Events & Activities in Watford

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Saturday 3rd October – Cassiobury Parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog or run. The event takes place at Cassiobury Park, Watford, WD18 7LB. Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at The Tea Pavilion by Cafe in the Park, within sight of the finish line. Saturdays from 9am, for further information click here

Saturday 3rd October – Eat Smart, Live Well

A free series of inspirational community events celebrating healthy lifestyles, better nutrition, diverse cultures and community wellbeing. Expert talks, advice and health information. Healthy eating tips and practical ideas. Live cooking demonstrations. Delicious food from diverse cultures. Fun activities for all ages. Community engagement and wellbeing activities. Bring your family, friends and neighbours. Come ready to learn, cook, taste, connect and make positive changes that can last a lifetime. Saturday 3rd October at St Luke’s Church, Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PP. Next event 31st October at Holywell Community Centre, Watford.

Saturday 3rd October – Charity Raas Garba

An afternoon of family fun at this Charity Raas Garba. Enjoy dancing, live music, food and all for a great cause. Saturday 3rd October from 1pm – 5pm, at Holywell Community Centre, Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD.

Sunday 4th October – Cassiobury Junior Parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors 4-14 year olds. The event takes place at Cassiobury Park, Watford, WD18 7HY. Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at The Cafe in the Park, Cassiobury Park Avenue, Shepherds Road, Watford, WD18 7HY. Sundays from 9am, for further information click here

Sunday 4th October – The Taylor Trek

The Taylor Trek unites Watford FC fans, legends, families, and supporters to honour Graham Taylor’s legacy for the fifth year running, while raising money for two local charities. Participants will walk around Watford, explore key sites from Hornets history, and cross the finish line at Vicarage Road Stadium. Walk with friends, family, or fellow Watford fans, with a choice of routes ranging from 3.5 miles to 18 miles. Sunday 4th October. For further information click here to book click here

Sunday 4th October – The Dial Up

Join the Dial Up for a fantastic afternoon of performance and open mic. If you are looking for a friendly and welcoming space to share your music, poetry, prose, drama, comedy, magic or dance, or just want a couple of hours of entertainment, then The Dial Up is the place for you. All Welcome. Free entry (suggested donation of £5). First Sunday of each month from 2pm – 4pm. At Tina’s Cafe, Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre, Local Board Road, Lower Watford High Street, WD17 2JP.

Sunday 4th October – Sunday Quiz

Join the quizmaster every Sunday night from 9pm – 10.30pm, at The Estcourt Tavern, Estcourt Road, Watford, WD17 2PY, for their weekly pub quiz. Get your team together, pick a name and put your knowledge to the test. £1 entry, with 50p from every entry going to Macmillan.

Wednesday 7th October – Craftea

Bring your own craft project and join our friendly group for a chat. Everyone welcome. No booking needed. Free, donations welcome. Wednesdays from 10.30am – 12 noon. At North Watford Library, St Albans Road, WD24 7RW.

Wednesday 7th October – Lunch Hub

Come and share a two course lunch on the first Wednesday of every month from 12 noon – 2pm. Drop in at St James Road Baptist Church, Church hall, 23-27 St James Road, Watford, WD18 0DZ.

Wednesday 7th October – Brush Party

Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at Cassio Lounge, 57-29 High Street, Watford, WD17 2DJ on Wednesday 7th October from 7pm – 10pm to create their fabulous theme Moonlit Magic. To book click here

Thursday 8th October – Community Cafe

Friendly environment and non judgmental. Everyone is welcome at this weekly community cafe. Come along for a chat, and free tea or coffee, sometimes they have a planned activity. Thursdays from 10am – 2pm, at St Mary’s Church, Watford, WD18 OEG.

Friday 9th October – Black History Month Dial Up Open Mic

The Watford Pump House is proud to host a Dial Up Open Mic in celebration of Black History Month. They want to throw the doors of the Pump House wide open so this is a free event, with a suggested donation of £5 at the door for those who feel able to pay. As ever, they will celebrate community and creativity in all their forms, so whether you are Black, White, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Mixed or however you identify, they welcome you to join them for this joyful occasion. Share you music, your poetry, your passion, your stories. At Colne River Room, Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre, Local Board Road, Lower Watford High Street, WD17 2JP. Friday 9th October from 7pm – 9pm.

Saturday 10th October – Repair Cafe

Watford Repair Cafe repairs broken items, provides advice and inspiration. All for a voluntary donation. Come along on Saturday from 10am – 1pm at St. Mary’s Church, Church Street, Watford, WD18 0EG. Every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Saturday 10th October – Knit and Chatter

If you enjoy knitting and chatting with like minded people, join Tremona Care Home, 18 Alexandra Road, Watford, WD17 4QY, on Saturday 10th October from 10am – 12 noon.

Saturday 10th October – The Dial Up Jazz Jam

A monthly gathering on the second Saturday of each month from 2pm – 5pm, for musicians and vocalists who want to play together in a no pressure, fun focused, collaborative environment. While focusing on the music of The Great American Songbook, all genres, instruments, voices and abilities are welcome. This is an inclusive space for players of all levels. Everyone is welcome, including audience. Entry is free with a suggested donation of £5 collected in the interval. At The Picture Maker, 81-89 St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1SJ, Car park is WD17 1RY). There will be drinks and snacks available for purchase, all of which supports the venue Until and including July 2027.

Monday 12th October – Brush Party

Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at The Essex Arms, Langley Way, Watford, WD17 3EG on Monday 12th October from 7pm – 10pm, to create their fabulous theme Cherry Blossom Dream. To book click here

Tuesday 13th October – LGBTQ+ Group

Monthly get together for LGBTQ+ people of all ages, genders and sexualities. Looking for a social circle of like-minded people? Fed up with being stereotyped? They provide a fun and friendly environment for all LGBTQ+ members to come and hang out, chat and chill together with other like-minded people in the community. Second Tuesday of the month from 7pm – 9pm, at Tesco Extra – Community Space, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BD.

Thursday 15th October – Leo Sayer

After almost 60 years of life on the road, music legend Leo Sayer returns to the UK for what will be his final full UK tour. In this performance, Leo and his band bring boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed, high energy evening not to be missed. At Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN. Thursday 15th October from 7pm. To book click here

Friday 16th October – Herts Musical Memories

Herts Musical Memories sessions bring people together through the power of music, memories and singing. Whether you are living with dementia, supporting a loved one, or simply enjoy singing and meeting new people, these friendly sessions are a wonderful opportunity to sing along, share memories and enjoy time together. Come along, grab a cuppa and a snack, and settle in before the singing begins. Fridays from 10.30am – 12 noon, at The Stanborough Centre, St Albans Road, Garston, WD25 9JL. Next October: 23rd 30th, November: 6th 20th 27th, December: 4th 11th.

Saturday 17th October – Community Event

Healthcare professionals from Watford General Hospital will be at The Cassiobury Hub on Saturday 17th October, from 10am – 2pm, giving people the chance to learn and practise essential lifesaving techniques including CPR and what to do if someone is choking. The free drop-in event, is designed to give people the skills and confidence to step in when someone needs urgent help. Visitors will be able to try CPR for themselves, with experienced hospital staff on hand to demonstrate the techniques and guide them through what to do in an emergency. The team will also be raising awareness of sepsis, including the warning signs to look out for and when to seek urgent medical help. Visitors can also find out more about organ donation, ask questions and learn how becoming a donor can help transform and save lives. You do not need any previous knowledge and there’s no need to book, just come along, have a go and leave feeling more confident about what to do if someone needs your help.

Thursday 22nd October – Watford Inclusive Job Fair

Do you have a barrier to employment? Come and meet employers, explore opportunities and find out how the Employment Support team can help you on your employment journey. Free to attend. At Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN. Thursday 22nd October from 10am – 2pm.

Sunday 25th October – Repair Cafe

Checkout whether anything you have might need attention and bring it along, clothes, bags, tools to sharpen, small electrical. At The Scout Hut, Durban Road East, Watford, WD18 0RN. Sunday from 2pm – 4.45pm.

Monday 26th October – Brush Party

Join Brush Party for their Jolly Jack O’Lantern family Brush Party at The Essex Arms, Langley Way, Watford, WD17 3EG on Monday 26th October from 1.30pm – 3pm for a fun-filled, creative afternoon. To book click here

Monday 26th – Friday 30th October – Trick or Treat Trail

This trail is completely free to attend, simply wander through Watford High Street and The Parade in search of ten large inflatable ghosts, they will be displayed in shop windows during half term week. When you find a ghost in the shop window, step inside and say Trick or Treat, to a member of staff to receive your sweet treat. Halloween fancy dress is encouraged. Monday 26th – Friday 30th October from 10am – 4pm.

Monday 26th October – Brush Party

Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at The Essex Arms, Langley Way, Watford, WD17 3EG on Monday 26th October from 7pm – 10pm, to create their fabulous theme Jolly Jack O’Lantern. To book click here

Tuesday 27th October – Dinosaur Adventure Live

Dinosaur Adventure Live brings an electrifying fusion of family-friendly storytelling, stunning puppetry, and roarsome science that brings the ancient world of dinosaurs crashing back to life. The show blends humour, thrills, and hands-on learning into an interactive stage experience that had children squealing with delight and parents beaming from ear to ear. Children are encouraged to stomp, roar, and swish their tails along with the action, and when the T-Rex finally bursts onto the stage in a heart-pounding finale, well you will have to find out. Tuesday 27th October from 2pm, at Watford Palace Theatre, Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ. To book click here

Thursday 29th October – An evening with Tottenham Legends

an unforgettable evening with Glenn Hoddle, Chris Waddle, Ossie Ardiles and Steve Perryman, four icons of Tottenham Hotspur. Relive one of the most celebrated eras in Spurs history as these legendary players take you behind the scenes of life at White Hart Lane. From unforgettable matches and title challenges to dressing room stories and personal insights, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the players who lived it. The evening begins with a live, on-stage interview hosted in an engaging and entertaining format, offering fascinating insight, humour and behind-the-scenes moments from their careers at the highest level. After the interval, featuring raffle prizes and exclusive memorabilia, the audience will have the chance to ask their own questions in an interactive Q&A session. Thursday 29th October from 7.30pm, at Watford Palace Theatre, Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ. To book click here

Friday 30th October – Halloween Watford Market Lates

There will be music, entertainment, craft beer, pop-up bar and delicious street food, and a Halloween theme. At Watford Market, Watford House Lane, Watford, WD17 1BJ. Friday 30th October from 6pm – 10pm.

Saturday 31st October – Come and Sing

Join Watford Philharmonic for a day exploring the Fauré Requiem with opera singer and vocal coach, Milly Forrest and the WPS Music Director, Nicholas Shaw. The morning’s vocal workshop with Milly will help you find your voice and improve your sound followed by an afternoon rehearsal with Nicholas putting this into practice and working on Fauré’s masterpiece. Saturday 31st October from 10am – 4pm with a run through of movements at 3.30pm. At St Luke’s Church, Langley Way, Watford, WD17 3EG. To book click here

Saturday 31st October – Halloween

Competitions and spooky activities, at Random Café, 24a Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9DR. Saturday 31st October from 11am – 3pm.

Saturday 31st October – Trick or Treat Show

Watford Town Centre presents a spooktacular street trick or treat show on The Parade, Watford. Bring your friends and family along and be prepared for an evening of free street performances including Halloween-themed dances and an enthralling contortionist. Rock up in your best Halloween costume to be in with the chance of winning Watford Gift Cards. Saturday 31st October from 5pm – 6pm.

Sunday 1st November – Diwali Celebration

Diwali in Watford Town Centre promises to be a day full of creativity, colour, culture, community and celebration, with events taking place at venues across Watford including Watford High Street, Harlequin Charter Place, Watford Palace Theatre and Pondside. Free daytime activities include Diya making, Cultural performances, Festival of Light Parade and Rangoli Lighting Ceremony. Sunday 1st November from 11am – 7.30pm.

Wednesday 4th November – Brush Party

Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts at Cassio Lounge, 57-29 High Street, Watford, WD17 2DJ on Wednesday 4th November from 7pm – 10pm to create their fabulous theme Poppy Burst. To book click here

Saturday 7th November – Cassiobury Fireworks

Hertfordshire’s largest free fireworks display organised by Watford Borough Council. Saturday 7th November. Vibe 107.6FM will be keeping the crowds entertained on stage from 6pm with live music. The spectacular fireworks display will start at 7.30pm. There will be a variety of food and drink outlets, kiddies funfair rides, bungee trampolines and a bouncy slide to keep everyone well fed and entertained before the main display. Watford Lions Club and other collectors will be shaking their buckets raising money for charity so do please give generously. 100% of donations go to local charities. There is no parking in the Gade Avenue car park from 3pm, apart from a limited number of blue badge spaces, which are available on a first come first served basis. There are parking restrictions on surrounding roads to the park from 7am – 11pm, so you are advised to park in one of the public car parks in the town centre.

Sunday 8th November – Big Herts Antique and Vintage Fair

The venue will be packed full of stalls selling all manner of weird and wonderful items. From quality antiques, to vintage fashion, furniture to jewellery, collectables, curios or art. Whether it is that unusual gift or that cool period piece for your home, there really will be something to suit all tastes and budgets. At Watford Woodside Leisure Centre, Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HH. Sunday 8th November from 10am – 4pm. Admission: Adults £4, Over 65s £3, Students £2. Early trade 9am.

Thursday 12th November – Fire Walk

Get ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime as you conquer a path of blazing embers, all while raising funds for Rennie Grove Peace. Firewalking is walking on hot coals. When the fire has burned to red-hot embers it is raked level and prepared for the walk. Expert trainers will guide you through every step of the process, teaching you how to focus your mind, harness your energy, and walk safely across the flames. Every step you take helps fund vital hospice care services for patients and their families in your community. At Peace Hospice, Peace Drive, Watford, WD17 3PH. Thursday 12th November. To book click here

Wednesday 18th November – Rhythm of the Dance

Rhythm of the Dance celebrates 27 years of bringing worldwide audiences to their feet and returns to the UK with a brand new Christmas production in 2026. Join them on this festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favourite festive songs performed live by world-class musicians, star vocalists and world-champion dancers. Prepare to be taken on a special journey that is Irish in essence with that added touch of Christmas magic. Wednesday 18th November from 7.30pm – 10pm. At Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN. To book click here

Saturday 21st November – Christmas Lights Switch-On

Get ready for a magical start to the festive season as Watford Town Centre’s Christmas Lights Switch-On returns on Saturday 21 November from 4pm – 6pm. Enjoy an exciting afternoon of live entertainment on stage, featuring wonderful Christmas performances for the whole family. At 5pm, gather together for the big moment as Watford’s Christmas tree is switched on and the town centre sparkles with magical new lights for 2026. Bring your family and friends, soak up the festive atmosphere and celebrate the beginning of Christmas in Watford town centre, Pondside.

Sunday 29th November – Sunday 3rd January – A Christmas Carol

Watford Palace Theatre proudly presents a spectacular, sparkly, laugh-out-loud panto remix of Dickens’ classic tale, with a proper Watford twist. Join Ebenezer Scrooge, the grumpiest Watfordian in town, as he learns the true meaning of the season. With his trusty (and long-suffering!) clerk Bob Scratchit. Sunday 29th November – Sunday 3rd January at various times at Watford Palace Theatre, Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ. To book click here

Saturday 5th December – Friday 1st January – Watford Ice Rink

Watford ice rink is on Saturday 5th December – Friday 1st January. The rink will offer festive fun for family and friends, with all profits supporting charities across Hertfordshire.

Thursday 17th December – An Evening with Harry Redknapp

Come join us for a night full of laughter, football stories, and feel-good moments. From his storied career patrolling the touchlines to King of the Jungle on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, Harry’s storytelling will leave you hanging on every word and laughing till it hurts. Expect behind-the-scenes insights, hilarious anecdotes, and Harry’s signature charm that has made him a household name both on and off the pitch. Whether it’s tales of managing iconic players, locker room antics, or his time braving the critters in the Australian jungle, this evening promises to be an unmissable event. Thursday 17th December from 7.30pm, at Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN. To book click here

Tuesday 22nd December – Step Into Christmas

Step Into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish. Packed with all your favourite Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band. From heart-warming ballads to upbeat festive anthems, it’s the perfect playlist for your Christmas celebrations. Whether you are starting a new festive tradition or keeping the magic alive, Step Into Christmas is the ultimate feel-good Christmas spectacular. At Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN. Tuesday 22nd December from 6.30pm. To book click here

Saturday 2nd January – Cassiobury Parkrun

Sunday 3rd January – Cassiobury Junior Parkrun

Sunday 3rd January – The Dial Up

Sunday 3rd January – Sunday Quiz

Tuesday 5th January – 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. Discover lots of new stories as well as old favourites. Tuesdays from 10.30am – 11am, at Watford Central Library. Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3EU.

Wednesday 6th January – Craftea

Bring your own craft project and join our friendly group for a chat. Everyone welcome. No booking needed. Free, donations welcome. Wednesdays from 10.30am – 12 noon, at North Watford Library, St Albans Road, WD24 7RW.

Thursday 7th January – 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. Baby Rhyme Time is free although donations are welcome. No booking required. For the comfort and safety of families they may have to limit numbers so entry to a session cannot be guaranteed. Thursdays from 10.30am – 11am. At Watford Central Library. Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3EU.

Sunday 31st January – Repair Cafe