What’s On in Letchworth: Christmas Lights Switch On and Letchworth Settlement Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair

By Layth Yousif

22nd Nov 2023 | Local News

Get set for the Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch On. Credit: Love Letchworth
Get set for the Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch On. Credit: Love Letchworth

Welcome to What's On in Letchworth this weekend

Every week we showcase what's going on in our areas over the forthcoming weekend - Friday November 24 - Sunday November 26

If you or someone you know is organising an event during 2023 don't forget to nub it for free in our what's on section here.

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SATURDAY

Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch-On

The big day has finally arrived - and you're all invited. 

The popular family-friendly festive town centre event is always an exciting fixture in the Letchworth social calendar - and this year's extravaganza will be no different. 

Last year's fun-filled event featured Christmas craft stalls as well as mouth-watering food and top quality drink stalls, not to mention live music and a Christmas Parade - as well as the chance to meet Santa Claus.

From 11am

Parade on at 415pm

Lights in at 5pm

Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch-On

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FRIDAY

Letchworth Settlement Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair

Letchworth Educational Settlement hosts the popular Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair in its historic building on Friday, (November 24) between 2 and 5pm. 

There will be a wide variety of local artists and crafts people at the fair, plus a fundraising tombola and raffle. 

There will be a warm welcome with mulled wine, cakes and nibbles and a sit down cafe area - with festive music at approximately 5pm.

Letchworth Settlement Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3

The Snowman at Broadway Cinema & Theatre

A young boy can't believe his eyes one winter's night when a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins… 

Enjoy a special screening of the timeless classic animated film, The Snowman featuring a live performance of Howard Blake's musical score specially adapted for brass band and performed for you by the Hitchin Band. 

A perfect opportunity to enjoy a festive family friendly morning of music and film.

The Snowman at Broadway Cinema & Theatre

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Friday, December 1

Baldock Christmas Warm-Up 

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3

Christmas Market at Standalone Farm

Join us at Standalone this Christmas for a fun-filled Festive Market complete with music, food and shopping. 

Our animals will even make an appearance!

Visit Standalone on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, and then again on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 as we transform our farmyard into a magical Festive Market. 

Visitors can enjoy festive food stalls, mulled cider and live music. 

Browse the various stalls and shop for the perfect gift from the talented makers selling gifts, art and local produce. 

Little ones will be able to enjoy festive activities and meet our farm animals

Christmas Market at Standalone Farm

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10

Save the date! Santa and Mrs Claus are visiting Letchworth this Christmas - find out more

Exciting news in Letchworth - Santa - and Mrs Santa - are bringing their festive workshop to Letchworth town centre this forthcoming holiday season.

The eagerly-awaited 'meet & greet' with Santa & Mrs Claus will be completely free for parents and their little ones who want to meet the Christmas icon and his wife.

Times and dates are as follows:

Sunday, December 10

11am - 2pm

Saturday, December 16

10am - 2pm

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Reindeer in the Wynd in Letchworth town centre 

Save the date for Reindeer in the Wynd in Letchworth town centre.

Letchworth will play host to a family-friendly, festive, fun-filled event when Santa's reindeers make a welcome visit to the Wynd before Christmas. 

The much-loved animals will be making two separate appearances in Letchworth - so why not mark the dates in your diary now: 

Saturday, December 2, between 11am and 3pm

Saturday, December 23, between 11am and 3pm

Make sure you pop by before they head back to the North Pole

Reindeer in the Wynd in Letchworth town centre 

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Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour - Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin

Save the date: Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour

Letchworth town centre

Saturday, December 16

6pm–8pm

After its success over the last couple of years, the Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour is back for 2023, bringing wonderful festive cheer tractor-style a week before Christmas.

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PS: If you or someone you know is organising an event during 2023 don't forget to nub it for free in our What's On section here

Just click the black 'Nub it' button, fill in the form and click submit, it should only take a few minutes to complete - and you'll also be included in our weekly newsletter too!

Browse our What's On section - and remember – you can add your event for FREE using the 'Nub It' button.

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