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Welwyn Garden City is currently host to the amazing, Knife Angel. A national monument designed and created by Alfie Bradley, it is crafted from more than 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by the police across the country. Some knives have been signed by victim's families. The aim of the amazing sculpture is 'to raise awareness about the consequences of knife crime and violence and to spark conversations about the need for social change and peace', and it is 'an opportunity to remember all those who have fallen victim to knife crime and violence'. It is a spectacular piece of art and very thought-provoking.
The Knife Angel can be seen outside The Howard Centre for the rest of October (concluding on 30th October). It is well worth a visit and would make a great talking point during half-term!
More information about the sculpture and events running throughout the month can be found here.
To mark the occasion, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire is running an art competition for young people under 25.
The Mayor of Harpenden's Christmas Card Design Competition has launched!
Children aged 4-11 are invited to design a Christmas card for the Harpenden Town Mayor. The winner will have their design used for the Mayor's official Christmas Card and will be invited to turn on the Town Christmas lights at the Christmas Carnival!
Cards should be designed on A4 paper, with name, age and school on the back.
Please deliver or post to: The Mayor's Secretary, Harpenden Town Council, Town Hall, Leyton Road, AL5 2LX by Friday 7th November 2025.
Good luck!
Magic Scroll Workshop
18th October
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Diwali in Harpenden
(FREE)
25th October
Function Room 1, Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
26th October
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Grain, Trade and Pilgrims: Harpenden from Prehistory to Medieval
28th October
High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
Halloween pottery painting with Glaze Time
29th October
The Old Cock Inn, Harpenden
The Art Room Halloween Workshop
30th October
Musicale, Harpenden
Page One Book Hour - Dogman
30th October
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Harpenden Rugby Club Community Fireworks
2nd November
Harpenden Rugby Club, Harpenden
Pirates Love Underpants
5th November
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
KWAF Low-bang Fireworks Night 2025
7th November
Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
Crabtree Schools' Fireworks Spectacular
8th November
Crabtree Junior School, Harpenden
Remembrance Day Parade & Service
9th November
War Memorial, Harpenden
Pottery painting with Glaze Time at Bennet's Parent & Toddler Morning
10th November
Bennet's Club - The British Legion, Harpenden
Salvation Army Christmas Fair
(FREE)
15th November
Harpenden Salvation Army Hall, Harpenden
Harpenden Sustainability Market
(FREE)
16th November
Harpenden Common (opp Park Hall), Harpenden
St George's Christmas Fayre
22nd November
St George's School, 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
Jack & The Beanstalk
6th December
- 30th December
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Pumpkin Patch
11th October
- 31st October
Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Spook-Fest
11th October
- 2nd November
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Pumpkin Festival
18th October
- 31st October
The Pop up Farm, Nr Redbourn
Symphony of the Senses: Colour/Music installation
(FREE)
18th October
- 19th October
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Pumpkin Festival
18th October
- 19th October
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
The Secret Pumpkin Farm
18th October
- 19th October
The Secret Farm, Moggerhanger
Hitchin Lavender Pumpkin Patch
18th October
- 31st October
Hitchin Lavender, Hitchin
Halloween SpookFest
18th October
- 31st October
Church Farm, Stevenage
Pumpkin Festival
18th October
- 19th October
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
Halloween Festival
18th October
- 19th October
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Magic Scroll Workshop
18th October
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
Sunday Crafternoon
19th October
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
WiFi Wars Halloween Special
19th October
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
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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. "
"Jack has a wonderful caring manner which is really reassuring when in pain. I have been visiting him for a number of years if a problem arises and he has even treated my children. I wouldn't trust anyone else with their care. "
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