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Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Hitchin. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook and Instagram. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those.
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Land of Lights
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
18 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
18 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
Talks on Monday hosted by the Walled Garden Project at Luton Hoo Estate
The Estate Office, Luton
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026
Festive Elf Quest
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
15 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
15 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
St Albans Christmas Bauble Trail
City Centre, St Albans
15 Nov 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
15 Nov 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
Christmas at Wimpole
Wimpole Estate, Royston
21 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026
21 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026
Stevenage Winter Wonderland
Stevenage Leisure Park, Stevenage
21 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
21 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Panto: Dick Wittington & His Cat
Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage
21 Nov 2025 - 18 Jan 2026
21 Nov 2025 - 18 Jan 2026
Forestlight at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
22 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
22 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
Legoland at Christmas
Legoland, Windsor
22 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026
22 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026
Fox - Parent & Baby Performances
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace
25 Nov 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
25 Nov 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
The Wizard of Oz
Pirton Village Hall, Pirton
26 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
26 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
Christmas Shopping Evening
Next Page Books, Hitchin
27 Nov 2025
27 Nov 2025
Tewinbury Farm Woodland Light Trail
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
27 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
27 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair
Letchworth Settlement, Letchworth
28 Nov 2025
28 Nov 2025
Christmas Extravaganza!
Hertford Museum, Hertford
28 Nov 2025
28 Nov 2025
Christmas Fair
Dovehouse Lodge, Hitchin
28 Nov 2025
28 Nov 2025
Gifts from the Apothecary: Herbal self Indulgence gift hamper
Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin
28 Nov 2025
28 Nov 2025
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Venues across Hitchin, Letchworth & Steven, Hitchin, Letchworth & Stevenage
28 Nov 2025 - 6 Dec 2025
28 Nov 2025 - 6 Dec 2025
A Christmas Carol
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
28 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
28 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted
28 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
28 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
Yoga 4 Cancer Support
HSD, The Studios, Hitchin
29 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
Biggleswade TrackPlay
Langford Village Hall, Biggleswade
29 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
Photography Workshop - Liquids in glass!
Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin
29 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
Shefford Winter Fair, November 2025
Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford
29 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
Shefford Winter Fair, November 2025
Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford
29 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
Hitchin Chamber Orchestra Concert at St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church Hitchin, HITCHIN
29 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
Little Crafty Party K-Pop Demon Hunters Craft Party
The Orchard Community Centre, Biggleswade
29 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
Keech Christmas Market
Barnfield College, Luton
29 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Standalone Farm Christmas Market
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
29 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Christmas Creative Market
Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin
29 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Church Farm Ardeley Santa Paws
Church Farm Ardeley, Stevenage
29 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
29 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
Church Farm Ardeley Father Christmas
Church Farm Ardeley, Stevenage
29 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
29 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
Winter-Fest Featuring Santa's Magical Grotto
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
29 Nov 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
29 Nov 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Polar Bear Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
29 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
29 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Purchase your Christmas Tree - St Mary's Academy
St Marys Academy, Stotfold, Stotfold
30 Nov 2025
30 Nov 2025
Collage & Stitch: Fabric Christmas Tree Workshop with Yoshie Allen
Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin
30 Nov 2025
30 Nov 2025
Christmas Wreath Making and Candlelit Yoga
St Michaels Church, St Michaels
30 Nov 2025
30 Nov 2025
Sunday Crafternoon
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
30 Nov 2025
30 Nov 2025
Redbourn Christmas Market
High Street, Redbourn
30 Nov 2025
30 Nov 2025
Jumpers for Goalposts
Osinskys, Hitchin
30 Nov 2025
30 Nov 2025
Iris Courts Christmas Light Switch On
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin
1 Dec 2025
1 Dec 2025
Anne & Paul's Lunatic Christmas Lights
Anne & Paul's, Biggleswade
1 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
1 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Hitchin light orchestera - Winter Warmer
Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin
2 Dec 2025
2 Dec 2025
Hitchin Town Fc vs Berkhamsted
Hitchin Town Football Club, Hitchin
2 Dec 2025
2 Dec 2025
Ploughman's and Patriots : A Veterans Lunch at Iris Court
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin
3 Dec 2025
3 Dec 2025
Christmas Lino cutting
Make Space, Hitchin
3 Dec 2025
3 Dec 2025
Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock
Wrest Park, Silsoe
3 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
3 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Luton Little Bugs
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
4 Dec 2025
4 Dec 2025
Tewinbury Farm Woodland Light Trail
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
4 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
4 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Wreath making evening - St Mary's Academy
St Marys Academy, Stotfold, Stotfold
5 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025
Christmas Family Afternoon Tea with Santa
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
5 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025
Christmas Wreath workshop & cocktails
Fussey & Baer, Hitchin
5 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025
Harmonies of Christmas
Letchworth Garden City Church, Letchworth
5 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025
Triangle Tribe Christmas Special
Triangle Community Garden, Hitchin
5 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
5 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Nativity! The Musical
Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin
5 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Robot's Search for Snow!
The Broadway Gallery, Letchworth Garden City
5 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
Aladdin
The Alban Arena, St Albans
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Aladdin
The Alban Arena, St Albans
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Aladdin
The Alban Arena, St Albans
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
The All New Adventures of Peter Pan
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
St Albans Creative Christmas Market
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
6 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025
The Snowman with Hitchin Band
St Mary's Church, Hitchin
6 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025
Kid Zone
Event Island, Stevenage
6 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025
Jo Jingles Christmas Party
St Paul's Church Hall, Letchworth
6 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025
Hertfordshire Christmas Shopping Fair
Hertfordshire Showground, Redbourn
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Farmer Christmas
Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Summerfields Miniature Railway - Santa Specials
Summerfields Miniature Railway, Bedford
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Standalone Farm Christmas Market
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
The Three Bears
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
6 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
The Three Bears
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
6 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
6 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
Jack & The Beanstalk
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
6 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
December Adventures: Knights Quest
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
6 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
6 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Luton Hoo Christmas Market
Luton Hoo Walled Garden (The Conservatory), Luton
7 Dec 2025
7 Dec 2025
Make a natural festive wreath!
Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin
7 Dec 2025
7 Dec 2025
Make a natural festive wreath!
Ransoms Pavilion, Hitchin
7 Dec 2025
7 Dec 2025
Festive Decorations with Crafted Connections
Royston Museum, Royston
7 Dec 2025
7 Dec 2025
Meet Father Christmas at Luton Hoo Estate
The Walled Garden, Luton
7 Dec 2025
7 Dec 2025
Behind The Broomstick - A Magical Musical Theatre Experience
Musicale, Harpenden
7 Dec 2025
7 Dec 2025
Christmas Market at Luton Hoo Estate
Luton Hoo Estate, Luton
7 Dec 2025
7 Dec 2025
Christmas at The Mill
Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Hatfield, Hatfield
7 Dec 2025
7 Dec 2025
Cinderella
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
8 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
8 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Ashton Handbell Ringers Performance
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin
11 Dec 2025
11 Dec 2025
Scrooge the Musical
Woodside Hall, Hitchin
11 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
11 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Ware Poets - Open Mic and guest poets the two Maggies
Southern Maltings, Ware
12 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
12 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Nativity! The Musical
Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin
12 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
The Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival
Holy Saviour Church, Hitchin
12 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
12 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Santa at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
12 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025
Stockwood Illuminated 2025
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
12 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
12 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Breakfast with Santa
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
13 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
Christmas Craft Market
The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade
13 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
Wheathampstead Pantomime - Dick Whittington
Marford Memorial Hall, Wheathampstead
13 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
Christmas Elf Cadet Training
RAF Museum London, London
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Farmer Christmas
Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
The Elves and the Magic Bear
The British Schools Museum, Hitchin
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House
Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Biggleswade
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
12 Joys of Christmas Trail
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
13 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
13 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Reindeer in the Square
Market Square, Biggleswade
14 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Hitchin Town Hall Kids Christmas Disco
Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX
14 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Printing Press Demo Day at Royston Museum
Royston Museum, Royston
14 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Christmas Carols with Hitchin Band at The Orange Tree
The Orange Tree Pub, Hitchin
14 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Rainbow Craft Fair
St Mary's Church House, Hitchin
14 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Little Crafty Party - Grinch Christmas Craft Party
Ignite Studios Biggleswade, Ignite Studios
14 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Kids Christmas Show
Market Theatre, Hitchin
14 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
Craftea at Hitchin Library
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
16 Dec 2025
16 Dec 2025
Salvation Army Christmas Choir Visit
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin
17 Dec 2025
17 Dec 2025
Christmas carols in the garden
Kite at The Red Hart, Hitchin
18 Dec 2025
18 Dec 2025
Festive Family Fun session
St Nicholas & Martins Family Centre, Stevenage
18 Dec 2025
18 Dec 2025
Jo Jingles Christmas Party
Fairfield Community Hall, Fairfield Park
19 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
19 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
Christmas Special: Stay and Play
Westmill Community Centre, Hitchin
20 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
Festive Weaving Fun for Families - Kids craft session
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
20 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
Little Rascals - Rudolf's Magic Christmas Party
Little Rascals Indoor Play & Party Centre, Hitchin
20 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
Farmer Christmas
Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
20 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
Festive Family Days
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
20 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025
Harpenden Farmer's Market
Lower High Street, Harpenden
21 Dec 2025
21 Dec 2025
First Impressions – Kids Festive Printing Workshop
Royston Museum, Royston
21 Dec 2025
21 Dec 2025
Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour
Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin, xxx
21 Dec 2025
21 Dec 2025
Harpenden Christmas Farmer's Market
Lower High Street, Harpenden
21 Dec 2025
21 Dec 2025
Christmas Art Club
St Mary's Parish Hall, Baldock
22 Dec 2025
22 Dec 2025
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX
22 Dec 2025
22 Dec 2025
Christmas Party at Iris Court
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin
22 Dec 2025
22 Dec 2025
Breakfast with Santa
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
24 Dec 2025
24 Dec 2025
Tewinbury Farm Woodland Light Trail
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
27 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
27 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
1 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2026
1 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2026
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: Januar
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
13 Jan 2026
13 Jan 2026
Storytelling for Early Years
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
13 Jan 2026
13 Jan 2026
KPop Demon Hunta'z Live
Watford Colosseum, Watford
17 Jan 2026
17 Jan 2026
Zoom!
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
31 Jan 2026
31 Jan 2026
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: Februa
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
10 Feb 2026
10 Feb 2026
Storytelling for Early Years
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
10 Feb 2026
10 Feb 2026
Scale Model Show at Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
15 Feb 2026
15 Feb 2026
Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Woodside Hall, Hitchin
18 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026
18 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026
Pop Party
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
21 Feb 2026
21 Feb 2026
K-Pop Party
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
21 Feb 2026
21 Feb 2026
Engineering Open Workshop
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
21 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
21 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
The Great Big Bug Show
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
1 Mar 2026
1 Mar 2026
Ruby's Worry
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
8 Mar 2026
8 Mar 2026
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: March
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
10 Mar 2026
10 Mar 2026
St Patrick's Festival After Party
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
14 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
Mother's Day Market
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade, Beds
15 Mar 2026
15 Mar 2026
Counting Sheep
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
21 Mar 2026
21 Mar 2026
Casino Royale Night at Shuttleworth House
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
28 Mar 2026
28 Mar 2026
The Zoo That Comes To You
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026
Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026
Rapunzel
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
31 Mar 2026
31 Mar 2026
Creative Crowns Workshop
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
1 Apr 2026
1 Apr 2026
Easter at Stockwood
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
2 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
2 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
Easter Bunny Flies In
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
4 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
4 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
Family Film Club: Shrek
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
7 Apr 2026
7 Apr 2026
Creative Crowns Workshop
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
8 Apr 2026
8 Apr 2026
Gaby Gulliver's Travels
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
9 Apr 2026
9 Apr 2026
ABBA Tribute Night
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
11 Apr 2026
11 Apr 2026
So Unfair!
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
11 Apr 2026
11 Apr 2026
Sting Quarter: Spring Session
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026
Pre-Show Party (Season Premiere Air Show)
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
9 May 2026
9 May 2026
Season Premiere Air Show
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
10 May 2026
10 May 2026
150th Anniversary of Shuttleworth House
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
17 May 2026
17 May 2026
Wings & Wheels Air Show
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
30 May 2026
30 May 2026
Gyro World Record Attempt
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
13 Jun 2026
13 Jun 2026
Festival of Flight Air Show
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
27 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
27 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Summer Fete Open Weekend
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
4 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2026
4 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2026
Summer Air Show
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
25 Jul 2026
25 Jul 2026
NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
9 Aug 2026
9 Aug 2026
Flying Proms Air Show
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
15 Aug 2026
15 Aug 2026
Vintage Aircraft Club Fly In
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
22 Aug 2026
22 Aug 2026
Blues Brothers Tribute Night
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
28 Aug 2026
28 Aug 2026
Military Air Show
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
29 Aug 2026
29 Aug 2026
Wedding Show
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
6 Sep 2026
6 Sep 2026
Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
18 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
18 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
Race Day Air Show 2026
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
4 Oct 2026
4 Oct 2026
