Family

Friday 8 December, 10.15am, 11.30am and Saturday 9 December, 10.30am, 11.45am
Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX
Meet me a Tree
With beautiful singing and relaxing music at it’s core Meet me a Tree is an opportunity to unwind and have fun for new parents, carers and babies.

8th - 9th Dec 2023
Croydon Clocktower, Croydon Central Library, Fairfield Halls, David Lean Cinema, Oval Tavern and The Queen’s Gardens
A Very Croydon Christmas
Bringing communities and faiths of Croydon together for a winter celebration.

16th Dec 2023 - 7th Jan 2024
Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG
Aladdin
David Ghadami stars in Aladdin at Fairfield Halls.

20th - 23rd Dec 2023
Talawa Studio, Fairfield Halls Park Lane Croydon CR9 1DG
Refilwe
Bernie Grant Arts Centre, National Youth Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company present a bold and brilliant new show for younger audiences by Bisola Alabi.

Wednesdays & Fridays 6 December - 23 February 2024, between 11:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
Little Manhattan
Discover how Croydon was transformed into an architecturally modern urban space Discover how Croydon was transformed into an architecturally modern urban space through a period of

Friday 8 December 1.30pm and Saturday 9 December 1.15pm and 3pm
Central Library, Katharine St, Croydon CR9 1ET - Children’s Library
Choogh Choogh!
Share the joy of travelling through India by train with ‘Choogh Choogh’! An interactive performance for 0-7 years, families, and train and travel lovers by Beeja

Friday 8 December 4.05pm and 5.20pm and Saturday 9 December 11am, 2pm and 3.45pm
Fairfield Halls, Park Ln, Croydon CR0 1JD - Main Foyer (Friday) and Clocktower Atrium (Saturday)
Los Kaos – Bjorn The Polar Bear
Meet the extraordinary Bjorn the Polar Bear from Los Kaos Don’t miss the extraordinary Bjorn the Polar Bear, along with his dedicated handler. Engage in an

Friday 8 December, 12.40pm, 2pm (for adults), 4pm
Central Library, Katharine St, Croydon CR9 1ET - Children’s Library and Library event space
The Wishing Tree
Join author Bernadette Russell for interactive story The Wishing Tree, created for children and families. The audience are invited to imagine a long-ago time, when the

Friday 8 December, 4-7pm and Saturday 9 December, 11am – 4pm
Fairfield Sun Terrace (Friday) and Library Level 0 (Saturday), Park Ln, Croydon CR0 1JD
Face painting with Atelier Arzu
Meet multi-talented, Turkish artist Atelier Arzu who will be bringing her creativity, skill and passion to face painting fun for all the family. Free but you

Saturday 9 December, 2pm
Central Library, Katharine St, Croydon CR9 1ET
Guru Nanak Dev Ji workshop with Croydon Gurdwara
Join Croydon Gurdwara for a celebratory workshop on the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Enjoy this drawing-based activity session for children on Guru Nanak teachings with a difference, asking

Saturday 9 December, 2pm
David Lean Cinema, Katharine St CR9 1ET
Relaxed screening of A Muppet Christmas Carol
Experience the festive magic of The Muppet Christmas Carol in an inclusive and welcoming setting. Join David Lean Cinema for a specially curated screening designed to

Friday 8 December, 10.15am – 12.45pm (drop in)
Central Library, Katharine St, Croydon CR9 1ET
Knit and Natter with Samia Tossio
Join artist and playful creative Samia Tossio for a seasonal ‘Knit and Natter’ finger-knitting workshop Samia will bring her enthusiasm, passion and playfulness, and experience in