Families are invited to enjoy a free “Hello Summer!” fun day in Wembley Park.

Press release: 3rd June 2024

• Music, games, dance and art will hail the arrival of summer in Wembley Park on 9^th June
• Families invited to enjoy everything from face painting and balloon modelling to the vibrant Wembley Park Farmers’ Market
• Sound Shell to host dance and hula workshops, Disney song sessions and a freestyle dance party

Families are invited to welcome the arrival of summer in Wembley Park on Sunday 9^th June 2024. From 11 am to 3 pm, London’s most exciting new neighbourhood will be awash with music, games, laughter and a whole host of creative activities. The free ‘Hello Summer!’ event is taking place in partnership with Busk in London and Annie’s Kids Club and will feature an array of activities tailored to all ages.

Children will be able to take part in a wide variety of summer craft activities and workshops including pavement chalk drawing, playground games such as hopscotch, multicoloured scratch art and stencilling, abstract bubble art with paint and pens, decorate your own tote bag to take home and flower paper plate creation.

Set against the backdrop of the vibrant Wembley Park Farmers’ Market taking place in Market Square, a variety of crafting activities will be on offer throughout the day. Parents can pick up a selection of epicurean delights while youngsters tease out their inner Picasso. Market Square will also be hosting face painting from 11 am to 3 pm and balloon modelling from 11 am to 1 pm.

For youngsters (and grownups!) who like to sing and dance, the stunning Sound Shell in Samovar Space will be home to a series of lively events. From 11-11.45 am, audiences will have the chance to sing along to their favourite Disney classics with Musical Theatre performer, busker & artist, Jasmine Earl, while an interactive dance workshop with East London Dance from 12-12.45 pm will provide the chance to learn some new moves. The Sound Shell will then host a hula workshop by international hula hoop performer Angie Mack from 1-1.45 pm before East London Dance return for another dance workshop from 2-2.45 pm. The event will culminate with a freestyle dance party at 2.45 pm, providing everyone with a chance to show off their moves and dance their heart out.

The summer fun continues over on Olympic Way, with a selection of classic and new street games taking place between 11 am and 12 pm. Further games will take place from 1-3 pm, with plenty of chances to play and win as part of the family-friendly fun.

To top the day off and snap a few photos to cherish, there will be a floral bench selfie spot available throughout the ‘Hello Summer!’ event. Little ones should look out for costumed characters ready for some fun photo ops.

“Summer is a wonderful time to explore and enjoy Wembley Park. We are delighted to be welcoming the season on 9^th June by providing a whole heap of free family-friendly activities. Why not make a day of it and pick up some treats for a picnic in Union Park at the Farmers’ Market, or enjoy one of Wembley Park’s dozens of cafes, restaurants and coffee shops while you’re here? There’s so much to experience in Wembley Park, no matter your age!”

Claudio Giambrone, Head of Marketing, Wembley Park

Entry to Wembley Park’s Hello Summer event is free, with no registration required. All activities on the day will be first come, first served, so early arrival is recommended.

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Wembley Park, one of London’s most exciting new neighbourhoods, is internationally recognized for hosting world-renowned music and sporting events at iconic venues like The OVO Arena Wembley and Wembley Stadium. Wembley Park is gearing up for a bustling summer with performances by global icons including Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Green Day at Wembley Stadium, reinforcing its status as London’s leading entertainment hub.

Today, the area has undergone extensive development to become a landmark destination featuring culture and community at its heart.

Notable cultural institutions within Wembley Park include the 2,000-seat Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, which since its opening in 2019 has hosted multiple Tony and Olivier Award-winning shows such as the National Theatre’s “War Horse,” Disney’s “Newsies,” and “Peaky Blinders” by Rambert. This summer, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Starlight Express” will return to London at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre after 40 years.

The neighbourhood is also becoming a hub for creative innovation with Punchdrunk Enrichment establishing a three-year residency to transform a disused industrial site into an immersive arts space. Second Floor Studios and Arts is expanding its presence in Wembley Park by adding 30 affordable studios to its existing 26, providing much-needed affordable creative space to the local arts community.

In addition, the neighbourhood offers unique attractions like Bubble Planet and a whole floor dedicated to gaming at BOXPARK Wembley, including Pop Golf and meetspaceVR. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will also relocate its headquarters to Wembley Park in 2025.

Wembley Park’s cultural programme has included an array of free public events such as Wembley Park Live, International Busking Day, Winterfest, and Wemba’s Dream, co-produced with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The Wembley Park Art Trail features installations by celebrated artists such as Jason Bruges, Mr Doodle, Pref, and Lois O’Hara, enriching the area’s public spaces.

The neighbourhood spans 85 acres, with nearly half dedicated to open space and gardens – including Brent’s first public park in 130 years. It currently houses over 5,000 new residents, alongside independent retailers and London Designer Outlet, creating an engaging environment for what will be a community of over 20,000 residents.

Located just 12 minutes from Central London on the tube, Wembley Park is one of Europe’s most significant regeneration projects.

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