Events & Activities in Stevenage & Hitchin

This page gives information on events and activities in Stevenage and Hitchin and the surrounding area, including Knebworth. 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 – Winter Fair

Lots of stalls including face painting, crafts, books, gift ideas, Santa’s Grotto, games and more. At Ashtree Primary School, Chertsey Rise, Shephall, Stevenage, SG2 9JQ. On Saturday 2nd December from 1pm – 4pm.

Saturday 2nd December – LEGO Club for Children

Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years old (Under8’s must be accompanied by an adult). Places are limited so please book at the library. Stevenage Central Library, Southgate, Stevenage, SG1 1HD. Every Saturday from 3pm – 4pm.

Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December – St Ippolyts Church Nativity Crib Festival

The Nativity Crib Festival is a truly magical start to Christmas. Join St Ippolyts Church, Ashbrook Lane, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7SJ. They will fill their beautiful, medieval, church with Nativity Crib sets and then sprinkle some fairy dust to create a stunning display. After wandering around and taking in the fantastic display some refreshments will be in order and they have their mini café serving hot drinks and fabulous, homemade cakes. You could also dress up as a “living crib” and take a photo for your Christmas cards.

Sunday 3rd December – Family Fun and Sports Day

Family fun and sports day with Volleyball, basketball, tug of war and more on Sunday 3rd December from 8am – 5pm. At Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ.

Sunday 3rd December – Christmas Fair

Christmas fair with local stalls, raffle and more, on Sunday 3rd December from 10.30am – 2pm. At Stevenage Town Rugby Club, 22 North Road, Stevenage, SG1 4BB.

Sunday 3rd December – Creative Christmas Fair

The Stotfold creative fair will be back on Sunday 3rd December from 11am – 4pm. At Fairfield Park Community Hall, Kipling Crescent, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4GY.

Sunday 3rd December – Make a Wish Charity Christmas Craft Fayre

Lots of stalls selling beautifully crafted gifts for Christmas, as well as a visit from Santa. Food and drinks available including mulled wine, plus a mince pie or two. Raising money to help the Make A Wish Foundation grant a critically ill child a wish come true. Sunday 3rd December from 12 noon – 4pm, at Ickleford Village Hall, 82 Arlesey Road, Hitchin, SG5 3TG.

Monday 4th December – Tea and Chat

Come and join this friendly group for good conversation and lots of laughs over a cuppa. They have a monthly speaker or activity, and chat and socialise on the weeks in between. No need to book, just drop in on the day. Free event, but donations are welcome. Mondays from 10.30am – 12 noon. At Stevenage Central Library, Southgate, Stevenage, SG1 1HD.

Tuesday 5th December – Tête-à-tête

Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW, Christmas Crafts Tête-à-tête session is on Tuesday 5th December from 10.30am – 12 noon. They will be making a variety of crafty creations including paper baubles and tree toppers. This session is free to join and includes a warm drink and some biscuits.

Tuesday 5th December – Storytime

These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer. Join in with a mix of picture book stories and rhymes. Every Tuesday from 2pm – 2.30pm. At Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW.

Wednesday 6th December – Reading Friends

Join our Reading Friends group on the first Wednesday of every month from 10.30am – 11.45am. Meet people and make new friend, and chat about books, hobbies and interests over a hot drink. At Stevenage Central Library, Southgate, Stevenage, SG1 1HD.

Thursday 7th December – Light a Candle Memorial Service

Light a Candle for a Loved One this Christmas at Memoria, North Hertfordshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, Bedford Road, Holwell, Hitchin, SG5 3RT. A special evening of remembrance and support. Thursday 7th December from 6pm. For further information and to book click here

Thursday 7th December – A Christmas Carol: A One-Man Show

This Christmas classic comes straight from the original text that Charles Dickens used for his own reading tours from 1853. Mat takes this festive favourite from page to performance, bringing the book and its host of memorable characters to life in a one-man show that’s sure to set up your festive season.

This performance brings the story to life with its abundance of much-loved characters and familiar scenes that usher in the geniality and joy of the festive season. Sit back with a warming winter tipple and take in this quintessential Christmas tale, reinvigorated from the author’s original words. Thursday 7th December from 7.30pm, at Wakelin and Son, The Carling Building, Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR. To book click link

Thursday 7th December – Salsa Classes

MirrorsDance Instructors teaching three levels of Salsa every Thursday from 8.20pm at Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX. Suitable for Beginners to experienced dancers, and everything in between. Two hours of adults dance tuition and social dancing.

Friday 8th – Saturday 16th December – Peter Pan

Fly away to Neverland this Christmas between Friday 8th – Saturday 16th December in the most enchanting adventure of all time! Get ready for a spectacular journey filled with pixie dust, pirates, and pure wonder. This is more than a show, it is a journey to a world of imagination, wonder, and boundless joy. At The Queen Mother Theatre, Woodside, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP. Various times, to book click here

Saturday 9th December – Christmas Gala and Craft Fair

To celebrate 50 years of trading for Stevenage Indoor Market, they will be holding a Christmas Gala on Saturday 9 December from 10am – 4pm, alongside a special Christmas Craft Fair. Come along and support these amazing traders and shop local. It’s the perfect time to pick up those Christmas Gifts.

Saturday 9th December – Festive Fun Day

A kids fun fair and Santa’s Grotto, with Face painting, children’s rides and lots more. All at this fun day on Saturday 9th December from 10am – 4pm. At Hitchin Market Place.

Saturday 9th December – 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 9th December – A Christmas Carol

A dramatized reading of Charles Dickins’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ performed by actors of The Living Theatre, in the atmospheric medieval setting of St Mary’s Church, Hitchin. Interval Bar on the night. Tickets sold in aid of St Mary’s Preservation Trust appeal. Saturday 9th December from 7pm. To book click link

Sunday 10th December – Christmas Fair

Join Garden House Hospice Care for a family-friendly afternoon full of Christmas spirit, with more than 30 craft stalls selling all kinds of beautiful, handmade gifts. Santa will also be paying a visit for the kids and there will be a bar for refreshments and café open for snacks. At Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX. Sunday 10th December from 12 noon – 4pm. Entry is free but donations to Garden House Hospice Care are warmly welcome on arrival and in donation buckets throughout the day.

Thursday 14th December – Seniors’ Social Club

Come along to the Seniors’ Social Club at the Bedwell Community Centre, Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage SG1 1NA on Thursday 14th December from 10.30am – 1.30pm. They will have a variety of games, including Chess, Dominoes and Cards, but please do feel free to bring your own activities or crafts. Bring puzzles or crochet or come for a knit and natter.

Saturday 16th December – Gardening Club

Gardening club sessions that run every third Saturday of the month, from 9am – 12 noon. At Wymondley Community Garden, Great Wymondley, Hitchin, SG4. Email [email protected] for more details. Next is 20th January, 17th February, 16th March, 20th April.

Saturday 16th December – Kids Christmas Disco

Bring your little elves along to Hitchin Town Hall’s snow-tastic Christmas Disco. Get your costumes at the ready for an afternoon filled with fun and games. Suitable for under 11’s. Saturday 16th December from 12 noon – 2pm and 3pm – 5pm. To book click here

Saturday 16th December – Festival of Dance

Hitchin Chamber Orchestra’s Christmas concert this year sees a return to a more ‘traditional’ concert programme. Come along to their Festival of Dance to hear dances from around the world and across the years, including three of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, Bartok’s Romanian Folk dances and, of course, some melodies from Tchaikovsky’s well-loved festive favourite, The Nutcracker. At St Mary’s Church, Churchyard Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1DW. Saturday 16th December from 7.30pm. To book click link

Tuesday 19th 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 Friends Meeting House, 21 Cuttys Lane, Stevenage, SG1 1UP. Tuesday 19th December from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.To reserve your spot click link

Thursday 21st December – Dementia Cafe

Come along to this dementia café and meet like-minded members of the community. Enjoy an informal chat, share experiences and receive support. To book your free place, call 01438 894386 or email [email protected] Thursday 21st December from 11am – 12.30pm. On the Third Thursday of the month until at least May 16th. Knebworth Care Home, London Road, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, SG3 6HG.

On now until – Sunday 31st December – Christmas Market

Visit Stevenage Christmas market and get in to the festive spirit. Every day until Sunday 31st December from 10am – 6pm in the Town Centre.

Wednesday 3rd January – Reading Friends

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. Every Friday from 10.30am – 11am and 11.30am – 12 noon. At Stevenage Central Library, Southgate, Stevenage, SG1 1HD.

Monday 8th January – IT Champions

IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. Every Monday from 2pm – 4pm. At Stevenage Central Library, Southgate, Stevenage, SG1 1HD.

Saturday 13th January – Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday 18th January – Dementia Cafe

Saturday 20th January – Gardening Club

On now until – Sunday 21st January – Sleeping Beauty

A spectacular Stevenage pantomime full of music, laughter, amazing special effects and plenty of surprises. With swash-buckling Prince Valiant, dreams really can come true. Wednesday 29th November – Sunday 21st January at various times. At The Gordon Craig Theatre, Arts and Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ. To book click here

Saturday 24th February – Vegan Market

As usual, the event will bring together a variety of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, small-batch soapers, local artists, zero-waste champions, plus loads more. Saturday 24th February from 10.30am – 4pm. At Riverside, Hitchin, SG5 1AB.