Get ready for a meaningful and vibrant weekend across Hertfordshire. 🎉
Remembrance Sunday will be at the heart of communities everywhere, but there’s still plenty happening from Friday through Saturday to enjoy with friends and family.

We’ll also be sharing some important local updates later on - including early discussions around local government reorganisation and the County Council chairman’s stance amid ongoing criticism - but for now, we’re diving into the events that bring us together.

So, where are you headed this weekend?

Spotted an event we missed? Drop us a message - together we’ll keep Hertfordshire’s weekend guide the most in-the-know around.

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Live stand-up comedy evening featuring multiple comedians.

Time: 20:00

Venue: BEAM, Hertford

Cost: Check local ticket sellers

Info: Search: “The Comedy Store Hertford Tickets”

Live jazz evening performance.

Venue: Barn Theatre, Welwyn Hatfield

Tickets: See website

URL: https://www.barntheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

Weekend walking, navigation and assessment experience.

Time: Various

Venue: Peak District

Cost: Not specified

Info: Search “Girlguiding Hertfordshire Walking Weekend”

Three-day, 85-mile ultra-marathon along the Ridgeway.

Location: North Wessex Downs (near Herts)

Cost: Entry fee applies

Info: Search “The Druid’s Challenge”

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Festive stalls, gifts and seasonal activities.

Venue: St Albans Cathedral

Cost: Usually free entry

Info: Search event title

Open community auditions.

Venue: Barn Theatre, Welwyn Hatfield

Tickets/Entry: See website

URL: https://www.barntheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

Big Broadway musical on stage.

Venue: Watford Palace Theatre

Cost: From £14

URL: https://watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

See Friday for details

The Druid’s Challenge 2025 (Day 2)

See Friday for details

Monthly farmers’ market with fresh, local and artisan produce.

Date:Saturday(Monthly)

Venue:Hertford Town Centre

Why go:Meet local producers, sample seasonal food, and pick up ingredients direct from the growers.

Trader Offer:Free trial stalls available for new traders (4 markets, once a month).

Contact (traders):[email protected]

Historical guided walk for Remembrance weekend.

Time: 14:30

Meeting Point: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Info: Search event title

See Friday for details

The Druid’s Challenge 2025 (Final Day)

See Friday for details

Time: 14:30

Meet: St Albans Museum + Gallery

WGC: Parade from The Campus 10:30 → Service at War Memorial 10:50

Hatfield: Parade from Hatfield Park 10:30 → Service 10:45

Welwyn Village: Wreath laying 10:50 → Parade to St Mary’s Church

Hatfield Hyde: Procession 14:30 → Service 15:00

Details: https://orlo.uk/rvFAO

Parade from Broadway Gardens 10:30 → Service at War Memorial 10:45–11:20

2-minute silence: 11:00

Girlguiding Hertfordshire Walking Weekend – Final Day

The Druid’s Challenge 2025 – Final Day

Bishop’s Stortford – Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service

Date: Sunday 9 November 2025

Note: The Causeway will be closed to vehicles 10:30–12:30 for the parade and service.

Pedestrian access: Maintained

Parking: Free at, Northgate End Car Park

Please allow extra time and plan journeys accordingly.

Date: Sunday 9 November 2025

Please join the community as we honour those who served.

Cheshunt

Broxbourne

Goffs Oak

Hoddesdon

Dates: Until 12 Nov

Venue: BEAM, Hertford

URL: https://beamhertford.co.uk

Dates: 11–15 Nov

Venue: Alban Arena, St Albans

URL: https://everyonetheatres.com/theatres/the-alban-arena/

Venue: OVO Theatre (Multiple Herts locations)

Dates: Throughout November

URL: https://ovo.org.uk/whats-on/

Dates: 15 Nov 2025 – 1 Mar 2026

URL: https://www.hertfordmuseum.org

Date: 13 November 2025

URL: https://www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on

Youth theatre, concerts, community shows running all month.

URL: https://www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

Exhibitions and craft workshops throughout November.

URL: https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on?category=11

Community events ongoing.

URL: https://www.harpenden.gov.uk/events-schedule

📈 Improve Your Microsoft Word Skills
When: Wed 12 Nov, 2:00pm
Where: Stevenage Central Library
Cost: £25
Duration: 2.5 hours/week for 5 weeks

A practical intermediate course for those who know the basics. Learn formatting tools, hyperlinks, columns, headers/footers, tables, Track Changes, and more.

👉 Book now: https://events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/.../improving-your...

Located on Hoddesdon High Street, Mysa brings a fresh Mediterranean dining experience to Broxbourne. The restaurant blends classic Mediterranean flavours with a modern twist, offering dishes that are vibrant, well-seasoned and beautifully presented. Expect fresh seafood, grilled meats and colourful vegetable plates that show real care in the kitchen.

The atmosphere is warm and stylish without feeling formal, making it a great spot for brunch, casual dinners or special occasions. Service is welcoming and the cocktail and wine list has been thoughtfully curated to complement the menu.

In short: Mysa offers a relaxed yet refined dining escape in the heart of Hoddesdon — a place to slow down, savour and enjoy.

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