What's On: Hitchin Halloween events galore, Jigsaw Festival at St Mary's Church, Magical Honey, latest live bands and events at Molly Malones, Canaries at Top Field and much more

By Layth Yousif

25th Oct 2023 | Local News

What's On in Hitchin this weekend. Get set the for Jigsaw Festival at St Mary's Church - and a raft of Halloween event. PICTURE: Hitchin's iconic St Mary's Church. CREDIT: Nub News
What's On in Hitchin this weekend. Get set the for Jigsaw Festival at St Mary's Church - and a raft of Halloween event. PICTURE: Hitchin's iconic St Mary's Church. CREDIT: Nub News

Hitchin Nub News is delighted to have a brilliant business in our town as our What's On sponsor: Molly Malones pub

Molly Malones on Nightingale Road is an acclaimed public house that plays a huge part in our community. 

Clare Waller is Molly's renowned landlady who has rejuvenated the popular pub, and is a force for good in our town, with the establishment often providing the platform for charity collections and community events.

Molly's aim is to provide the most welcoming environment to its legion of locals, complete with the best ales available while playing host to live music and a wealth of sociable community events. 

Read on for What's On in Hitchin ahead of the forthcoming weekend

Every week we showcase what's going on in Hitchin - and we share the pick of the best events for you over the forthcoming weekend - Friday October 27 - Sunday October 29

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NUB YOUR EVENT WITH HITCHIN NUB NEWS

If you or someone you know is organising an event throughout 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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FRIDAY

Jigsaw Festival at St Mary's Church

A two day regional Festival of Jigsaws, new, used and framed for your enjoyment. In the beautiful setting of St Mary's Church 100s of jigsaws will be displayed for purchase as well as Refreshments and other attractions including tours of the historic building. In aid of our Orphanage project in Malawi as well as St Mary's upkeep

Jigsaw Festival at St Mary's Church

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SATURDAY

Magical Honey - at Hitchin Library

The sensational Sanskruti Dance share a show which tells the story of young Maya, who discovers her own magic, with the help of the celestial being Saraswati, and uses it to defeat her foe. 

The production combines Bharatanatyam dance, storytelling and magical illusion along with audience participation and an original music score.

Best suited for families with children aged 5-10, but all ages welcome. Tickets £7, payable for 3 years and up.

Magical Honey - at Hitchin Library

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SATURDAY

Pumpkin Patch at The British Schools Museum - through until Sunday, October 29

Join us this Hallow'een Half Term for the only Pumpkin Patch in Hitchin. With pumpkin carving (or painting for younger kids), halloweeny crafts, games and much more.

Carve or paint your own pumpkin, tour our haunted Headmaster's House, and take part in spooOOOooky crafts for kids...

With various levels of entry (bronze, silver and gold), choose between pumpkin carving with a tour of our Haunted Headmaster's House, or add spooky Hallowe'en kids' crafts to your visit, or even add a personalised tour of the Museum from our Curatorial team.

Pumpkin Patch at The British Schools Museum

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FRIDAY

Halloween Nights: After Dark at British Schools Museum - through until Friday, October 27

Join us from 6pm - 7.30pm for a night time tour of the British Schools Museum.

On Sunday 22 October or Friday 27 October, come along for a torchlight after dark visit - learn about the horrible history of schools, how children lived in VIctorian times, and visit our haunted Headmaster's House

Pre-booking is essential.

Most suitable for primary-school aged children, but everyone welcome. £8.00 per child, £3 per adult. Pre-schoolers 4 and under can come free with a paying adult. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Be ready for a scare!

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FRIDAY

Pumpkin Carving at Standalone Farm - through until Friday, October 27

This Halloween our sell-out Pumpkin Carving event is back for October half-term.

Enter our rustic barns, select your pumpkin of choice and carve a ghoulish face or a spooky scene. 

Pumpkin pickers will have 20 minutes to select their chosen pumpkin and a member of staff will help scoop out the insides and cut the top off mwahaha! 

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FRIDAYS

FIZZ FRIDAYS AT MOLLY MALONES

Fizz Fridays at Molly Malones 

Come and sample the brilliant atmosphere down at Molly's on Nightingale Road - where you can buy a bottle of Prosecco for only £10 - cheers!

FIZZ FRIDAYS AT MOLLY MALONES

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FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY AT MOLLY MALONES

Get there early and sample the unique Molly's atmosphere and enjoy their special offers

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DID YOU KNOW MOLLY MALONES ARE LOOKING FOR POOL PLAYERS?

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FRIDAY NIGHT AT MOLLY MALONES

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SATURDAY EVENING AT MOLLY MALONES

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SATURDAY

Hitchin Town FC v AFC Sudbury - at Top Field, Fishponds Road

Support your local team

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SUNDAY

St Mary's Church services & opening times

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SATURDAY

Hitchin Town FC welcome Stamford AFC to Top Field in the FA Trophy.

KO 3 PM

Tickets are online only (season tickets not valid)

https://hitchintownfc.ktckts.com/brand/match-tickets

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CLUB 85 - You may have heard the sad news that Hitchin's iconic live venue Club 85 is closing after we exclusively broke the story

Hitchin Club 85 landlord and owner Jas Lidder reveals exactly why he is closing legendary live music venue

Hitchin: Club 85 manager Bob Mardon opens up over planning application to demolish iconic venue

Controversial planning application submitted to demolish Club 85 and replace legendary much-loved Hitchin music venue with apartments

PS: If you or someone you know is organising an event throughout 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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