Christmas in Hertfordshire.

In season · 353 listedChristmas markets, lights switch-ons, pantomimes and carol services across Hertfordshire, with dates, prices and the organiser's page for each.

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353
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67
For families
98
Free entry
62
All Christmas (353)Family and kids (98)Pubs and bars (52)Food and drink (48)Arts and talks (36)Music (34)Theatre and shows (30)Markets and fairs (27)Festivals (13)Comedy (6)Film (3)Sport and outdoors (3)Clubs and groups (3)
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289 events across Hertfordshire

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20 NovFri
Illustrative
Family and kids

Early Years Stay and Play

Join a Winter Wonderland themed Stay and Play event at Heatherton, enjoying fun, festive, and age-appropriate activities for Early Years children.

Knox Johnston Leisure Centre · Berkhamsted

20 NovFri
Illustrative
Family and kids

Sneezy’s Christmas Adventure

Explore the Reception experience with Sneezy the Dragon and see learning come to life at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep & Prep.

Knox Johnston Leisure Centre · Berkhamsted

Sat 21 Nov12:00
Illustrative
FestivalsFree

Welwyn Garden City Christmas Lights Event and switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at Welwyn Garden City town centre (Howardsgate / The Campus). 12pm to 6pm. Run by Welwyn Garden City BID with One Welwyn Hatfield.

Welwyn Garden City town centre (Howardsgate / The Campus) · Welwyn Garden City

Sat 21 Nov14:00
Illustrative
FestivalsFree

Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas lights switch-on at Letchworth Garden City town centre. 2pm to 7pm. Run by Love Letchworth BID.

Letchworth Garden City town centre · Letchworth Garden City

Sat 21 Nov16:00
Illustrative
FestivalsFree

Watford Christmas lights switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at Pondside, The Parade. 4pm to 6pm. Run by Watford Town Centre BID.

Pondside · Watford

21 NovSat
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Family and kids

Elf Quest

A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

21 NovSat
Illustrative
Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Tickets

21 NovSat
Illustrative
FestivalsFree

Kings Langley Christmas Lights Switch-on

Christmas lights switch-on at Kings Langley High Street. Run by Kings Langley Parish Council.

Kings Langley High Street · Kings Langley

Sun 22 Nov12:00
Illustrative
FestivalsFree

Harpenden Christmas Carnival and Lights Switch On

Christmas lights switch-on at Harpenden town centre (High Street). 12pm to 6pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council.

Harpenden town centre (High Street) · Harpenden

22 NovSun
Family and kids

Elf Quest

A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

22 NovSun
Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Tickets

Mon 23 Nov16:00
Family and kids

Christmas Youth Club Parties

Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.

Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon

23 NovMon
Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Tickets

Tue 24 Nov16:00
Family and kids

Christmas Youth Club Parties

Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.

Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon

24 NovTue
Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Tickets

Wed 25 Nov16:00
Family and kids

Christmas Youth Club Parties

Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.

Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon

Wed 25 Nov17:30
Illustrative
FestivalsFree

Croxley Green Christmas Lights Switch-On & Carols

Christmas lights switch-on at Croxley Green Library forecourt. 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Run by Croxley Green Parish Council.

Croxley Green Library forecourt · Croxley Green

25 NovWed
Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Tickets

Thu 26 Nov16:00
Family and kids

Christmas Youth Club Parties

Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.

Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon

Thu 26 Nov16:30
Illustrative
FestivalsFree

Batford Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas lights switch-on at Batford. 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council.

Batford · Harpenden

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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.