Events & Activities in Hitchin
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Wednesday 4th March – Quiz Night
Fun exciting fully interactive quiz night, every first Wednesday of the month from 8pm. At The Millstream, Cambridge Road, Hitchin SG4 0JH. Until at least the end of the year.
Friday 6th March – Lego Club
Great for improving problem solving, spatial awareness and creative thinking. Fridays from 4pm – 5pm, at Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW.
Friday 6th March – For Men To Talk
Struggling to share what’s on your mind? Join For Men To Talk. Walk, talk, and connect with men who understand. Meeting at the Cycle Shelter at Hitchin Train Station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9UL. Take a step for your mental health. Friday from 6pm. Welcoming the men of Hitchin from various ethnic backgrounds and promoting the mental and physical health benefits of walking and talking. Next is 20th March.
Saturday 7th March – Shop Small Pop Up Spring Market
Loads of incredible small local businesses will be taking over Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX, with a huge variety of products. The perfect place to pick up a special Mother’s Day gift or Easter treat. Free entry. Saturday 7th March from 11am – 4pm.
Saturday 7th March – Barn Dance
Come and enjoy a fun evening in a friendly atmosphere while raising money for charity. Join in the dancing, watch the fun or just listen to the live band. Suitable for all ages. No previous experience necessary as all dances will be explained. Ticket price includes a ploughman’s supper. All proceeds to Helping Herts Homeless. Saturday 7th March from 7pm, at Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF. To book click here Picture credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jpott/
Saturday 7th March – Quiz Night
Gather your team and join a brilliant night out, teams of up to 8. £12 per person, payable on the night. Hot supper included. Once the quiz wraps up, the bar will stay open late and the evening will roll on with music, dancing, and a bit of a disco vibe. To book your team email pirtoncommunitychoir@gmail.com Saturday 7th March from 7.30pm.
Sunday 8th March – Pinehill Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. The event takes place at Pinehill Park, off Chiltern Road, Hitchin, SG4 9PL. Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee in a local café. Sundays from 9am. For further information click here
Sunday 8th March – Mum2mum Market
Come and shop pre loved, good condition all things baby, kids and maternity with 20 stalls to browse. Refreshments and snacks available. Sunday 8th March from 10.30am – 12.30pm. At Hitchin Boys school, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG1 1JB.
Monday 9th March – General Knowledge Pub Quiz
General knowledge pub quiz at The Orange Tree, Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 9DR. Every Monday from 8pm – 10pm, until at least the end of May.
Tuesday 10th March – Chatty Cafe
The ‘Chatter and Natter table’ is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others. Do come along and sit for a chat. At North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE. Their chatter and natter table is available during all of their cafe opening hours which are Tuesday- Saturday 10.30am – 3.30pm and 11am – 2pm on Sundays.
Tuesday 10th March – Hitchin Community Forum
Hitchin Community Forum takes place Tuesday 10th March from 7pm. Share your ideas and views with local Councillors. Please be aware they are trialling this community forum to start at an earlier start time of 7pm. On the agenda is Town Talk – North Herts Police Safer Neighbourhood Team, Hitchin BID update and Grant presentations. At Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX.
Thursday 12th March – Carers Cafe
This group is specifically for those living with dementia or caring for a loved one. Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and enjoy the mornings entertainment. To register your interest for this event contact Cassie.Hinton@Barchester.com or call 01462 414 700. Thursday from 10am – 12 noon. At Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road, Gosmore, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7QH. Next is 9th April and 14th May.
Thursday 12th March – LGBTQ+ Group
Monthly get together for LGBTQ+ people of all ages, genders and sexualities. Queers ans Peers Group is specifically for Hitchin people who identify as LGBTQ+. Second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 9pm, at North Herts Museum, Brand Street, (Confirmed guests only must be registered), Hitchin, SG5 1BG.
Saturday 14th March – Emergency Services Open Day
Emergency services open day with fire engine, police vehicles, De-Fib awareness, crime prevention advice, Visiting Angles for CPR training and other services. Saturday 14th March from 12 noon – 3pm. At Market Square, Hitchin.
Tuesday 17th March – 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. At Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW.
Thursday 19th March – Leveret
An unforgettable evening of world-class folk music with Leveret, one of England’s most exciting live acts in folk. Renowned for their breath-taking performances, Leveret bring together three master musicians, Andy Cutting (melodeon), Sam Sweeney (fiddle), and Rob Harbron (concertina), to reinvent traditional English tunes with energy, warmth and dazzling spontaneity. With no two shows ever the same, their intuitive interplay and deep connection to the music make every concert a unique and unmissable experience. Whether you are a lifelong folk fan or discovering it for the first time, Leveret promise a night of music to stir the heart and lift the spirit. Thursday 19th March from 7.30pm – 9.30pm, at Hitchin Town Hall, Hitchin, SG5 1JE. To book click here
Friday 20th March – For Men To Talk
Struggling to share what’s on your mind? Join For Men To Talk. Walk, talk, and connect with men who understand. Meeting at the Cycle Shelter at Hitchin Train Station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9UL. Take a step for your mental health. Friday from 6pm. Welcoming the men of Hitchin from various ethnic backgrounds and promoting the mental and physical health benefits of walking and talking. Next is 3rd and 17th April.
Saturday 21st March – Nearly New Sale
NCT Herts North next bi-annual nearly new sale is on Saturday 21st March from 1pm – 2.30pm. whether you are expecting, or have children up to the age of 12, they think you will find a bargain to suit you. Excellent quality items, including clothes, toys, shoes and baby equipment, at fantastic prices. Everyone is welcome to attend, you do not have to be an NCT member. At The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR.
Wednesday 25th March – Chatty Cafe
The ‘Chatter and Natter table’ is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others. Do come along and sit for a chat. Last Wednesday of the month from 2pm – 4pm, at Fairfield Manor Care Home, Hitchin Road, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4SW.
Thursday 26th March – Lister Fire Walk
A once-in-a-lifetime experience of walking across burning hot coals to raise vital funds for your local hospitals. You will be given full training by an expert fire walker before embarking on the challenge yourself. As well as enjoying the fun and excitement of the fire walk you can also expect music, refreshments and a raffle. Thursday 26th March from 6.30pm. At The Orange Tree, Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 9DR. To register click here
Thursday 26th March – Jazz Jam
A jazz jam in Hitchin, open to all players, singers and listeners, at the Market Theatre, Hitchin, SG5 1AE. Whether you are playing, singing or just chilling and listening, the Hitchin Jazz Jam is an event not to be missed. Thursday 26th March from 7.30pm. To book click here
Saturday 28th March – Rainbow Craft Fair
Regular craft fair held at Church House, Hitchin, SG5 1HP. Each event has a variety of craft stall holders. Saturday 28th March from 11am – 4pm, free entry. Next 25th April.
Friday 3rd April – For Men To Talk
Struggling to share what’s on your mind? Join For Men To Talk. Walk, talk, and connect with men who understand. Meeting at the Cycle Shelter at Hitchin Train Station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9UL. Take a step for your mental health. Friday from 6pm. Welcoming the men of Hitchin from various ethnic backgrounds and promoting the mental and physical health benefits of walking and talking. Next is 17th April.
Tuesday 7th April – Always Invited
Drop in to Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW, 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.
Wednesday 8th April – A Noise Annoys
An uplifting hour of witty wordplay, silly songs and joyful nonsense by Jude Simpson, poet, entertainer and three-time national slam winner. Suitable for all ages from 5+. It features rhymes, noises, songs, surprises and lots of audience interaction. Bursting with joyful humour and witty wordplay, Jude takes the audience on a mind-bending journey through the sounds of language and the language of sounds. Wednesday 8th April from 3pm – 4pm, at Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW. To book click here
Saturday 11th April – Hertfordshire Big Band
The Hertfordshire Big Band will be playing the best in big band theme music from American classics to nostalgic and iconic British TV shows. Expect hard-hitting swing, funk, and Latin numbers, sprinkled in between. This one-off special will be performed at Market Theatre, Sun Street, Hitchin SG5 1AE, in the Cabaret Bar venue. The event will be a mix of standing and seating, with seating available on a first come first served basis. Saturday 11th April from 7.30pm. To book click here
Thursday 16th April – Jazz Jam
A jazz jam in Hitchin, open to all players, singers and listeners, at the Market Theatre, Hitchin, SG5 1AE. Whether you are playing, singing or just chilling and listening, the Hitchin Jazz Jam is an event not to be missed. Thursday 16th April from 7.30pm. To book click here
Friday 17th April – For Men To Talk
Struggling to share what’s on your mind? Join For Men To Talk. Walk, talk, and connect with men who understand. Meeting at the Cycle Shelter at Hitchin Train Station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9UL. Take a step for your mental health. Friday from 6pm. Welcoming the men of Hitchin from various ethnic backgrounds and promoting the mental and physical health benefits of walking and talking. .
Saturday 9th May – Ghost Hunt
Hitchin holds a unique place in the history of education as it boasts the world’s last remaining purpose-built Monitorial schoolroom. The grade II* listed building opened in 1837, but the school was founded in 1810, a full 80 years before the government finally provided free elementary education for all. With past and present exhibits, it is a fantastic location to investigate. At British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TS. Saturday 9th May from 9pm – 1am. To book click here
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May – Steam Fair and Country Show
A fantastic family weekend packed with steam engines, country crafts, fairground rides, food and fun for all ages. A perfect day out for history lovers, families and steam enthusiasts alike. At Stotfold Watermill, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May from 10.30am – 5pm. To book click here
Thursday 14th May – Jazz Jam
A jazz jam in Hitchin, open to all players, singers and listeners, at the Market Theatre, Hitchin, SG5 1AE. Whether you are playing, singing or just chilling and listening, the Hitchin Jazz Jam is an event not to be missed. Thursday 14th May from 7.30pm. To book click here
Friday 15th May – For Men To Talk
Struggling to share what’s on your mind? Join For Men To Talk. Walk, talk, and connect with men who understand. Meeting at the Cycle Shelter at Hitchin Train Station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9UL. Take a step for your mental health. Friday from 6pm. Welcoming the men of Hitchin from various ethnic backgrounds and promoting the mental and physical health benefits of walking and talking.
Friday 29th May – Dawn Chorus
A guided early morning walk through Purwell Ninesprings, led by our Reserves Officer, Callum. As the sun rises, immerse yourself in the magical sounds of the dawn chorus echoing across the reserve’s varied habitats. The walk will take you past ponds and reedbeds, through wet meadow, and into tranquil woodland. Along the way, you can expect to hear a wonderful variety of birds, including warblers, reed buntings, little egrets, woodpeckers, song thrushes, and more. As you walk, you will have the chance to learn about their unique songs. This walk is suitable for ages 12+. Friday 29th May from 5am – 6.30am. To book click here
Saturday 4th July – Supper and Ghost Hunt
An unforgettable night of ghost hunting at The Sun Hotel. This 16th century coaching inn has welcomed travellers for centuries, but some say not all of it’s guests have ever checked out. With it’s ancient timber beams, winding staircases, and dimly lit corridors, The Sun Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for a truly immersive paranormal investigation. Over the years, guests and staff have reported unexplained cold spots, phantom footsteps echo though the empty hallways and objects mysteriously move. Come and join a night of food and paranormal fun. Please choose your meal choice when you book, from the dropdown list. Arrival time is 6.30pm to eat at 7pm. Saturday 4th July. To book click here
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July – Wartime at Walden
A grand WWII spectacle has been meticulously planned for Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July. Attendees can look forward to immersive re-enactments, fascinating displays, and engaging activities that bring the wartime era to life. They will have living history encampments, military and civilian vehicles alongside WW2 model clubs and a selection of other wartime era displays.
Be part of this groundbreaking WWII living history event in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, offering vast spaces for encampments, impressive vehicle displays, and captivating demonstrations. There will be a dramatic battle re-enactment on both Saturday and Sunday, and evening entertainment, including a beer tent for the evening.
Saturday 19th September – Ghost Hunt at The British Schools Museum
Used by many paranormal groups, this building has a long history of spooky going’s on, but being the last surviving Monotorial Schoolroom in the world, it is an amazing building in it’s own right. Saturday 19th September, arrival time is 7.30pm and they will aim to leave by 1.30am. At Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TS. There is free parking opposite in the St Mary’s Square carpark.
