Events & Activities in Welwyn Garden City & Hatfield
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Monday 14th September – Storytime
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer. Join in with a mix of picture book stories and rhymes. Mondays from 2.15pm – 2.45pm, at Welwyn Garden City Central Library, The Campus, West AL8 6AJ.
Wednesday 16th September – Knit and Natter
Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters. Bring along all your crafts whilst enjoying a chat. At Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD. Wednesdays from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Wednesday 16th September – Mindful Adult Colouring Club and Board Games
Mindful Adult Colouring Club and Board Games social inclusion sessions running alongside each other. Mindful, gentler, quieter sessions for those wanting to spend some quiet sociable time in the library. Free, donations welcome. Wednesdays from 1pm – 2pm. At Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD.
Wednesday 16th September – Open Rehearsal
Join David Temple and Hertfordshire Chorus in an Open Rehearsal of Elgar and Jonathan Dove. Wednesday 16th September from 7.30pm. They are always looking for good singers of all ages and backgrounds, especially altos, tenors, and basses. Subject to passing a singer-friendly audition you could be singing this repertoire in our concert in St Albans Abbey on 17th October. Tickets are required but are free click here
Thursday 17th September – Chatty Cafe
The ‘Chatter and Natter table’ is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others. Do come along and sit for a chat. Thursdays from 11am – 1pm, at Roe Hill Hall Community Hub, Briars Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8EY
Saturday 19th September – Stanborough Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog or run. The event takes place at Stanborough Park, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DF. Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at Splashlands Café. Saturdays from 9am. For further information click here
Saturday 19th September – Food and Craft Market
Local and national traders selling a wide range of produce, gifts, crafts and much more. Hot and cold food stalls from your favourite regular traders as well as guest food stalls. Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Every first and third Saturday of the month. At Welwyn Garden City Town Centre.
Saturday 19th September – North Mymms Book Swap
Come along and swap a book or a puzzle. Delicious home made cake and tea/coffee available to purchase. At North Mymms Memorial Hall, Station Road, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7PG. Saturday from 10am – 12 noon.
Saturday 19th September – A Whale’s Story
An immersive marine-themed experience. An underwater themed Storytime is planned, and an aquatic crafting event. There will also be cooking demonstrations, face painting and more. At White Lion Square, Hatfield. Saturday 19th September from 11am – 5pm.
Sunday 20th September – Car Boot Sale
Welwyn Garden City car boot sale every Sunday until the last Sunday in October. At Stanborough Fields (formerly Birchwood sale) on A6129, road between Birchwood and Stanborough, nearest post code, AL8 6DF then follow the signs. Until last Sunday in October.
Sunday 20th September – Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. The event takes place at Birchwood Leisure Centre, Longmead, Birchwood, Hatfield, AL10 0AN. Every Sunday from 9am, every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at the leisure centre café. For further information click here
Sunday 20th September – Beehive Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. Held every Sunday from 9am, at King George V Playing Fields, Beehive Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4BP. For further information click here
Tuesday 22nd September – Brush Party
Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at Postino Lounge, 17-19 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AA on Tuesday 22nd September from 7pm – 10pm, to create their fabulous theme Summer’s Encore. To book click here
Friday 25th September – Macmillan Coffee Morning
Enjoy delicous cakes, a cup of tea or freshly brewed coffee, refreshments and good company, all while helping to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Friday 25th September 9am – 11am. from Open to residents, families and members of the wider community, everyone is welcome to join Hatfield Residential and Nursing Home, Tamblin Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EZ, and support this wonderful cause. To RSVP, please call Amanda on 01707 255270 or email ActivityHRN@goldcarehomes.com by Monday 21th September.
Friday 25th September – Macmillan Coffee Morning
Help The White Hart, 2 Prospect Place, Welwyn, AL6 9EN, raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support with coffee, tea and cake in The Court Room. Friday 25th September from 11am – 1pm.
Saturday 26th September – Indoor Makers and Curators Market
If you love unique, high quality, beautifully made crafts, homewares, baked goods, jewellery, art and loads more then this is for you. The market is spread out over both the upper and lower malls of The Howard Centre, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HA. Fourth Saturday every month from 10am – 4pm.
Friday 2nd October – Abbamania
The aim is for you to experience how a Live concert would have felt all those years ago, bringing you the best in vocals, musicianship and musical arrangements. They have worked meticulously to try to bring you the most accurate and authentic Live ABBA concert possible. Friday 2nd October from 7.30pm. At Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BX. To book click here
Saturday 3rd October – Harvest Festival
A fantastic family-friendly afternoon celebrating all things autumn, supporting local businesses and raising funds for Oaklands College. Saturday 3rd October from 12 noon – 5pm. At Oaklands College, St Albans Campus, AL4 OXR.
Tuesday 6th October – Quiz Night
Old school pen and paper quiz. Come down and join The Grove, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4PH, with prizes and lots of fun. Tuesday 6th October from 7pm.
Tuesday 6th October – Welwyn Harmony
Every first Tuesday of the month Welwyn Harmony have an open rehearsal, it is just their regular rehearsal but they welcome anyone who might want be interested in joining them. Find out who they are, how they work and what they sing, maybe you will leave wanting to join. Let them know in advance at info@welwynharmony.co.uk or just pop by at 7.30pm at The Vineyard Barn, The Vineyard, Digswell Rise, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7PU.
Saturday 10th October – Vegan Market
The Welwyn Garden City event takes over Stonehills Square, right in the centre of the town (between John Lewis and the Howard Centre), on Saturday 10th October from 10.30am – 4pm. The event brings together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, ethical jewellers, local artists, environmental charities and more.
Wednesday 14th October – Brush Party
Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at The Bakehouse, Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HH on Wednesday 14th October from 7pm – 10pm. to create their fabulous theme Golden Promenade. To book click here
Saturday 17th October – Happy’s Circus
Happy’s Circus are bringing their Big Top Tent to Brookmans Park Primary School grounds, Bradmore Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7QY, with incredible acts and entertainment for the whole family. Tickets from £8 with family discounts available. Children aged 2 and under are admitted free of charge to sit on an adult’s lap. Saturday 17th October from 1pm. To book click here
Saturday 17th October – Hertfordshire Chorus – Elgar: From the Bavarian Highlands
Elgar’s From the Bavarian Highlands sets words written by his wife Alice, inspired by walking holidays in the Alps. It reveals the composer’s lighter side, glowing with infectious warmth and the pleasures of the everyday. This work features on the newly released album of music by Parry and Elgar on Signum Records. Both Parry’s and Jonathan Dove’s works are shaped by loss. Parry’s Songs of Farewell is a tribute to his students at the Royal College of Music who died on the battlefields of the First World War. Jonathan Dove dedicated The Passing of the Year to the memory of his mother, setting seven texts that trace the shape of a human life through the turning of the seasons. Philip Glass’s Three Songs is among the rarest works in his repertoire, a choral piece of captivating beauty. Commissioned to celebrate Quebec’s 450th anniversary in 1984, it draws on poetry by North American and Francophone writers to reflect on loneliness, brotherly love and the resilience of hope. Saturday 17th October from 7.30pm – 9.30m, at St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY. To book click here
Tuesday 27th October – Brush Party
Join Brush Party for their Scaredy Cat Family Brush Party at The Bakehouse, Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1H. On Tuesday 27th October 1.30pm – 3pm, for a fun-filled, creative afternoon. To book click here
Tuesday 3rd November – Quiz Night
Old school pen and paper quiz. Come down and join The Grove, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4PH, with prizes and lots of fun. Tuesday 3rd November from 7pm.
Saturday 2nd January – Storytime
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer. Join in with a mix of picture book stories and rhymes. Then choose your own books to borrow and share at home. Sessions are free (donations welcomed), and you do not have to book in advance. Saturdays from 11.15am – 11.45am, at Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD.
Saturday 2nd January – Young Adult Reading Group
For Ages 14 years and above. Enjoy books, meet and chat with like-minded others. Free to join. Refreshments provided. Every 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm – 3pm. At Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD.
Sunday 3rd January – Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. The event takes place at Birchwood Leisure Centre, Longmead, Birchwood, Hatfield, AL10 0AN. Every Sunday from 9am, every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at the leisure centre café. For further information click here
Sunday 3rd January – Beehive Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. Held every Sunday from 9am, at King George V Playing Fields, Beehive Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4BP. For further information click here
Mondays 4th January – Craftea Mornings
Bring your own craft project and join this friendly group for a chat. Everyone welcome. No booking needed. Free, donations welcome. At Welwyn Garden City Central Library, The Campus, West AL8 6AJ. Mondays from 10am – 12 noon.
Mondays 4th January – Storytime
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer. Join in with a mix of picture book stories and rhymes. Discover lots of new stories as well as old favourites. At Welwyn Garden City Central Library, The Campus, West, AL8 6AJ. Mondays from 2.15pm – 2.45pm.
Wednesday 6th January – Knit and Natter
Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters. Bring along all your crafts whilst enjoying a chat. Wednesday 6th January from 10.30am – 12.30pm, at Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD.
Wednesday 6th January – Mindful Adult Colouring Club and Board Games
Mindful Adult Colouring Club and Board Games social inclusion sessions running alongside each other. Mindful, gentler, quieter sessions for those wanting to spend some quiet sociable time in the library. Free, donations welcome. Wednesdays from 1pm – 2pm. At Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD.
Thursday 7th January – Baby Rhyme Time
These fun, half hour sessions of songs and rhymes are perfect for helping your child to learn language skills and are a great opportunity for you to meet other families too. Baby Rhyme Time is free although donations are welcome. No booking required. For the comfort and safety of families they may have to limit numbers so entry to a session cannot be guaranteed. Thursdays from 10.30am – 11am, at Welwyn Garden City Central Library, The Campus, West, AL8 6AJ.
