Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!

Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series for the whole family to enjoy together. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues right on your doorstep. Programme for this concert date will be announced shortly.

Come and join in the festive family fun at Fair Green Mitcham for the borough's Christmas lights switch-on event.

The illumination of the Christmas tree and lights will be at 5.15pm.

There will be lots of festive fun throughout the evening, including:
• Sing-along performances from local school choirs
• Photos with Father Christmas and his real reindeer!
• Face painting
• Magic performances
• Arts and crafts
• Free mince pies, popcorn and candy floss!

Christmas Market

Running alongside the Switch-on event will be Mitcham Market, from 4pm – 7 pm, where you can bag yourself a Christmassy treat on Market Square!

*Mitcham Market takes place every second Saturday of the month - there will be a special Mitcham Christmas Maret taking place on Saturday 14 December, 11am – 4pm, note the date in your diaries!

Youth Bus

11 -18 year olds can check out The Mobile Youth Hub Bus which will also be located on the Market Square and will be open from 3:30pm to 6pm.

The Youth Hub is a safe space for young people and has various games and activities as well as a social networking space for school aged people to catch up with youth workers and complete their homework.

The Mobile Youth Hub in Mitcham Town Centre is a new, weekly, project that helps develop programmes for local young people to address their needs.

This project is a partnership between Merton Youth Services and the Salvation Army

Don’t miss our fabulous, festive annual Christmas Celebration! Be entertained by children's activities, brass band, Christmas songs, plus drama, flamenco, street and swing dance demonstrations. Market stalls, delicious treats, and all for only £2/£1 entry! Pop in or stay all day! Everyone welcome.

Admission £2 adults £1 children

A fabulous, festive family fun day in Wimbledon Village guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit!

It is packed with great family activities including Santa's Grotto, face painting, balloon modelling, craft and clay-modelling workshops, dance, music and storytime sessions, Santa's horseback parade, fairground rides, a chance to meet the Fire Brigade, a Christmas market, Christmas lights switch-on, choirs, bands and more!

The event is organised by the Wimbledon Village Business Association in aid of local charity Wimbledon Guild, who provide financial and emotional support to over 2000 vulnerable people in our local community.

For more information please see: https://wimbledonvillage.com/event/christmas-in-the-village-2024/

Organised by the Wimbledon Village Business Association in aid of Wimbledon Guild, the event includes a Christmas Market, Santa's Grotto, Santa and Elves horseback parade, festive food and drink, fairground rides, children's story time, music and dance sessions, face-painting, balloon shows, and music from a host of choirs and bands.

Get into the festive spirit! Join local artist and illustrator Louise Hung for a creative Christmas card-making session. Children can design and make their very own unique cards with Louise’s expert guidance. Suitable for all ages, and fun for the whole family! Free drop-in session, no booking required.

This activity is made possible by an Arts Council England funded, Museum Development London grant.

​Enjoy an evening of Christmas songs, drinks and mince pies raising funds to support people across Merton.

Visitors of all ages can join in the festive fun as choirs from two Merton-based schools - The Study Wimbledon and Bishop Gilpin Church of England Primary School - perform a collection of Christmas carols and readings.

And continue the feel-good factor over mince pies and drinks following the service. A wonderful evening in the lead-up to Christmas for the entire family.

Friday 6 December - Sunday 2 February

Recommended for ages 1-4

One winter morning, Peter woke up and looked out the window. Snow had fallen during the night. It covered everything as far as he could see.

Discover a world blanketed in wonder in this brand-new dance adaptation of ‘The Snowy Day’, inspired by the award-winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats. Join Peter as he crunches through the snowy streets of his New York neighbourhood, in this intimate and interactive icy adventure.

Brought to life by Polka Theatre and Can’t Sit Still, the award nominated company behind ‘Oh No, George!’, The Snowy Day is specially designed for 1-4 year olds and their grown-ups, featuring one dancer, original music and an immersive, enchanting set. Join us at Polka Theatre this winter to experience the magic of fresh snowfall in Keats' classic, heart-warming tale.

Approximately 40 minutes

Access performances:
Relaxed: Saturday 11 January 2.45pm
All performances are highly visual and suitable for Deaf and hearing audiences.

Tickets from £11*
(Group and multi-buy offers available)
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!

Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series for the whole family to enjoy together. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues right on your doorstep. Programme for this concert date will be announced shortly.

A concert given by the Hill Singers Chamber Choir featuring Charpentier's 'Messe de Minuit pour Noël', based on the melodies of 10 French Christmas carols, with traditional carols for choir and audience and free interval mince pies!