Events & Activities in Hoddesdon & Broxbourne
This page gives information on events and activities in Hoddesdon and Broxbourne and the surrounding area, including Bishop’s Stortford, Great Amwell and Cheshunt. It is updated daily. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch.
Saturday 2nd December – Christmas Market
Millars Maltings Christmas Market, will be on Saturday 2nd December from 9am – 4pm, at Millars Maltings, Southmill Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3DH.
Saturday 2nd December – Christmas Fayre
Join Bishop’s Stortford Town Council at this year’s annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 2nd December from 9.30am – 4.30pm, in North Street, Market Square, Potter Street, and South Street, all of which will be pedestrianised. Over 100 stalls will complement the regular traders from their Thursday and Saturday Market as well as the monthly Farmer’s and Craft Market.
You will be able to explore an exciting array of unique handmade gifts stalls, selling jewellery, candles, health and beauty products, and much more. You will be tempted by delicious locally made jams, chutney, cakes, and fudges. Make sure you visit their speciality Christmas stalls offering festive items and gifts, food, and drinks. Throughout the town centre there will be a variety of music and entertainment for the whole family and Santa will also be popping by.
Saturday 2nd December – ParkPlay
Cedars Park is hosting Hertfordshire’s first-ever ParkPlay, every Saturday from 10am – 12 noon. ParkPlay brings people from local communities together in parks and green spaces across the country for two hours of free play to enjoy informal games and activities. It offers people of all ages and abilities the chance to play together and connect in a relaxed, safe, and welcoming setting.
Cedars ParkPlay has been organised by Broxbourne Council, ParkPlay Herts Sport and Physical Activity Partnership and PlayLeaders from the local community, including Friends of Cedars Park and Time for Change.
Saturday 2nd December – Christmas Storytime
Bring your little ones to Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ, for a Christmas Storytime on Saturday 2nd December from 11am – 2pm. This is a free event, but donations are welcome.
Saturday 2nd December – Saturday Stories
Join Hoddesdon Library, 98 High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HD, for festive storytimes for 3-8 years. Saturday 2nd December from 11am.
Saturday 2nd December – Beauty and the Beast: Pop-Up Pantomime
Join Broxbourne Council for a magical Beauty and the Beast pop-up pantomime in Queen Eleanor Square, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7BX, on Saturday 2nd December. Performance times, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
Sunday 3rd December – Cheshunt Park Junior Parkrun
Cheshunt Park Junior parkrun is a free, weekly, 2k run, walk, jog, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning from 9am.
Sunday 3rd December – Great Amwell Car Boot Sale
Completely flat, picturesque grassy field. Suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs and buggies. Fun for the kids with slides, bouncy castles and miniature rides every week. Huge variety of first-class hot food catering, all with large comfortable seating areas. Every Sunday from 9am at Hillside Farm, Pepper Hill, Great Amwell, Ware, SG12 9RZ. For further information click here
Sunday 3rd December – Christmas Kidzfair
A one-day event that provides young entrepreneurs, from 7-17 years, the opportunity to turn their idea into a real business, earn their own money, get prizes and recognition from a judging panel, and more importantly learn through experience. The event will take place in Bishop Stortford, Jackson Square, CM23 3XH. On Sunday 3rd December.
The young entrepreneurs will learn, how to create a simple business plan and what are cost, revenue and profit. The basics of branding, from coming up with a name to presenting the products. How to raise funds if required for the business, How to spread the word about the new business and the event and how to sell and speak to customers. To apply click here
Monday 4th December – Get back to Netball
Sessions are for female players over 16 years and coach led, covering basic skill development and court play. Every Monday from 9.30am – 10.30am. At Wormley Netball Courts, Wormley Playing Fields.
Monday 4th December– Chess Club
Visit Hoddesdon Library, 98A High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HD, and join in the Chess Club. Mondays from 10am – 12 noon.
Monday 4th December – Board Game Sessions
Come along to Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ, to play some board games and meet new people. Drop in session for adults with free tea and coffee. Mondays from 4pm.
Monday 4th December – Go SK8
Come down and join this free Go SK8 sessions. Every Monday from 5pm – 6pm, at Wormley Community Centre, Fairfield Drive, Wormley, EN10 6DX. Suitable for ages 11-17 years.
Tuesday 5th December – Baby Rhyme Time
Come and join Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ, for Baby Rhyme Time, every Tuesday, two sessions available from 10.15am and 11.15am. Sing along and learn the actions, smiles and laughter with your little ones. This session is free but donations are welcome, no need to sign up in advance just come along and join us on the day.
Tuesday 5th December – Cyber and Fraud Aware
Stay safe and secure online at this all-day drop-in event with cyber and fraud crime prevention experts to answer your questions. Tuesday 5th December from 11am. At Hoddesdon Library, 98 High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HD.
Tuesday 5th December – Coffee with a Cop
Join Cheshunt Library, Turners Hill, Cheshunt, EN8 8LB, on Tuesday 5th December from 11am – 1pm, to discuss any concerns or issues you may have.
Tuesday 5th December – Tea for Tuesday
A chance to have a chat, join in with a jigsaw, try a sudokus or crossword, borrow a book or magazine, read a newspapers or explore the local history and map collection or if you just need a little time out, relax with a hot drink. Tuesdays from 11am – 1pm, at Cheshunt Library, Turners Hill, Cheshunt, EN8 8LB.
Tuesday 5th December – Reading Group for Adults
Join this reading group for adults which meets every first Tuesday of the month at 4.45pm – 5.45pm. At Hoddesdon Library, 98A High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HD.
Wednesday 6th December – Hoddesdon Market
Hoddesdon Market is under the Clocktower every Wednesday and Friday from 9am – 3.30pm, serving up all your favourite Sourdough Cheese Toasties, Freshly roasted Barista Coffee, Homemade Cookies and Brownies. Come along and buy some lovely freshly made food using locally sourced / made ingredients, helping to support a small business that supports other small local businesses.
Wednesday 6th December – Brunch and Board Games
A chance for people to come together, socialise and play games in a warm space, with the option of also purchasing a low-cost brunch and hot drinks from a local provider. Games are provided but you are more than welcome to bring your own to play too. Every Wednesday, sessions will be from 11am – 1pm at Wormley Community Centre, Fairfield Drive, Wormley, Broxbourne, EN10 6DX.
Wednesday 6th December – Pickleball
Stay active with Pickleball at the Laura Trott Leisure Centre, 44 Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, EN8 9AJ. Your first session is free and only £3 per sessions thereafter. No need to pre-book, just turn up and play. Every Wednesday from 1.45pm – 2.45pm.
Thursday 7th December – Warm Welcome Space
Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church are open for soup, hot chocolate, tea or coffee and comfy sofas. Tuesday – Thursday from 10am – 4pm. Friday and Saturday 10am – 12.30pm. At Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church, 34B South Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3AZ.
Friday 8th December – Knit and Natter
Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters, at Hoddesdon Library, 98A High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HD. Every Friday from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Friday 8th December – Jongleurs Comedy Club
Get ready for a night of uproarious laughter as Jongleurs Comedy Club presents a stellar lineup of comedians that will have you rolling in the aisles. Featuring: Ben Harrington, Brendon Dempsey, Philip Simon, and Pam Ford. Friday 8th December from 7pm. At The Spotlight, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BE. To book click here
Saturday 9th December – Tuesday 2nd January – Cinderella
A cast of all singing and dancing West End performers, will present this jewel of a fairy tale classic, with a few magical twists, as the most beloved of all pantomimes come to South Mill Arts,1 -3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG. Saturday 9th December – Tuesday 2nd January at various times. To book click here
Tuesday 12th – Saturday 30th December – Cinderella
The Spotlight proudly presents Cinderella. Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, beautiful costumes, stunning scenery and plenty of boos and hisses. Tuesday 12th – Saturday 30th December at various times. To book click here
Thursday 28 December – Relaxed performance. Suitable for those with Autism Spectrum conditions or learning disabilities. Auditorium lights will be dimmed. No pyrotechnics. Volume reduced. No strobe lighting. At The Spotlight Theatre, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BE.
Wednesday 13th December – Healthy Hub
Find out if you are eligible for free energy efficiency upgrades under the new ECO4 Home Upgrade Scheme. E.ON will be at the Waltham Cross Healthy Hub to talk to residents about the scheme and to help get them set up. Wednesday 13th December from 10am – 2.30pm. For further information click link
Friday 15th December – Community Christmas Party
Big Local are once again hosting their much-loved Community Christmas Party at Wormley Community Centre, Fairfield Drive, Wormley, Broxbourne, EN10 6DX. This is a free to attend family event to allow the whole community to attend and enjoy. Wormley Free Church will be opening the event with some carol singing and then entertaining the younger guests with arts and crafts in the Studio. Friday 15th December from 6pm – 9pm.
Saturday 16th December – Self Defence Lessons
Adults and children aged 8+ will learn self defence through martial arts techniques at these low cost lessons taught by two fully trained instructors. The aim will be for children and adults to develop the self-confidence and knowledge of their own self-worth, establish the mindset to achieve their personal goals, and have the courage to face any challenge that life throws their way. Saturday 16th December from 10.30am – 11.30am. At Wormley Community Centre, Fairfield Drive, Wormley, Broxbourne, EN10 6DX. No need to book.
Tuesday 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. Baby Rhyme Time is free though donations are welcomed. No booking required. Tuesdays from 10.15am – 10.45am and 11.15am – 11.45am.
Tuesday 2nd January – IT Champions
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. At Hoddesdon Library, 98A High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HD. Every Tuesday from 12 noon – 2pm.
Wednesday 3rd January – This ‘n’ That
Drop in for tea and biscuits, have a chat and make new friends. Various activities and themed sessions. Mature members of the local community or anyone who would like to join a friendly group. Every first Wednesday of the month from 10.30am – 11.30am. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
Friday 5th January – Knit and Natter
Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters, at Hoddesdon Library, 98A High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HD. Every Friday from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Friday 5th January – Storytime
Half an hour of stories and rhymes on the first Friday of every month from 10.30am – 11am. These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/care. Join in with a mix of picture book stories and rhymes. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
Friday 5th January – Storytime
Join in with stories and rhymes, ideal for children aged 2-5 years. There is no need to book, just turn up. This event is free, but donations are welcome. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ. First Friday of the month from 10.30am – 11am.
Monday 8th January – Chess Club
Visit Hoddesdon Library, 98A High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HD, and join in the Chess Club. Mondays from 10am – 12 noon.
Monday 8th January – Craftea
Open to all, drop in, bring your current project or just have a chat over a cuppa. Every second Monday of the month from 10.30am – 12 noon. At Bishop’s Stortford Library, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EJ.
