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Countdown to Christmas by helping local families in need. St Albans District Foodbank have launched their reverse Advent Calendar for 2025 which runs from 17th November to 11th December.
Royal Mail are once again helping Santa out by delivering the children's letters to him. To ensure Santa can reply in time letters need to reach him by Wednesday 10th December 2025 at:
Santa/Father Christmas,
Santa's Grotto,
Reindeerland,
XM4 5HQ
Be sure to put a stamp on the envelope and include the child's name and address clearly on the back. Note that the reply from this service is a standard letter and is not personalised. You can also download a PDF version of the card that will be received from the Royal Mail website.
Salvation Army Christmas Fair
(FREE)
15th November
Harpenden Salvation Army Hall, Harpenden
Harpenden Sustainability Market
(FREE)
16th November
Harpenden Common (opp Park Hall), Harpenden
We Are Harpenden Christmas Market
(FREE)
22nd November
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Christmas Wreath Workshop
22nd November
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
St Nicholas Primary School Christmas Fair
(FREE)
22nd November
St Nicholas Church Hall Harpenden, Harpenden
St George's Christmas Fayre
22nd November
St George's School, Harpenden
Christmas Craft Workshops
(FREE)
23rd November
Park Hall, Harpenden
Harpenden Christmas Carnival
(FREE)
23rd November
High Street, Harpenden
Harpenden Christmas Farmer's Market
(FREE)
23rd November
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Batford Christmas Lights Up
(FREE)
27th November
Batford Corner, Harpenden
Southdown Lights and Lanterns Extravaganza
(FREE)
28th November
Southdown Parade, Harpenden
Grove Schools' PTA Christmas Fayre
(FREE)
29th November
The Grove Infant School, Harpenden
Family Wreath Making
30th November
Harpenden Academy, Harpenden
Aldwickbury Park Christmas Market
(FREE)
30th November
Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Harpenden
Adult Christmas Wreath Making
5th December
Harpenden Academy, Harpenden
Satsuma Market
(FREE)
6th December
High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
St Nicholas Church Christmas Fayre
(FREE)
6th December
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
Jack & The Beanstalk
6th December
- 30th December
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Behind The Broomstick - A Magical Musical Theatre Experience
7th December
Musicale, Harpenden
FestiveLea Christmas Concert - Lea Singers
18th December
St. John's Church, Harpenden
Harpenden Christmas Farmer's Market
(FREE)
21st December
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Santa's Grotto at The Little Gym Harpenden
23rd December
The Little Gym Harpenden, Harpenden
Cinderella and Scruff the Dog
23rd December
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Carols on the Common
(FREE)
24th December
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years
(FREE)
11th November
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
🌿 Introducing Montessori into your Home
12th November
Virtual Event
The Gruffalo's Child
14th November
- 16th November
BEAM Hertford, Hertford
It's a Wonderful Life
14th November
- 16th November
Abbey Theatre, St Albans
Pottery painting with Glaze Time at DJ's Play Jungle
14th November
DJ's Play Jungle, Sandridge
Salvation Army Christmas Fair
(FREE)
15th November
Harpenden Salvation Army Hall, Harpenden
Festive Elf Quest
15th November
- 16th November
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
St Albans Christmas Bauble Trail
(FREE)
15th November
- 28th December
City Centre, St Albans
Winter Market
15th November
Hatfield Park, Hatfield
St Albans Christmas Cracker
(FREE)
16th November
City Centre, St Albans
Family Silent Disco
16th November
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Sunday Crafternoon
16th November
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
Harpenden Sustainability Market
(FREE)
16th November
Harpenden Common (opp Park Hall), Harpenden
Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave
16th November
The Pioneer Club, St Albans
Here's the latest recommendations from our visitors and followers. Click on the business name to find out more. If you'd like to add a recommendation for a business or organisation search for their listing here on the site and click on the Leave a recommendation button.
Anita's Cake Bakery - Cupcake Decorating
"Anita created the most fabulous party for my daughter's 8th birthday. She came up with beautiful designs and all the children had a ball recreating them with her help. She was calm, patient and absolutely lovely with them, even though the noise levels were high! Thank you Anita. "
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