Events in Hoddesdon From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You can find a varied mix of activities shaping what’s on in Hoddesdon this week, reflecting longstanding community traditions and new civic initiatives across town centre venues and nearby green spaces. On Monday evening, residents gather at the Old Church Hall for an open-mic night hosted by local arts collective HodgePodge, where music from folk to spoken word is performed in a space originally built as St Catherine’s chapel in 1732, a building now part of the current church dedicated since 1976. Later in the week, guided walks through Hoddesdon Green and along Ware Road follow footpaths that have been intermittently blocked by seasonal flooding and overgrowth; these events are coordinated with Broxbourne Parish Council to ensure accessibility during dry spells.

On Wednesday afternoon, a bioblitz at Great Amwell boundary aims to record native species using citizen science tools, participants include students from Hoddesdon Primary School. Saturday features structured social opportunities including an age-specific speed dating session held in the same hall used for community meetings and family events since 1957. Events are spread across weekdays with a focus on low-impact recreation, aligning with reports of congestion during school run hours and inadequate parking near High Street.

These activities reflect civic efforts to enhance wellbeing amid logistical challenges such as water leaks along Ware Road, limited free town centre parking, and the need for clearer route signage, particularly where footpaths are obscured by ploughed fields or fallen trees. Check listings below for exact times and locations.