Events & Activities in Welwyn Garden City
This page gives information on events and activities in Welwyn Garden City. It is updated daily. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch by using the email address opposite.
Thursday 8th May – Physical Fun
A fun, active session where you can meet other local families and enjoy lots of fun games and play opportunities to support your child with their physical development. Thursdays from 10am – 11am. £2.50 per family drop in, pay on the day. At Panshanger Church, 24 Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EJ.
Thursday 8th May – Baby Rhyme Time
Fun, half hour sessions of songs and rhymes are perfect for helping your child to learn language skills and are a great opportunity for you to meet other families too. Baby Rhyme Time is free though donations are welcomed. No booking required. Every Thursday from 10.30am – 11am and 2.30pm – 3pm. At Welwyn Garden City Central Library, Campus West AL8 6AJ.
Thursday 8th May – VE Day Celebration
Join St Mary’s Church, Welwyn for a fantastic VE Day Celebration. Come along with family and friends to celebrate this special day with the community. For more details contact 01438 716 667. Hosted by Welwyn Parish Council. Thursday 8th May from 4pm.
Friday 9th May – IT Champions
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. Fridays from 11am – 1pm. At Welwyn Garden City Central Library, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AJ.
Friday 9th May – The 40th Anniversary Display: Open Day
This is an invitation to anyone interested in becoming a professional pyrotechnician, someone who ‘fires’ professional fireworks displays, to join a special occasion. As part of a 40th anniversary celebrations, this exhibition display on Friday 9th May at Brocket Hall, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7XH. If you would like to come and see what it’s like to be part of one of the UK’s top fireworks display teams, this is your chance. Numbers are limited so please let them know if you would like to attend and they will send you details. Please email their training manager Rachel Deighton, [email protected]
Saturday 10th May – Spiritual and Craft Fair
A day filled with inspiration, healing, and creativity, with unique craft stalls, handmade treasures, crystals, and gifts. Card readings, Healing and Reflexology and more. Saturday 10th May at Tewin Memorial Hall, 11A Lower Green Road, Tewin, Welwyn, AL6 0JX.
Sunday 11th May – Car Boot Sale
Welwyn Garden City car boot sale every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until the last Sunday in October. At Stanborough Fields (formerly Birchwood sale) on A6129, road between Birchwood and Stanborough, nearest post code, AL8 6DF then follow the signs.
Monday 12th May – Craftea Morning
Join this craft group every Monday morning from 10am – 12 noon, a chance to meet other crafters and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Everyone is welcome, just bring along your current craft project and join in. This is a great informal group where you can relax, enjoy good conversation and pick up a few hints and tips. At Welwyn Garden City Central Library, Campus West, AL8 6AJ.
Monday 12th May – Storytime
Join Welwyn Garden City Library, Campus West AL8 6AJ, for Storytime, every Monday from 2.15pm – 2.45pm, in the children’s area of the Library. They will share a selection of books and rhymes at each session. Perfect for under 5’s, no booking needed. These are free session but donations are welcome.
Tuesday 13th May – Active Rhyme Time
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. Tuesdays from 1.30pm – 2.15pm, at Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RP. £2.50 per family drop in. Pay on the day.
Saturday 17th May – Food and Craft Market
Local and national traders selling a wide range of produce, gifts, crafts and much more. Hot and cold food stalls from your favourite regular traders as well as guest food stalls. Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Every first and third Saturday of the month. At Welwyn Garden City Town Centre.
Sunday 18th May – TrackPlay
A fun and entertaining time for kids who love trains. With over 500 feet of Track and over 100 Thomas and his friends trains to choose from. Kids will be raving about the experience for a long time . Book a time slot to suit and then on the day sit back and enjoy a hot drink whilst the kids all have fun with trains. Sunday 18th May at Woodhall Community Centre, Mill Lane, AL7 3XD. To book click here
Saturday 7th June – Reading Friends
A social group where you can talk about books, share stories and make new friends. Free to join, no booking needed. Donations welcome. Running on the first Saturday of every month, 2pm – 3pm. At Welwyn Garden City Central Library, Campus West, AL8 6AJ.
Saturday 14th June – Vegan Market
Welwyn Garden City event takes over Stonehills Square, right in the centre of the town (between John Lewis and the Howard Centre), 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 8th February from 10.30am – 4pm. Future dates 11th October 2025.
Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd June – Welwyn Garden City Vintage Festival
The WGC Vintage Festival is a two day and three evening, international live music and dance weekend, organised by JiveSwing.Com and sponsored by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City. With over 100 of the best Internationally acclaimed musicians, Singers, DJs, Dancers, Dance Classes, International Teachers, Concerts , Vintage and Classic Cars, Vintage Fashion, Vintage Stalls and Children’s entertainment across 5 stages, locations and arenas for a whole weekend of entertainment. For further information and to book click here At Welwyn Garden City Town Centre.
Saturday 12th July – Celebrating Welwyn Garden City
A special day to remember the birth of Welwyn Garden City and it’s historical changes through out the years. Come and witness pictures of Then and Now and articles on those who gave you this place we know and love today. There will live classical music on this day and lots of activities to keep the little ones busy including US with Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos. Saturday 12th July from 11am, at The Howard Centre, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HA.
Friday 18th July – Jazz at The Barn
For its final concert of the season, Jazz at the Barn teams up with Sonorite Music for a Big Band Spectacular. Hear a live 17 piece big band with vocal sensation Emma Fraser performing music from the historic British film franchise, James Bond. The band will perform a number of unique arrangements of Bond theme classics, alongside other contemporary big band repertoire for screen and radio. Friday 18th July from 8pm, at Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6ST. To book click here
Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th August – Screen on The Green
Screen On The Green is funded by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City town centre, with additional funding and support from our headline partners, IJM Land Berhad and event partners, Specsavers Welwyn Garden City. This year’s Screen On The Green films and schedule.
Thursday 14th August 11:30am Despicable Me 4 3pm Sonic 3 6:30pm Barbie Friday 15th August 11:30am The Wild Robot 3pm Trolls Band Together 6:30pm Wicked, Sing-Along Saturday 16th August 11:30am Moana 2 3pm Lion King – Mufasa 6:30pm Film 9 (TBC) Sunday 17th August 10am Paddington 12:30pm Paddington 2 3pm Paddington In Peru
Saturday 25th October – The History of Rock
A must see for any fan of rock. Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional band consisting of some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world. Taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock, turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, as they headline the ultimate rock concert line-up the world has ever seen. Saturday 25th October from 7.30pm. At Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BX. To book click here
