Events & Activities in Welwyn Garden City & Hatfield
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Wednesday 18th February – Family Fun
Welwyn Hatfield Family Centre Service run ‘Family Fun’ events across Hertfordshire, where they welcome little ones 0-5 years, and their siblings up to 8 years, to come along and take part in fun activities. It is a great way to meet other local parents and carers, take part in activities and also somewhere to visit that does not break the bank. They only charge £2.50 for the whole family. Wednesday 18th February from 9.30am – 11am. At Creswick Family Centre, Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4FL.
Wednesday 18th February – Stay and Play
A fun session with various activities and resources for children. There’s a special area for babies with family support staff available to help, plus the chance to socialise with other parents and carers. Siblings Welcome. Chargeable drop in, £2.50 per family. At Creswick Family Centre, Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4FL. Wednesdays from 10am – 11.30am.
Wednesday 18th February – Children’s Party
A fantastic Farm Yard party. Expect music, dancing, games, challenges, and comical interactive story time, with some special toy guests joining the fun. This is an outdoor event and will be covered; please dress appropriately for the weather. No food is permitted in the Farm Yard. After the event, why not visit the Courtyard for freshly handmade pizza, or book a table at the Granary for a sit-down meal. Wednesday 18th February from 11am – 12 noon. At The Farm Yard, Hertford Road, Tewin, Welwyn, AL6 0JB. To book click here
Wednesday 18th February – Crafty Kids Party
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at this Crafty Kids Party. Wednesday 18th February from 12 noon – 3pm, for an afternoon packed with so many fun activities. This event is free entry but please make sure you book at The Red Lion, Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5EU.
Wednesday 18th February – Colouring Club
Colouring Club for adults at Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD. Materials supplied or bring your own. Drop in, no need to book. Every Wednesday from 1pm – 3pm.
Wednesday 18th February – Cartoon Circus Live
All the fun of the circus comes to Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BX, on Wednesday 18th February at 1.30pm and 3.30pm, when the laughter-packed stage show Cartoon Circus Live combines the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus. The one hour half term holiday family show features some of Britain’s funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, magic, a huge giant dancing bear, cartoon characters, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and surprises. To book click here
Thursday 19th February – Physical Fun
A fun, active session. Come and meet other local families and enjoy lots of play opportunities to support your child with their physical development. Siblings welcome. Thursdays from 10am – 11am, at Panshanger Church, Hardings, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2EJ. Chargeable drop in, £2.50 per family.
Thursday 19th February – 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. Thursdays from 11am – 1pm, at Roe Hill Hall Community Hub, Briars Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8EY
Thursday 19th February – Kids Mother’s Day Creation Workshop
Bring your children along to a fun and creative Mother’s Day Creation Workshop, hosted by Manic Ceramics Hertford. During this hands-on session, children will paint a ceramic mug and matching coaster using specialist glazes. Be guided step-by-step by an experienced instructor from Manic Ceramics Hertford. Enjoy a relaxed, creative environment while making a special Mother’s Day gift. All pieces will be professionally fired at the Manic Ceramics studio and then returned to Tewinbury for parents to collect a few days later. Thursday 19th February from 1pm – 2.15pm, at Tewinbury, B1000 Hertford Road, Tewin, Welwyn, AL6 0JB. To book click here
Thursday 19th February – Active Rhyme Time
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. At De Havilland Family Centre, Hatfield, AL10 8TQ. Chargeable drop in, £2.50 per family. Thursdays from 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
Friday 20th February – Baby Rhyme Time
These 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. Fridays from 10.30am – 11am. At Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD.
Friday 20th February – Quiz Night
An evening of fun, friendly competition and fantastic food at this Charity Quiz Night. Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test while supporting a great cause. Licensed Bar and Raffle on the night. Tickets are £18.95 per person
Includes a delicious Fish and Chip Supper. Friday 20th February from 7pm, at Dutch Marketplace, Great North Road, Brookmans Park, AL9 6ND. Booking now instore at the tills. Please note they do not sell any tickets online.
Saturday 21st February – Stanborough Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog or run. The event takes place at Stanborough Park, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DF. Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at Splashlands Café. Saturdays from 9am. For further information click here
Saturday 21st February – 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.
Saturday 21st February – IT Champions
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. Every Saturday from 10am – 12 noon, at Welwyn Garden City Central Library, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AJ.
Saturday 21st February – Lego Club
Lego club, great for improving problem solving, spatial awareness and creative thinking. At Welwyn Garden City Central Library, The Campus, West, AL8 6AJ. Saturdays from 11am – 12 noon. Every two weeks next 7th March.
Saturday 21st February – 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. At Welwyn Garden City Central Library, Saturdays from 3.30pm – 4pm.
Sunday 22nd February – Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. The event takes place at Birchwood Leisure Centre, Longmead, Birchwood, Hatfield, AL10 0AN. Every Sunday from 9am, every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at the leisure centre café. For further information click here
Sunday 22nd February – Beehive Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. Held every Sunday from 9am, at King George V Playing Fields, Beehive Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4BP. For further information click here
Monday 23rd February – 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 23rd February – Stay and Play
A fun session with various activities and resources for children. There’s a special area for babies with family support staff available to help, plus the chance to socialise with other parents and carers. Siblings Welcome. Chargeable drop in, £2.50 per family. Mondays from 10am – 11.30am, at Breaks Manor Community Centre, Link Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8TP.
Monday 23rd February – SEND Chat and Play
These Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Chat and Play sessions are a great opportunity to come and meet other families going through a similar journey, in a relaxed environment. Their SEND Champions are on hand to talk to you about the services we offer, signpost to different organisations or to simply act as a listening ear. All are welcome whether your child is diagnosed or you are concerned about a possible need. They have toys out for the children, or you can come by yourself. Mondays from 10am – 11am, at Creswick Family Centre, Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4FL.
Tuesday 24th February – Brush Party
Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at Postino Lounge, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AA on Tuesday 24th February from 7pm – 10pm, to create their fabulous theme Good Hare Day. To book click here
Saturday 28th February – Music Society Quiz Night
Welwyn Garden City Society’s annual quiz night, fundraising for their Orchestra and Chorus, with some serious but fun brain-testing. All are welcome and no need to be a member, with prizes for winning teams. Come either as a team of eight, or as individuals, and join in with others to form teams on the night. Tickets £12.50 per person including Ploughman’s Supper. Bring your own drinks. Pay at the door. At Templewood School, Pentley Park, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7SD. Saturday 28th February from 7pm – 10pm.
Tuesday 3rd March – Coffee Morning
Coffee morning on the first Tuesday of every month from 10.30am – 12.30pm at the Community Room, ASDA, Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JP.
Friday 20th March – Cyber crime and Fraud Awareness
This free drop-in event features talks from Hertfordshire Police, Hertfordshire County Council Trading Standards and Beacon Victim Care, as well as opportunities to ask questions of cyber and fraud crime prevention experts. Get advice on keeping your devices and accounts safe through passwords and 2-step verification, get better at spotting phishing and social engineering, keep up to date with the latest online, phone, email and text scams, and more. Friday 20th March from 10.45am – 3.30pm. At Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0LD.
Sunday 22nd March – Dogs and Daffs
A day of fun with your four-legged friends. Take a stroll through the grounds of Hatfield Park before entering this ever-popular fun dog show. All the proceeds from this event go to Riding for Disabled (Digswell Place). At Hatfield Park, AL9 5HX. Sunday 22nd March from 9.30am – 4pm. To book click here
Wednesday 25th March – River Lea Catchment Conference
This event is for everyone with an interest in the chalk rivers of Hertfordshire and Middlesex. They have an exciting group of speakers covering an interesting mix of topics including; Nature of the Easneye estate, an Eels project in the Thames catchment, chalk streams from a national perspective and a a reflection on the last year and future projects in the Lea Catchment. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions of the keynote speakers, as well as network with other people involved in catchment management. Wednesday 25th March from 6pm – 9.30pm. For further information and to book click here
Saturday 28th March – Welwyn Garden City Orchestra and Chorus
Welwyn Garden City Orchestra and Chorus next concert is on Saturday 28th March from 7.30pm, at St Francis of Assisi Church, Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6QJ. To book click here
Sunday 12th April – 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. Until last Sunday in October.
Tuesday 28th April – Quiz Night
Old school pen and paper quiz. Come down and join in with the best host around. Prizes and lots of fun to be had. Tuesday 28th April from 7pm, at The Grove, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4PH.
Thursday 7th May – Tottenham Legends
Come and join Tottenham Legends: Ledley King and Ossie Ardiles along with host Graham Roberts to hear first hand accounts from your favourite players and gain unique perspective on sport and all things spurs, with over 700 appearances between all 3 players for the club, this is a night for any Spurs fan. The Lads will also discuss their careers, games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club.
There will be a chance to pose questions to the stars during the evening. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, affording the opportunity for a meet and greet with the legendary players and a photograph opportunity before the show. An audience Q&A will also happen on the night. Thursday 7th May from 7.30pm, at Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BX. To book click here
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May – World Food Festival
A mouth-watering weekend of global flavours, live entertainment, and family fun at the World Food Festival. Get ready to feast on incredible street food from some of the UK’s top traders, from sizzling Asian stir-fries to gourmet burgers, Caribbean spice to Mediterranean delights, sweet treats and more. Enjoy performances from fantastic local musicians, dancers and community acts bringing the party atmosphere all weekend long. There’s something for the whole family, with kids activities, face painting, games and more. Free to attend. Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May at Welwyn Garden City Town Centre.
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st June – WGC Swing Festival
The WGC Swing Festival, is a two day and three evening event filled with live music, dance classes and social dancing/concerts all weekend. This year there will be international teachers, internationally acclaimed Jazz musicians, singers, DJs, dancers, dance classes and vintage stalls. Friday 19th – Sunday 21st June. To book click here
Saturday 8th August – Dinomania
Step back in time and experience a dino-sized day out packed with pre-historic dinosaur shows, roaming dinosaurs you can meet up close, interactive and educational museums, and hands-on fun for curious explorers of all ages. Funded by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City town centre and organised by the WGC BID team. Saturday 8th August from 10am, at Welwyn Garden City town centre.
Saturday 12th September – Firework Champions
Get ready for an incredible night of colour, music, and sky-filling pyrotechnics as Firework Champions returns to the historic Hatfield Park, Hatfield AL9 5HX. With its grand parkland setting and centuries of heritage, Hatfield provides a stunning backdrop for one of the UK’s most exciting firework competition events. Three of the UK’s leading professional firework companies will each deliver a 10-minute fully choreographed display synced perfectly to music. After all three teams have shown what they can do, the night concludes with a huge, dazzling finale display that lights up the whole park. After the final competitor has performed, you will vote for your favourite display by text, helping to crown the next Firework Champion at Hatfield Park. To book click here
Saturday 10th October -Vegan Market
The Welwyn Garden City event takes over Stonehills Square, right in the centre of the town (between John Lewis and the Howard Centre), on Saturday 10th October from 10.30am – 4pm. The event brings together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, ethical jewellers, local artists, environmental charities and more.
