Last updated: 11 November 2024
Celebrate with the Harrow community this holiday season! Our guide will connect you with all the festive happenings. Whether you're deeply rooted in Harrow or just planting seeds, this guide enhances your holiday spirit.
Popular events abound this season; one highlight is the Winter Wonderland, where enchanting Christmas markets and thrilling rides create a charming atmosphere for all ages. Experience the festivities on the water with the London Festive Boat Party, featuring delightful views of London’s skyline adorned with twinkling lights. And the vibrant performance of Disney's The Lion King is something you definitely don't want to miss this holiday season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Harrow Holiday Light Displays
Covent Garden Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Extensive LED light display and festive market installations.
- Description
- Covent Garden Christmas Village features over 260,000 LED lights, a 60-foot Christmas tree, and traditional decorations like giant bells and baubles. The Market Building is adorned with festive installations, and visitors can enjoy mulled wine, festive menus, and shopping opportunities.
- Where
- London | More Info : Covent Garden Christmas Village
Harrow Holiday Markets and Shopping
Selfridges Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of international street food and festive market activities.
- Description
- Selfridges Christmas Market offers a variety of festive activities, including street food vendors, seasonal stalls selling Christmas trees and decorations, and fairground rides. The event is curated by Dominic Cools-Lartigue, featuring a diverse range of international cuisines and drinks.
- Where
- London | More Info : Selfridges Christmas Market
Southbank Centre Winter Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional alpine-style chalets with diverse food and gift options.
- Description
- The Southbank Centre Winter Market offers a variety of traditional alpine-style chalets along the Thames, featuring indulgent drinks, scrumptious street food, and unique gifts. Enjoy truffle burgers, duck wraps, spicy chicken boxes, and sweet treats like Dutch pancakes and churros while browsing jewelry and decorations made by independent creatives.
- Where
- London | More Info : Southbank Centre Winter Market
Harrow Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Large-scale festive celebration with diverse attractions and entertainment.
- Description
- Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is a festive event featuring a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, and drinks. It includes an ice skating rink, carnival rides, a Christmas circus, and themed areas like Santa’s Grotto and the Magical Ice Kingdom.
- Where
- London | More Info : Winter Wonderland
London Festive Boat Party
- What to Expect
- Silent disco experience with multiple DJs and iconic London views.
- Description
- Join Silent Sounds for an unforgettable festive trip along the Thames, featuring a silent disco and cruising past London's iconic sights. Enjoy a night of drinking and dancing with a merry difference, choosing your soundtrack from disco classics to Christmas hits. Dance the evening away to the backdrop of London's finest sites, including Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf.
- Where
- London | More Info : London Festive Boat Party
Modcast In The City - A Xmas Party
- What to Expect
- Diverse musical genres and live performances by top DJs.
- Description
- Modcast In The City - A Xmas Party is a vibrant celebration featuring top DJs, including Eddie Piller and Sarah Bolshi, playing a diverse range of genres like R&B, Northern Soul, Jazz, Ska, Funk, Revival, Roots Reggae, Psyche, Garage, Crossover, and 60s Beat. The event takes place on two floors with roast dinners and other food available upstairs, while downstairs features live music performances by renowned DJs.
- Where
- London | More Info : Modcast In The City - A Xmas Party
Hansel And Gretel 25
- What to Expect
- Poetic adaptation of a classic fairy tale with music and magic.
- Description
- Hansel and Gretel, a new version of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, transforms the Globe Theatre with poetry, songs, and hope this winter. When Hansel and Gretel's parents decide to abandon them in the woods, the children must fend for themselves. Their journey is filled with music, magic, and a trail of treats that leads them to a mysterious old woman's cottage.
- Where
- London | More Info : Hansel And Gretel 25
Disney's The Lion King
- What to Expect
- Innovative puppetry and African-inspired music.
- Description
- Disney's The Lion King is a spectacular musical adaptation of the beloved Disney film, featuring stunning puppetry, vibrant colors, and enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice, and Lebo M. The show tells the powerful story of Simba's journey from a wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
- Where
- London | More Info : Disney's The Lion King
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
- What to Expect
- Theatrical storytelling and stagecraft elevate the Stranger Things universe to a new dimension.
- Description
- Set in 1959 Hawkins, this gripping prequel to Stranger Things explores the origins of the supernatural events that would later unfold. It follows young Jim Hopper, Joyce Maldonado, and newcomer Henry Creel as they navigate everyday life amidst the shadows of the past.
- Where
- London | More Info : Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Harrow Choral Society's Christmas Celebration
- What to Expect
- Classical music performance in a historic venue.
- Description
- Join Harrow Choral Society for their annual Christmas Celebration at Harrow School's prestigious Speech Room, featuring a performance of classical music.
- Where
- Harrow | More Info : Harrow Choral Society's Christmas Celebration
Christmas Carol at All Saints Church
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas Carol service with live streaming.
- Description
- Join All Saints Church for a traditional Christmas Carol service, featuring hymns and reflections in a warm and welcoming community setting.
- Where
- Harrow | More Info : Christmas Carol at All Saints Church
Leicester Square Christmas market
- What to Expect
- Spectacular cabaret show with all-new acts and beloved favorites.
- Description
- La Clique returns to Leicester Square Spiegeltent for its 20th anniversary, featuring daring acrobatics, eye-popping stunts, and raucous comedy.
- Where
- London | More Info : Leicester Square Christmas market
Harrow Other Holiday Activities
Mill Green: Christmas Elf Hunt
- What to Expect
- Interactive elf hunt with hidden elves around the clubhouse.
- Description
- Join the Mill Green Christmas Elf Hunt, a fun and interactive event where families can search for multiple elves hidden around the clubhouse. This free event is perfect for all ages and takes place alongside delicious Sunday Roasts.
- Where
- Hatfield | More Info : Mill Green: Christmas Elf Hunt
Party 'N' Paint @ BoxPark Wembley
- What to Expect
- Interactive painting event with live DJ and art supplies.
- Description
- Join Party 'N' Paint at BoxPark Wembley for a Sip and Paint party with a DJ playing 90s RnB, hip-hop, and club classics. No experience is required as our resident artist guides you through creating your masterpiece. Enjoy vodka shots, live competitions, and a lively atmosphere.
- Where
- Wembley | More Info : Party 'N' Paint @ BoxPark Wembley
Heston Skate Club
- What to Expect
- Inclusive roller-skating club with tailored progress reports.
- Description
- Heston Skate Club offers an elite roller-skating experience for all ages, focusing on inclusive excellence and holistic development. Sessions are tailored to every skill level, with continuous assessments and personalized feedback from expert coaches.
- Where
- Hounslow | More Info : Heston Skate Club
HEAVEN KPOP WINTER RAVE
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of K-POP, KHipHop, EDM, CPOP, and JPOP with elaborate performances.
- Description
- Join HEAVEN Nightclub for an immersive K-POP and Asian fusion event featuring 3 DJs, tribute acts, balloon drops, confetti, glitter, and laser shows.
- Where
- London | More Info : HEAVEN KPOP WINTER RAVE
House Euphoric
- What to Expect
- Euphoric atmosphere with exclusive house music sets.
- Description
- House Euphoric is a vibrant day party at Babylon Bar in Enfield, featuring Afro, Amapiano, Deep, and Soulful House music with live performances by Petchy and Nadine Walker.
- Where
- Enfield | More Info : House Euphoric
Harrow Hockey Club Christmas
- What to Expect
- Social gathering with a festive meal.
- Description
- Harrow Hockey Club's Christmas party is a legendary event featuring a chilli and beer dinner, fostering camaraderie among members.
- Where
- Harrow | More Info : Harrow Hockey Club Christmas