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I'm so excited to bring you the second year of the Mum’s guide to Hitchin Awards, aimed at recognising the local people, businesses and organisations that help make Hitchin and the surrounding area such a great place for families.
You can nominate businesses & organisations by completing the nomination form.
Closing date for nominations is Sunday 9th November 2025.
This year's categories are:
π Best Activity Class or Group for Under 5s
π Best Activity Class or Group for School-age Children
π Best Holiday Club or Class
π Best Pre/Post-natal Support Service
π Best Lifestyle Service for Parents
π Best Party and Celebrations Provider
π Most Family-friendly Café/Restaurant/Pub
π Best Local Shop
π Best Local Event
π Best Local Independent Business
π Best Family Day Out
Show our amazing local businesses some love and nominate your favourites here.
Do you have kids coats that you could pass on to families in need?
Welcome to Coats 4 Kids Herts 2025 Autumn/Winter Season π
With the weather on the turn, we are now welcoming Kids Winter coat donations ready to rehome ππ»
‘Coats for Kids’ is a safe place where families can come for a FREE preloved Winter coat for a child at zero cost and with zero judgement.
We want to help share preloved, good quality coats to Kids that need a coat for Winter. Helping to support families in a completely confidential way. This is our 4th Autumn/Winter π€
We greatly appreciate donations of preloved, clean, good quality Winter Children’s coats, all sizes accepted (from Baby to Teenage). Unfortunately we can’t accept any other clothing items.
Please kindly take your donations in a carrier bag to any of the following donation points as soon as possible (please be mindful these venues are not always open so you may need to leave your donation outside) thank you so much ππ»
DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR DONATIONS ‡οΈ
Once we have donations we will be running weekly pop up events to help distribute to those in need.
IMPORTANT β‘οΈ For any urgent coat requests please get in touch with me (Laura) on 07950403823 or email [email protected]
If you are in the professional services and have a larger need, please email me a list of your requirements including gender, age and quantity.
Huge thanks to our ongoing partnership with the brilliant teams at Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the amazing local businesses mentioned above.
Thank you to everyone for their part in helping keep our children warmπ€
Scarefest at Alton Towers
27th September
- 2nd November
Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent
Autumn Pumpkins - PYO at Bury Lane
27th September
- 31st October
Bury Lane, Melbourn
Fright Nights at Thorpe Park Resort
3rd October
- 2nd November
Thorpe Park Resort, Chertsey
Fright Fiesta at Gulliver's Land
4th October
- 1st November
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
Brick or Treat
4th October
- 1st November
Legoland, Windsor
HOWL'O'WEEN
4th October
- 2nd November
Chessington World of Adventure Resort, Chessington
Pumpkin Patch @ Standalone Farm
11th October
- 31st October
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Spook-Fest 2025
11th October
- 2nd November
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Halloween Spookfest at Church Farm Ardeley
18th October
- 31st October
Church Farm, Nr Stevenage
Land of Lights
18th October
- 28th February
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
Pumpkin Festival
18th October
- 31st October
The Pop up Farm, Nr Redbourn
Pumpkin Patch at Hitchin Lavender
18th October
- 31st October
Hitchin Lavender, Hitchin
Boo at the Zoo
20th October
- 2nd November
Cedars Nature Centre, waltham cross
Craftea at Hitchin Library
(FREE)
21st October
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall
21st October
- 31st October
Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green
Workshop: Draught Busting
(FREE)
22nd October
Royston Museum, Royston
Luton Little Bugs
23rd October
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Winter Warmer Morning
(FREE)
24th October
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road
St Mary's Jigsaw Festival 2025
24th October
- 25th October
St Mary's Church, Hitchin
Pumpkin Patch Nights
24th October
- 26th October
The Patch MK, Stratford Road
Space to Grow Parent Support Group
24th October
Triangle Garden - Meet at Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin
Dinos After Dark
24th October
- 26th October
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Pumpkin Festival
24th October
- 31st October
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Boo at the Zoo
25th October
- 2nd November
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Halloween Special at Audley End Miniature Railway
25th October
- 2nd November
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Kids Halloween Festival - Lee Valley Farm
25th October
- 31st October
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Monsters and Magic Halloween at Drayton Manor
25th October
- 2nd November
Drayton Manor, Mile Oak, Tamworth
Make Halloween Bunting
25th October
Make Space, Hitchin
Pumpkin Picking at Hatters Farm
25th October
- 31st October
Hatters Farm, Bishops Storford
Halloween at BeWILDerwood
25th October
- 2nd November
BeWILDerwood Norfolk, Norwich, Norfolk
October Adventures; Knights Quest
25th October
- 31st October
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Witches & Wizards Week
25th October
- 2nd November
Hatfield Park, Hatfield
Jordans School of Magic - 3D Halloween Trail
25th October
- 2nd November
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
October Half Term at Go Ape Wendover
25th October
- 2nd November
Go Ape Wendover, Aston Clinton
Hitchin Town Hall Halloween Party
25th October
Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin
Lego Spike Club at Hitchin Library
25th October
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
October Half Term - Ghosts of Royston
25th October
- 2nd November
Royston Museum, Royston
Halloween Evening with Owls
25th October
Herrings Green Farm, Wilstead
The Centre of Hocus Pocus
25th October
- 2nd November
Herrings Green Farm, Wilstead
Halloween Fayre at Offley Hoo Farm
(FREE)
25th October
Offley Hoo Farm, Offley Hoo Farm, SG53ED, Hitchin
The Magic of Halloween
25th October
- 26th October
The Magic of Christmas Barn, Walkern, Stevenage
Trick & Treat Circus at Broadway Cinema
25th October
Broadway Cinema & Theatre, Letchworth Garden City
Boo at the Zoo
25th October
- 2nd November
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Mega Dino Bricks
25th October
- 2nd November
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Half Term Sensory Trails
(FREE)
25th October
- 2nd November
Hertford Castle, Hertford
Oktoberfest
(FREE)
25th October
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road
Circus Skills Workshop
25th October
- 31st October
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Stevenage Town Centre Halloween Event
(FREE)
25th October
Event Island, Stevenage
Haunted Halloween at Waddesdon
25th October
- 2nd November
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Secret Pumpkin PYO 2025
25th October
- 31st October
The Secret Farm, Moggerhanger
Halloween Craft Market
(FREE)
25th October
- 26th October
Best Before Cafe, Garden Square Shopping Centre
October Half Term at Woburn Safari Park ππ»
25th October
- 2nd November
Woburn Safari Park, Bedford
Frosts Pumpkin Patch
25th October
- 31st October
Frosts Garden Centre, Willington
A Leap for Lemurs, Charity Weekend at Woburn Safari Park
25th October
- 26th October
Woburn Safari Park, Bedford
Freaky Fun Fest
25th October
- 2nd November
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Come and meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park
(FREE)
25th October
Woburn Safari Park, Bedford
Pumpkin Patch Days
25th October
- 31st October
The Patch MK, Stratford Road
Secret Pumpkin PYO 2025
25th October
- 31st October
The Secret Farm, Moggerhanger
Hermitage Halloween Trail
(FREE)
25th October
- 2nd November
Hermitage Road, Hitchin
Halloween special: Stay and Play
25th October
Westmill Community Centre, John Barker Place
Halloween Spooktacular
25th October
- 2nd November
Woodside Animal Farm, Slip End
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert!
25th October
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
The BIG Draw at Stockwood
(FREE)
25th October
- 31st October
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Halloween Fun at the British Schools Museum
25th October
- 26th October
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Herbal Workshop - Wild Remedies
25th October
Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin
October half term at Go Ape Wendover
25th October
- 2nd November
Go Ape Wendover, Aston Clinton
Pumpkin Spooktacular at Woodland Ranch
25th October
- 31st October
Woodland Ranch, Tewin Hill
Spooky Halloween Farm Park
25th October
- 31st October
Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
Halloween Half Term at Wrest Park
25th October
- 2nd November
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
26th October
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Pumpkins in the Park
26th October
Stockwood Park RFC, Luton
Hertford Castle Tours
(FREE)
26th October
Hertford Castle, Hertford
The Fascinating Fungi Research Trail
26th October
- 30th October
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Self-Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads
26th October
- 30th October
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Owl Pellet Dissection
26th October
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Sunday Crafternoon
26th October
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
Halloween Spooky Baby Ball
26th October
Cafe at the Museum, 41 Queen St, Hitchin SG4 9TS
Family Forest School at the Triangle Garden Hitchin
26th October
Triangle Community Garden, Hitchin
Last year I had a message from a lady whose daughter had moved to Hitchin with her 1 year old, asking for suggestions of where she could go to meet other parents.
Why not browse through some of the listings we have recently added to the site...
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