What’s on : Free activities
Everyday, Costa Del Croydon offers a rotating programme of FREE workshops and performances – perfect for all ages.
Week 3
Monday 11th August
Doodle Art Class with Cutis Creationz
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Join ‘Art Battle London’ 2003 winner, Curtis Creationz, in a masterclass that promises style, vibrant characterful creation and a strong sense of play and imagination.
Tuesday 12th August
Charity Tuesday with CVA
Charity Tuesday with CVA
Wednesday 13th August
Baby Sensory Music Class with Meg
12:30 – 14:30
Meg will lead under 3 years in a fun but gentle creative session for both babies and guardians where you will co-create a story using sensory scarves and musical instruments. A quieter session which will be held in our new chill out zone.
16:30 – 18:30
Meg will lead under 3 years in a fun but gentle creative session for both babies and guardians where you will co-create music and learn basic rhythm, percussion and song.
Thursday 14th August
Facepainting with Sparklyy
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Sparklyy Face Painting is a local small business run by professional face and body painter Shaianne. Sparklyy specialises in delivering high quality face art to all ages. Join Lead artist Shaianne for face paint fun in the sun to add a little sparkle to your day
Friday 15th August
Storytelling with Waterstones
12:30 – 14:30
Join your local branch of everyone’s favourite bookshop. In these sessions we will be delivering a comic drawing workshop which will be an extended session of the Comic Club we run every Saturday afternoon in the store. The session will include a 1-minute drawing challenge and extended drawing time for creating a character, drawing a three-panel comic and drawing a one-page comic.
Friday 15th August
Contemporary Ballet with Boom Arts Academy
16:30 – 18:30
Boom Arts Academy – an award-winning performing arts school – is excited to offer a ballet and contemporary fusion dance class. Boom Arts Academy are proud to be South London’s only school to provide Street, Freestyle, and Breakdance examinations through the prestigious ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing).
Saturday 16th August
Purple Soul Club
12:30-14:30 & 16:30-18:30
Get ready to sweat, smile and groove with Purple Soul Club at Croydon’s favourite rooftop escape! Join us for an Afro-Caribbean dance fitness session where the vibes are high and everyone is welcome, no matter your level. Expect a feel-good workout set to the infectious beats of your favourite Caribbean artists from the likes of Shenseea to Shaggy, with a mix of new-school fire and old-school classics
Saturday 16th August
Mac Glitter Station
13:00-14:30
Get your face painted in glitter on with MAC! Who doesn’t want to add a little sparkle this summer!
Sunday 17th August
Beach Themed Painting with Pop N Paint
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Experience Pop N Paint, the Pre-Sketched Art party experience at Costa Del Croydon.
As seen in BOXPARK, All supplies are included, you just need to add the colours and vibes to create your masterpiece to take home. All ages/genders welcome, the beginner level for Pop N Paint is ZERO.
Week 4
Monday 18th August
Croydon Steel Orchestra
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Croydon Steel Orchestra (est. 2000) is a youth and community steel band based in the London Borough of Croydon. They aim to promote “pan” as a style of music and the steel band as a family of instruments in their own right. Come and listen to the sounds of steel drums in the sunshine.
Tuesday 19th August
Charity Tuesday with CVA
Charity Tuesday with CVA
Wednesday 20th August
Puppetry with Bunny & Gonk
12:30 – 14:30
Talk to the Hand Puppets: Make Your Own Sock Puppet!
Talk to the Hand Puppets: Make Your Own Sock Puppet!Join local puppeteers Katie and Iestyn (and their furry puppet friend Gonk) for a fun family friendly sock puppet making session! Personalise your own puppet character to take home with you. Parents or guardians must be present.
16:30 – 18:30
Join local puppeteer Bunny and her favourite puppet friend Gonk for some fun sock puppet making. Your very own puppet friend to take home with you! A louder session for all!
Thursday 21st August
Bingo on the beach
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
A big hit at Costa del Croydon 2024, Bingo on the beach is back! Take yourself back to the 90’s with DJ Mel where you’ll listen to all your favourite tracks whilst ticking them off in a fast-paced game of bingo. Who will race to the top spot and be crowned 90’s champion. Prizes to be won!
Friday 22nd August
Bharatanatyam Dance Class with Beeja Dance
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of Bharatanatyam? Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, our workshop promises a joyful journey into this classical Indian dance form that beautifully blends ancient tradition with contemporary flair.
Saturday 23rd August
Let’s Go Gospel Choir
12:30-14:30
Let’s Go gospel is a fantastic initiative bringing communities together through their dynamic Gospel Choir workshops. Come and soak up the energy and watch in the sunshine!
Saturday 23rd August
Sports Day on the Beach
16:30-18:30
Have you got what it takes to be crowned Costa Del Croydon’s sports champion of the year? It’s a race against time to complete all the activities in the fastest time. Whistle at the ready, your referees Stu and Mel will lead a fun and energising sports session that will really get the heart pumping. All ages welcome
Saturday 23rd August
Mac Glitter Station
13:00-14:30
Get your face painted in glitter on with MAC! Who doesn’t want to add a little sparkle this summer!
Sunday 24th August
Music Workshop with Yamaha Music School
12:30 – 14:30
Yamaha Music Schools are proud to promote group learning. Professional musicians rarely perform alone, so they start off their students as they mean to go on…together! Sit back and listen to the students perform and then join this interactive session and release your inner musician.
Sunday 24th August
Face Painting with ABC Face Paints
16:30-18:30
Join local business ABC Face Paints and add a little bit of beach-themed sparkle to Costa Del Croydon this Summer!
Final week
Monday 25th August
Sock Puppetry with Dan
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Create your very own puppet and bring them to life! In this workshop, experienced puppeteer Dan Armstrong will lead you through making your very own puppet using simple materials and how to make them live, breathe and be as silly, dramatic and playful as we humans are.
Tuesday 26th August
Charity Tuesday with CVA
Charity Tuesday with CVA
Wednesday 27th August
Yoga on the Beach with The Warehouse Dance Studios
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Are you looking to slow things down this summer? Let The Warehouse Dance Studios lead you through a guided Yoga class that will be jam packed with gentle stretches to ease your mind and body. Time out for all the family
Thursday 28th August
Peasoup: The Best Story Ever!
12:30 – 14:30
Katie & Matthew are on a mission to discover the best story ever! Can you help them? Armed with their trusty typewriter they’ll gather some of Croydon’s best stories and you’ll have your very own story to take home fresh from their typewriter! For families/all ages. A quieter session in our new chill out zone.
16:30-18:30
Katie & Matthew are on a mission to discover the best story ever! Can you help them? Armed with their trusty typewriter they’ll gather some of Croydon’s best stories and you’ll have your very own story to take home fresh from their typewriter! For families/all ages. A quieter session in our new chill out zone.
Friday 29th August
Bharatanatyam Dance Class with Beeja Dance
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of Bharatanatyam? Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, our workshop promises a joyful journey into this classical Indian dance form that beautifully blends ancient tradition with contemporary flair.
Saturday 30th August
Nails by Mets
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
Award winning Croydon native Nails by Mets will be nailing it at Costa Del Croydon this year. Inject some colour into your life with an array of bright, summer shades! May we suggest our Costa Del Croydon colour palette as a starting point…’
Sunday 31st August
Belly Dancing with Hips INC
12:30 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 18:30
If we were to describe Hipsinc bellydance classes with one word that would be joyful!
With over 20 years of teaching experience and thousands of students under her belt, Zahida will help you to develop your confidence as well as your self-expression through dance, no matter your background.You can expect a complete warm up, drills and combinations. Keeping it simple and challenging at the same time, there is no time to get bored.