East Herts is especially buzzing, with a full lineup of exciting happenings. Get up close with rare Iron Age pig breedsand explore the wonders of rewilding at Panshanger Park. Ready to dance? Head to The White Hart in Hertford for a high-energy Speed Garage party made for true ravers. And over in Watford, step into history with Heritage Open Daysand guided tours at the Pump House Theatre.

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🐾 Meet the Iron Age Pigs at Panshanger Park

📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 2025

🕒 During park opening hours (≈ 10:00‑17:00)

📍 Panshanger Park, East Hertfordshire

💷 Free entry | 🐷 Get to meet rare Iron Age pig breeds & learn about rewilding

🔗 Panshanger Park Details Go Hertford

🌿 Parkland Restoration Tractor Tour

📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 2025

🕒 Same times as above

📍 Panshanger Park, East Hertfordshire

💷 Free ‒ ride in a tractor trailer & see restoration work in the landscape

🔗 Event Info Go Hertford

🧭 Heritage Walk & Talk: Stories of Panshanger Park

📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September 2025

🕒 Various guided walk times across the day

📍 Panshanger Park, East Hertfordshire

💷 Free, booking required for guided walks |  Learn the history & heritage of the park

🔗 More Info Go Hertford

🎶 Bayside Events presents Speed Garage at The White Hart

📅 Saturday 13 September 2025

🕒 Evening (from ~ late evening)

📍 The White Hart, Hertford

💷 Free | 🕺 A speed garage party for ravers

🔗 Eventbrite link Eventbrite

🏛️ Children’s Activities at Place House Hall

📅 Saturday 13 September 2025

🕒 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Place House, Bluecoat Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HL

💷 Free | 👧 Family‑friendly history & heritage activities, refreshments available

🔗 Heritage Open Days listing Heritage Open Days

🚶 The Home Front ‒ Guided Walk

📅 Sunday 14 September 2025

🕒 Time varies (check walk schedule)

📍 Hertford, East Hertfordshire (Parliament Square etc.)

💷 Free | 🎖 Learn about Hertford’s role during WWII, local wartime history

🔗 Heritage Open Days info

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🎤 Balstock 2025 – Hertfordshire's Biggest Free Music Festival

📅 Friday 12 ‒ Sunday 14 September 2025

🕒 Varies by stage / act | largely daytime & evening sets

📍 Baldock, North Hertfordshire

💷 Free | 🎵 Multiple live bands, food stalls, community vibe

🔗 Festival Site Balstock

🐟 Waltham Cross Sports Festival

📅 Saturday 13 September 2025

🕒 All day community sports + activities

📍 Waltham Cross, Broxbourne Borough

💷 Free | 🎯 Sports for all ages, try‑outs, local clubs showing what they do

🔗 Broxbourne Council Events: Waltham Cross Sports Festival Borough of Broxbourne Council

🍽️ Hoddesdon Food & Drink Festival

📅 Saturday 13 September 2025

🕒 Daytime event (town centre)

📍 Hoddesdon, Broxbourne Borough

💷 Free entry | local food & drink vendors, live entertainment

🔗 Details on Broxbourne Council site Borough of Broxbourne Council

🎭 Pump House Theatre ‒ Heritage Open Days

📅 Friday 12 & Saturday 13 September 2025

🕒 Times vary; check programme

📍 Pump House Theatre, Watford

💷 Likely free / small fee; heritage events & possibly guided tours

🔗 Pump House Events page pumphousewatford.co.uk

🎸 The Stranglers & Skids concert

📅 Saturday 13 September 2025

🕒 Evening show

📍 Watford Colosseum, Watford

💷 Ticketed concert | for fans of punk / rock music

🔗 Events in Watford on AllEvents

🌱 Park Events & Community Events in Hertsmere Parks

📅 Ongoing / this weekend‑possible — check local schedule

🕒 Times vary by event

📍 Various parks in Hertsmere Borough

💷 Mostly free | children’s play days, fairs, volunteering in parks etc.

🔗 Hertsmere Parks Events Hertsmere Borough Council

🎭 Events in Radlett / Hertsmere via Eventbrite

📅 Various events around this weekend (arts, music, community)

🕒 Varies

📍 Radlett, Hertsmere

💷 Mixed ticketed & free events

🔗 Eventbrite – Hertsmere / Radlett Listings Eventbrite

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