Events & Activities in Abbots Langley
This page gives information on events and activities in Abbots Langley and the surrounding area. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch.
Saturday 2nd December – Volunteers’ Fair
This event aims to connect local organisations with passionate individuals who are eager to make a positive impact in our community. Places are limited so you will need to register below to ensure your organisation has a stall. Taking place on 2nd December from 9am – 2.30pm at The Henderson Hub, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR. To register click here

Saturday 2nd December – Leavesden Country Parkrun
The event takes place at Leavesden Country Park, College Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0NX. Every Saturday from 9am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. For further information click here

Saturday 2nd December – Becoming Dad
Becoming Dad is a new inclusive workshop for new and expectant fathers to help them to connect with and understand their babies’ needs. Supported by trained facilitators from the Family Support Service. This is a hands-on session where your baby aged 0–1 year can come too. At Leavesden Family Centre, Leavesden Green High Road, WD25 7QZ. Saturday 2nd December from 10am – 12 noon. To reserve your spot click here

Saturday 2nd December – Christmas Market
There will be children’s activities, including a tombola and a Santa’s grotto. They have new stalls where you can buy craft items, as well as cake and refreshments stalls. A great chance to buy some Christmas presents. You can meet their cheeky elves and take an elfie selfie too. Come and join All Saints’ Church, All Saints Crescent, WD25 0LU. Saturday 2nd December from 10am – 2pm.

Saturday 2nd December – Volunteers’ Fair
This year Volunteers’ Fair in Three Rivers is taking place on Saturday 2nd December from 9am – 2.30pm at Henderson Hub, The Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR, in partnership with Three Rivers District Council. The event aims to connect local organisations with passionate individuals who are eager to make a positive impact in our community. So if you want to get involved in your community, meet new people and feel better about yourself, come along.

Saturday 2nd December – LEGO Club for Children
Join Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, for fun sessions Saturdays. Places are limited so please book at the library. Session for children age 5 to 12 (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult) Every Saturday from 11am – 12 noon.

Saturday 2nd December – Christmas Fair
Come along and enjoy this Christmas Fair, there will plenty of fun stalls and food to enjoy. Saturday 2nd December from 12 noon – 2.30pm. At Abbots Langley School, Parsonage Close, Abbots Langley, WD5 0BQ.

Saturday 2nd December – Christmas Market
At this Christmas fair there will be a variety of stalls, mulled wine and a Santa’s Grotto. Saturday 2nd December from 12 noon – 3.30pm. At Courtland Lodge, Courtlands Close, WD24 5GW.

Sunday 3rd December – Abbots Langley Orchestra
Abbots Langley Orchestra next concert will include their leader Marion playing Massenet’s beautiful Meditation to help them on their winter journey and a few items from The Nutcracker. On Sunday 3rd December from 7.30pm. At Abbots Langley Community Centre, Manor House Grounds, The High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. Tickets at the dor.

Tuesday 5th December – Rosie’s Railways for Home Educated Children
Calling all Parents, Grandparents and care givers! Come aboard this stay and play for children who love all things train and track themed. Tuesday 5th December from 9.30am. At Bedmond Village Hall, High Street, Bedmond, Toms lane, WD5 0QP. To book click here

Tuesday 5th December – Knit and Natter
Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters. Bring along all your crafts whilst enjoying a chat and a cuppa. Now 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am – 12 noon. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. Free but donations welcome.

Tuesday 5th December – Meet and Compete Board Games
Abbots Langley Library Meet and Compete board games session takes place in the library every Tuesday from 2pm – 3.30pm. All are welcome and if you received a new board game for Christmas and would like to bring it along to play with others than please do so. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP.

Wednesday 6th December – Coffee Morning
Three Rivers District Council Hillside coffee morning is running every Wednesday from 9.15am -11am. This is an informal coffee morning providing a warm space, hot drinks and company, at Hillside Community Hub, School Mead, Abbots Langley, WD5 0LB.

Wednesday 6th December – Textiles Art Group
This lovely Textiles Group meet every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm to share ideas and chat. At The Henderson HUB, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR. Just drop in.

Wednesday 6th December – Tiny Tots
Open Wednesdays from 10am – 11.30am during term time for stories, fun and games, rhymes and fellowship and help new parents meet new friends. Enjoy a quiet cuppa or two. At All Saints Church Hall, Kings Langley. For more information contact Lynne at [email protected]

Thursday 7th December – Man Made
This men’s mental health and wellbeing support group, meet every other Thursday at the Leavesden HIVE building, off College Road, Leavesden, Abbots Langley, WD5 0NX. Their sessions kick off at 6.45pm and wrap up by 8pm. It is a safe space for men to open up if they feel like it no pressure to talk, just be yourself. Next 21st December.

Friday 8th December – 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. Fridays from 10am – 10.30an and 11am – 11.30am, at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP.

Friday 8th December – IT Champions
Abbots Langley Library friendly IT Champion is available every Friday from 4pm – 5.45pm to offer one to one assistance with basic computing queries. They are able to help with learning how to use a computer, using the Internet, opening and writing emails, and basic troubleshooting for computer problems. Whether you are a total beginner, or just need a little extra help, they will work at your pace and understanding to ensure you make the most of technology.
They can even refer you to any local IT related courses if wanted. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. No need to book in advance and no payment required, just come to the library and have a chat.

Sunday 10th December – Christingle Service
Christingle Service in aid of the Children’s Society. Celebrate Christingle with All Saints Church Leavesden, All Saints Crescent, Watford, WD25 0LU, and show a child they are not alone this Christmas. Sunday 10th December from 3pm – 3.45pm.

Sunday 10th December – Badge Big Band Christmas Cracker
Following the sucessful Jazz evening in April. BADGE return for A Christmas cracker, carols, sing along and jazz favorites, not forgetting a prize for the best decorated festive hat. At The Henderson HUB, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR. Sunday 10th December from 7.30pm. To book click here

Monday 11th December – Chess Club
Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, will be holding a Chess Club on the Second Monday of the month from 4pm – 5.30pm. Chess lovers of all ages can gather, play chess, and socialise with like-minded players. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome to join. No bookings required. They will provide chess sets for your convenience, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Friday 15th December – Christmas Fair
Everyone is welcome to come along and have some Christmas fun at this Christmas fair on Friday 15th December from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. At Leavesden Green JMI School and Nursery, High Road, Leavesden.

Saturday 16th December – Christmas Fair
Arts and Crafts, Mulled Wine, Food and Drink, Stalls, Raffle and visit Santa in his Grotto. On Saturday 16th December from 2pm – 5pm, at Leavesden Green Community, Clarke Way, Watford, WD25 0BW.

Tuesday 19th December – Rosie’s Railways for Home Educated Children
Calling all Parents, Grandparents and care givers! Come aboard this stay and play for children who love all things train and track themed. Tuesday 19th December from 9.30am. At Bedmond Village Hall, High Street, Bedmond, Toms lane, WD5 0QP. To book click here

Wednesday 20th December – A Medieval Christmas
A fascinating look back at the Christmases of our ancestors by local author and historian, Michael Long. Michael will take guests back in time to reveal what the festive season looked like centuries ago. Wednesday 20th December at All Saints Kings Langley Church, Church Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8JS.

Thursday 21st December – Reading Friends
Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, next Reading Friends group is being held in the library on Thursday 16th November from 4.45pm – 5.45pm. Each month they discuss books you have read in the previous month and it is a great way to find out about new authors or books that you may not otherwise hear about. New members are always welcome. No need to book, just turn up. Free, though donations to the library service are appreciated.

On now until – Monday 1st January – Christmas Challenge Trail
This Christmas Trail, at Leavesden Country Park, 1 College Road, Abbots Langley WD5 0NX, which runs until Monday 1st January is completely free and is designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy. To play, participants must visit the 10 stops in any order by scanning the QR codes as they walk with a smartphone camera or typing the URLs printed under the QR codes directly into the browser’s address bar.
By scanning the QR codes, participants will collect digital stamps and be presented with fun puzzles and riddles at each stop. They can then see the augmented reality characters or selfie masks. For further information click here

Friday 5th 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. Fridays from 10am – 10.30an and 11am – 11.30am, at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP.

Friday 5th January – IT Champions
Abbots Langley Library friendly IT Champion is available every Friday from 4pm – 5.45pm to offer one to one assistance with basic computing queries. They are able to help with learning how to use a computer, using the Internet, opening and writing emails, and basic troubleshooting for computer problems. Whether you are a total beginner, or just need a little extra help, they will work at your pace and understanding to ensure you make the most of technology.
They can even refer you to any local IT related courses if wanted. At Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. No need to book in advance and no payment required, just come to the library and have a chat.

Saturday 6th January – LEGO Club for Children
Join Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, for fun sessions Saturdays. Places are limited so please book at the library. Session for children age 5 to 12 (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult) Every Saturday from 11am – 12 noon.

Monday 8th January – Chess Club
Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, will be holding a Chess Club on the Second Monday of the month from 4pm – 5.30pm. Chess lovers of all ages can gather, play chess, and socialise with like-minded players. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome to join. No bookings required. They will provide chess sets for your convenience, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Saturday 27th January – Baby and Child First Aid
Baby and Child First Aid course at All Saints Church, Church Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8JS on Saturday 27th January from 2pm – 5pm. A trainer from award winning Daisy First Aid will bring models so you can have a go at CPR etc. For further information and to book click here
