It’s the most wonderful time of the year and 2024's Christmassy events will soon be here. From sparkling trees, glistening in the streets to festive food markets with delightful treats. It’s time to get your woolly hats out and decorate your Christmas dinners with the all-important sprout. Prepare yourselves, kids, as the towns are embellished in red soon to be twinkling with lights to help Santa navigate his sled.
Yes, Christmas light switch ons will soon land in Hertfordshire and we have got the rundown of all the best events to get you into the Christmas spirit. So grab a warm hot chocolate and journey with us as we uncover the best festivities in town…
Watford Winterfest - Saturday 23rd November
A true festive extravaganza, jingle all the way down to Watford at the end of the month for a seasonal celebration like none other. The Winterfest brings with it a brilliant array of entertainment, so you and the family can enjoy the fun all day long - rides, live entertainment, festive activities, food & drink stalls, and Santa Claus himself! Don't miss the high street parade, which will conclude with the turning on of those dazzling Christmas lights we've all been waiting for...
Hemel Hempstead - Saturday 16th November
Experience the very best in Christmas family entertainment at Hemel Hempstead Christmas Light switch-on event on Saturday 16th November, starting at 11am. This year's festive event will include the staple of a Christmas market, interactive children's show, funfair, LED walkabout acts with the big spectacle of the finale firework display and light switch on.
St Albans Christmas Cracker - Sunday 17th November
You are cordially invited to attend the most anticipated party of the year. St Albans City Centre will be dressed in its festive best with music, street food, a fairground, street performers and of course the all-important Christmas light switch-on. As the night draws in, the streets will be illuminated in a magical Christmas glow, so be sure not to miss this show.
Welwyn Garden City - Saturday 16th November
As the day loses light, Welwyn Garden City will become illuminated in Christmas colour on the 16th November as the town hosts its lights switch on from 12pm to 6pm. Promised are plenty of festive treats from street entertainment to arts and crafts and a packed fun fair!
Stevenage Switches On - Saturday 23rd November
Have you heard? The Stevenage Christmas light switch-on takes places this November and it is shaping up to be the best Christmassy night yet, filled with merry music and yuletide entertainment. From 12pm-5:30pm, expect dazzling dancing, scrumptious food, Santa sightings and big old Christmas lights being turned on by TV and radio personalities, DJ Luck and MC Neat.
Hertford Christmas Gala - Friday 22nd November
The Christmas Gala to crown all Christmas Galas has arrived! Hertford’s annual festive extravaganza returns for another year and will sport an impressive fairground, live performance, plenty of market stalls, and much more! And, let’s not forget the Christmastide light turn on at 6pm! Keeping the Christmas spirit going, next door at Hertford Castle is their Christmas Market, which will be open from the Friday evening right through the whole weekend.
Tring Christmas Festival - Saturday 30th November
Dig out your Reindeer jumpers and blast out Michael Bublé on the radio because Christmas is just around the corner in Tring. From beautifully decorated market stalls and gin tents to hog roasts and excellent entertainment, Tring has it all. Be sure to give Santa a visit as he may give you an early present!
Lights at Letchworth - Saturday 23rd November
Experience the very best in family entertainment this festive season at the Christmas Lights Switch On event on 23rd November in Letchworth town centre. Enjoy a whole host of festive entertainment including an abundance of Craft and Food & Drink stalls, the staple of live music and even a Christmas Parade!
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