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If you're looking for Christmassy events right here in Hitchin and its surrounding villages, then look no further than the Mum's guide to Hitchin round-up of all the places to meet Father Christmas, see Christmas Lights, go to children's classes and events, enjoy pantos and festive shows, shop at Christmas Markets, or simply have a festive time!
I will highlight low cost events where I can, to help you find the Christmas bargains!
If you know of events that are not in this guide, then please add them using this form.
I will continue to add to this guide as more events are added to the website, and there will be more guides as we get closer to Christmas, so do bookmark this page and come back!
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Christmas Markets and Craft Fairs
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Where to see Santa!
Hitchin, Letchworth, Stotfold, Arlesey and surrounding villages
Breakfast with Santa at The Millstream, Hitchin
Sat 9th and Sat 23rd December 2023 10am-12pm
Get your little ones in the Christmas spirit & Join us on the 9th & the 23rd of December to have breakfast with Santa.
receive a yummy Breakfast ,a small gift and you get to meet santa in person all for £10 per child.
if adults would like to have breakfast too a £5 deposit is needed per adult.
Come & grab your tickets before they run out!!
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Meet and Greet Santa and Mrs Claus at Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
FREE AND NO NEED TO PRE-BOOK TO SEE SANTA
Sun 10th December 2023 11am - 2pm, Sat 16th December 2023 10am - 2pm, Sat 23rd December 2023 10am - 2pm and Sun 24th December 2023
11am - 2pm
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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Children's Classes and Activities
Hitchin, Letchworth, Stotfold, Arlesey and surrounding villages
Christmas Winter Wonderland Party at Fabios Gelato, Hitchin
Fri 22nd December 2023 10am or 2pm
Fabio's gelato & well known Childrens entertainer Auntie Kitty have teamed up to bring you this fabulous Christmas themed party. There will be Singing, Dancing, themed activities & decorate your own gelato sundae.
There are two sessions
10-12pm for 12m -4 years
2-4pm for 5 years +
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Ember Elf & The Christmas Wish at Ickleford Village Hall
Sat 23rd December 2023 - Various times
Have you heard the news?! Ember Elf returns to her Ickleford Sorting Station on Saturday 23rd December with 'Ember Elf and the Christmas Wish'; a lively interactive show with dancing, crafting and a Christmas Hunt for 10 little elves! Ember the Elf is stationed in Ickleford's Secret Sorting Station, when disaster strikes and she desperately needs some help to make sure all the letters get sorted for the local children and to raise Christmas Cheer levels in time to save the big night! Ticket price includes a wrapped present.
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Build a Bear Special Christmas Party at Little Rascals Soft Play, Hitchin
Fri 22nd December 2023 1:30-3:30pm
Join us for a PAW-some Christmas Party with a Build-A-Bear Workshop! Get ready for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, cuddly friends, and magical memories!
Activities include:
Meet and greet with Santa Bear
DIY Christmas-themed bear stuffing
Sing-along to your favorite holiday tunes
Festive face painting
Capture the moment at our Christmas-themed photo booth
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BabyBeats Christmas Party at Arlesey Youth Centre
Wed 20th December 2023 1.15pm
Join us for our festive class for you and your baby. BabyBeats is a mum and baby class that includes Gentle Exercise, baby yoga baby massage and sensory play.
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Pantos, Films and Christmas Shows
Hitchin, Letchworth, Stotfold, Arlesey and surrounding villages
The Elves and The Magic Bear at The British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Sat 23rd December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
This year The Doorstep Elves are taking their original stage show, The Elves and The Magic Bear to the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich and The British Schools Museum in Hitchin, Herts. The Elves and The Magic Bear is an interactive, Christmas theatre experience suitable for the whole family! (Believers aged 1-92!)
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Little Red Riding Hood - A Christmas Show For Children aged 3-8 at The Market Theatre, Hitchin
Sat 9th December 2023 - Sat 30th December 2023
This Christmas, the Market Theatre stages a brand new version of another classic fairytale. Red Riding ​Hood is off on an adventure to Grandma's house, but beware; an evil wolf is lurking in the woods and he'll do anything to stop ​her. Packed full of laughs, songs and audience participation (including the grown-ups!). Book now ​for the little panto with the big heart, eyes and teeth!
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Broadway Cinema Kids Club at Broadway Cinema & Theatre
LOW COST - £1.75 PER PERSON
Saturday and Sunday mornings in December 2023
Christmas movies start in December! We have regular screenings on Saturday and Sunday mornings, tickets are £1.75 per person.
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Robot's Search for Snow at The Storeroom, Letchworth
Sat Dec 16th and 17th, Fri 22nd-Sun 24th and Weds 27th - Fri 29th
Robot is a Christmas tree decoration who always ends up on the same side of the tree, facing away from the window. As such he has never seen the Snow. This Christmas he escapes from his storage box before the tree is decorated and journeys across Letchworth in search of the elusive Snow. Robot's Search for Snow is a charming, original Christmas theatre show. Expect a flurry of music, puppets and festivity.
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Christmas Markets, Shopping and Craft Fairs
Hitchin, Letchworth, Stotfold, Arlesey and surrounding villages
Rainbow Craft Fairs - Christmas Edition at church House, Hitchin
Thu 21st December 2023 11am - 5pm
We are running our first Christmas Edition craft fair with all different locals far and wide stall holders....It's Free Admission and Refreshments available.
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Other Christmas Events
Hitchin, Letchworth, Stotfold, Arlesey and surrounding villages
Christmas Afternoon Teas at North Herts Museum, Hitchin
Tue 28th November 2023 - Sat 23rd December 2023 (Closed Mondays)
Join us for festive afternoon teas! We'll be serving a selection of sparkly cakes and jolly good sandwiches over the Christmas period
Add on a glass of warm mulled wine and make the perfect merry outing.
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Skate Letchworth at Letchworth Outdoor Pool
Sat 18th November 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Our state-of-the-art ice rink is back for the festive season, located on the terrace at Letchworth Outdoor Pool this Christmas. Skate Letchworth is perfect for various ages and abilities. Children will love living out their Frozen dreams and can become Elsa on the ice. It's also a great evening activity for adults. So round up your friends and head down to Letchworth Outdoor Pool this winter. Whether it's your first time on the ice or if you're a seasoned pro, you won't want to miss this.
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