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Hertfordshire weekend plans for 7–8 November 2026
Fireworks Saturday is here: Hertfordshire's largest free display at Cassiobury Park and the St Albans Fireworks Spectacular in Verulamium Park, plus Southern Maltings' Christmas Winterfest Market in Ware and a Diwali-themed Sunday market in St Albans.
Hertfordshire Halloween & pumpkin days out 2026
A practical half-term guide to pumpkin patches, Halloween trails and low-cost family fun across Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 31 October–1 November 2026
Fireworks Sunday leads: the Hertfordshire Firework Show at Brocket Hall and Metropolitan Bushey's funfair-and-fireworks night, plus Stevenage's free Halloween Spooktacular market and the twice-a-year St Albans Vegan Market.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 24–25 October 2026
Halloween in Hemel Old Town with fireworks at Gadebridge Park leads, plus Knebworth’s Magic of Autumn, makers at Ware Drill Hall and the Black History Month market at The Galleria Hatfield — four plans for 24–25 October.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 17–18 October 2026
Hertfordshire Oktoberfest on Hartham Common, pumpkin festival weekend at Willows or Aldenham, a makers’ market in Ware, and Old Hatfield’s Sunday farmers’ market — four plans for 17–18 October.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 10–11 October 2026
Tring’s Apple Fayre parade and market, Bushey Oktoberfest, Berkhamsted’s artisan high street, and Hatfield House Music Festival — four stronger days out for 10–11 October.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 3–4 October 2026
Gin & Jazz in St Albans opens the weekend, plus WGC’s food & craft market, Oktoberfest at Tewinbury, and makers at BEAM Hertford.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 26–27 September 2026
St Albans Beer & Cider Festival leads the weekend, plus the BIG Model Show, a free Harvest Moon market near Ware, and Berkhamsted Comic Con.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 19–20 September 2026
Four solid Hertfordshire plans this weekend: stone carving at Henry Moore, Kerrank! in Hertford, free Castle Heritage Day, and Hitchin’s Otherworld art market.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 12–13 September 2026
Four solid Hertfordshire plans this weekend: dogs at Knebworth, beer and fizz in Kings Langley, a free Tring family day, and Fun Lovin’ Criminals in Watford.
Hertfordshire weekend plans for 5–6 September 2026
Four solid Hertfordshire plans this weekend: orienteering in St Albans, Pink Floyd in Bishop’s Stortford, a quiet Hitchin walk and a Berkhamsted sportive.
Outdoor summer nights in Hertfordshire this August
Outdoor cinema, open-air theatre, zoo weekends and a new Hatfield festival — here’s what to book in Hertfordshire this August.
7 Hertfordshire Indian restaurants I’d book again
A local guide to seven Indian restaurants in Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, St Albans, Hitchin and Turnford worth booking for dinner.
Summer dance clubs and performing arts workshops for children in Hertfordshire
A practical Hertfordshire shortlist of summer dance clubs, performing arts workshops and lower-cost holiday activity routes for children.
Great Hertfordshire pubs for World Cup 2026 football
A practical shortlist of St Albans, Watford, Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead pubs for World Cup 2026 football nights.
Hertfordshire Summer Unplugged 2026: Outdoor family ideas
A practical Hertfordshire guide to summer days out, from parks and cycling to cricket, parkrun, outdoor shows and animal days.
Kids’ football camps in Hertfordshire this summer
A parent-friendly guide to Hertfordshire football camps, from Spurs and Watford to Stevenage, Welwyn and Hitchin.
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