Good morning and HapPy Friday!

🎉 Bank Holiday Weekend in Hertfordshire 🎉

The Bank Holiday is here and Hertfordshire is bursting with things to do! For those celebrating amazing GCSE results, you’ve got even more reason to make this weekend one to remember.

We’ve rounded up the very best events happening across the county. If it’s not in this list, it’s probably not worth losing sleep over! This time, we’ve gone the extra mile to uncover some of Hertfordshire’s hidden gems alongside the headline acts so you won’t miss a thing.

Not a fan of reptiles? Maybe give the zoo a pass unless you’re ready to conquer that phobia, in which case Hertfordshire Zoo has something just for you. For classic car lovers, Knebworth House is revving up with a spectacular motor show, while the immersive Colourscape experience in Watford promises a feast for the senses. Personally, I might just see you wandering through those colours this weekend.

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Events in Hertfordshire

Broxbourne

Waltham Cross Summer of Fun

 📆 Saturday 23 August 2025, 12:00 – 16:00
📍 Waltham Cross town centre, Broxbourne
💷 Free | All ages welcome
A vibrant family day with fun activities, community stalls, and entertainment for all ages.

Reptile Weekend

📅 Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 August 2025, All day
📍 Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
💷 Standard zoo entry fees apply | Family friendly
Meet fascinating reptiles with zookeepers, enjoy themed merchandise, treats, and a wild educational day.

Open Air Cinema at Grundy Park

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 12:00 – 20:00
📍 Grundy Park, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt
💷 Free | All ages welcome
Outdoor movie screenings featuring

• Moana 2 (11am),

• Despicable Me 4 (2pm), and

• Wicked (5pm).

‘Urge to Paint’ Exhibition

📅 Wednesday 2 July – Tuesday 30 September 2025
📍 Lowewood Museum, Broxbourne
💷 Free | All ages welcome
Exhibition by local artist Keith Church showcasing vibrant works inspired by Broxbourne’s heritage.

East Herts

Hertford Retail Market

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, All day
📍 Salisbury Square, Maidenhead Street & Railway Street, Hertford
💷 Free entry | Family friendly
Browse stalls offering fresh produce, plants, clothing, and local artisan goods.

RNB MANIA

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, 15:00 – 23:00
📍 Dog & Whistle, Hertford
💷 Paid entry | 18+ only
DJs spinning the best of 90s & 2000s R&B. Last entry at 6pm.

Divide Summer Closing Special

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 22:00 – 03:00
📍 Cinnabar, Fore Street, Hertford
💷 Paid entry | 18+ only
A night of amapiano, afrobeats, and dancehall beats to close the summer in style.

Benington Chilli Festival

📅 Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August 2025, All day
📍 Benington Lordship, near Stevenage
💷 Paid entry | Family friendly
60+ chilli stalls, fiery foods, cocktails, and competitions at Hertfordshire’s spiciest weekend.

Dacorum

Art in the Nave Festival

📅 Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August 2025, 11:00 – 17:00
📍 St Mary’s Church, High Street, Hemel Hempstead
💷 Free | All ages welcome
Annual arts festival featuring 40 local artists showcasing and selling their works.

Bovingdon 10K & Fun Run

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, From 10:00
📍 Bovingdon Football Club, Green Lane, Bovingdon
💷 £20 for 10K | Fun run from £5 | All ages
Scenic chip-timed 10K race with fun run options for families.

North Hertfordshire

St Ippolyts Church Flower Festival

📅 Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August 2025, 11:00 – 17:00
📍 St Ippolyts Church, near Hitchin
💷 £5 entry | All ages welcome
Stunning floral displays plus refreshments including tea, coffee, and homemade cakes.

The Genius of Hammerstein

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, 18:30
📍 Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin
💷 £18 + booking fee | All ages
A musical tribute to Oscar Hammerstein II with live performances of beloved classics.

Hitchin Fire Station Open Day

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 12:00 – 15:00
📍 Hitchin Fire Station
💷 Free | All ages welcome
Meet firefighters, watch chip-pan fire demos, enjoy BBQs and rides.

Baldock Beer Festival (Final Day)

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, All day
📍 Baldock Community Centre
💷 Paid entry | 18+ only
Sample from 40 cask ales, 24 ciders, 21 keg beers, and a gin & wine bar.

Stevenage

Show Me Love – Bottomless Supper Club

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, 19:30 – 21:30
📍 Cinnabar, High Street, Stevenage
💷 Paid entry | 18+ only
A 90-minute supper event with bottomless drinks and great vibes.

Classic Motor Show

📅 Sunday 24 – Monday 25 August 2025, All day
📍 Knebworth House, Stevenage
💷 Paid entry | Family friendly
Over 1,000 vehicles, vintage music, shopping, and kids’ activities at this iconic motor show.

Cinetronica Vinyl Session

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 13:00 – 17:00
📍 Crossover Blendery Taproom, Lannock Farm, Weston
💷 Free | Family friendly
Chill out to eclectic vinyl sounds while enjoying craft beers. Children and dogs welcome.

Three Rivers

FarmFest 2025

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, From 11:00
📍 Lynsters Farm, Rickmansworth
💷 £9.25–£66 | All ages welcome
A family-friendly charity music festival with shuttle buses and food stalls.

Watford

Colourscape – Watford Day 8

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, 11:00 – 17:00
📍 Cassiobury Park, Watford
💷 Paid entry | All ages welcome
An immersive walk-through colour labyrinth with live music and dance.

AJ Acoustix Live

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, 20:00 – 23:15
📍 Mad Squirrel Taproom, King Street, Watford
💷 Free | 18+ (venue restrictions)
Live acoustic covers in a relaxed taproom setting.

North Watford vs Garston Bowls Match

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, 14:30 – 17:00
📍 North Watford Bowls Club, Callowland Recreation Ground
💷 Free | All ages welcome
Watch a local Association League bowls match.

Welwyn Hatfield

Inflatable Zone

📅 Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 August 2025, 09:00 – 17:00
📍 Hatfield Leisure Centre
💷 £6.25–£9.75 | Family friendly
A giant inflatable obstacle course for kids and families.

English Legends Golf Tournament

📅 Thursday 21 – Sunday 24 August 2025
📍 Brocket Hall, Welwyn
💷 Paid entry | Sports fans
Watch professional golf legends compete in this major summer tournament.

Hertsmere

Borehamwood Farmers & Craft Market

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 10:00 – 14:00
📍 Brook Road car park, Borehamwood
💷 Free entry | Family friendly
Local market with produce, meats, bread, cheese, and handmade crafts.

The Friends Social Afternoon

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 14:30 – 16:30
📍 Maxwell Park Community Centre, Borehamwood
💷 Free | Seniors & carers
A welcoming afternoon of sing-alongs, games, and refreshments.

St Albans

Music in Lydekker

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, Afternoon
📍 Lydekker Park, Harpenden
💷 Free | All ages welcome
Relax with live music in the park. Bring a picnic or enjoy food & drink vendors.

Harpenden Summer Funfair

📅 Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August 2025, From 14:00
📍 Harpenden Common
💷 Paid rides | All ages welcome
Traditional funfair with rides, stalls, and daily happy hour discounts.

Dreamland Jouvert

📅 Saturday 23 August 2025, 12:00 – 20:00
📍 Hertfordshire Showground, St Albans
💷 Paid entry | 20+ only
Soca-inspired powder & paint party with music and dancing.

The Great Gatsby (Final Show)

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 18:00
📍 Roman Theatre, St Albans
💷 Paid entry | All ages welcome
OVO Theatre presents F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic in a unique open-air setting.

Pioneer Reborn Summer Skate Jam

📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 14:00 – 23:00
📍 Pioneer Skatepark, Heathlands Drive, St Albans
💷 £10 advance / £12 door | Family friendly
Family skate event with competitions, live DJs, food trucks, and bar.

SKILLS WORKSHOP

Step 2 Skills Staying Safe Online - Taster 

📅 Tuesday 26 August 2025, 14:00 – 16:30 (2.5 hours)
📍 Hatfield Library, White Lion Square, AL10 0LD
💷 Tickets from £5 | Adults (19+) only
Learn how to protect yourself from online threats like scams and phishing. Taught by Paul Olaiya, this interactive workshop covers developing healthy technology habits, improving digital wellbeing, and using tools for safer online use. Participants will reflect on personal tech relationships and explore practical strategies for security. Entry requires a basic level of English and access to a laptop, tablet, or desktop with webcam and good Wi-Fi. Offered by Step2Skills—funded for eligible Hertfordshire residents.

Sign up: https://events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/step2skills/staying-safe-online-4

PHOTPGRAPHY CHALLENGE

Hertfordshire Towns and Villages

We’re inviting residents across Hertfordshire to help capture the spirit of our towns and villages, old and new. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, your photos will help shape the Hertfordshire History Booklet Series, a community-made collection celebrating how our places looked then and how they look now.

What to shoot

• Landmarks (churches, bridges, markets, stations, high streets)

• Heritage sites & historic buildings

• Modern architecture & public art

• Parks, rivers, commons, canals, nature spots

• Then/Now pairings (archival re-creation welcome!)

How to take part

1. Take clear, high-resolution photos (phone or camera is fine, aim for 3000px on the long edge if possible).

2. Tell us the story: include location, date taken, and 1–2 sentences about why it matters.

3. Credit details: your name (as you’d like it printed) and your town/village.

4. File naming: Place_Landmark_YourName_YYYYMMDD.jpg (e.g., StAlbans_ClockTower_JSmith_20250823.jpg).

5. Optional: include a matching “Then” image (with source/permission) for side-by-side comparison.

Permissions & usage

By submitting, you confirm you own the image and grant us permission to publish it (print & digital) in the Hertfordshire History Booklet Series and related promotions. We’ll always credit the photographer.

Tips for standout shots

• Shoot in daylight or golden hour; keep horizons straight.

• Include a person for scale if it adds context (get their permission).

• Compose with leading lines and foreground interest; avoid heavy filters.

Why join?

• Showcase your work to a county-wide audience

• Help preserve local history for future generations

• Be featured (with credit) in a proudly Hertfordshire publication

Ready to take part?
Grab your camera, capture your favourite Hertfordshire landmark, and send it to this email [email protected].uk

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