Glow in the Angel
Save the date! Angel Islington BID’s much-loved winter extravaganza, Glow in the Angel, returns on Saturday, 15 November, from midday to 5pm — promising a spectacular day of festive fun for all ages.
Taking place across Angel Central, Islington Square, and Camden Passage, this free event brings the community together with seasonal sparkle, music, crafts, and more.
What to expect:
- Visit the North Pole Post Office and write your letter to Santa
- Sing-along to carols and classic festive songs
- Get creative with festive crafts
- Shop the sustainable market for unique gifts
- Meet the cast of King’s Head Theatre’s panto, Jack and the Beanstalk
- Explore the Santa Paws dog-themed market
- Join a free walking tour with London on the Ground
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
- Half term fun in libraries
- Black History Month 2025
- Volunteer gardening with The Garden Classroom
- Festive events
- Autumn cultural things to do: October
- Autumn cultural things to do: November / December
- Free repair and reuse events this autumn
- Wellbeing walks with The Garden Classroom
- Islington menorah-lighting
- Community Gardening at Whittington Park
- Kick Off with a Verse
- Greener homes events: save energy this winter
- Half term cycling lessons
- Stress management for father’s workshop
- Youth safety events: November
- Fast friends
- Glow in the Angel
