Events & Activities in Welwyn Garden City & Hatfield
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Tuesday 23rd June – Brush Party
Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at Postino Lounge, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AA on Tuesday 23rd June from 7pm – 10pm, to create their fabulous theme Sorrento Spritz. To book click here
Tuesday 23rd June – World Cup Screening
Big screens, quality sound and table packages available at The Bakehouse, Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HH. Come and watch the England matches of the World Cup. click here Tuesday 23rd June and Saturday 27th June.
Wednesday 24th June – Knit and Natter
Open to all, from absolute beginners to experienced knitters. Bring along all your crafts whilst enjoying a chat. At Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD. Wednesdays from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Thursday 25th June – Opening Opportunities Job Fair
A free event aimed at supporting local residents into employment, training, and career development. The event is being delivered by Mental Health Matters, a charity providing employment support, and will bring together a range of employers, recruitment agencies, and training providers to engage directly with job seekers in the community. The event will also include free CV support and employability guidance to help attendees make the most of the opportunities available. Thursday 25th June from 10am – 2pm, at The Howard Centre (Central Atrium), Welwyn Garden City.
Thursday 25th June – 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
Saturday 27th June – 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 27th June – Craft Market
Monthly market bringing together a whole variety of local vendors selling items including personalised gifts, jewellery, male grooming care, doggy accessories, pocket money items for children, plus delicious, sweet treats and much more. At The Galleria, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR. The market will be located in the main atrium of the mall. Last Saturday of the month from 10am – 4pm.
Saturday 27th June – Indoor Makers and Curators Market
If you love unique, high quality, beautifully made crafts, homewares, baked goods, jewellery, art and loads more then this is for you. The market is spread out over both the upper and lower malls of The Howard Centre, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HA. Fourth Saturday every month from 10am – 4pm.
Sunday 28th June – 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.
Sunday 28th June – 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 28th June – 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
Tuesday 30th June – Quiz Night
A fun exciting fully interactive quiz night every other Tuesday from 8pm. Come and join the quiz, you will need a smartphone or tablet to play. At The Chieftain, Cole Green LAnE, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JF. Next 14th July. Until the end of the year, fortnightly.
Friday 3rd July – Summer Fete
Summer fete with BBQ, stalls, bouncy castle and more at Essendon School, School Lane, Essendon, Hatfield, AL9 6HD. Friday 3rd July from 2pm – 5pm.
Saturday 4th July – North Mymms Book Swap
Come along and swap a book or a puzzle. Delicious home made cake and tea/coffee available to purchase. At North Mymms Memorial Hall, Station Road, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7PG. Saturday from 10am – 12 noon.
Saturday 4th July – 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 4th July – Attifest
Join Attimore Hall, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AD, with live music including Take Two, ABBA tribute, and Amy Winehouse tribute, plus so much more, all in aid of Dipps – Defibrillators in Public Place. Saturday 4th July from 2pm – 10pm.
Tuesday 7th July – Coffee Morning
A coffee morning with a talk from Communities 1st who will be giving an overview of the services they offer in the local community, whether it is day trips, volunteering or even exercise classes. Refreshments available. Cost is £1 for members and £2 for guests. Located in the Creator Space inside Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, Hatfield, AL10 0LD. Tuesday 7th July from 10.30am.
Wednesday 8th July – Brush Party
Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at The Bakehouse, Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HH on Wednesday 8th from 7pm – 10pm, to create their fabulous theme Scilly Season. To book click here
Saturday 11th July – Summer Fete
Enjoy a fun-filled community event with bouncy castles, games, performances, raffles, tombola’s, delicious food, refreshing drinks, sweet treats, local business stalls, handmade gifts, and much more. Bring your picnic blanket, relax on the grass, and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and community spirit with family and friends. Their raffles and tombola’s will feature amazing prizes generously donated by local businesses and supporters. All proceeds from the fete go directly towards supporting Countess Anne School through FOCAS and helping fund activities, resources, and experiences for the children. Children under 16 have free entry. Saturday 11th July from 1pm – 4pm, at Countess Anne School, School Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8AX.
Tuesday 14th July – Quiz Night
Old school pen and paper quiz. Come down and join The Grove, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4PH, with prizes and lots of fun. Tuesday 14th July from 7pm.
Tuesday 14th July – Brush Party
Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at Postino Lounge, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AA on Tuesday 14th July from 7pm – 10pm, to create their fabulous theme Mind The Gap. To book click here
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July – Summer Craft Fair
Come and join a fabulous collection of local creative crafters and exhibitors. There will be jewellery, textiles, tasty goodies and more. Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July at The Dutch Marketplace, Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 6ND.
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.
Tuesday 20th October – Quiz Night
Old school pen and paper quiz. Come down and join The Grove, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4PH, with prizes and lots of fun. Tuesday 20th October from 7pm.
Tuesday 3rd November – Quiz Night
Old school pen and paper quiz. Come down and join The Grove, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4PH, with prizes and lots of fun. Tuesday 3rd November from 7pm.
