Events & Activities in Hitchin
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Saturday 27th July – Letchworth Model Railway Society
join Letchworth Model Railway Society for their summer exhibition on Saturday 27th July from 10am – 4.30pm, at their new venue, the Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR.
Saturday 27th July – Rainbow Craft Fairs
Regular craft fair. Each event there will have a variety of craft stall holders. Saturday 27th July 11am – 3pm at Church House, Hitchin, SG5 1HP.
Monday 29th July – Craft Night
Woolly Chic is excited to be hosting regular monthly Craft Nights in Hitchin at the St Ippolyts Parish Hall, Waterdell Lane, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7RB, on the last Monday of the month, 7pm – 9pm (excluding November and December). Bring along your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or even needle felting and enjoy an evening of crafting with friends.
Tea or Coffee and Biscuits provided. There is plenty of parking at the hall, including disabled parking spaces. This is an informal knit and natter style group and everyone is welcome to join. No booking needed, £3 which you can pay on the day.
Tuesday 30th July – Film Club Tuesday
Every Tuesday of the summer holidays Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX, will be screening a family favourite from 3pm. All movies are rated PG for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. This event is unsuitable for under 2’s. All children must be supervised by an adult.
On Tuesday 30th July – Coco (PG). 6th August – The Lego Movie (PG). 13th August -How to Train your Dragon (PG). 20th August – Wish (PG). 27th August – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem (PG). To book click here
Friday 2nd August – IT Champions
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. Every Friday from 10am – 12 noon, at Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW.
Friday 2nd August – For Men To Talk
Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For Men To Talk, on Friday 2nd August from 5.30pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain.
Saturday 3rd August – Dog Day
Join in the fun with a doggy ball pit, puppachinos, bubble fun, games and goody bags and some activities for children too. Saturday 3rd August from 9am – 5pm. At Bucklersbury, Hitchin, SG5 1BQ.
Saturday 3rd August – Hermitage Road Day
This historic part of Hitchin town hosts a great variety of businesses, who will be participating in this fun filled day. They will be closing the road for live music, food, classic cars, and family fun entertainment for all to enjoy. Saturday 3rd August from 10am – 4pm.
Saturday 3rd August – Community Surgery
Join North Herts Council on Saturday 31st August from 10.30am – 12 noon, for the Hitchin Community Surgery. It is a fantastic opportunity to discuss any matters of interest or concern with your Councillors. At Market Place, Hitchin.
Saturday 3rd August – The Library Mouse
Join Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW, for a Storytime and creative workshop with Frances Tosdevin, the author of The Library Mouse. Follow the story of a mouse named Quill, who wants his words to be heard but struggles to get his voice to stand out from the crowd. Suitable for children aged 5-8. To book click here
Monday 5th August – Who Wants To Be an Olympian?
Join Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW, to win team medals and be in your very own Olympic ceremony with Pākiki Theatre’s ‘Who Wants To Be An Olympian?’, the show that celebrates Olympics and Paralympics past, present and future. Ideal for ages 6-12 and their families. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout this event. Monday 5th August from 3pm – 4pm. To book click here
Tuesday 6th August – 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 6th August – Monday 26th August – Hitchin Beach
Hitchin beach returns Tuesday 6th August – Monday 26th August from 10am – 4pm each day. Located in the Market Place, children will be able to bring their buckets and spades to play in the sand. Come down and enjoy the fun.
Saturday 10th August – 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 10th August – Summer Fete
Join Barchester Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road, Gosmore, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7QH, for the afternoon to enjoy local business’s selling handmade goods, music and games along with food and refreshments. Saturday 10th August from 11am – 4pm.
Saturday 10th August – Cars on The Green
Cars On The Green, Classic Car and Bike show, at The Green, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4AN. This event will be supporting charities Macmillian Cancer Support and The MS trust. No need to pre book just turn up, will be taking donations on the gate.
Cars and bikes to be strictly at least 20 years or something of interest. Saturday 10th August from 12.30pm.
The Coach and Horses have all the entertainment and food requirements available for you throughout the day, with not one but two live bands performing, and food stalls held within the carpark space. There will be Ice cream, Hook a Duck, The hoopla, vintage car ride and The toy box and more.
Wednesday 14th August – Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz
Bring Your Baby Pub Quizzes are fun, brain-stimulating daytime parent socials. There is also a soft play area at this wonderful pub (admission fee for soft play payable to the pub separately). Quizzes take a slower pace than traditional ones. They take two breaks to feed, change and chat, and questions are always repeated. Wednesday from 12 noon – 2.30pm. At The Angels, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NG. Second Wednesday of the month. For further information and to book click here
Wednesday 14th August – Toy Story: Evening Talk
Come along to this evening talk from product designer and guest speaker Shaun Woodward detailing his four decades of creative product development experience, including working with companies such as Fisher Price and Playskool. Shaun will explain why he feels creativity matters and why everyone should learn to sketch and draw. Wednesday 14th August from 7.30pm. For further information and to book click here
Friday 16th August – For Men To Talk
Walking and talking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Join For Men To Talk, on Friday 16th August from 5.30pm outside St Mary’s Church, Hitchin opposite the Memorial Fountain.
Tuesday 20th August – Craftea
A monthly drop-in, open to everyone, bring your current craft project and have a chat over tea and coffee. Tuesday 20th August from 10.30am – 12 noon.
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th August – Icklefest
A Bank Holiday weekend festival in the beautiful Ickleford village, for all the family. Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th August
Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th September – Hitchin FoodFest
The Hitchin FoodFest is one of the most popular on the foodie calendar. As well as local eateries promoting their gastronomic delights, there will be the best in street food and drink, local produce and the ever-popular foodie activities. Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September from 10am – 4pm. At Hitchin Market Place.
Monday 9th September – 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.
Saturday 28th September – Bump, Baby and Beyond Fair
The Hitchin Bump, Baby and Beyond Fair is on Saturday 28th September from 10am – 2pm. With over 30 local businesses and providers the aim is to bring you the best from the local area to support you on your journey through pregnancy, early baby and into toddlerhood. At Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX.
Saturday 28th September – Vegan Market
The Hitchin event takes over the Riverside, SG5 1AB, adjacent to the regular market, on Saturday 28th September from 10.30am – 4pm. 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 28th September – British Schools Museum Ghost Hunt
Experience a night of ghost hunting at the British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TS, with Ghost Hunt events on Saturday 28th September from 8pm – 2am. This is a serious overnight ghost hunt (paranormal investigation), and is conducted with their team of professional Mediums and paranormal investigators.
They pride themselves on having small groups for each activity (usually three or four) and allowing you free time to explore the venue using some of our equipment towards the end of the night. They ca not guarantee spiritual or ghostly activity but they can guarantee that everything you experience will be 100% real. Tickets £49 per person. Over 16s only, event includes tea and coffee throughout the night. To book click here
Wednesday 4th – Friday 6th December – A Christmas Carol
Returning to Wakelin and Son, The Carling Building, Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR, this December for the cosiest show in town. Ring in the Christmas season with this exquisite performance of the Dickens’ festive classic, brought to life in vivid detail by Mat Jones. For three nights only, tickets for this show are strictly limited and seating is on a first come, first served basis. For booking tickets on Wednesday 4th click here Thursday 5th click here and Friday 6th click here Door open 6.30pm and performances start 7.30pm.
Friday 6th – Saturday 14th December – Sleeping Beauty
This years pantomime Sleeping Beauty is the classic fairy tale of good overcoming the evil plans of the wicked witch Ghasthag. At The Queen Mother Theatre, Woodside, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP. A spectacular show with a sprinkling of magic, a lot of audience participation, plenty of fun, special effects, music and dance along the way, will all be there in this years pantomime. The perfect pre-Christmas festive treat for the entire family promises to be the show of your dreams. At various times. To book click here
