Events & Activities in Letchworth Garden City

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Friday 9th May – Coffee and Chat

Bring your own memories, stories and photographs to share with the group of growing up in the Garden City. Perhaps you have photographs of your house, your favourite places or where you or a family member worked. Coffee and chat morning, Fridays from 10am at Letchworth Museum, at One Garden City, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3BF (by Morrisons and free to attend).

Friday 9th May – 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. Fridays from 10.30am – 11am. At Letchworth Library, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PF.

Saturday 10th May – Spring Fair

Come along to Howard Garden Social Centre, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1SU, on Saturday, 10 May from 10am – 2pm for a fantastic Spring Fair. Enjoy a fun-filled day with a tombola, raffle, arts and crafts, gifts, plants and of course, delicious food and refreshments.

Saturday 10th May – Family Arts

Get creative at this workshops in the Family Arts Studio at the Broadway Gallery, The Arcade, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3EW. Recommend for 3-10 year olds and they kindly ask for parents and guardians to supervise their children at all times. For more information on the individual sessions please call the gallery on 01462 476110. Saturday 10th May from 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm. To book click here

Monday 12th May – 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. For the comfort and safety of families they may have to limit numbers so entry to a session cannot be guaranteed. Every Monday from 10.15am – 11.15am. At Letchworth Library, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PF. Until 30th December.

Monday 12th May – 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 drop in pay on the day. Mondays from 1.30pm – 2.15pm, at Chestnut Tree Family Centre, on Garden city Academy Site, Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2JZ.

Saturday 17th May – Letchworth Food, Drink and Craft Festival

The Letchworth Food, Drink and Craft Festival is on every third Saturday from 10am – 4pm. At Leys Square, Letchworth.

Wednesday 21st May – Create and Chat for Adults

Letchworth Library, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PF, run a Create and Chat for adults crafting group every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.30am – 12 noon. It is a free drop-in group. Bring along your own crafting projects and share ideas with like-minded people. They can also help to get you started with knitting, crochet and sewing.

Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st May – Letchworth Arcadians Musical Society

The Letchworth Arcadians are thrilled to present their upcoming production of Anything Goes, the sparkling, high-energy musical that’s full of madcap comedy, mistaken identities and a splash of romance. Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st May at St Christopher School Theatre, Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City. To book click here

Monday 2nd June – LEGO Club

Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Places are limited so please book at the library. Every first Monday of the month from 4pm – 5pm. At Letchworth Library, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PF

Wednesday 4th June – Pic N Mix

Join Letchworth Library, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PF, for refreshments and a chat on the first Wednesday of each month from 10.30am – 12 noon, and make some new friends.

Thursday 5th June – Meet Up and Chat

Come along to this friendly group meeting and share what is difficult or what is going well. Have a coffee and chat to other parents/carers. At Broadway Gallery, The Arcade, Letchworth, SG6 3ES. Thursday 5th June from 10am – 12 noon.

Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June – Try Festival

A family friendly festival at Letchworth Garden City Rugby Club, Baldock Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2EN. 80s, 90s, 00s and Beyond Theme. Live acts, DJs and bands, open air stages, big top tent and dance arenas. Fully licensed bars and award winning food outlets. Kids Family zone with bouncy castles and other entertainment (will be charged separately by vendor, not including in ticket price). Fair ground rides (will be charged separately by vendor, not including in ticket price). Friday 6th from 6pm – 11pm and Saturday 7th June from 12 noon – 11pm. For further information and to book click here

Saturday 14th June – Family Arts

Get creative at this workshops in the Family Arts Studio at the Broadway Gallery, The Arcade, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3EW. Recommend for 3-10 year olds and they kindly ask for parents and guardians to supervise their children at all times. For more information on the individual sessions please call the gallery on 01462 476110. Saturday 14th June from 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm. To book click here

Sunday 22nd June – Rainbow Run

The Rainbow Run is a family-friendly colour run. Get ready to experience a burst of colour and laughter as you come together for a day of fun and giving back to your local hospitals. This exciting event will take place on Sunday 22nd June from 9am at Letchworth Garden City Rugby Club, Baldock Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2EN. Take on a 2.5k, 5k or the smile mile. As you make your way through the course, be prepared to be showered with a vibrant array of colours at the colour stations. By participating in the Rainbow Run, you will be supporting Lister Hospital, New QEII, Hertford County Hospital and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. For further information and to book click here

Thursday 26th June – Meet Up and Chat

Saturday 28th June – Armed Forces Day

Show Your Support on Saturday 28th June at Armed Forces Day Letchworth held at Broadway Gardens in the Letchworth Town Centre, part of the Letchworth Festival. There will be live action and demonstrations, music and performances, stalls and games, inflatables and food and drink for everyone to enjoy. Saturday 28th June from 10am.