Winter cultural things to do: Jan – March
Take a look at this page and check back throughout the month to see what else is happening! If you would like to submit an event to be considered for this listing, please email culture@islington.gov.uk
Community Art workshop with Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Friday 23 January, Friday 27 February, Friday 20 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Church on the Corner, 64 Barnsbury Road N1 0ES
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration are running free creative illustration workshops at Church on the Corner for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers (adults only).
This is an opportunity to learn new art skills with professional artists, practice English with native speakers, and make new friends in a lovely community setting.
Free snacks and hot drinks provided. If you would like to join these sessions, please e-mail community@qbcentre.org.uk
Community Risograph Newspaper Sessions with Cubitt Artists
Saturday 7 March, and Saturday 21 March. All sessions are 2-4pm
8 Angel Mews, N1 9HH
Cubitt is building on Islington’s long history of radical publishing, and we’re excited to share that we now have our very own Risograph printer! With it, we’re re-opening the Cubitt Community Press: a space to share local stories, document alternative histories, and support projects in our borough and beyond rooted in social justice.
In our final few months in our current site, we’re working towards our third iteration of our community newsletter: reflection on gentrification, community resources and what’s happening in our borough.
No experience needed, and nothing to prepare, just come along! You can book to attend just one or all sessions, just make sure you get the correct ticket(s).
Brickworks Got Talent
Saturday 7 March 2026, 1-5pm
Brickworks Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, Finsbury Park, London N4 4BY
Come join the event and support local performers who are competing to win cash prizes. The judges include Councillor Anj Khurana, Mayor of Islington 2024-25.
Cross Street Open Doors Celebration
Saturday 14 March, 10.30am -4.30pm
Little Angel Theatre, Cross Street, Islington N1
Come and explore Cross Street and visit Little Angel Theatre’s New Puppet Workshop. Free craft activities, samples, offers, and refreshments involving the wonderful businesses along Cross Street. There will be a puppet hunt to find the puppets hidden around Cross Street and win free tickets to a Little Angel Theatre performance at the end of the day. All are welcome including the young and young at heart! Come and explore all that Cross Street has to offer
More Things to do
- Islington Assembly Hall
- Volunteering in Islington
- Playground equipment for disabled children
- Four accessible activities in Islington parks
- Community gardening in Cally Park
- Five things to do in parks
- Islington Borough Ladies FC football sessions
- Islington walking and running routes
- Five ways to explore Islington on foot
- Tufnell Park Market
- Whitecross Street Market
- Camden Passage
- Stroud Green Market
- Exmouth Market
- Archway Market
- Islington Farmers’ Market
- Chapel Market
- Nag’s Head indoor market
- Nag’s Head open-air weekend market
- Free accessible sports
- Over-55s men’s club
- Free fitness classes with Healthy Generations
- Park cuppa
- Best parks for… water fun
- Islington Square Market
- Free health and history walks
- Three ways to… keep kids active
- Finsbury Park Singers and Finsbury A Capella
- Free Friday lunchtime recitals
- Junior parkrun
- Family narrowboat trips
- Ladies’ football training
- Museum of Homelessness
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Free cycling lessons
- Age UK Islington get-togethers
- Olden Community Garden volunteering sessions
- Celebrating ten years of Islington Bereavement Service
- Black History Month 2025
- Volunteer gardening with The Garden Classroom
- Festive events
- Free repair and reuse events this winter
- Wellbeing walks with The Garden Classroom
- Islington menorah-lighting
- Community Gardening at Whittington Park
- Kick Off with a Verse
- Save energy this winter
- Stress management for father’s workshop
- Youth safety events: November
- Fast friends
- Glow in the Angel
- Free play session for under 5’s
- Protecting women and girls together
- Museum of Homelessness festive dog show
- Winter Reading Challenge at Islington Libraries
- Festive fun at libraries
- Autumn cultural things to do: November / December
- Cycling lessons for kids and teens
- Black Cultural Centre’s new art exhibition opens: ‘She Speaks’
- Learn green skills
- Winter cultural things to do: Jan – March
- Finsbury winter warmers
- Mildmay library reopening celebration
- Community gardening: Jan – April
- Gadget support
- Toy donation
- Adult swimming lessons
- Mencap Me Time programme: Jan – April
- Storytelling week: 2-9 February
- Free art workshops
- LGBTQ+ History Month: February
- Cycling lessons for kids and teens during half term
- National year of reading: February half term activities
- Free London Repair Week events
- Help shape the future of family support in Islington!
- The Minds Together Café: Feb – Dec
- Make the most of half-term in Islington: 16- 20 Feb
- Sports coaching opportunity
- Bookstart Storytime at your local Islington Library!
- Black owned business markets: 7-8 March