Good morning and HapPy Friday!
🎉 Hertfordshire is buzzing this weekend!
We’ve handpicked the very best events happening across the county, if it’s not here, it’s probably not worth losing sleep over!
Today kicks off with an interactive family singalong at Watford Palace Theatre, featuring West End performers, bubbles, puppets, and plenty of dance moves for the little ones. If you’re in the mood for more music, catch the Rocket Man (Elton John Tribute) at Hoddesdon Spotlight.
On Saturday, head to Stevenage Indoor Market’s International Day, where kids can join lively Bollywood dance sessions and everyone can sample a world of flavours from international food stalls.
Sunday keeps the energy high with the Harpenden Farmers Market and Youth Sailing & Races in Broxbourne.
✨ From music to food, family fun to local traditions, it’s a weekend packed with experiences for everyone.
Spotted an event we’ve missed? Drop us a line, together, we’ll keep Hertfordshire’s best events on the radar!
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Events in Hertfordshire
Friday, 26th September
🎭 Baby Broadway
📅 Date: Friday, 26th September 2025
🕛 Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Watford Palace Theatre
🎪 Category: Kids Musical
Entry Fee: Ticketed event
Interactive family singalong experience with West End performers featuring bubbles, puppets, and dance moves. Perfect for ages 0-7.
Organiser: Watford Palace Theatre | 01923 225 671 | [email protected]
David Essex & The Korgis – Watford Colosseum, Watford
7:30 PM | More Info
Macmillan Coffee Morning – Monty's Bar & Kitchen, Metropolitan, Bushey
10:00 AM–12:00 PM | More Info
The Rocket Man (Elton John Tribute) – The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
7:30 PM | More Info
UK’s Biggest Free Live Music Festival – Boom Battle Bar, Watford
All day | More Info
Baby Broadway (family show) – Watford Palace Theatre
10:30 AM | More Info
Saturday, 27th September
🌍 International Day at Stevenage Indoor Market
📅 Date: Friday, 27th September 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Stevenage Indoor Market, Stevenage Town Centre
🎉 Organiser: Stevenage Town Centre, in partnership with Stevenage Equalities Commission
🔹 Event Highlights:
🎯 Flag Trail for Kids – Win a sweetie prize!
🎨 Arts & Crafts – Get creative in the Crafty Corner.
💃 Bollywood Dance Sessions for Kids – Fun performances at:
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
🍲 Taster Foods – Sample a variety of delicious dishes from international food stalls.
🕹️ Games and Cultural Activities celebrating music, food, and dance from different cultures.
🎟️ Entry: Free
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly: Yes
📲 Stay Updated:
Twitter / Facebook / Instagram: @lovestevenagetc
🌐 Website: www.stevenagetowncentre.com
😂 Watford Comedy Night
📅 Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025
🕛 Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Watford Pump House
🎪 Category: Comedy
Entry Fee: Ticketed event
Stand-up comedy night featuring Carl Jones, Lily Phillips, Kev Mud, and Andrew White - four brilliant comedians with different styles.
Organiser: Watford Pump House | 01923 241 362 | [email protected]
🎂 Dobsons 90th Birthday Celebration
📅 Date: September 2025
🕛 Time: 11am - 3pm
📍 Location: 128 Turners Hill, EN8 9BN Cheshunt, United Kingdom
🎉 Organiser: Dobsons
Entry Fee: Free
Celebrating 90 years of Dobsons with live cooking demonstrations, giveaways, special offers, refreshments and more in their Cheshunt showroom.
Organiser: Dobsons
Big St Albans Model Show – Townsend School, St Albans
All day | More Info
Cheesy Bingo – The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
7:30 PM | More Info
Youth Sailing & Saturday Series Races – Broxbourne Sailing Club
All day | More Info
Mini Millers – Mill Green Museum, Hatfield
10:00 AM–4:00 PM | More Info
UNA Harpenden Public Lecture – Harpenden
11:00 AM | More Info
Classical & Light Music Performance Club – Friends Meeting House, Watford
Afternoon | More Info
Yeh Dosti: Celebrating 50 Years Of Sholay – Watford Palace Theatre
7:30 PM | More Info
Harvest Weekend – Chiltern Open Air Museum
All day | More Info
Pop-Up Crazy Golf – St Albans City Centre
All day | More Info
Generations: Stories from South Asian St Albans – St Albans
All day | More Info
Space Safari Drone Light Show – St Albans
Evening | More Info
Herts Open Studios (Annual Arts Event) – Multiple Venues
All day | More Info
Sunday, 28th September
Big St Albans Model Show – Townsend School, St Albans
All day | More Info
Broxbourne Open Air Cinema – Lee Valley Park Farms
6:30 PM | More Info
Youth Sailing & Races – Broxbourne Sailing Club
All day | More Info
Harvest Weekend – Chiltern Open Air Museum
All day | More Info
Farmers' Market – Harpenden Town Centre
9:00 AM–2:00 PM | More Info
Harvest Moon Farmers & Craft Market – Dane End Christmas Tree Farm
10:00 AM–4:00 PM | More Info
Town Hall Tours – St Albans Museum and Gallery
All day | More Info
The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories – North Hertfordshire Museum
Daily except Mondays | More Info
Mini Millers – Mill Green Museum, Hatfield
10:00 AM–4:00 PM | More Info
SKILLS WORKSHOP
📱 Step 2 Skills Understanding Your Smart Device - Taster
📅 Date: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
🕛 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Hatfield Library
🎉 Organiser: Steps2Skills
Entry Fee: £5
2.5-hour digital skills course for adults. Learn to understand and use your smart device with expert guidance.
Duration: 2.5 hours | Places Available: 12 | Booking Required: Yes (until Monday, 29th September)
Organiser: Steps2Skills
🏷️ Building a Successful Brand
📅 Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
🕛 Time: TBC
📍 Location: TBC
🎉 Organiser: TBC
Entry Fee: TBC
Learn the fundamentals of building a successful brand for your business.
Stanta Workshops
📘 Facebook for Business
📅 Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025
Master Facebook marketing strategies to grow your business presence online.
📊 Bookkeeping Workshop
📅 Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025
Essential bookkeeping skills workshop for small business owners.
🤖 AI-Powered Marketing Strategies for Solopreneurs/SMEs
📅 Date: Tuesday, 14th October 2025
Discover how to leverage AI tools for effective marketing strategies tailored for solopreneurs and small businesses.
FOOD GEM
We're looking for your local recommendations! Have you discovered a fantastic café, restaurant, or shop that deserves more recognition?
Whether it's a cozy coffee spot with incredible pastries, a family-run restaurant serving amazing food, or a unique local shop with something special to offer, we want to hear about it.
If you've had a brilliant experience somewhere recently and think the community should know about it, please share your story with us. Send us photos and tell us what made your visit memorable.
We're only looking for positive recommendations - places that made you smile, impressed you with their service, or offered something truly special. Help us celebrate the best of what our local area has to offer!
Submit your hidden gems to us and help fellow residents discover new favourites in their own backyard.
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