Welcome to your weekly What's on in Kingston.  

Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend. 

Read on for Kingston's not to be missed outings this week, and remember, you can add your FREE event using the Nub It button! 

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Peter Pan starts at the Rose Theatre this Friday. (Photo: Rose Theatre)

Peter Pan, Rose Theatre 

Chasing his runaway shadow, a mischievous young boy crash lands through an open window and meets a headstrong young girl not yet ready to face growing up. With a sprinkle of fairy dust, they take flight on a whirlwind festive voyage over pirate ships, through mermaid lagoons and into the heart of Neverland. 

Kingston University students are holding an arts fair. (Photo: Supplied)

Original Arts & Crafts by Kingston University Students, Bentall Centre 

Kingston University's Studio KT1 is excited to gather our fantastic students and give them a platform to showcase their work in conjunction with the Bentall Centre. Studio KT1 is a unique design studio run by and for the students at Kingston University to help them get a head start in the creative industry. 

The market will feature a range of original, handmade goods, from jewellery and fine art prints to ceramics and stationery. Fridays (10am-6.30pm), Saturdays (10am-6.30pm) and Sundays (11am-4.30pm). 

Saturday 2 December 

Christmas local independent shopping trail. (Photo: Sunflower Streets Resident Association)

Christmas Shopping Trail for independent small local businesses 

Shop local this Christmas and get into the festive spirit at Saturday's (2 Dec) Norbiton and North Kingston Xmas fair. Enjoy hot snacks, music from local groups, pop-up stalls along Coombe and Park Roads, plus the chance for your dog to meet Santa! 

Repair Café, Kingston Library's community room 10:30am-1pm  

Visitors can bring all sorts of broken items to fix on the spot with the help of our volunteer repairers and refreshments while you wait, watch and learn.  Electricals and electronics are usually our busiest tables, with textiles just behind, but we can tackle all kinds of other repairs, including small items of furniture, toys... Find out more at https://www.ttkingston.org/repair-cafe-kingston/ including how to book a repair slot (last booking or drop-in session 12.30) or how to volunteer to help at Repair Café. 

Christmas carols will take place in Kingston Market Square. (Photo: Kingston First)

Christmas Carol evening, Kingston's Market Square, 2:30pm-4:30pm 

Join the Mayor of Kingston, Kingston Charitable Foundation and Voices of Hope at the Market Square for a Christmas Carol extravaganza! Performances from Voices of Hope's amazing community choirs, Cobham Voices, Sisterhood Choir, Spelthorne Choir, Whiteley Village Choirs and the Voices of Hope Tutor Choir, will take you through your favourite Christmas classics. 

Sunday 3 December 

Sunday Night Quiz, The Albion, 7:30pm 

Get your thinking caps on and sharpen your competitive streak with a pub quiz! 1st prize is a £50 tab voucher with rollover jackpot questions. Food served until 10pm. 

Christmas Markets are open throughout December. (Photo: Emily Dalton)

Kingston Christmas Markets, Market Place 

Get into the festive spirit at Kingston Christmas Market, one of the most magical Christmas markets in London. Wander around under twinkling fairy lights, enjoy a mug of mulled wine and choose from an assortment of delicious food to get you in the Christmas spirit. Grab your winter warmers and head over to the traditional market town of Kingston-Upon-Thames this Christmas. 

Visit Santa at Fenwicks. (Photo: Fenwicks)

Santa's Grotto, Fenwicks 

Make Fenwick part of your festive traditions with a visit to the magical Santa's Grotto at Fenwick Kingston from 22 November – 24 December 2023. 

Immerse yourself in the magical Grotto – complete with Santa's picture-ready sleigh, singing reindeers and cheeky elves who'll invite you to get crafty. 

'The Ties Through Time: 140 Years of Korea-UK Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange', FUSEBOX, 11am-6pm 

This engaging showcase, accompanied by a series of insightful talks, delves into the shared histories of these two nations from 1883 to 1905. The exhibition also spotlights key stories such as a British War Veterans to Korean War and a unique reinterpretation of British artwork by Korean designers.