As our Summer holidays come to a close and we feel the Autumnal weather drift in, Wimbledon offers plenty to keep our spirits high. Here’s what to do in and around SW19 on the first weekend of September…
Party Vibes – Kingston Carnival
Sounds and colours from across the world will fill Kingston town centre as Carnival comes alive to celebrate the boroughs cultural diversity. With two main stages, a procession parade, cultural arts and dance groups – this promises to be a spectacular site!
Kingston Town Centre; 2nd September (12pm – 7pm)
Visit kingston.gov.uk
Watch – Pictures In The Park
There’s a charity showing of The Greatest Showman in Cannizaro Park on Sunday evening. Bring along family, friends, picnics and blankets. The sound will be transmitted through wireless headphones which will be provided.
Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon SW19 4UE; 2nd September (8pm – 1opm)
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National Yoga Month – 7 Week Yoga + Art Journaling Course
Yoga and creativity are both such powerful tools for us to heal, find happiness and reconnect back to ourselves. South African born yoga teacher Che Dyer is bringing a new Yoga and Art Journaling course to Wimbledon in the hope to help us awaken our creative energy!
William Morris House, South Wimbledon SW19 1SD; Starts 1st September
Visit chedyer.com/artjournalcourse
Watch – Saturday Night Fever
The fever is back! In a big new production that promises more drama, more music and is bound to have you dancing in the aisles.
New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG; 30th August – 8th September
Visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-wimbledon-theatre
Shop – Monthly Market On The Piazza
Visit a host of unique stalls offering artisan street food, as well as accessories, clothing, arts and crafts at Wimbledon’s Piazza.
Wimbledon Piazza, Wimbledon; 1st & 2nd September (11am onwards)
Visit LoveWimbledon.org