Christmas Event in WGC

Get ready for a day full of family fun, festive entertainment, and exciting new attractions, including:

• Blizzard the Penguin – the amazing 8ft interactive inflatable penguin (4:30–5:30pm)
• Story time with Santa in The Howard Centre (1pm & 3:30pm) A fun fair with rides for all ages
• Live performances from local groups like The Cotter Academy of Irish Dance, Waterside Primary School, Thalian Theatre Company, DH Dance Academy and more!
• Plus, enjoy festive treats from Waffle Wands, Dotty’s Sweets and drinks from Banquet Inn Bars
•  Face painting by PaintParty by Rachel, stilt walkers, walkabout acts, and plenty more festive fun await.

This event is funded by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City town centre in partnership with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and organised by the WGC BID team.

Christmas Trail 

Discover the magic of Christmas with our business funded Christmas light installations.

Locate all 11 installations which include: ​

• ​The Christmas Bear 
• Wilfred The Christmas Dog 
• The Tunnel of Lights
• and many more. 

​​​​​​Have your photo taken with one of our giant installations and upload it to social media using 

#WGCXmasLights for your chance to WIN some incredible prizes. 

Festive Fun Fair

Returning for 2025 is the ever popular fun fair. 

This year the fair will feature rides for smaller children as well as the thrill seeker favourites. 

• Friday 14/11/2025
• 4pm - 9:00pm 
   
• Saturday 15/11/2025
• 12noon - 7:00pm 

Cash and card payments accepted for all rides. Ride prices start from £3.00.