Watford's Big Beach made a return at the weekend and there are heaps of free activities to keep the kids amused throughout the summer holidays.
Why go all the way to the seaside when you have the Sandcastle Club, sand, deck chairs and food and drinks available from beach bars on the high street?
Here's a guide to what's on at the Big Beach 2016, which you can find by Pond Performance Area at the top of the town centre.
To find out what else is going on in and around Watford, visit our events listing by clicking here
Tuesday 9 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Gambado at the Beach - Gambado the tiger will be running a selection of games and activities
Wednesday 10 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Teddy Bear Picnic with Watford Colosseum. Bring along your favourite teddy and join in a fun movement workshop followed by some arts and crafts
10am to 9pm TopGolf TakeOver: Golfing competitions, tournaments, training by professionals and lots of giveaways! (Pop up golf area)
Thursday 11 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Watford Celebrates the Olympics - the YMCA will set some sporting challenges and activities for all ages
Friday 12 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Fizz Kids beach party - fun games, music, dancing and magic
Saturday 13 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Frozen Sing-Along - fancy dress encouraged!
10am to 9pm TopGolf TakeOver: Golfing competitions, tournaments, training by professionals and lots of giveaways! (Pop up golf area)
Sunday 14 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Make a keyring keepsake of your time on the beach
Monday 15 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Everyone Active dance workshop with very special guests Peppa and George
Tuesday 16 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Gambado at the Beach - Gambado the tiger will be running a selection of games and activities
Wednesday 17 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Show us your thoughts of the Big Beach - create a postcard and write us a note telling us what you like or don't like about the beach
10am to 9pm TopGolf TakeOver: Golfing competitions, tournaments, training by professionals and lots of giveaways! (Pop up golf area)
Thursday 18 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Frozen Sing-Along - fancy dress encouraged!
Friday 19 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Arts and crafts workshop with Creation Station - creating fun craft pieces that you can take home
Saturday 20 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Watford Games - Celebration of the Olympics - come dressed in your sporting gear and join in some sporting activities with the YMCA
10am to 9pm TopGolf TakeOver: Golfing competitions, tournaments, training by professionals and lots of giveaways! (Pop up golf area)
Sunday 21 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Sandcastle competition - work alone or as a team to make the best sandcastle
Monday 22 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Fizz Kids beach party - fun games, music, dancing and magic
Tuesday 23 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Gambado at the Beach - Gambado the tiger will be running a selection of games and activities
Wednesday 24 August
10am Sandcastle Club: YMCA will be showcasing their gymnastics team as well as some multi sports circuits
10am to 9pm TopGolf TakeOver: Golfing competitions, tournaments, training by professionals and lots of giveaways! (Pop up golf area)
Thursday 25 August
10am Sandcastle Club: The Play Team will be providing fun activities
Friday 26 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Show us your thoughts of the Big Beach - create a postcard and write us a note telling us what you like or don't like about the beach
Saturday 27 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Everyone Active - Save a Life. Survival classes, first aid and sports activities roll into one fun and informative session
10am to 9pm TopGolf TakeOver: Golfing competitions, tournaments, training by professionals and lots of giveaways! (Pop up golf area)
Sunday 28 August
10am Sandcastle Club: YMCA will be showcasing their gymnastics team as well as some multi sports circuits
Monday 29 August
10am Sandcastle Club: Circus workshop and show with Auntie Julie. An opportunity for you to try plate spinning and juggling, with free play and mini show
