Morden lights switch on
Come and join in the festive family fun in Morden, for the borough's Christmas lights switch-on event.
There will be lots of festive fun throughout the evening, including:Sing-along performances from local school choirs, Father Christmas, Face-painting, Magic performances, Arts and crafts. Plus, Free mince pies, popcorn and candy floss.
Friday 24 November 2023, from 4pm, The illumination of the Christmas tree and lights will be at 5.15pm. Morden, Civic Centre
Mitcham's winter weekend
Come and enjoy fantastic family fun at the first ever Mitcham Winter Weekend.
Mitcham Fair Green will be transformed into a delightful ice rink* and Santa land, whilst the market square will host a variety of traditional Christmas merriment through food, entertainment a makers market and more!
Thursday 7-Sunday 10 December, Mitcham
*Booking required for ice rink
Wimbledon winterfest
Wimbledon Winterfest has a new spot next to the Wimbledon Quarter SW19 (formerly Centre Court Shopping), with vintage rides for children, ice sculpting workshops, hot food and drinks, performances on our snow stage, together with our Christmas Market on The Piazza. Father Christmas will make an appearance at Winterfest throughout the day and be sure to book tickets for ice skating in the new courtyard under Wimbledon Quarter’s retractable roof.
Sunday 25 November, 12-6pm, Wimbledon
Plus, fireworks and a new laser light show can be seen from Queen’s Road at 5.30pm.
Fireworks, have your say
40,000 people attended our sell out fireworks shows at Wimbledon Park and Morden Park on 4 and 5 Nov, view our image galleries from these fantastic shows on facebook or instagram
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Polka Theatre - the snow queen
Enter a wintry wonderland of imagination for the whole family at Polka this Christmas.
Gerda is on the magical quest of a lifetime. Her best friend Kai has disappeared with the mysterious Snow Queen, and if Gerda doesn’t rescue him soon, he’ll be trapped in an endless winter forever.
Come on an unforgettable and thrilling adventure where the strength of friendship is tested to its limits, and nothing is quite what it seems in the fantastical, frosty world of The Snow Queen.
Tickets from £10
On now – Sunday 21 January, ages 6-12, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
Player Kings
Ian McKellen - 'one of the world's greatest actors' (Times) - plays Falstaff in a new version of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, adapted by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke.
Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays (Henry IV, parts 1 and 2) into the theatrical event of the season, Player Kings will reign over the New Wimbledon Theatre, 1 - 9 March 2024.
Sports activity finder launches
The London Borough of Merton has launched a new Activity Finder to help you find healthy activities and sports clubs. From boxing, martial arts, zumba and yoga to local football, cricket and hockey clubs, the Activity Finder aims to help you get involved in sports and activities, whatever your interests or level of ability.
Tuned In film screening and new single release
Join us on Thursday 14 December at Merton Arts Space, Wimbledon Library from 7:30pm to be part of the first public screening event of a new film documentary about Tuned In produced by King Brilliant Films.
After the screening there will be a short Q&A session with the Director Marc Coker, Jah Wobble, Jon Klein and Anthony Hopkins. The event will also be a celebration of the latest single release of the Tuned In group called ‘Born to be Free’. The single will be released on Friday 8 December on Cherry Red Records. The event is free but tickets must be booked via the link below. Refreshments will be provided on the evening after the screening.
Vestry hall spaces for hire
Did you know that Vestry Hall is available for hire for a wide range of uses and even features a fully equipped video and audio studio for podcast/film/video making. This iconic Mitcham building is a brilliant resource for the community and we are now taking bookings for 2024.
Enquire at vestryhall@merton.gov.uk or 020 8274 5200
Pines and Needles christmas tree shop
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