Sat 12 Dec · 14:00
Maltings Arts Theatre · St Albans
Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2 The Maltings, St Albans, Herts. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Enjoy St Albans
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 12 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 12 Dec
The Feathers · Wadesmill
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
- +5
£5–£12
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 12 Dec
Battle Axes · Elstree
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
- +4
£5–£12
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 12 Dec
Old Bell · Harpenden
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
- +5
£5–£12
Family and kids
Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo 🎅✨ 12th December
Sat 12 Dec
Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) · Broxbourne
Hertfordshire Zoo is transforming into a magical Christmas event for the whole family.
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 12 Dec
The Green Man · Great Offley
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
- +5
£5–£12
Family and kids
Storytime with Father Christmas
Sat 12 Dec
Pier Pressure Welwyn Escape Rooms · Welwyn Garden City
Storytime with Father Christmas is an immersive event.
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 12 Dec
The Terrace · Cuffley
Join for Christmas magic, a delicious breakfast, and a special gift from Santa for every little guest.
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 12 Dec
The George IV · Baldock
Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.
- +4
£5–£12
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Sat 12 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Sat 12 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
Breakfast With Santa
Sun 13 Dec · 09:00
The George · Redbourn
Join for a festive breakfast with Santa, including breakfast from the menu, activities, and a visit from Santa.
- +4
Family and kids
Dog's Breakfast with Santa!
Sun 13 Dec · 10:00
The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford
Please bring along your dog for Breakfast with Santa!
- +8
£5
Family and kids
Santa's Grotto 2026
Sun 13 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
Santa's Grotto 2026
Sun 13 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
A Palace Visit with Santa
Sun 13 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.
- +1
Family and kids
The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding
Sun 13 Dec · 11:00
The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead
It’s Christmas Eve on the farm, and the chickens, pigs and cows are fast asleep.
Tickets
Family and kids
Elf Quest
Sun 13 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
Rod Cambell’s Dear Santa Live!
Sun 13 Dec
Kings Campus · Berkhamsted
Kings Campus, Kings Road. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.
Listed by Visit Herts
£16
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sun 13 Dec
The Terrace · Cuffley
Join for Christmas magic, a delicious breakfast, and a special gift from Santa for every little guest.
Family and kids
Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo 🎅✨ 13th December
Sun 13 Dec
Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) · Broxbourne
Hertfordshire Zoo is transforming into a magical Christmas event for the whole family.
Family and kids
Storytime with Father Christmas
Sun 13 Dec
Pier Pressure Welwyn Escape Rooms · Welwyn Garden City
Storytime with Father Christmas is an immersive event.
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Sun 13 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
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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.