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Wondering what to do this weekend, or looking to plan ahead for school holidays? Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few days, weeks and months in and around Harpenden. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those.
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Shuttleworth in Lights
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
15 Nov 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
15 Nov 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Pottery painting with Glaze Time
DJs Play Jungle, Sandridge
22 Nov 2024
22 Nov 2024
Knebworth Christmas Fair
The Barns at Knebworth House, Stevenage
22 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2024
22 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2024
Pets as Therapy - Read 2 Dogs
Harpenden Library, Harpenden
23 Nov 2024
23 Nov 2024
Christmas pottery painting with Glaze Time
The Boot, Kimpton
23 Nov 2024
23 Nov 2024
St George's Christmas Fayre
St George's School, Harpenden
23 Nov 2024
23 Nov 2024
St Nicholas School PTA Christmas Fair
St Nicholas School, Harpenden
23 Nov 2024
23 Nov 2024
Christmas Emergency Services Day
Harpenden Fire Station, Harpenden
24 Nov 2024
24 Nov 2024
Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Lights Switch On
High Street, Harpenden
24 Nov 2024
24 Nov 2024
Harpenden Christmas Farmer's Market
Lower High Street, Harpenden
24 Nov 2024
24 Nov 2024
Crafts at the Christmas Carnival
Park Hall, Harpenden
24 Nov 2024
24 Nov 2024
Christmas Pop Up Shop - Creative Collective
Pop Up Shop - Opposite Waitrose, Harpenden
25 Nov 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
25 Nov 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
Batford Christmas Lights Up
Batford Corner, Harpenden
28 Nov 2024
28 Nov 2024
Wheathampstead Lights Up Christmas Market
The Bull Car Park, Wheathampstead
28 Nov 2024
28 Nov 2024
Wheathampstead Christmas Lights Up
High Street, Wheathampstead
28 Nov 2024
28 Nov 2024
Southdown Lights and Lanterns Extravaganza
Southdown Parade, Harpenden
29 Nov 2024
29 Nov 2024
Wreath Making Workshop
The Salvation army, Harpenden
29 Nov 2024
29 Nov 2024
Ashridge House Illuminated
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted
29 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
29 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
Hertfordshire Philharmonia Concert
High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Grove Schools' PTA Christmas Fayre
The Grove Infant and Nursery School, Dark Lane
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Satsuma Market
High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Christmas Fair
Lourdes Hall, Harpenden
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
Gingerbread House making workshop with Baking Buddies
High Beeches Primary School, Harpenden
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
St Albans Creative Christmas Market
St Albans Museum + Gallery, St Albans
30 Nov 2024
30 Nov 2024
The Pop Up Farm Christmas Tree Barn
The Pop up Farm, Nr Redbourn
30 Nov 2024 - 1 Dec 2024
30 Nov 2024 - 1 Dec 2024
Christmas Market
Standalone Farm, Letchworth
30 Nov 2024 - 1 Dec 2024
30 Nov 2024 - 1 Dec 2024
Scruff's Christmas Adventure
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
30 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
30 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
A Christmas Carol
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium, St Albans
30 Nov 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
30 Nov 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
Aladdin
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford
30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Aldwickbury Park Christmas Market
Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Harpenden
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Christingle Service at St Nicholas Church
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Family Carols
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Christmas at the Watermill
Mill Green Museum, Hatfield
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
The Children's Society Christingle Service
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Christmas Spectacular with James Mayhew
Weston Auditorium, de Havilland Campus
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Gingerbread House making workshop with Baking Buddies
High Beeches Primary School, Harpenden
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Redbourn Christmas Market
Cumberland Gardens, High St and Village Hall, Redbourn
1 Dec 2024
1 Dec 2024
Sleep Workshop Preschoolers & School Children
The Little Gym Harpenden, Harpenden
3 Dec 2024
3 Dec 2024
Christmas Concert - The AT Society
St John's Church, Harpenden
5 Dec 2024
5 Dec 2024
Lunch with Elves
Burrows Cafe, Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
6 Dec 2024
6 Dec 2024
Beauty and the Beast
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
6 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
6 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
King's Chamber Orchestra presents 'Christmas Journey'
The Chapel, Harpenden
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Father Christmas Visits Wardown
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Satsuma Market
High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Muddy Monsters Beginners Cycle Racing
St Albans Cycling Hub, St Albans
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Sandridge Christmas Market
Sandridge Scout Hut, St Albans
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
The Engineer Christmas Fayre
The Engineer, Harpenden
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Christmas Fair
Lourdes Hall, Harpenden
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
St Nicholas Church Christmas Fayre
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
7 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024
The Pop Up Farm Christmas Tree Barn
The Pop up Farm, Nr Redbourn
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
Festive Weekend
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
Christmas Market
Standalone Farm, Letchworth
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
The King's Polar Bear
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
7 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
Sleeping Beauty
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
7 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
7 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Christmas Artisan Food & Craft Market
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Christmas Market at Luton Hoo Estate
The Walled Garden, Luton
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Family Wellbeing Workshop
Rye Meads Nature Reserve, Rye Road
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Father Christmas at Luton Hoo Estate - SOLD OUT
The Walled Garden, Luton
8 Dec 2024
8 Dec 2024
Lunch with Elves
Burrows Cafe, Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
9 Dec 2024
9 Dec 2024
Sleeping Beauty
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
12 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Cinderella
The Alban Arena, St Albans
12 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025
12 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025
Nutcracker Ballet Workshop
Musicale, Harpenden
13 Dec 2024
13 Dec 2024
Stockwood Illuminated
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
13 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
13 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
Music Makers Choir 60th Anniversary Christmas Concert
High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
Carols on the Hour
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
Father Christmas Visits Wardown
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
14 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024
The Pop Up Farm Christmas Tree Barn
The Pop up Farm, Nr Redbourn
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Puss In Boots
Sandpit Theatre, St Albans
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Harpenden Concert Band Family Christmas Concert
Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
15 Dec 2024
15 Dec 2024
Bethany Community Church - A Taste of Christmas
St George's School Assembly Hall, Harpenden
15 Dec 2024
15 Dec 2024
The Mayor of Harpenden's Carol Concert
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
17 Dec 2024
17 Dec 2024
FestiveLea Christmas Concert - Lea Singers
St. John's Church, Harpenden
19 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
Father Christmas Visits Wardown
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
20 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
Magic of Midwinter Celebration
Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Hatfield, Hatfield
21 Dec 2024
21 Dec 2024
Puss In Boots
Sandpit Theatre, St Albans
21 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
21 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
Van Hage Christmas Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell
21 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
21 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Harpenden Farmer's Market
Lower High Street, Harpenden
22 Dec 2024
22 Dec 2024
FizzBug Christmas Festival
Grove School, Harpenden
23 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
(The Night Before) The Night Before Christmas with Sonorité Saxophon
St John's Church, Harpenden
23 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
The Little Gym Santa's Grotto
The Little Gym Harpenden, Harpenden
23 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
Visit the Crib, Cafe & Carols
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
24 Dec 2024
24 Dec 2024
Christmas Crib Service at St Nicholas Church
St Nicholas Church, Harpenden
24 Dec 2024
24 Dec 2024
Puss In Boots
Sandpit Theatre, St Albans
27 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
The Elves and the Jingle Bell Ball
The British Schools Museum, Hitchin
28 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
28 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Town Mouse and Country Mouse
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
11 Jan 2025
11 Jan 2025
75th Harpenden & Wheathampstead Gang Show
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
14 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025
14 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025
The Mum Club St Albans - Harpenden Brunch
The George of Harpenden, Harpenden
23 Jan 2025
23 Jan 2025
The Bubble Show
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead
1 Mar 2025
1 Mar 2025
Muddy Monsters Beginners Cycle Racing
St Albans Cycling Hub, St Albans
1 Mar 2025
1 Mar 2025
The Princess Proms at the Cathedral
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
29 Mar 2025
29 Mar 2025
