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Where to see Santa (and other Christmas events)

If you're looking for Christmassy events, then look no further than the Mum's guide to Hitchin round-up of all the places to meet Father Christmas, see Christmas Lights, enjoy pantos and festive shows, shop at Christmas Markets, or simply have a festive time!

New events are being added all the time, check out the full guide here.

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NEWS, ARTICLES & BLOGS

Community news - Christmas Bin Collection Dates

Where can you get help, or donate to help others this Christmas?

Support Ickleford Larder this Christmas with a Reverse Advent Calendar

Do you know a North Herts Hero?

Where to see Santa (and other Christmas events) in Hitchin

Winter Reads at Hitchin Library

Free Virtual Code Club from Herts Libraries

Two new booklists for little ones at Hertfordshire Libraries

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Tried & Tested

The Magic of Christmas, Walkern

A Visit From The Doorstep Elves

By the Light of the Moon Christmas Show

Bury Lane Fun Barn and The Beach

Summer Craft Activities at Hobbycraft Biggleswade

RAF Museum London (Hendon)

Boo at the Zoo - A Halloween event at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Marvellous Minibeasts Craft Sessions at The British Schools Museum

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


20th October 2023-10-20 2024-01-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 13th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeArt + Design Gallery, College Lane


4th November 2023-11-04 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeVan Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell


4th November 2023-11-04 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre, Willington


4th November 2023-11-04 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFrosts Garden Centre, Milton Keynes


6th November 2023-11-06 2024-01-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 2nd January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCenter Parcs Woburn, Bedford


15th November 2023-11-15 2024-01-07 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 7th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeKew Gardens, Richmond


17th November 2023-11-17 2024-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBlenheim Palace, Oxford


17th November 2023-11-17 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCentre MK, Milton Keynes


17th November 2023-11-17 2024-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHyde Park, London


17th November 2023-11-17 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCity Centre, St Albans


17th November 2023-11-17 2024-01-07 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 7th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWillen on Ice, Milton Keynes


18th November 2023-11-18 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAudley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden


18th November 2023-11-18 2024-01-07 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 7th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLetchworth Outdoor Pool, Letchworth


21st November 2023-11-21 2024-01-05 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 5th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFleet Street Quarter, London


22nd November 2023-11-22 2024-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWaddesdon Manor, Aylesbury


23rd November 2023-11-23 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode29 High Street, Wheathampstead


24th November 2023-11-24 2023-12-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMarket Theatre, Hitchin


24th November 2023-11-24 2023-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWimpole, Royston


25th November 2023-11-25 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWhipsnade Zoo, Dunstable


25th November 2023-11-25 2024-01-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBedford Park, Bedford


25th November 2023-11-25 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOlde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton Le Clay


28th November 2023-11-28 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Herts Museum, Hitchin


29th November 2023-11-29 2024-01-21 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 21st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage


30th November 2023-11-30 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWestgate shopping Centre, Stevenage


30th November 2023-11-30 2023-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWatford Palace Theatre, Watford


1st December 2023-12-01 2024-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWrest Park, Silsoe


2nd December 2023-12-02 2024-01-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 2nd January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouth Mill Arts, Bishop's Stortford


2nd December 2023-12-02 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCedars Nature Centre, Theobalds Lane


2nd December 2023-12-02 2024-01-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNatural History Museum at Tring, Tring


3rd December 2023-12-03 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLee Valley Animal Adventure Park, waltham abbey


5th December 2023-12-05 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead


6th December 2023-12-06 2024-01-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCampus West, Welwyn Garden City


7th December 2023-12-07 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Roman Theatre of Verulamium, St Albans


8th December 2023-12-08 2023-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGrove Theatre, Dunstable


8th December 2023-12-08 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 16th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeQueen Mother Theatre, Hitchin


8th December 2023-12-08 2023-12-11 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 11th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWillow's Activity Farm, London Colney


8th December 2023-12-08 2023-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Alban Arena, St Albans


9th December 2023-12-09 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton


9th December 2023-12-09 2023-12-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMarket Theatre, Hitchin


9th December 2023-12-09 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeStockwood Discovery Centre, Luton


9th December 2023-12-09 2023-12-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden


12th December 2023-12-12 2023-12-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 13th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSigning Rooms, Hitchin


12th December 2023-12-12 2023-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeJordans Mill, Broom


12th December 2023-12-12 2023-12-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeStevenage Fire Station, Stevenage


12th December 2023-12-12 2023-12-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Martins Parish Centre, Knebworth


13th December 2023-12-13 2023-12-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Information Centre, Hitchin


13th December 2023-12-13 2023-12-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden


14th December 2023-12-14 2023-12-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMrs Howard Memorial Hall, Letchworth


14th December 2023-12-14 2023-12-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMrs Howard Memorial Hall, Letchworth


14th December 2023-12-14 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode37 Churchyard Walk, Hitchin


14th December 2023-12-14 2023-12-14 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMary Exton Primary School, Hitchin


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFairfield Community Hall, Fairfield Park


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFairfield Community Hall, Fairfield Parkd


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShuttleworth, Old Warden


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeStockwood Discovery Centre, Luton


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeDunstable Downs, Dunstable


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Paul's Church Main Hall, Letchworth


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Paul's Church Main Hall, Letchworth


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Orange Tree Pub, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOlde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton Le Clay


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGullivers Land, Milton Keynes


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLegoland, Windsor


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNorth Herts Museum, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBuckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Secret Farm, Moggerhanger


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Mary's Church, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeVan Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Storeroom, Letchworth


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBritish Schools Museum, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBritish Schools Museum, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHermitage Road Cafe, 20-21, Hermitage Rd, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Town Hall, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe SandPit Theatre, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWalsworth community centre, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHitchin Market Place, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Albans Cathedral, St Albans


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Albans Cathedral, St Albans


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeParadise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeDunstable Downs, Dunstable


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBroadway Cinema & Theatre, Letchworth Garden City


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Magic of Christmas Barn, Walkern, Stevenage


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouth Mill Arts, Bishops Stortford


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBaldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, Hitchin


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Albans Cathedral, St Albans


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGarden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMama Baby Play, Hitchin


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHighlander Pub, Hitchin

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