Family and kids
Festive Tree Decorations – Kids Weaving Workshop
Sat 5 Dec · 15:04
North Hertfordshire Museum · Hitchin
◉ Saturday 5 December, 11am or 1.30pm Bring the magic of the festive season indoors with this creative, hands-on workshop!
£8
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
Family and kids
Elf Quest
Sat 5 Dec
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
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 5 Dec
Battle Axes · Elstree
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
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£5–£12
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 5 Dec
The Green Man · Great Offley
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
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£5–£12
Family and kids
Santa Paws
Sat 5 Dec
Church Farm · Ardeley
Dog lovers can book to see Santa Paws and experience the festivities with a special doggie version of Santa's Grotto, including special treats and a gift from the Puppy Toy Workshop.
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Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 5 Dec
The Feathers · Wadesmill
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
- +5
£5–£12
Family and kids
Festive Farm & Santa's Grotto
Sat 5 Dec
Church Farm · Ardeley
The Festive Farm Day Pass includes entry to the farm to meet animals, the Farm Trail, prizes for finding Christmas Elves, bear hunting, spotting Secret Festive Fairy Doors, and visiting the Christmas Winter Woodland play area.
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Family and kids
Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo 🎅✨ 5th December
Sat 5 Dec
Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) · Broxbourne
Festive entertainment and seasonal festivities across the zoo grounds.
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 5 Dec
The George IV · Baldock
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
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£5–£12
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Sat 5 Dec
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Sat 5 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
Family and kids
Santa's Grotto 2026
Sun 6 Dec · 10:00
Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford
Santa is so excited to see you this holiday season; he's left the elves in charge of toy-making while he makes a special trip to South Mill Arts ! ✨ Begin your festive adventure with a fun and creative craft activity , perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. 🎁 Then, journey down to meet Santa Claus himself! He’ll share all the magical secrets of his festive preparations — and every child will receive a special gift to take home. 🍪 To finish your visit, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies in our cosy VIP Christmas Café — the perfect treat to end a truly magical experience. Our rela
Tickets
Family and kids
Santa's Grotto 2026
Sun 6 Dec · 10:00
South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford
Santa is so excited to see you this holiday season; he's left the elves in charge of toy-making while he makes a special trip to South Mill Arts ! ✨ Begin your festive adventure with a fun and creative craft activity , perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. 🎁 Then, journey down to meet Santa Claus himself! He’ll share all the magical secrets of his festive preparations — and every child will receive a special gift to take home. 🍪 To finish your visit, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies in our cosy VIP Christmas Café — the perfect treat to end a truly magical experience. Our rela
Tickets
Family and kids
A Palace Visit with Santa
Sun 6 Dec · 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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Family and kids
Elf Quest
Sun 6 Dec
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
Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo 🎅✨ 6th December
Sun 6 Dec
Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) · Broxbourne
Hertfordshire Zoo is transforming into a magical Christmas event for the whole family.
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Sun 6 Dec
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
Workshop: First Impressions - Kids Festive Printing
Sun 6 Dec
Royston and District Museum · Royston
A festive printmaking workshop designed for children.
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Sun 6 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
Family and kids
Christmas Youth Club Parties
Mon 7 Dec · 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.
Food and drink
Gingerbread Decorating
Mon 7 Dec · 19:30
The White Horse · Bourne End
Gingerbread house making evening for £15 per person, including a kit and a festive cocktail.
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Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Mon 7 Dec
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Mon 7 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
Family and kids
Christmas Youth Club Parties
Tue 8 Dec · 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.
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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.