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🌻 SATURDAY’S SUNNY START
Croydon is serving up a weekend of food, makers, nature, music and culture, with Arcadia Festival leading the charge in South Norwood.
🌿 FAMILY FESTIVAL FOCUS
Arcadia Festival: Arcadia Full Bloom runs at Stanley Arts, South Norwood, on Saturday 19/09/2026 from 10:30 to 17:30.
The day includes family gardening in The Yard, Katy Dye's Water Rituals, Rachel Lincoln's puppet musical Meadow, Wayne Samuel's Poempocalypse Croydon, WomanEwer's Vera, post show climate conversations with Force of Nature and Pigfoot Theatre, and a vegan and vegetarian lunch from 12:00 to 14:00.
Source: Stanley Arts
🧺 MAKERS, MARKETS AND MUNCHING
🧺 Selsdon Hall Crafters Market runs on Saturday 19/09/2026 from 10:00 to 14:00 at Selsdon Hall and Jubilee Coffee Shop, 132 Addington Road.
A Saturday market at Selsdon Hall with craft stalls and the Jubilee Coffee Shop on site.
Source: Selsdon Hall Crafters Market
🛍️ Community Market at Regans runs from 10:00 to 16:00 at Units 9 to 11, Royal Oak Centre, Brighton Road, Purley CR8 2PG.
Entry is free, with children and dogs welcome, according to the supplied community market flyer. Expect artisan makers, bakes, plants and natural beauty products.
Source: Details supplied by the Community Market at Regans flyer.
🌿 Eco Living Fest arrives from 13:00 to 16:00 at Holy Innocents Church Hall, 192A Selhurst Road, South Norwood.
Run by Sustainable Thornton Heath, the free event includes an electronics repair cafe for appliances under 10 kg on a first come, first served basis, a clothes swap, workshops, product refills, vegan refreshments and a kids’ zone.
Source: Sustainable Thornton Heath and CVA Live
🖼️ Conditions Studio artists exhibition, 48 Whitgift Centre, Croydon, Saturday 19/09/2026 to Sunday 27/09/2026. Free entry, open Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 17:00. The programme continues with a film and video screening at ICA London on Friday 02/10/2026 and a day of live works at Conditions Whitgift Centre on Saturday 10/10/2026. Source: East Croydon Community Organisation
⚽ AFC Croydon Athletic v Ashford United, Isthmian League South East Division, kick off 15:00 on Saturday 19/09/2026 at Mayfield Stadium, Thornton Heath. Source: Football Web Pages
Croydon’s weekend market and makers scene is doing what it does best: bringing local creativity, practical ideas and community connection into shared spaces across the borough.
🛠️ REPAIR, RESTORE AND REGROW
🛠️ Repair Cafe runs on Saturday 19/09/2026 from 11:00 to 13:00 at St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Canning Road.
Organised by Addiscombe and Shirley Rotary Club, the invitation is simple: bring an item to repair and give it another life.
🌳 Woodland Festival: Bug Detecting runs from 11:00 to 15:00 at Sydenham Hill Wood and Cox’s Walk.
Join Connor at The Glade to explore local insects and invertebrates, while the wider free festival brings activities, live music and guided walks into the woodland.
Source: London Wildlife Trust listing
🌱 Community Gardening Sessions take place from 09:00 to 11:00 at Farm Fields, CR2 0HL.
A free community gardening session at Farm Fields.
Source: The Story Sanctuary
🏛️ OPEN HOUSE’S GRAND FINALE
Open House Festival is closing across Croydon on Sunday 20/09/2026, but Saturday offers a full programme of architecture, performance and community discovery.
🏛️ Fairfield Halls opens its doors on Saturday 19/09/2026 from 11:00 to 17:00 at Park Lane, CR0 1JD for the Open House Festival's final weekend, with free performances from 11:00. The programme includes the Talawa Theatre Company 40th anniversary exhibition, London Mozart Players performances at 13:00 and 14:30, community showcases, technical workshops and a free children's drama class for ages 4 to 8 at 11:30. Free tickets are available through the Fairfield Halls website, guided tours are listed as sold out and some activities need booking.
Source: Fairfield Halls
🏙️ Croydon Urban Room continues its Open House programme with workshops and exhibitions at Whitgift Centre, Croydon CR0 1UQ.
It is a chance to explore ideas for the town centre and see how residents can help shape Croydon’s future.
Source: Croydon Urban Room
🏛️ Shaping Croydon: Architecture and Ambition, Saturday 19/09/2026, 15:30 to 16:30 at the Museum of Croydon. A guided tour led by the Curator and Borough Archivist, taking in the museum stores and rarely seen collections. Booking is advised. Source: Museum of Croydon
🏛️ Open House Festival runs across Croydon until Sunday 20/09/2026, bringing free cultural and heritage opportunities to venues around the borough.
Source: Culture Croydon
🚐 The Caravan Gallery: Croydon: Pride of Place arrives at North End, Croydon, on Sunday 20/09/2026 from 11:00 to 17:00.
The free travelling exhibition explores Croydon’s buildings and people, with no booking needed.
Source: Open House Festival programme
🎶 SATURDAY SESSIONS AND LATE NIGHT LIFE
🎶 Saturday Sessions begin from 15:00 at BOXPARK Croydon, keeping the music and food offering going into the evening.
Source: BOXPARK Croydon events
⚽ Nottingham Forest v Coventry is listed as a live screening at BOXPARK Croydon.
Source: BOXPARK Croydon events
🎧 R.A.D.A.R starts from 22:00 on Saturday 19/09/2026 at CR1 Bar and Lounge, 25 to 29 South End, Croydon.
Check the organiser's listing for tickets, entry requirements and door policy before travelling.
Source: R.A.D.A.R at CR1 Bar and Lounge
🔭 Norman Fisher Observatory, Kenley. The observatory opens on clear Saturday evenings from September through March, usually from 20:00, with no booking needed. Check the Croydon Astronomical Society website or Facebook page by 16:00 on the day to confirm that it is open, because it stays closed in poor weather. Source: Croydon Astronomical Society
💃 SUNDAY’S SECOND SERVING
Time | Event |
|---|---|
11:00 to 14:00 | 📚 The Self-Publishing Blueprint, hosted by Onyx Publishing, at 23 College Road, Croydon. A four step workshop. Source: HappeningNext |
Check listing | 🎯 Sunday Club Session, Sunday 20/09/2026 at Croydon Petanque Club, Ashburton Park. Check the club's listing for the start time and whether equipment is provided. |
14:00 to 22:00 | 💃 Summer Garden Party at 127 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon. Run by Tonte Dance, the event brings dance and live music into the Sunday afternoon and evening. Source: Tonte Dance |
14:00 to 16:00 | 🎶 Sip and Sing for Unity at Heaver’s Meadow. Entry is free, with voluntary donations welcome, and the event offers a gentle mix of nature, song and community connection. Source: Creative Croydon |
17:30 to 19:30 | 🎤 Civilised Sessions: Spoken Word Edition at Enclave: Croydon, 23 College Road. A spoken word evening from The Affiya Effect. Check the organiser's listing for tickets and entry details. Source: The Affiya Effect |
18:00 | 🎸 Blues at The Oval at The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road. Free Sunday evening entry. Source: Inside Croydon |
18:30 to 19:30 | 🧘 World Peace Meditation, hosted by Brahma Kumaris. Source: Meetup |
🗓️ MONDAY 21/09/2026: THE WEEK AHEAD
Time | Event |
|---|---|
10:30 to 12:00 | ☕ Kettle's On! Community Cuppa at The Story Sanctuary, the old Sanderstead Library building, corner of Farm Fields, South Croydon CR2 0HL. Free, with an optional £2 donation. Source: Humanitix |
11:00 to 13:00 | 🤝 Croydon Homelessness Forum at Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Town Hall. Source: HappeningNext |
All day | ♻️ Recycle Week begins at Harris Primary Academy Benson, West Way, Croydon CR0 8RQ. |
17:00 | 🍳 Get The Kids In The Kitchen on the BOXPARK Croydon Terrace. Source: BOXPARK Croydon |
19:00 to 21:00 | 🎤 Big Fat Quizbox in the BOXPARK Croydon Atrium. Source: BOXPARK Croydon |
19:45 to 21:45 | 🏸 Eagles Croydon Badminton at Oasis Academy Shirley Park. Source: Meetup |
20:00 | 🎶 From The Workshop at Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House. Source: HappeningNext |
The Whitgift Almshouses date from 1596 and were founded by John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Their chapel and courtyard retain original sixteenth century features, making them one of Croydon’s most distinctive heritage stops during Open House.
Source: Open House Festival programme
📅 SAVE THESE FUTURE DATES
🏺 Icon Kitchens Open Day takes place on Friday 25/09/2026 from 12:00 to 18:00 at 116 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 4DB.
The open day includes showroom displays, refreshments and networking.
Details are supplied by Icon Kitchens.
🌰 Croydon Harvest featuring the Walnut Fair returns on 03/10/2026 and 04/10/2026 at town centre venues.
Source: Croydon Council
🤸 RAVERTOTS CROYDON lands on Sunday 04/10/2026 from 14:00 to 16:00 at BOXPARK Croydon CR0 1LD.
Source: BOXPARK Croydon
🎼 Friday lunchtime recitals at Croydon Minster, every Friday from 13:10, running from September to December 2026. Each recital lasts around 40 minutes and features students from local schools and London conservatoires alongside emerging international artists. Entry is free, with donations welcome. Source: Croydon Minster
🤖 Croydon AI Summit 2026: Innovation, Inclusion, Impact runs on Tuesday 27/10/2026 from 10:00 to 16:00 at Hilton London Croydon, 101 Purley Way, CR0 4QA.
Tickets are listed at £25, including lunch, tea and coffee.
Source: Eventbrite
🏫 SCHOOL CORNER AND PTA NOTICEBOARD
Croydon primary schools and PTAs can share fairs, bake sales and fundraiser events with the community for free.
Croydon schools and PTAs: share your next community event through www.croydonlocalpulse.co.uk so we can help your families find it.
The borough is buzzing, from woodland discovery to makers, musicians and family festivals. Keep this guide close, check each organiser before travelling and make your weekend count.
Building a Stronger Croydon, Together
The Croydon Local Pulse Team