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

Published: 21st 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

Christmas Storytime and Craft at Hitchin Library
Fri 20th December 2024 4.00pm
We are calling all little elves to join us here at Hitchin Library for our Christmas Storytime and Craft session on Friday 20th December at 4pm. We will be sharing Christmas stories and rhymes, as well as creating our very own snowmen! Tickets are £4 each, and bookings can be made in the library or by emailing [email protected].
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Little Rascals Christmas Elf Party at Little Rascals Indoor Play & Party Centre
Fri 20th December 2024 13:00-14:30 OR 15:15-16:45
Have you seen Buddy? Buddy is our house elf and is missing right before Christmas! Join us for our annual Christmas special and help us find Buddy. Ticket includes build your own festive bear, mini disco, festive activities and party food.
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Festive Fun Day on Hitchin Market Place
FREE ENTRY TO EVENT
Sat 21st and Sun 22nd December 2024 10am-4pm
Enjoy the weekend before Christmas with a kids Fun Fair & Santa's Grotto (£4 per child in aid of Garden House Hospice).
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Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour - Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin
FREE TO ATTEND - CHARITY DONATIONS FOR GARDEN HOUSE HOSPICE
Sat 21st December 2024
Around 150 tractors and farm vehicles covered in Christmas lights and decorations will once again be taking part, driving though Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin in a sight that is sure to put a smile on the faces of everyone young and old. We are again hoping that thousands will turn out on the streets to support the farmers last year and we know their return will be extremely popular! We will be in Baldock 6pm Letchworth 6-45 and Hitchin 7-30 with lots of entertainment in each town to keep you busy
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Gingerbread Decorating for Christmas - and Nativity from Scratch at Walsworth Road Baptist Church
Sat 21st December 2024 10am-12pm
Get in the Christmas spirit with us as we decorate gingerbread and celebrate the meaning of Christmas! Drop in for a cosy time decorating gingerbread, a hot drink and (of course) Christmas carols! We'll be finishing with a 'Nativity from scratch', and we invite you to pop on a costume (we'll have plenty available) and join in!
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Hitchin Band & Friends Christmas Concert at Christchurch Hitchin
Sat 21st December 2024 7pm
Ho ho ho!!! The Hitchin band organisation annual joint Christmas concert is on Saturday 21st December this year at Christchurch, Hitchin! Tickets are available online.
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Ember Elf and the Last Christmas Wish at Ickleford Village Hall
Sat 21st December 2024 9:30am - 17:05pm
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! Join Ember for Ember Elf & The Christmas Wish! at Ickleford Village Hall; an interactive show with lively dancing and a Christmas hunt for what may likely be her last time stationed locally! Please bring your letters for Father Christmas to post with Ember! Recommended for children aged 18 months - 8 years. Older and younger siblings welcome to join the fun, ticket price includes wrapped present and nice list certificate.
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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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Hermitage Winter Trail (prize to be won!)
Check out the amazing Frozen themed artwork in the windows along Hermitage Road and Queen Street and try to spot the hidden letters.
Pick up a trail map from the Information Centre, which is open Monday – Saturday 9:30am till 4:30pm.

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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Hitchin Folk Club - Albion Christmas Band at The Cricket Pavillion
Sun 22nd December 2024 7:30pm
The Albion Christmas Band are Simon Nicol, Kellie While, Simon Care and Ashley Hutchings. Their show features seasonal songs and tunes smattered with humorous readings and the occasional silly dance. Tickets: members £20, non-members £23. Available on the door or in advance by emailing [email protected]. Doors open 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start.
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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)

Frosty's Winter Adventure atSt Christopher School Theatre, Letchworth
Sat 21st December 2024 - Sun 22nd December 2024 11am and 2pm
Imajica Theatre Presents are hosting a weekend of family friendly shows at St Chris theatre in Letchworth this Dec.
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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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Christmas Stories at Letchworth Library
Sat 21st December 2024 10:30-11:00
Join us for a special Saturday Storytime, celebrating Christmas. This is a free event. Wear your Christmas jumper!
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Christmas Market at The Storeroom, Letchworth
Sat 21st December 2024 - Sun 22nd December 2024 10am - 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Get ready to find the perfect gifts and more, all under one roof! 🛍️🎁
🧶 Handmade Gifts - that will add a personal touch to your holiday season!
👗 Pre-Loved Fashion - Discover stylish, eco-friendly fashion treasures at unbeatable prices!
🌱 Sustainable Products - Buying sustainable makes you feel GOOD - good about the planet, good about supporting local makers, and good about giving unique, meaningful gifts this Christmas!
We have a range of unique sellers offering one-of-a-kind items to make your Christmas shopping extra special
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Craft and Farmers Market on Leys Square, Letchworth
Sat 21st December 2024 9am - 3pm
FREE TO ATTEND
The Letchworth Craft & Farmers Market is back this Saturday in Leys Square. The last one of the year outside! Meet some amazing, local traders and #loveletchworth.
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Santa Canta on Norton Common, Letchworth
Sat 21st December 2024 8:45am
Santa Canta heading back to Letchworth! The dawning of December gets the Christmas celebrations started for many and North Herts Road Runners are fully in the festive mood. They will host their annual Santa Canta on Saturday, a 5k run on Norton Common in Letchworth Garden City. This is a chance to run a 5k in Christmas fancy dress to raise money for Headway Herts. The run is open to runners of all ages and abilities.
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Christmas Lantern Making and Parade at The Storeroom, Letchworth
Sun 22nd December 2024 2-4pm: Lantern making, 4pm parade
Take part in a new Letchworth Tradition this weekend. On Sunday the 22nd come down to the Wynd @letchworthfest will be hosting a Christmas Lantern Crafting station at @thestoreroomletchworth between 2pm and 4pm. Come and make a light up lantern, or two, then come back at 4pm for a parade through the town. Proceeds will go towards the budget for next year's Letchworth Festival Events including Glast-Wynd-Bury, which has become one of our favorites. Hoping to make this something that happens every year and grows. Also on The Wynd that day is @gardencitybrews Christmas Eve Eve Eve event with festive specials and a brass band; it's also the second day of the Last Minute Christmas Market for Last Minute Gift Buyers (also in the Storeroom Saturday and Sunday) With lots of Handmade gifts, sustainable produce and preloved fashion for all your seasonal needs.
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Meet Santa and his Elf at Perfect Playland, Shefford
Sat 21st December 2024 9:15-11:15am or 11:30-1:30pm
Your Session Includes:
-Meet & Greet Magical Experience Upstairs With Santa & His Elf.
-Gift from Santa.
-Photo opportunity.
-Letter To Santa Making.
-Reindeer Food To Take Home.
-2 hours access to soft play & cafe.
Price: £13 per Child. £6 per Adult.
To Book Please Visit Our Website Under events
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The Naughty Elf Trail at Jordans Mill, Broom
Fri 20th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025 (except 25th & 26th Dec and 1st Jan)
Get Ready for Some Festive Mischief this Christmas at The Mill! Santa is hard at work in his Grotto in the Mill, but some of his elves have been causing mischief in the toy workshop! 👀 Can you help us figure out which naughty elves have messed up the toy making and what went wrong?
🎅 Spot the toys that were made correctly, the toys with something not quite right and which naughty elves messed up! Solve the elf mystery and write down your answers on your trail sheet.
Bring your family, get into the Christmas spirit, and help save the day!
📅 Date: 20th December - 5th January (except 25th & 26th Dec and 1st Jan)
⏰ Time: 9:30AM - 3PM
💰 £4 per child (prize included)
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Santa's Lost Sleigh: A Christmas Family Adventure at Luton Library Theatre
Sat 21st December 2024 1pm & 3:30pm
Santa has put Twinkle the Elf in charge of looking after his sleigh while he finishes his last-minute Christmas preparations. After a cup of hot chocolate Twinkle gets tired and falls asleep. Oh no! The sleigh has been stolen by Jack Frost himself. It's up to Twinkle to get it back before Santa returns. She sets out on an epic adventure across the North Pole and along the way bumps into the Christmas Fairy and her Snowman friend. They join forces and use their magical abilities to track him down, but can they return the sleigh in time for Christmas? Can you help Twinkle and her friends stop Jack Frost and save Christmas? Join us on this exciting, interactive child's show full of fun, music, Christmas sing along and much, much more.
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The King's Polar Bear at Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Sat 21st December 2024 10:30am, 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.
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Magic of Midwinter Celebration at Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Hatfield
Sat 21st December 2024 1pm-5pm
Visit us on the shortest day of the year for a traditional Wassail with music, activities, mill tours, and a special fruit tree planting celebration. Hot food and mulled cider will be served in our tearoom to keep you warm and there is opportunity to buy some last-minute Christmas gift at our local seller stalls. The event runs 1pm-5pm with some outdoor activity, so please come dressed for the weather. Torches may be handy too. Invite someone!
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