What's On This Weekend In Hitchin And The Surrounding Area

Published: 11th December 2024

It's time for your weekly round-up of what's going on in Hitchin and the surrounding area!

You can find the full list of events in the calendar on the What's On section of the website.

Please do check ticket availability and that events are definitely going ahead before travelling.

With so many Christmas events going on right now, I won't be listing them all in the weekend guide, you can find them in the Articles, Blogs and News section of the website- Ill be adding lots over the coming weeks.

There are a number of other guides where you can find even more great events:

Back to this weekend...

Happening right here in Hitchin

The Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival at Holy Saviour Church
Fri 13th December 2024 - Sun 15th December 2024
We have over 45 local schools, community groups, charities and local businesses displaying the most wonderful Christmas trees.
Friday 13th 🎄
2.30 - 4.45pm
As always, we have a quieter session when we first open. This is an ideal time to visit if you prefer less crowds and no live music.
5pm-5.45pm
Kids Christmas Singalong with Joana Gil
Join us for carols and fun!
This is open to all ages. There will be an opportunity to join in and show us your best dance moves at the front.
Saturday 14th 🎄
12pm St Andrews School Choir will open the festival with a selection of their favourite hymns .
There will be live music all day (full details will be available nearer the time.
Sunday 15th 🎄
12pm Codicote School Choir will open the final day of the festival.
Live music will follow.
6pm Join us for a short service, with more carols and the winners will be announced.
Our festival cafe will be open across the weekend. Join us for cake, hot food and mulled wine! Entry is £5 per adult, children are free! Card payments preferred! Don't forget to vote!
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The BIG Weekend on Hitchin Market Place
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 15th December 2024 10am-4pm
Giant Snow Globe, Santa's Grotto, Rodeo Reindeer, Make & Take workshop, and much, much more!
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Children's Christmas Party at Highover JMI School & Nursery
Sat 14th December 2024 2-4pm
The Hitchin 7th Scouts are busy preparing for our popular Children's Xmas Party. This year it will be held on Saturday 14th December 2024, 2-4pm.
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Stick Man - toddler music, story and face painting session at North Herts Museum
Sat 14th December 2024 10.45, 11.45, 12.45
Come on down to North Herts Museum on the 14th December, where we will be having another one of our monthly toddler music, story, and face painting sessions. This time we will be reading 'Stick Man' by Julia Donaldson and having a sing-song, "I want to go home to the family tree!". If you like, you could even dress up! Aimed at ages 2-5 years old.
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Imajica Theatre presents "Rosie Reindeer and the Christmas wish" at British Schools Museum
Sat 14th December 2024 11.30 + 14:30
Join Imajica Theatre at the British Schools Museum for a fabulous festive story session! Imajica Theatre brings their book to life on stage in this heartwarming adventure of friendship and fun. Rosie Reindeer has a special wish to share this year! This 45-minute storytelling session is interactive, with lots of opportunities to sing and dance as the story unfolds. Imajica Theatre welcomes SEN and neurodiverse families to all of our shows and we use BSL signs in our choreography. Written with the younger audience in mind, 3-10 years (and anyone young at heart), there will be two shows, each approximately 45 minutes.
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Hitchin Churchyard Advent Window Trail
FREE TO ENTER
Sun 1st December 2024 - Tue 24th December 2024
This December @stmaryschurch_hitchin invites you to come to the Churchyard area of Hitchin to enjoy its wonderful independent shops and cafes, and of course to see the iconic Church with our Advent crown ready to be lit. The shop window advent displays can be viewed from December 1st until Christmas Eve. Trail maps are available from Visit Hitchin and Vintage Bay shop. Follow the trail from 1-25, name the shops and locations taking part, return your forms and you will be entered in to a prize draw.
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Hitchin Market Place Santa's Grotto
Every weekend until Sunday December 27th 2024 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Merry Christmas, Hitchin! 🎅 We are so excited to be able to bring you this wonderful new addition to our town for Christmas. Santa's Grotto supporting Garden House Hospice- £4 per child.
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Dick Whittington Christmas Show at The Market Theatre, Hitchin
Sat 7th December 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
This Christmas, the Market Theatre stages a brand new version of another classic fairy story. Join plucky Dick Whittington and his trusty cat Timmy on their quest to London to seek their fortune. On the way they meet up with Polly who is trying to escape her wicked aunt Willma the Lord Mayoress of London. What Polly doesn't know is her dad has left her a huge amount of treasure in London and Willma is determined to lay her hands on it! Will Polly and Dick realise the fortune that awaits them and find it before WIlma does? With the help of the children (and grown-ups) they surely will! Book now for this epic adventure packed full of laughs, songs and audience participation (including the grown-ups!). Perfect for children ages 3-8yrs.
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The Snowman TM Exhibition at North Herts Museum
Sat 5th October 2024 - Sun 12th January 2025 - Open Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays)
FREE ENTRY
The Snowman TM, an enchanting exhibition for all the family is on in North Herts Museum.
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"Hitchin Treasure Trail" Map
Have you seen Hitchin has its on Treasure Trail map? Kids can follow this beautifully illustrated, fantasy-themed treasure map to explore Hitchin town in a totally new and exciting way. Discover hidden treasures, learn a little local history a long the way, and gain new adventuring skills. Fun for all the family, a great way to get out and about to enjoy your town, can be used time and time again. Purchase your copy from Hitchin Information shop at 1a Churchyard, only £6.99.
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Hitchin Markets
Friday - Antiques and General Market until 3pm
Saturday - General Market until 4:30pm
Sunday - Flea Market (Open to all - £10 per pitch, no need to book) 6am - 1:00pm
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Nearby (within 30 minutes' drive)

Skate Letchworth at Letchworth Outdoor Pool
Sat 23rd November 2024 - Sun 12th January 2025
Glide into winter wonderland at our ice rink! Enjoy the thrill of ice skating amidst a festive atmosphere. Our rink can accommodate up to 100 skaters, so whether you're a seasoned pro or taking your first steps on the ice, there's a place for everyone.
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Family Kids' Club Screenings at The Broadway Cinema, Letchworth
Saturdays and Sundays 10:30am
LOW COST (£1.75 per person)
Family films for just £1.75 per person at The Broadway Kids Club screenings.
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Meet and Greet Santa and Mrs Claus at Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 15th December 2024 10am - 2pm
If you're looking to meet Father Christmas this year, then look no further than the Letchworth Garden Square Shopping Centre. Santa is bringing his Workshop to Letchworth Garden City! Not only that but meet & greets with Santa & Mrs Claus will be absolutely Free.
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The Living Theatre presents 'A Christmas Carol' at The Settlement, Letchworth
Fri 13th Dec 2024 8-9:30pm
Join The Living Theatre for our hugely popular dramatised reading of A Christmas Carol, better than ever for 2024! After huge demand we have dusted off the top hats and opened Dickens' pages once more to bring you the perfect Christmas treat. Grab yourself a mulled wine and settle into your seat for the Living Theatre's reading of a Christmas Carol - but don't get too comfortable, expect characters to leap from the page and Dickens to dance before your eyes as our actors contend to tell our favourite Christmas story; seamlessly moving from your trusted narrator to the most fiendish of Dickens creations. Book in hand, our actors will take you through the laughter, the lows and straight to the heart of Dickens most famous tale. This reading is created for all the family, relishing the words for the most faithful Dickens' fan to captivating the imaginations of our youngest audiences.
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Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at The Memorial Hall, Shefford
Sat 14th December 2024 12 - 4pm
Over 20 stalls featuring local creatives and makers. Fundraising for The Need Project. Refreshments, children's activity table and a charity tombola with all prizes generously donated by stall holders throughout the year and local small businesses. Every £3 ticket is a winner at this event.
Join us to help make a difference. This event is not for profit and is run entirely by volunteers within the local community.
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Christmas Breakfast Babies - Under 2 yrs Exclusive at Amaz-Ballz Play Café, Baldock
Sun 15th December 2024 10 AM - 12 PM
Start your day with a festive breakfast designed especially for families with little ones under 2 years old. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with options including eggs, sausages, toast, bacon, baked beans, fruit, and pastries like croissants. A magical visit from Father Christmas will make this morning unforgettable. Adults can sip unlimited refills from their coffee cafetière or tea pot, while kids enjoy squash or water. Pre-booking is required, so be sure to secure your table and share any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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Christmas Lunch Delight at Amaz-Ballz Play Café, Baldock
Sun 15th December 2024 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Make holiday memories with a festive lunch featuring a special visit from Father Christmas. This delightful meal includes a three-tiered tower of savoury and sweet treats, such as cheese straws, finger sandwiches, cocktail sausages, scones with jam and cream, and nostalgic school sponge with custard. Adults can savour unlimited tea or coffee, while kids enjoy squash or water. Book early to secure your place and let us know of any dietary requirements.
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Christmas Evening Tea at Amaz-Ballz Play Café, Baldock
Sun 15th December 2024 3 PM - 5 PM
Celebrate the holidays with an enchanting visit from Father Christmas during a festive tea event. Families will enjoy a three-tiered spread of savoury treats like cheese scones, finger sandwiches, and rosemary roasties, paired with sweet delights like éclairs, cupcakes, and scones with jam and cream. Adults can relax with unlimited tea or coffee, while kids sip on squash or water. Book early and inform us of any dietary needs.
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Reindeer in the Square at Market Square, Biggleswade
Sun 15th December 2024 10an to 2pm
Join us in the Market Square where you can pet the reindeer and enjoy the Christmas cheer. There will be a sleigh for photos and some food stalls around to warm you up. You may even get a visit by Santa!
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The magic of Ardeley at Ardeley St Lawrence School, Stevenage
Fri 13th December 2024 3.30pm - 5.30pm
The Magic of Ardeley is the Ardeley St Lawrence Christmas fair. Santa's biker procession, local business stalls,Santa's grotto, raffle & tombola, Danish Christmas kitchen. We have a flyer to send you.
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Robin Hood - The Fantastic Family Pantomime at Luton Library Theatre
Fri 13th December 2024 7pm, Sat 14th December 2024 11am and 4pm, and Sun 15th December 2024 12pm and 5pm
The fine folk of Sherwood Forest are terrorised by the mounting taxes imposed by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham who'll stop at nothing to seize the throne of England and claim the fair Maid Marian as his bride. Only the outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men can save the day. With the help of the hapless Silly Willy and his not so glamorous mother Nanny Fanny, can Sherwood be saved from the Sheriff's clutches? Or will they be left all aquiver? Find out in this 'Merry' pantomime adventure!
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The King's Polar Bear (2pm BSL Performance) at Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Sat 14th December 2024 2pm & 4:30pm
An epic polar adventure for the whole family! Join Luton's favourites Full House Theatre for a timeless tale of hope and opportunity, told under the awesome shimmer of the northern lights. In this wintry new show, full of snow and sparkle you will be carried away by the magic of an arctic adventure never heard of before. Masters of children's storytelling, Full House Theatre, bring the frozen paradise of the arctic to life with vibrant characters, hand crafted puppets and a beautiful original score by BAFTA nominated composer Rebecca Applin. The King's Polar Bear is a playful and highly visual show for children, the perfect family theatre experience. Saturday 14th December 2pm will be a BSL performance. Made for 4+. Suitable for All.
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Further Afield

Comedy Club 4 Kids at Park Theatre, Finsbury Park
Sat 14th December 2024 15.00
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families... but without the rude bits! Almost 20 years later, the company has expanded from one London residency to being countrywide, running shows and workshops all over the UK from Peebles to Portsmouth, even producing a book on how to write and perform stand-up, and hosting our own Radio Nonsense podcast to bring the sillies to families all over the world. The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it's just like a normal comedy club, but it's on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of the entire audience claiming to be called Bob.
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