Events & Activities in Hitchin
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Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December – Festive Fun Weekend
Join Visit Hitchin On December 21st and 22nd from 10am – 4pm, bring the whole family to the Market Place for a magical Christmas experience filled with excitement and joy. Children’s rides will be open, offering fun and laughter for the little ones. Visit Santa’s Grotto and make sure your Christmas wishes reach the North Pole in time. Photograph by Hitchin TV.
Saturday 28th December – North Herts Pride’s Drag Gala
Hosted by the unforgettable Seven Foot Sisters, George J’adore and Venus Everest, and featuring six talented drag artists, this is a night dedicated to queer culture and togetherness as they beckon in the new year. Saturday 28th December from 7pm – 11pm, at Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX. To book click here
Thursday 2nd 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 an opportunity for you to meet other families too. Thursdays from 10.15am – 10.45am and 11.15am – 11.45am. At Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW.
Thursday 2nd January – Kids Christmas Craft
Finish your Christmas holidays with more crafting, this time with a snowman theme. Suitable for ages 3-12. In this session, you will be using various materials to collage yourself a snowman to hang in your house over the winter. Thursday 2nd January, multiple timings available. At North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE. To book click here
Friday 3rd January – IT Champion
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. Fridays from 10am – 12 noon. At Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW.
Friday 3rd January – For Men To Talk
Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For Men To Talk, on Friday 20th December from 5.30pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain
Monday 6th January – Community Drop In
All residents welcome. Enjoy free digital device advice, IT support, form-filling assistance, or simply drop in for a mug of soup, coffee, tea, cake, and a chat with locals. No charge, just turn up and enjoy the support from a team of local volunteers. Every Monday from 12 noon – 1.30pm, free community drop in sessions are held at Ickleford Village Hall, 82 Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3TG. Except Bank Holidays and School Holidays.
Monday 6th January – Lego Club for Children
Join Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW, every Monday (during school terms) from 4pm – 5pm for their weekly Lego Club, places are limited so please book at the Library. Suitable for children ages 5+. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday 6th January – Quiz Night
Every Monday through January join The Orange Tree, 100 Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 9DR, for their super quizzes from 8pm – 10pm.
Tuesday 7th January – Always Invited
Drop in on the first Tuesday of every month from 10.30am – 12 noon for a chat, make new friends over tea, coffee, biscuits and various activities. No need to pre-book, everyone is welcome. At Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW.
Wednesday 8th January – Games Night: Chess
Four Wednesdays of games. Every week from 6pm – 10pm, will be dedicated to different games, however all games will be available every week. 8th: chess,15th: board games, 22nd: table tennis and darts, 29th: video games. At The Orange Tree, 100 Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 9DR.
Thursday 9th January – Community Dementia Cafe
Join Barchester – Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road, Gosmore, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7QH, on the Second Thursday of each month from 10am – 12 noon, for their community Dementia Café. Come along and meet with friends over refreshments, join in the mornings entertainment or hear talks from guest speakers on how to live well with dementia.
Saturday 11th January – Baby Rhyme Time
On the 2nd Saturday of the month Hitchin Library have a special Saturday Baby Rhyme Time session from 10.15am. The library opens at 10am, so why not join them in rhymes and songs delivered by their fantastic staff. No need to book in advance, all are welcome. At Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW.
On now until – Sunday 12th January – The Snowman™
Grab your warmest coat, scarf and gloves, and run down to North Hertfordshire Museum to see their latest exhibition, The Snowman™. If you loved Raymond Briggs’ classic children’s book, do not miss this special wintry exhibition featuring 30 original animation cells from the 1982 film, as well as some early editions of The Snowman, plus a facsimile of the original manuscript. Have your photo taken in front of The Snowman, dress up, and share some festive memories. At North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE. Open Tuesday -Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm and Sunday 11am – 3pm, this exhibition and general admission is free.
Thursday 16th January – Portrait Drawing
Have you ever wondered how a professional portrait artist goes about making a lifelike and expressive piece of work? Well this all-day workshop, aimed at beginning and improving artists, could be for you. This workshop is understandable and fun, but fast-paced with demos, presentations and exercises. Thursday 16th or Saturday 18th January from 10.45am – 4.15pm (with 30 minutes for lunch). For further information and to book click here At North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE.
Friday 17th January – For Men To Talk
Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For Men To Talk, on Friday 17th January from 5.30pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain
Tuesday 21st January – Craftea
A monthly drop-in, open to everyone, bring your current craft project and have a chat over tea and coffee. Tuesday from 10.30am – 12 noon.
Tuesday 21st January – Hitchin Jazz
A jazz jam in Hitchin, open to all players, singers and listeners, at the Market Theatre, 6A Sun Street, Hitchin, SG5 1AE. Host Paul Arnold shares some of his favourite tunes, alongside a rhythm section from great local musicians. Tuesday 21st January from 8pm. To book click here
Wednesday 22nd January – Paediatric First Aid Certificate for Ofsted
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid for preschool, nursery practitioners, childminders, nannies and other childcare professionals. The course meets the requirements for Ofsted and EYFS. Wednesday 22nd January from 9am – 3pm. At Hitchin Youth Trust, 111 Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP. To book click here
Wednesday 22nd January – A Tale of Toys Talk
North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE, has been collecting objects like toys for over a hundred years, donated by people who have outgrown them. Recently their Curator Matt Platt has been thinking about the tale of the toy, when did they first emerge? What sorts of things did people play with in the far distant past? Are toys from back then similar to today. Find out what toys have been spending their retirement years in their display cases in this evening talk. Wednesday 22nd January from 7.30pm. To book click here
Thursday 23rd January – Poetry Writing
Join the modestly titled ‘Master of Poetry’ Tom, from Shout or Whisper. He will take you on a six week journey, guiding you through different types of rhyme, explaining the mechanics of poetic forms like villanelles and sonnets, and helping you explore styles like confessionalism, objectivism and ekphrasis. At North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE. Sessions run every Thursday from 23 January- 27 February, 7.30pm – 9pm. To book click here
Wednesday 29th January – Classical Retellings Panel
The genre of classical retellings is ever increasing in popularity with a number featuring the bestsellers list over recent months. Join Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW, for this unique event featuring authors who have boldly explored the hidden truths of Greek and Roman mythology, reimagining the epic tales of ancient heroes and gods, and shedding new light on timeless legends. Wednesday 29th January from 7pm. To book click here
Tuesday 20th February – Hitchin Jazz
A jazz jam in Hitchin, open to all players, singers and listeners, at the Market Theatre, 6A Sun Street, Hitchin, SG5 1AE. Trumpet player Matt Ward shares some of his favourite tunes, alongside a rhythm section from great local musicians. To book click here
Saturday 22nd February – Vegan Market
The Hitchin Vegan Market event takes over the Riverside, adjacent to the regular market, on just two Saturdays throughout the year. The event brings together a huge variety of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, sustainable chandlers, local artists, zero-waste champions, environmental charities and loads more. Saturday 22nd February from 10.30am – 4pm. Next is 27th September.
