A family carnival is coming to Kidbrooke Village this weekend

Emily Davison

5 July 2024 at 11:00 am·1-min read

A family fun carnival is coming to Kidbrooke this weekend featuring street food, carnival processions and live music.

To mark the 20th anniversary of TARU Arts, Kidbrooke will be hosting its very own carnival this Saturday (July 6) in Cator Park and Pegler Square.

The event, running in the afternoon from 2pm until 6pm, will feature a range of family fun activities from arts and crafts to live performances and an array of street food vendors.

The event will feature a range of family fun activities. (Image: London Communications Agency)

The event will begin with a community parade featuring carnival performances, starting from Wingfield School, through Cator Park North, Pegler Square and finishing back in Cator Park.

In Pegler Square, children can let off any burnt energy at a bouncy castle.

The community parade will pass through Cator Park and Pegler Square. (Image: London Communications Agency)

Anyone looking to try out a new skill can take part in a Capoeira class, an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining dance, acrobatics and music.

There will also be a variety of music and craft workshops along with food and drink hosted by Artfix on the day.

There will also be a variety of music and craft workshops along with food and drink hosted by Artfix. (Image: London Communications Agency)

As a lead up to the carnival, TARU have been hosting a series of arts workshops in local schools

Booking isn’t necessary and visitors are welcome to arrive on the day.

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