The cold has officially arrived. When people start casually talking about long johns, you know winter isn’t playing, and this year it has shown up early. Across Hertfordshire, the local government reorganisation is getting messy and entertaining in equal measure. I’ll break that down for you on Monday.

For now, here are all the events worth your time this weekend so you don’t have to dig around. Skating with Santa, Stevenage’s Christmas lights switch-on with Lisa Maffia performing live, and plenty more.

If we’ve missed something happening in your corner of Herts, send it over. Every solid local event deserves its moment.

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Location: Hatfield Town Centre
Details: Food stalls, music, festive entertainment

Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Knebworth
Details: Gifts, food stalls, festive shopping - “Knebworth Christmas Fair”

Details: Crafts, festive stalls, live music
URL: Source listed as “Hertfordshire Christmas Markets Info”
Direct link not provided

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Time: 10:30am to 3pm
Location: Indoor Market - Boston House, Park Place, Stevenage.
Details: Free mince pie and drink, Levi Roots 10:30 to 11:30, ribbon cutting at 11am, live music, £10 for first 20 customers, crafts and Santa
URL: Not provided

Time: 12pm to 5:30pm
Location: Stevenage Town Centre
Details: Family entertainment, festive activities, live music
URL: Not provided

Location: Hatfield Town Centre
Details: Free family activities, stalls, festive day programme
URL: Not provided

Location: Letchworth Lido Terrace
Details: Real ice rink, SEND sessions, Under-5s skating, disco sessions, skating with Santa, expanded hot food menu, party packages
URL: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/news/letchworths-festive-ice-rink-opens-weekend-bookings-now-live

Location: BEAM Hertford
Details: Family-friendly film screening
URL: Not provided

Time: 10:30am
Location: Quaker Meeting House, Hertford
Details: Creative darning craft workshop
URL: “Eventbrite Hertfordshire Weekend Events” (no direct link provided)

Time: 1pm to 4:30pm
Locations: LMA Studios, Dobsons, Cheshunt Library
Details: Santa’s Grotto, stalls, family entertainment, lights on at 4:30pm

Location: BEAM Hertford
Details: Starring Divina De Campo and Britain’s Got Talent performers
URL: “BEAM Hertford What’s On” (direct link)

Location: BEAM Hertford
Details: Magical family pantomime
URL: “BEAM Hertford What’s On” (direct link)

Time: 10:30am
Location: BEAM Hertford
Details: Children’s movie
URL: “BEAM Hertford What’s On” (direct link)

Time: 7:30pm
Location: The Spotlight, Broxbourne
Details: Buddy Holly tribute show
URL: “The Spotlight – Buddy Holly Event” (direct link)

Time: 1pm
Details: Social beer club gathering
URL: “Eventbrite Hertfordshire Weekend Events” (direct link)

Time: 3pm
Location: The Snug Bar, Hitchin
Details: Drag bingo with comedy
URL: “Eventbrite Hertfordshire Weekend Events” (direct link)

Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Knebworth
Details: Gifts, stalls, festive shopping
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Details: Crafts, live music
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Their location in the centre of Hemel gives it that lively, celebratory feel, and if you want to add a bit of sparkle, the signature Christmas cocktails do the job. The weekday Happy Hour from Monday to Thursday is a smart move too. Great prices on selected drinks in a relaxed setting that works just as well for after-work catch ups as it does for the start of a night out.

If you want festive dining with energy, colour and proper cooking, Opus Kitchen earns the spot this week.

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FRIDAY

5°C 🌡️ -2°C | ☀ Sunny and gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 07:30 Sunset 16:04

SATURDAY

8°C 🌡️ 2°C | 🌦 Light rain and a moderate breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 07:32 Sunset 16:03

SUNDAY

15°C 🌡️ 8°C | 🌧 Light rain showers and a gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 07:33 Sunset 16:02

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