Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Thu 26 Nov
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
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.
- Listed
- 353
- Towns and villages
- 67
- For families
- 98
- Free entry
- 62
289 events across Hertfordshire
Fri 27 Nov · 15:00
Hertford Town Centre (switch-on in Salisbury Square) · Hertford
Christmas lights switch-on at Hertford Town Centre (switch-on in Salisbury Square). From 3pm. Run by Hertford Town Council.
Free
Family and kids
Christmas Extravaganza at Hertford Museum!
Fri 27 Nov · 15:30
Hertford Museum · Hertford
Visit Santa's Grotto, join in with Christmassy crafts, and explore a new enchanted courtyard light display.
Tickets
Family and kids
Christmas Youth Club Parties
Fri 27 Nov · 16:00
Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon
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.
Fri 27 Nov · 16:00
White Lion Square · Hatfield
Christmas lights switch-on at White Lion Square, Hatfield Town Centre. 4pm to 7pm. Run by One Welwyn Hatfield.
Free
Festivals
Royston Christmas Lights Switch-on
Fri 27 Nov · 17:00
Royston town centre · Royston
Christmas lights switch-on at Royston town centre. From 5pm. Run by Royston First BID / Royston Town Council.
Free
Festivals
Southdown Christmas Lights Switch On
Fri 27 Nov · 17:30
Southdown shops · Harpenden
Christmas lights switch-on at Southdown shops, Harpenden. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Run by Harpenden Town Council.
Free
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Fri 27 Nov
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
Markets and fairs
Knebworth Christmas Fair
Fri 27 Nov
Knebworth House, Gardens & Park · Old Knebworth
Hertfordshire's largest festive shopping event.
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Festivals
Christmas Lights Turn On
Fri 27 Nov
The Plough · King's Walden
Switching on the pub's Christmas lights with a barbecue and a visit from Santa.
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Markets and fairs
Christmas Charity Fete
Sat 28 Nov · 10:00
Bulls Head · Turnford
Christmas charity fete with Santa and stalls by local businesses.
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Markets and fairs
Garden House Hospice Festive Family Day (Christmas Fair)
Sat 28 Nov · 12:00
St Thomas of Canterbury Church · Letchworth Garden City
Christmas market at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Wilbury. 12pm to 4pm. Run by Friends of Garden House Hospice.
Free
Sat 28 Nov · 17:00
The Bowling Green · Stevenage
Christmas lights switch-on at The Bowling Green, Stevenage Old Town. 5pm to 6pm. Run by Stevenage Borough Council.
Free
Family and kids
Elf Quest
Sat 28 Nov
Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon
A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Sat 28 Nov
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
Family and kids
Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo 🎅✨ 28th November
Sat 28 Nov
Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) · Broxbourne
Festive seasonal wonderland event for families at Hertfordshire Zoo.
Family and kids
A Palace Visit with Santa
Sat 28 Nov
Hatfield House · Hatfield
Enter the Old Palace for a magical story through the Knot Garden and fairy-lit Lime Walk before meeting Santa for a photo and a special gift.
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Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sun 29 Nov · 09:00
The Six Bells · St Albans
A festive morning including breakfast, a visit from Father Christmas, letter writing, and a surprise for every child.
Family and kids
A Palace Visit with Santa
Sun 29 Nov · 10:30
Hatfield House · Hatfield
Step through the Secret Door and along the fairy-lit Lime Walk, overlooking the Knot Garden, before meeting Santa for a photo and special gift.
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Markets and fairs
Flaunden Christmas Fayre
Sun 29 Nov · 14:00
Flaunden Village Hall · Flaunden
A Christmas fayre with craft stalls, children
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Family and kids
Elf Quest
Sun 29 Nov
Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon
A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Sun 29 Nov
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
Family and kids
Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo 🎅✨ 29th November
Sun 29 Nov
Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) · Broxbourne
A festive weekend event celebrating Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo.
Arts and talks
Festive Printing Press Demo Day
Sun 29 Nov
Royston and District Museum · Royston
A festive demonstration day showcasing the museum's printing press.
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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.