Spotlight Events in Wimbledon and Merton
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When guests stop by from out of town, plan a busy holiday with your loved ones by browsing our website to see what's on Wimbledon and Merton. You can find a bit of everything in Wimbledon and Merton, from beginner's beekeeping classes to courses designed to promote sensory development in babies. If all else fails, head to The Piazza for festivals, theatrical performances, and delicious food. 

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Wimbledon and Merton Events
Natural Dye Workshop
  • Saturday 14th September, 10:00am - Until Sunday 29th September, 4:00pm
As part of the Wandle Fortnight learn about clothes and dyes at Deen City Farm. View event
Barn Dance
  • Saturday 21st September 5:00pm until 9:00pm
An evening of dancing at Deen City Farm. View event
Hum, Jig & Jiggle
  • Tuesday 24th September, 9:45am - Until Tuesday 10th December, 10:30am
Every Tuesday morning, we’ll get you and your child rocking to the beat, joining in our music and movement time while having tons of fun! View event
Creative Explorers
  • Tuesday 24th September, 11:00am - Until Friday 13th December, 11:45am
Delivered by one of Polka’s experienced practitioners, Creative Explorers will focus on  using  your  child’s imagination to create and explore stories  through  drama,  movement  and  songs. View event
Dementia Friendly Swimming
Dementia Friendly Swimming is a great opportunity for people with dementia and their carers or family members to use the pool at a quieter time when they know they will be supported. View event
Baby Explorers
  • Wednesday 25th September, 10:00am - Until Wednesday 4th December, 10:30am
At Polka we have a passion for learning through play and play is exactly what starts to engage children's minds and grow their imaginations. View event
Mini Explorers
  • Wednesday 25th September, 11:00am - Until Wednesday 4th December, 11:45am
Join us every Wednesday morning for your children to explore, imagine and play! View event
Home Ed Drama Club 1
  • Wednesday 25th September, 1:30pm - Until Wednesday 4th December, 2:15pm
Our Polka Home Ed Drama Club 1 offers an exciting opportunity for anyone aged 4 – 6 years to take part in drama fun! View event
Home Ed Drama Club 2
  • Wednesday 25th September, 2:30pm - Until Wednesday 4th December, 3:30pm
Our Polka Home Ed Drama Club 2 offers an exciting opportunity for anyone aged 7+ years to take part in drama fun! View event
Youth Theatre
  • Wednesday 25th September, 4:30pm - Until Wednesday 4th December, 6:00pm
Our Polka Youth Theatre offers a unique opportunity for anyone aged 9 -12 to work with leading theatre professionals and receive expert drama training. View event
Rhyme & Sign
  • Thursday 26th September, 9:45am - Until Thursday 5th December, 10:30am
Drop by for a Multisensory Story or two every  Thursday. View event
Big Dreams Early Years Festival
Big Dreams Early Years Theatre Festival returns to Polka! View event
Big Dreams Author Event: Benji Davies – The Great Storm Whale
  • Saturday 28th September 11:30am until 12:30pm
Join award-winning author and illustrator Benji Davies for this fun session based upon his much-loved 'Storm Whale' stories. View event
Big Dreams Author Event: Debi Gliori – No Matter What
  • Saturday 28th September 2:30pm until 3:30pm
Debi Gliori shares her timeless classic, 'No Matter What', with a new generation of readers. View event
Big Dreams Author Event: Tọlá Okogwu – Bekah and the Moon
  • Sunday 29th September 11:30am until 12:30pm
The entertaining 2024 World Book Day author Tọlá Okogwu, brings her message about the enduring nature of friendship in her moving new magical picture book, ‘Bekah and the Moon’. View event
Big Dreams Author Event: Jonny Duddle – Doodle with Duddle
  • Sunday 29th September 2:30pm until 3:30pm
Listen to bestselling author and illustrator Jonny Duddle read the story and join in with a draw-along for his brand-new book 'How to Draw Dinosaurs'. View event
Morning Story
  • Friday 4th October, 9:45am - Until Friday 13th December, 10:30am
Drop by for a Morning Story or two every Friday. View event
Act 1
  • Saturday 5th October, 9:30am - Until Saturday 14th December, 11:15am
Polka’s weekly Act 1 club is a gentle introduction to drama for ages 4 - 6.  View event
Macbeth
Armed with just a suitcase, NIE’s ensemble of actor/musicians tell this big, famous (and gruesome!) story in a funny and accessible way. View event
Act 2
  • Saturday 5th October, 11:30am - Until Saturday 14th December, 12:30pm
During these weekly drama sessions, children will explore acting and performance skills in a safe and friendly environment. View event
Súper Chefs
Join us for this award-nominated musical that invites children and their families to sing, dance, and cook with a Latin American family. View event
Luna Loves Library Day
Join Luna and her Dad for an adventure among the library shelves in this exciting new musical for families. View event
Soft or Spiky?
A playful discovery of shapes, sounds and textures. View event
The Storm Whale
Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea… View event
Lantern Making Workshop
Join Polka in this lantern making family workshop inspired by The Storm Whale. View event
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