation medal. Spectators welcome: Come along and cheer for the runners, then gather on the green behind the museum for the prizegiving. HOW TO ENTER Register here on our Eventbrite page. The registration amount enables us to provide a food parcel for one person. Team entry couldn't be simpler: When you receive your confirmation email from Eventbrite, After checkout, just email info@lutonfoodbank.org.uk with your order number , your team name , and the names of team members . ON THE DAY Please wear OLD clothes! Extra parking space will be available at Popes Meadow. 9:30am - Sign in and collect your t-shirt* from the registration desk. Please remember to bring your Eventbrite ticket. The registration desk will be in front of the the boathouse, which is near the suspension bridge, and on the opposite side of the lake from the snack kiosk.)PLEASE NOTE: The map at the top of this page was automatically generated by Eventbrite, and its location pin does NOT indicate the meeting point. Please see our own map below for more accurate information. Or you can download the printable map . Before 10am - Make your way to the start line. This is on the lakeside path between the boathouse and the SMALL pedestrian bridge. 10am - Run! Or walk, if you prefer - either way, be prepared to be showered with coloured powder whenever you pass a colour station. Afterwards: Wait near the finish line. It's prizegiving time, with trophies for category winners. (See below for details.) * These items are not available to anyone who registers after 4pm on Monday 22 June. TROPHIES Overall Winner Fastest under 16 yrs (on day of run) Runner with highest sponsorship School with highest sponsorship Biggest team Special award for Colour Run Superstar, awarded by Luton Foodbank Chair to the person we judge to have achieved the best covering of coloured powder. GET SPONSORED (optional) If you can, try to get sponsors so that we can get food parcels to even more people. You could ask friends, family, and colleagues to sponsor you. If you work for a medium- or large-sized company, you might be surprised at how willing they can often be to make a generous corporate donation. Either way, it's important to set yourself a goal and start finding sponsors right away, because you won't want to miss your target. Suggested fundraising £200 for 10 Adult Food Parcels. £150 for 10 Child Food Parcels. If you don't want to fundraise, you can donate directly on our JustGiving page. There are two ways to raise money for as many food parcels as you can Online. You can set up a JustGiving account and send a link to friends, family and other contacts so they can easily sponsor you online. No need to worry about collecting the money from people, and we receive the money you raise directly. You can link your JustGiving page to our main Colour Run 2026 page here on Eventbrite. Sponsor form. Download and print the sponsorship form . Get your sponsors to enter their details and the amount they want to give. Once the money is collected, please bring it (with sponsor form)to Luton Foodbank, or send your form with a cheque made out to "Luton Foodbank Ltd", to Luton Foodbank, Unit 3, Hightown Enterprise Centre, York Street, Luton, LU2 0HA. Please send sponsorship money to arrive by Monday 13 July 2026. (You can also drop your form and money in person, but please call ahead to confirm we're open.) Whichever method you choose, please encourage your sponsors to tick the Gift Aid box, as this adds 25% to their donation at no extra cost to them. If you're using the form, please make sure you include it with your cheque so we are able to claim the Gift Aid. PREPARATION We recommend you get advice on how to train for your run. If you are not used to running, it's really important that you start gently, and work your way up. Try the free NHS Couch to 5K programme , which has accompanying apps for Android and iPhone. The event is open to all, but if you're not used to this kind of activity, you should consult your doctor first. You can get great practice by joining Luton Wardown Parkrun (5K) or Luton Wardown Junior Parkrun (2K) which are free-to-join regular Saturday morning events run by volunteers. Optionally, you can sign up on their website before going along, so you can be issued with a barcode which they use to time your run. Our Colour Run course is closely based on the Parkrun circuit, so you'll be able to get a really good idea of how your training is going. We strongly recommend wearing only old clothes. The coloured powder should wash out nicely, but this can't be guaranteed. If driving home, we also advise bringing something to cover your car seats. TERMS & CONDITIONS By registering for this event, you are certifying you are medically fit to take part and that the organisers will in no way be held responsible for injury or illness during or as a result of the event. Free goodies (sunglasses, medal, t-shirt) are not guaranteed if you register after after 4pm on Monday 22 June. This is because we have to order the items in advance. ROUTE MAP Download printable map here . EVENT SUPPORTERS Luton's favourite fun run would not be possible without the generosity of kind sponsors. Their contributions are very much appreciated. Please get in touch if you'd like your company to be involved: info@lutonfoodbank.org.uk Information Source: Luton Foodbank | eventbrite

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Join us for an action packed weekend of activities, live demos and hands-on fun as the RAF takes over Luton's Saint George's Square! Are you ready? The RAF is touching down in Luton. Get a front row seat to experience some of what the Royal Air Force can offer you. Date: 24-26 July Times: 10:00 - 17:00 Location: Saint George's Square, Luton This FREE event gives you a rare glimpse into life in the RAF. Meet the people who make it happen, see up to date technology and challenge yourself. What you'll experience: Aircraft Up Close – Step inside RAF aircraft displays and speak to the personnel who keep aircraft flying. Perfect for photos and aviation fans alike. STEM Discovery – Experiment, explore and discover the innovations that keep the RAF at the cutting edge of technology. RAF Fitness Challenge – Test your reactions and agility in physical trials inspired by RAF training. Can you push past your limits? Problem-Solving – Take on exciting, hands-on tasks that challenge teamwork, quick thinking and resourcefulness. Live RAF Band Performances – Enjoy uplifting performances that capture the energy and spirit of the Royal Air Force. Insider Career Insights – Meet serving personnel and discover the roles, training and opportunities that are available to you. This event is for you! There's something for everyone to explore and be inspired by. Bring your family, bring your friends and bring your sense of adventure. See you at Saint George's Square! Worried about committing? The purpose of this FREE event is to learn and discover with no commitment required. We will not pressure you and there is no obligation to apply because you have attended the event. The purpose of the event is to bring like-minded individuals together, to introduce you to what life in the Royal Air Force is like. Please note that registering for the event and obtaining a ticket does not guarantee any benefits at the event itself, and a ticket is not necessary for entry. Want more information? If you want to learn more about the RAF, please: Visit our website Connect with us on Facebook Check out our YouTube channel Consent and Privacy We are committed to doing all that we can to keep your data secure. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place technical and organisational procedures to secure the data we collect about you – for example using varying levels of encryption. We also make sure that any third parties that we deal with have an obligation to keep all personal data they process on our behalf secure. Please note, that you can opt-out at any time. For full details on how we use and store your personal data please view the MOD Privacy Notice. Information Source: RAF Recruitment | eventbrite

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