Events & Activities in Hitchin

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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.

On now until – Saturday 22nd February – Disney’s Aladdin Jr

Come and see Disney’s Aladdin Jr at Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP. On now until – Saturday 22nd February. To book click here

Monday 24th February – 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 24th February – 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.

Tuesday 25th February – 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 25th February – Active Rhyme Time

A 45 minute session of fun, active rhymes and songs for your baby and toddler. A great way to meet other families and develop your child‘s communication and physical skills. For children with their parent or carer. Older siblings welcome. £2.50 per family pay on the day drop in. Tuesdays from 1.30pm – 2.15pm, at Oughton Children’s Family Centre Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZ.

Tuesday 25th February – Storytime

Join Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW, for Storytime, every Tuesday from 2pm – 2.30pm, in the children’s area of the Library. They will share a selection of books and rhymes at each session. Until 1st July.

Thursday 27th February – 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.

Friday 28th February – 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.

Sunday 2nd March – Mum2mum Market

If you are pregnant or a parent or carer of younger children then this event is perfect for you. Come and shop pre loved, good condition all things baby, children and maternity with 20+ stalls to browse. Sunday 2nd March from 10.30am – 12.30pm. At Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP.

Monday 3rd March – Companion Cafe

Held the first Monday of each Month from 1pm – 3pm, at Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road, Gosmore, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7QH. If your part of the Senior Community and wish to come in for a light lunch, warm space and the opportunity to make new like minded companions please do come along or with a friend. Call 01462414 700 to register your attendance so they can have an indication of guests expected to arrive.

Tuesday 4th March – 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.

Tuesday 4th March – Community Forum

Share your ideas and views with local councillors at this Hitchin Community forum. Tuesday 4th March from 7.15pm start, at Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX.

Friday 7th March – For Men To Talk

Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For men To Talk, on Friday 7th March from 6pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain. Walk together and engage in meaningful conversations. Your well-being is their priority.

Saturday 8th March – 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.

Saturday 8th March – Nearly New Sale

Join NCT North Herts for the next of thier amazing bi-annual Nearly New Sales. Whether you are expecting, or have children
up to the age of 12, they guarantee you will find a bargain to suit you, everyone is welcome to attend, you do not have to be an NCT member, although if you are you get in early. (NCT members are granted access to the sale for the first 15 minutes). Saturday 8th March from 1pm – 2.30pm at The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR.

Tuesday 11th March – Community Support

The local Police Community Support Officer will be at Hitchin Library, and Hitchin Museum Cafe at various dates. Do drop in and get advice or talk about local issues to them.

Thursday 13th March – 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. Join them for tea, coffee, breakfast Pastries to learn further regarding the support accessible for those living with dementia or a loved one, whilst they have guest speakers in attendance or the option to join them for an interactive quiz. Please register your interest to [email protected]

Friday 21st March – For Men To Talk

Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For men To Talk, on Friday 21st March from 6pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain. Walk together and engage in meaningful conversations. Your well-being is their priority.

Saturday 22nd March – Hitchin Thrift

A Preloved clothes sale on Saturday 22nd March from 10am – 4pm at St Mary’s Church House, SG5 1HP (near Simmons). Lots of people will be selling their second-hand clothing. There will be ladies clothes, men’s and children’s as well as vintage, accessories and more. It a chance to grab yourself some bargains and do your bit for the planet. Free entry.

Saturday 22nd March – Katie’s Pride Picnic

A picnic to support and celebrate the local LGBTQ+ Community, and to share the love, everyone is welcome. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Saturday 22nd March from 12 noon, at Windmill Hill, Hitchin.

Saturday 22nd March – British Schools Museum: Ghost Hunt

Experience a night of ghost hunting at the British Schools Museum, 41-42 Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TS. Participate in Séances, Vigils, Table tilting, Glass moving, Ouija boards, EVP Experiments, Automatic writing and much more. This is a serious overnight ghost hunt (paranormal investigation), and is conducted with a team of professional Mediums and paranormal investigators. Saturday 22nd March from 8pm – 2am. For further information and to book click here

Thursday 3rd April – Sam Sweeney – Solo

A rare opportunity to spend an evening with one of the finest fiddle players of his generation for an intimate event at St. Mary’s, Churchyard, Hitchin, SG5 1DW, where Sam will showcase some of his favourite traditional tunes as well as his own work. Thursday 3rd April from 7.30pm. To book click here

Friday 4th April – For Men To Talk

Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For men To Talk, on Friday 4th April from 6pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain. Walk together and engage in meaningful conversations. Your well-being is their priority.

Wednesday 30th April – Classics at The Plough

Classic cars and bikes at The Plough, Plough Lane, Ley Green, Hitchin, SG4 8LA. Wednesday 30th April from 5pm – 10pm. Next May 28th, June 25th, July 30th, August 27th and September 24th.

Friday 6th June – For Men To Talk

Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For men To Talk, on Friday 6th June from 6pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain. Walk together and engage in meaningful conversations. Your well-being is their priority.

Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July – Groundswell Festival

The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems. It is a two-day event featuring talks, forums and discussions from leading international soil health experts, experienced arable and livestock farmers, agricultural policy experts, direct-drill demonstrations and AgTech innovators. Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July from 10am – 4pm. At Lannock Farm, Hitchin Road, Weston, Hitchin, SG4 7EE.

Saturday 26th July – Model Railway Society Annual Exhibition

Join Letchworth Model Railway Society for their 38th Annual Exhibition at The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR. Saturday 26th July from 10am – 4.30pm. Many traders and layouts. Free on-site parking. Admission £5. Accompanied children under 16 free entry.

Friday 1st August – For Men To Talk

Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For men To Talk, on Friday 1st August from 6pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain.

Saturday 27th September – Vegan Market