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Monday 07/09/2026 is here, and Croydon is stepping into a week filled with community, culture and connection. From Morris dancing in Addiscombe to thoughtful conversations in the town centre, there is plenty worth making time for.

🎤 Big Fat Quizbox, 7:00 pm, BOXPARK Croydon atrium. A lively hosted quiz night in the town centre. Source: BOXPARK Croydon

🎶 GTKITK terrace session, from 5:00 pm, BOXPARK Croydon terrace. Source: Surreal

🎲 Croydon Board Gamers, 6:30 pm, The Ludoquist, 63 to 67 High Street. A beginner friendly board game evening, so newcomers are welcome. Source: Meetup

🚂 The New Build Clan Pacific 72010 Hengist talk, 7:30 pm, St Mary Magdalene Church, Canning Road. A talk about the new build steam locomotive Hengist. Source: East Croydon Community Organisation

🌊 River fly monitoring on the River Wandle talk, 7:45 pm, East Croydon United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove. Source: East Croydon Community Organisation

🎵 Singers and Musicians Night, 8:00 pm, Ruskin House. A friendly open night for local performers.

Being ready for a bumpy week does not mean emptying the shelves in one go. It starts with adding a few long-life foods to each shop, so a small stock builds up gently over time.

New this week: Croydon Local Pulse is sharing a short household readiness thread, and a downloadable two page checklist will be available here tomorrow so check in tomorrow.

🚧 Purley Downs Road closure: Purley Downs Road, between the Riddlesdown Road mini roundabout and the railway bridge near Beech Avenue, closes from Monday 07/09/2026 for around eight weeks of essential gas works by SGN, expected to last until about 16/10/2026. Bus route 359 is diverted in both directions via Godstone Road, Downs Court Road, Mitchley Avenue and Rectory Park. Allow extra time and check the latest diversion before travelling. Source: Inside Croydon

Identity Before Impact takes place on Saturday 12/09/2026 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, with doors at 10:15 am, at Croydon Creative Enterprise Zone, Unit 55, Lower Ground Floor, Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon CR0 1TY.

Created by Croydon based founder Camille Foune of The Eight House, this in person event for women aged 18 and over explores identity, purpose, faith, confidence and meaningful impact through honest conversations, reflection and connection.

Tickets are listed from £38.62, with the early bird discount applied.

Source: Eventbrite listing for Identity Before Impact

Reel Talk: The Christophers takes place on Wednesday 09/09/2026 at 6:00 pm at the David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower.

This screening includes pre and post film conversation, with BAFTA winning actor and cinema patron Joanna Scanlan taking part. Tickets are listed from about £11.55 to £15, including a drink, but check the current listing for availability.

Source: East Croydon Cool

Introduction to Bobbin Lacemaking with the Croydon Lacemakers takes place on Wednesday 09/09/2026 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Museum of Croydon.

It is relaxed and beginner friendly, with all materials provided, light refreshments included and advance booking required. Tickets are £10 individual or £15 for two.

Source: Museum of Croydon

Croydon Night of Dance begins from 7:00 pm outside The Oval Tavern in Addiscombe, with Morris groups performing before processing through the streets to The Builder’s Arms.

The dancing is free, and the evening brings a glorious local tradition into the open air for residents, families and curious passers by.

Source: Inside Croydon

The Croydon Continental Market arrives at North End on Thursday 10/09/2026 and runs through Sunday 13/09/2026.

Make a town centre visit part of your week, support the traders and enjoy the international flavour that keeps Croydon buzzing.

Source: Croydon BID

Apple Day and the 20th anniversary of Addiscombe Railway Park brings a special milestone to the local green space on Saturday 12/09/2026.

Hosted by the Friends of Addiscombe Railway Park, the celebration shines a light on two decades of community care, orchard life and local volunteering.

Source: Friends of Addiscombe Railway Park on Instagram

South Croydon Model Railway Show runs on Saturday 12/09/2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at St Paul's United Reformed Church, Croham Park Avenue, South Croydon CR2 7HH.

Expect about 20 layouts, trade stalls, children's activities and refreshments. Admission is £6 for adults, £3 for children aged 5 to 16, free for under 5s, or £15 for a family ticket covering two adults and two children.

Source: St Paul's United Reformed Church

DUCKPLATES: ALL DAY ALL NIGHT takes over BOXPARK Croydon from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Saturday 12/09/2026.

Expect a full afternoon and evening of bass music on the terrace, with a free entry listing for this energetic Croydon session.

Source: Eventbrite

Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town is scheduled for Saturday 12/09/2026 at Selhurst Park. Check the club's official channels for ticket availability and the latest fixture information.

Open House Festival runs from Saturday 12/09/2026 to Sunday 20/09/2026, with free events and building openings across the borough, including the Build/Play/Shape opening weekend at The Queen's Gardens. Check the programme for dates, venues and booking.

Source: Culture Croydon

Croydon Brunch Club is listed for Saturday 12/09/2026 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Ayat Kitchen Lounge.

It is a chance to meet people over food and conversation, with the event listed through Meetup for local social connection.

Source: Meetup

Oktoberfest Box Bingo is scheduled for Friday 25/09/2026 at BOXPARK Croydon, bringing a lively Bavarian theme to the town centre.

Check the organiser’s listing for the latest ticket and timing information before making plans.

Source: BOXPARK Croydon

Oktoberfest at BOXPARK Croydon is scheduled for Saturday 26/09/2026 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with steins, street food and Bavarian themed entertainment.

Also noted for Saturday 26/09/2026 is a possible Oktoberfest at the Anspach and Hobday Croydon Brewery, Beddington Farm Road; check the brewery's official channels before making plans.

Source: BOXPARK Croydon events

A recent community feature may have missed some of the borough’s brightest qualities, but the figures tell a more hopeful story: 81.3% of Croydon residents say people from different backgrounds get on well locally, while 36.3% took part in civic life.

That is Croydon showing up, connecting across differences and proving that community spirit is active, not abstract.

Source: Your Local Guardian

Castellas Fish and Chips, a much loved South Croydon fixture, is still seeking replacement parts for its vintage fryer.

If you know a reliable catering equipment contact who could help, pass the lead through the original community appeal and help keep a local favourite moving forward.

Source: Inside Croydon

The Historic Croydon Airport Open Day and the London Radical Book Fair both took place on Sunday 06/09/2026.

A huge thank you to the volunteers who keep Croydon's cultural life moving; the Airport Trust normally opens on the first Sunday of the month, so check the official listings for the next confirmed 2026 date before travelling.

Source: Historic Croydon Airport

Croydon Drop In supports children, young people, parents and carers across Croydon. Its Children's Wellbeing Practitioner service offers evidence based early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties, helping families build practical strategies, resilience and emotional wellbeing at an early stage.

Support areas include anxiety and excessive worry; low mood; behavioural and emotional regulation difficulties; parent led interventions; psychoeducation; guided self help; and workshops and group support for parents and carers.

This is about listening, understanding and finding manageable next steps together, not labelling a child or promising instant answers.

For more information, contact Keysha Daley at [email protected], or contact Croydon Drop In directly and ask about the Children's Wellbeing Practitioner service.

Address: 9 to 12 Ramsey Court, 122 Church Street, Croydon CR0 1RF.

Contact Keysha or Croydon Drop In to find out more about Children's Wellbeing support.

The Sanderstead Opera Appreciation Class (SOAC) is a self run, informal group that watches major and lesser known opera productions on DVD, with a short background introduction and a refreshment break. It is suitable for beginners and opera lovers alike.

When: Thursday afternoons, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Where: Sanderstead Methodist Church, Limpsfield Road, CR2 9EF.
Dates: The autumn term begins in the second week of September and runs for 13 weeks.

Cost: The fee is now £30 per term, increased from £28 because of venue rent increases. The first session for new members is free as a taster.

To find out more, contact Anne Evans at [email protected] or on 07854 457180, or Richard Bransby at [email protected] or on 01883 623839 or 07981 135585.

Local primary schools and PTAs have a free space here for fairs, bake sales, fundraiser discos and family activities.

Keep your notices clear and send the date, time, venue and event details so Croydon families can find the good things happening on their doorstep.

Historic Croydon Airport is recognised as the birthplace of air traffic control and was home to the world’s first purpose built airport terminal.

It also gave the world the international distress call “Mayday”, created by Croydon Airport radio officer F. S. “Stanley” Mockford.

Source: Historic Croydon Airport history

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