IT TAKES A VILLAGE, CRYSTAL PALACE

🎉 FREE Family Event: Collage, Connect & Celebrate!

Sat 13th Sept 2025 | Crystal Palace

Join It Takes A Village Crystal Palace CIC for a joyful day of creativity and connection for families providing a warm and inclusive space to celebrate caregiving in all it's forms!

🗓 Date: Saturday 13th September 2025

📍 Location: Upstairs at Brown & Green Life Café, Crystal Palace

🎟 Tickets: FREE (Drop-in, but booking advised for AM session)

👶 Suitable for families, parents/carers, and children of all ages!

✨ What’s On:

10:00 – 12:00 | Baby & Toddler friendly Collaging Session for Parents/Carers

A relaxed, baby friendly creative session focused on caregiving, identity and connection. Drop in, collage, and connect with other parents in a welcoming space.

12:00 – 13:00 | Eat, Chat, Play, Connect

Share a light buffet lunch, meet other local families, explore our mini stalls and and enjoy informal chats with peer supporters & volunteers. A chance to rest, connect, and recharge.

13:00 – 15:00 | Family Collage & Banner Making Drop-In (All Ages)

Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to co-create a large community banner celebrating care, belonging and solidarity. This collaborative session is open to all.

Creative sessions will be led by socially engaged artist Paddy McKenna (Delve).

💡 Plus Throughout the Day:

• Kids Story corner reflecting the diversity of caregiving 📚
• Mini stalls with colouring & crafts
• Sensory space supporting SEND and neurodivergent families 🧸
• Friendly volunteers and peer supporters on hand for connection and support 💬

Whether you're a new parent, grandparent, carer or local family member, come along, get creative, and be part of something special.

Morning collage spaces are limited so do reserve a free ticket here to guarantee your spot.

Or simply drop in and join us for the afternoon!

This event is part of The Mayor’s Community Weekend supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and Mayor of London.