festive celebrations during this exciting time of year!

There are so many things to look forward to this Christmas: events, performances, lights and decorations, celebrations, competitions, activities and so much more! 

Local businesses and charities with a shop front are invited to take part in our Christmas Window Competitions for retailers and charities. Together the windows create a fantastic trail around the town and are a wonderful way for visitors to our shopping hubs to admire the creative displays and take a look at what our retailers have to offer. If you are a retailer or charity and would like to take part let us know, there are great prizes on offer for the winners! Closing date Friday 5 December, judging Monday 8 December.

A number of retailers and charities have already entered (listed below); if you are visiting the town for some Christmas shopping take a look!

Retailers - Town

CY Hair (Bowers Parade)

Jolie Nail and Beauty Salon (High Street)

Lyndhurst Financial Management (High Street)

Perry Florist (High Street)

Skye Optometrists (Bowers Parade)

Swanne Boutique (Bowers Parade)

Travelbag (Leyton Road)

Travel Four Seasons (High Street)


Milehams Car Parts Ltd (Southdown)

Studio 117 (Southdown)

Charities 

Cancer Research UK (High Street)

Dogs Trust (Station Road)

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care (High Street)

Events in Harpenden

Our online calendar lists Harpenden's Christmas events which are both hosted by the Town Council and other organisations. Let us know if you think there are any missing! Here are just a few:

The Mayor of Harpenden's Charity Carol Concert -  Wednesday 10^th December, 6pm. Join the Mayor for some traditional carol singing at St John's Church, St John's Road, Harpenden. Plus performances by local schools. All proceeds to the Mayor's Nominated Charities - the King's Pantry Foodbank and The Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline. Find out more on our calendar.

Harpenden's Twinkle Lights Trail - Bring the whole family for this free, outdoor activity, following the trail from Frosty the giant snowman on the Common all the way to Santa and Teddy in the Sensory Gardens. Stop for a hot drink or bite to eat or do your Christmas gift buying at one of our great local shops along the route. Don't forget to tag us in your photos or us #harpendentwinkletrail

Other useful information

The latest edition of Forum magazine will be delivered during October. Inside you'll find all the information you need to celebrate Christmas in Harpenden. News featured on this website page and much more can be found throughout the publication!