- Mar 18, 2023
- 5 min read

Upcoming Events

Updated: 1 day ago

Continue checking on the events page. New events are always being added!

Spring arts & crafts competition with Usborne books!

Encourage your child to get creative with spring themed arts & crafts and share your creation and be in the drawing to win £50 worth of books!

To enter:

Follow @saras.story.store and @hellokingstonkids
Post a reel/photo of your child's spring themed creation on instagram
Use the hashtag #popppyandsamspringcompetition and tag us!

Go on a Bear Hunt!

29th March - 7th June around Kingston Town Centre

Based on Michael Rosen’s iconic children’s book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, you’ll be able to discover the bears in the town centre. The ten bear sculptures are all hand-painted with never-before-seen artwork by different artists, each with a distinct theme. More details can be found here!

May Marrie festival

4th May, 2pm on Burton Road at St Lukes Vicarage Garden

Free local family afternoon, including local singer group PieLarks, Morris dancing, chalk drawing, and various party games including.

All proceeds from the event will go to the association's current charities: Kingston Food Bank, Kingston Churches Action Against Homelessness, and St Luke's Church.

View here!

Public Running Day at Malden District Society of Model Engineers | KT7 0LE

5th & 6th, 26th, 27th May, 1pm-4pm

For kids who like trains- this is for them! Two train tracks for kids to ride on real mini steam trains, adults welcome as well.

Food stands onsite!

Book here!

The Seething Freshwater Sardine Festival | Claremont Gardens, Surbiton, KT6 4BN

5th May, 12-5pm

Celebrate the ancient tradition of sardine fishing in the River Thames in Surbiton.

Come to enjoy bands and entertainment all day, delicious fresh food and drink stalls to keep everyone refreshed. At 2pm a procession takes us to the river to watch the haul of the sardines, which are loaded onto a cart and pulled back by the Giant Guinea Pigs of Seething to the famous Sardine BBQ. View here!

Youth Anthems Kingston @ The Fighting Cock

5th May, 2-5pm

All ages welcome, punk rock bands- please bring ear defenders for little ones!

Book here!

Poppy & Sam Storytime and coloring activity @ Kingston Library

11th May, 10.30am-11.30am

This event is free, and best suited for those under 5.

Get 10% off selected spring themed titles from Usborne (to be picked up at Kinston Library on the 11th May)

The Village Fete and Community Sports Day @ Victoria Recreation Ground, Surbiton, KT6 5JL

11th May, 11am-4.30pm

The event will feature traditional sports day races such as egg and spoon, sack race and three-legged race. A fun dog show will also take place alongside live music, community picnics, food stalls and a charity bar run by The Lamb, Surbiton. View here!

The Dittons Fair (Long Ditton) @ Giggs Hill Green

12th May, 1pm

A bunch of activities, entertainment, food and craft stands!

More info here!

Mini Day, part of the Mini Moments Festival @ Hollyfield Road, Surbiton, KT6 9AJ

18th May, 11am - 5pm

Family friendly activity to celebrate the ingenuity of John Cooper, the triumph of the Mini Cooper at the Monte Carlo Rally of ‘64, and wider stories of innovation and cutting edge design in Surbiton View here!

Music In Kingston – Kingston Music Service @ All Saints Church, KT1 1JP

18th May, 12pm-3pm

A family friendly event at All Saint’s Church in Kingston, includes workshops, performances and classes to take part in View here!

Crafternoons 'knit and stitch' @ United Reform Church, KT1 1HZ

18th May

Drop in anytime between 2-5pm, suitable for school age children and adults.

£3 per person or £5 per family.

A crafty area and a small area with toys for those who don't want to participate

Check out the details here!

Board Game Pop-up at Long Ditton Village Hall, KT6 5LE 5LE

19th May, 23rd June

Shakes & Ladders, a new pop-up board game café. The shelves are stocked with a wide range of board and card games. From iconic classics to modern favourites, our collection has something for all ages and abilities.

More info here!

Zog and The Flying Doctors at Rose Theatre

28th May- 2nd June

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Check out details here!

Family Nature Day (Easter) at Bushy Park

30th May, 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm

Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home.

Book here!

Harry Heal the Friendly Footballer at Kingston Library

31st May, 10.30am-11.15am

Join for a reading of the book with author David Vaughn followed by a sporty craft

Crafternoons 'bring your own craft' @ United Reform Church, KT1 1HZ

15th June

Drop in anytime between 2-5pm, suitable for school age children and adults.

£3per person or £5 per family.

A crafty area and a small area with toys for those who don't want to participate

Check out the details here!

Mum2Mum Market @ Hollyfield School KT6 4TU

22nd June, 14th September, 16th November2.30pm-4.30pm

Pop up baby and children's markets where parents and can buy or sell preloved baby and kids' clothes toys and equipment.

View here!

St. Johns Fest, KT1 2SG

22nd June, 12-4pm

Crafts, live music, auction, games and more!

Details to be released soon

New Malden Fire Station Open Day

30th June, 12-4pm (Early opening from 11am-12pm for neurodiverse needs)

Meet local firefighters, family activities, BBQ, demostrations and more!

Marzamemi Festival

6th and 7th July event in Old Deer Park, Richmond, TW9 1PQ

A family friendly festival bringing the seaside town of Marzamemi Sicily to Richmond

Book your ticket here!

Milkshake Live! At Rose Theatre

12th-14th July

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two presenters for an all-new adventure!

Check out details here!

Crafternoons 'camera capers' @ United Reform Church, KT1 1HZ

20th July

Drop in anytime between 2-5pm, suitable for school age children and adults.

£3 per person or £5 per family.

A crafty area and a small area with toys for those who don't want to participate

Check out the details here!

Crafternoons 'jewellery making' @ United Reform Church, KT1 1HZ

17th August

Drop in anytime between 2-5pm, suitable for school age children and adults.

£3 per person or £5 per family.

A crafty area and a small area with toys for those who don't want to participate