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 by using the email address opposite.
Sunday 8th December – Christingle Service
Come along on Sunday 8th December from 3pm – 3.45pm, at All Saints’ Church Hall, All Saints Crescent, Leavesden, WD25 0LU, for this Christingle Service in aid of the Children’s Society. Celebrate Christingle with them. Join them and show a child they are not alone this Christmas. If you would like to make a donation to support the Children’s Society you can do so at the service. Ensure children are supervised at all times.
Monday 9th 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.
Tuesday 10th 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.
Tuesday 3rd December – Storytime
Join in with stories and rhymes, ideal for children aged 2-5 years. There is no need to book, just turn up at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. Tuesdays from 2.15pm – 2.45pm.
Wednesday 11th December – Carols in the Park
Get into the festive spirit at Leavesden Country Park, College Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0NX, with a magical evening of Christmas carols with the Woodside Community Church. Enjoy complimentary mulled wine, mince pies, and hot chocolate as you celebrate the season. There will be a collection for One YMCA Homeless projects. Wednesday 11th December from 6pm.
Thursday 12th December – Family Fun
Fun sessions with a wide range of activities for you and your children to play together, meet other local families and the Family Centre team. In school holidays as well as lots for Under 5’s to enjoy, there will be activities for siblings up to the age of 8. Drop-in. Weekly on Thursdays from 1pm – 2.30pm, at Leavesden Green Community Hub, Watford, WD25 0BW.
Thursday 12th December – Christmas Market
Kings Langley School, Love Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 9HN, are having a Christmas market on Thursday 12th December from 6pm – 8.30pm.
Thursday 12th December – Heat or Eat Charity Music Fundraiser
Do not miss this one-of-a-kind charity music fundraiser for Age UK, packed with an electric mix of pop, rock, country, soul, ballads, crooners, tributes, and original acoustic tunes. It iIs not just about the music, it’s about making a difference. In light of the government’s recent cuts to winter fuel payments, they are raising funds for Age UK to help those most affected: the elderly who are now faced with the heart-breaking choice of whether to heat or eat this winter. Charity event for Age UK. At The Henderson Hub, The Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR. Thursday 12th December from 7.30pm. To book click here
Friday 13th December – Christmas Fair
Come along to Leavesden Green JMI School, High Road, Leavesden, WD25 7QZ, for their school’s Christmas Fair. There’s so much in store for you throughout the afternoon, such as Santa’s Grotto, a tombola, lots of stalls, a fantastic raffle with amazing prizes, plenty of snacks and drinks, fun-filled games, and much more. Friday 13th December from 3.30pm – 5.30pm.
Friday 13th December – Christmas Cracker
The Kings Langley Community Choir will join with BADJE jazz band for an informal evening in a “night club” setting to entertain party goers with festive and popular music. The ticket price includes festive nibbles and refreshments and there will be a licensed bar. Friday 13th December from 8pm, at Kings Langley Community Centre, The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET. To book click here
Saturday 14th 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 14th 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.
Tuesday 17th 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.
Thursday 19th December – Carols at the Hub
Join The Hub Community Carol Service for an evening of festive cheer, heart-warming carols and joyful community spirit on Thursday 19th December from 6.30pm. Come along with your family, neighbours and friends and join in spreading the Christmas cheer in the local community. There will be enough of mulled wine and mince pies for all. At Leavesden Green Community Hub, Clarke Way, WD25 0BW. To book click here
Friday 20th December – King’s Langley Community Choir
Come and join King’s Langley Community Choir who will be singing at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. Friday 20th December from 2pm – 2.30pm.
Sunday 22nd December – Carol Service
Come and sing carols together by candlelight followed by mulled wine and mince pies, on Sunday 22nd December from 5.30pm – 6.30pm, at All Saints Church Leavesden, All Saints Crescent, WD25 0LU.
Monday 30th December – Dementia focused Compassionate Support Hub
Come along to the dementia focused Compassionate Support Hub and see their Healthy Hub team. There will be a led chair exercise followed by a range of dementia organisations visiting to talk about the support they provide. At Henderson Hub, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR, Last Monday of each month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Friday 3rd January – IT Champions
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. Fridays from 4pm – 5.45pm, at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP
Saturday 4th January – 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 4th 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 6th January – Kids Craft Club
Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP, will have a Kids Craft Club, on the first Monday of the month between 4pm – 5pm. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult, but they are sure the grown-ups can embrace their creativity too. This is a free club but donations would be appreciated to help cover the cost of their craft materials.
Tuesday 7th January – 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 7th January – 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.
Tuesday 7th January – Storytime
Join in with stories and rhymes, ideal for children aged 2-5 years. There is no need to book, just turn up at Abbots Langley Library, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AP. Tuesdays from 2.15pm – 2.45pm.
Saturday 11th 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 13th 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.
Monday 27th January – Dementia focused Compassionate Support Hub
Come along to the dementia focused Compassionate Support Hub and see their Healthy Hub team. There will be a led chair exercise followed by a range of dementia organisations visiting to talk about the support they provide. At Henderson Hub, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR, Last Monday of each month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Saturday 1st February – Bazaar and Craft Fayre
Come along to this annual Bazaar and Craft Fayre, where you will find a range of stalls, tombola’s, refreshments and more from local business and the local community. Saturday 1st February from 10am – 3pm. At Kings Langley Community Centre, The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET.
Wednesday 5th February – Compassionate Cafe
Compassionate Cafés are a place where people who have experienced a loss, such as a bereavement, can pop in for a cuppa, a cake, and a friendly person to talk to. It provides a safe environment for individuals to come together, have a friendly chat, and connect with others who may share similar experiences. First Wednesday of each month from 2pm – 3.30pm, at St Lawrence Church Café, Breakspear Room, St Lawrence Church, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AS.
Saturday 8th February – Beer Tasting
An exciting evening at the Leavesden Green Community Hub, Clarke Way, WD25 0BW. Doors open at 6.30 pm, with the event starting at 7pm. Your ticket not only grants you entry but also includes the chance to taste six different beers and take home two of your favorites. chat directly with the brewers and discover the stories behind each brew. If beer is not your preference, they can provide wine or non-alcoholic soft drinks upon request. Please contact [email protected] to book.
