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Thursday is here, Croydon, and the weekend ahead is already looking lively.

From Pride performances and rooftop sand to family cinema, park picnics and a proper big top circus, your borough is ready to make memories. Pick your favourites, share this briefing and get involved.

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Croydon Pride 2026 arrives at BOXPARK Croydon, 99 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LD, on Saturday 15/08/2026.

This is the first time the celebration has taken over the venue, with a parade, live performances, drag artists and DJs creating a full day of colour, community and connection. Entry is free, but registration is required.

The event runs from 11:00 to 23:30. It is open to all ages until 19:00, then becomes 18 plus. Under 16s must attend with a parent or legal guardian.

Action: Register for free tickets through Croydon Pride.

Attributed source: Croydon Pride 2026 event listing.

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Want seaside energy without leaving the borough? Costa Del Croydon is transforming the Centrale rooftop into a free urban beach through Monday 31/08/2026.

Expect sand, splash zones, family workshops, giant chess, games, street food, sweet treats, fairground rides and shaded areas for a proper summer escape. The venue is at Centrale and Whitgift Shopping Centres, North End, Croydon.

On Thursday, the family session runs from 12:00 to 16:00. The adults only Beach Club follows from 17:00 to 20:00, with music, creative activities, food and drinks.

Entry is free, but advance booking is recommended and walk ins depend on capacity. Bring your people, pack your sunglasses and make the rooftop your Croydon coast.

Action: Plan your Costa Del Croydon visit.

Attributed source: Croydon Business Improvement District, Costa Del Croydon.

The big top is coming to South Norwood Recreation Ground from Thursday 20/08/2026 to Sunday 23/08/2026.

Revel Puck Circus brings a family friendly show packed with circus skill, live energy and theatrical surprises. Tickets start from £10, making this a strong shout for a memorable family outing.

Check the latest performance times, ticket availability and venue information before travelling, as individual show schedules may vary.

Action: View dates and book Revel Puck Circus tickets.

Attributed source: Revel Puck Circus dates and tickets.

Spread out your blanket and join the Friends of Norbury Park for a Community Picnic in the Park on Sunday 16/08/2026, from 13:00 to 16:00.

The free gathering takes place at Norbury Park, 37 Heatherset Gardens, SW16 3LS. Bring a lunch, bring a friend and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in one of the area’s valued green spaces.

It is exactly the sort of simple, sociable event that makes neighbourhood life feel stronger. Local parks thrive when residents use them, care for them and meet in them.

Action: Check Friends of Norbury Park updates.

Attributed source: Friends of Norbury Park.

Looking for a family plan today? Minions & Monsters screens at the David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, on Thursday 13/08/2026, with showtimes at 11:00 and 14:00.

The 2026 family adventure follows Minions trying to navigate Hollywood, silent film success and a spellbook that unleashes fearsome monsters. It is a bright school holiday option for younger film fans and grown ups who enjoy a daft animated adventure.

The David Lean Cinema is a volunteer led community cinema with a strong record of accessible and varied programming. This local lad of a cinema is always worth a visit.

Action: Check David Lean Cinema showtimes and tickets.

Attributed source: The David Lean Cinema, Minions & Monsters listing.

The Harry Potter films are returning to the big screen this summer to mark the franchise's 25th anniversary, including at Vue cinemas across south London, with Croydon Purley Way among the local venues.

The season kicks off with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on Friday 28/08/2026, with a different film screening each week through 16/10/2026. A brilliant escape for families and Potter fans of every age during the school holidays.

Action: Check Vue showtimes and book

Attributed source: Vue Cinemas.

Overnight engineering work continues to affect some Southern services through Thursday 13/08/2026, with replacement buses on parts of the Oxted, East Grinstead and Uckfield routes. If you are using an early or late service, check your exact journey before you set off.

Attributed source: Southern, rail replacement services.Attributed source: National Rail journey planner.

Did you know? The David Lean Cinema reopened in 2014 after local campaigning helped bring the volunteer led cinema back to life.

That community spirit still powers its programme today, proving that local action can protect cultural spaces for everyone. Back it, book a ticket and keep Croydon’s independent screen shining.

Attributed source: The David Lean Cinema, About Us.

Croydon Council's Environmental Enforcement team is seeking information about a fly-tipping incident reported on Brigstock Road at 8:12 pm on 27/06/2026, under reference 26/01131/NSTFLY-02.

If you have any information that could help, please contact the team at [email protected] or report a problem through the Love Clean Streets app.

Keep Croydon clean and help the borough look after its streets.

Attributed source: Croydon Council, reporting fly-tipping.Attributed source: Croydon Council, Love Clean Streets.

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