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Christmas Wreath Making
Thu 3 Dec · 19:00
Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead
A creative Christmas wreath making workshop for £55 per person.
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Christmas Wreath Making
Thu 3 Dec · 19:00
Ye Olde Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead
Christmas wreath making workshop kicking off the festive season.
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Arts and talks
Festive Willow – Willow Weaving Workshop
Fri 4 Dec · 11:00
North Hertfordshire Museum · Hitchin
◉ Friday 4 December, 11am – 2pm Get into the festive spirit by learning the art of willow weaving in this seasonal workshop led by Hazel Godfrey.
£45
Family and kids
Crafty Chemistry at Christmas
Sat 5 Dec · 10:00
STEM Discovery Centre · Stevenage
A hands-on festive science event featuring experiments and crafts including rocket launching, metal etching, and bath bomb making.
Arts and talks
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Sat 5 Dec · 10:00
Ware Priory Lido · Ware
Create a handmade Christmas wreath using winter foliage and seasonal decorations, with guidance from florist Sam of Darling Buds, a glass of fizz, and a mince pie.
Arts and talks
Christmas Wreath Making
Sat 5 Dec · 12:00
The Black Horse · Brent Pelham
A festive afternoon creating your own Christmas wreath, including all materials, expert tuition and a glass of fizz for £48 per person.
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Arts and talks
Christmas Arts and Crafts Afternoon
Sun 6 Dec · 14:00
Mad Squirrel Taproom · Watford
All are welcome for our arts and crafts afternoon hosted by the talented Heidi.
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Arts and talks
Festive Table Decorating
Mon 7 Dec · 19:00
The King's Mead · Ware
A festive table decorating workshop with Sage Garden, including mulled wine and a mince pie for £58 per person.
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Arts and talks
Christmas Decorations – Metal Embossing Workshop
Tue 8 Dec · 19:00
North Hertfordshire Museum · Hitchin
◉ Tuesday 8 December, 7-9pm Create beautiful embossed metal Christmas decorations in this festive workshop.
£20
Arts and talks
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Tue 8 Dec · 19:00
Ware Priory Lido · Ware
An evening Christmas wreath-making session in the studio, with seasonal foliage, expert tuition from Darling Buds, fizz, and a mince pie.
Arts and talks
Festive Print & Prosseco
Fri 11 Dec
Royston and District Museum · Royston
This festive print event with Prosecco costs £15 and requires booking.
Family and kids
Santa Saturday!
Sat 12 Dec · 10:30
Hertford Museum · Hertford
Visit Santa in his grotto, join in with Christmassy crafts, and explore the enchanted courtyard.
Tickets
Arts and talks
io Saturnalia: Happy Christmas the Roman Way!
Tue 15 Dec · 19:00
Verulamium Museum · St Albans
Verulamium Museum. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Enjoy St Albans
Arts and talks
Talk: A Very Merry Interwar Christmas!
Wed 16 Dec
Royston
5 Lower King Street. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Visit Herts
£7.50 per person.
Arts and talks
Talk: A Very Merry Interwar Christmas!
Wed 16 Dec
Royston and District Museum · Royston
A talk about Christmas during the interwar period, costing £7.50 per person.
Arts and talks
Festive Flower Demonstration
Thu 17 Dec
Cuffley Hall · Cuffley
Cuffley Hall. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Visit Herts
£32.50
Family and kids
Festive Family Days
Sat 19 Dec · 10:00
Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon
Celebrate midwinter with outdoor adventures, festive crafts, drumming workshops, storytelling by the fire, and a special letter to Father Christmas.
Family and kids
Festive Family Days
Sun 20 Dec · 10:00
Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon
Celebrate midwinter with outdoor adventures, festive crafts, drumming workshops, storytelling by the fire, and a special letter to Father Christmas.
Arts and talks
Christmas in Medieval St Albans
Sun 20 Dec · 11:00
St Albans Museum + Gallery · St Albans
St Albans Museum + Gallery. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Enjoy St Albans
Family and kids
Festive Family Days
Mon 21 Dec · 10:00
Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon
Celebrate midwinter with outdoor adventures, festive crafts, drumming workshops, storytelling by the fire, and a special letter to Father Christmas.
Wed 23 Dec · 17:00
Sworders Field · Bishop's Stortford
Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. Listed by Bishop's Stortford Town Council; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Bishop's Stortford Town Council and TIC
Arts and talks
Carol Singing on Christmas Eve
Thu 24 Dec · 18:30
Forge Car Park · Tring
Forge Car Park, Tring. Listed by Tring Town Council; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Tring Town Council
Arts and talks
Christmas in Medieval St Albans
Sun 27 Dec · 11:00
St Albans Museum + Gallery · St Albans
St Albans Museum + Gallery. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Enjoy St Albans
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Christmas in Hertfordshire, from what we list.
- When are the Christmas events in Hertfordshire in 2026?
- There are 353 listed, from Mon 9 Nov to Sun 27 Dec. The busiest date is Sat 5 Dec, with 34.
- When is the next Christmas event in Hertfordshire?
- The next we list is Christmas Artisan Fair and 3-Day Art Fair at St Albans Cathedral (Mon 9 Nov, 9.30am). After that: Christmas Youth Club Parties at Rye House Kart Raceway (Wed 11 Nov, 4pm) and Five Star Swing at Christmas at Watersmeet (Wed 11 Nov).
- Are there free Christmas events in Hertfordshire?
- Yes: Vintage Cult Welcomes the Christmas Lights Switch-On! at Red Lion (Thu 12 Nov, 6.45pm), Hitchin Christmas Tree Lights Switch On (Sat 14 Nov, 11.30am) and Hemel Hempstead Christmas Light Switch-On (Sat 14 Nov, 1pm), and 59 more.
- Which towns in Hertfordshire have the most Christmas events?
- St Albans, with 39; then Bishop's Stortford (25), Hitchin (22) and Stevenage (19). 65 towns have something listed in all.