This September in Waterloo is packed with activities for everyone to enjoy. From creative workshops to community events and cultural celebrations, there’s plenty to mark in your calendar this month! Get ready to dive into a month packed with fun – here’s what’s happening:
WeAreWaterloo BID is hosting its Annual Party on Wednesday 11 September 2024, and you’re invited! Join us for a night of wine, delicious food, and groovy DJ beats. It’s the perfect chance to connect with Waterloo’s businesses in a fun, relaxed setting.
- Location: Unwined Waterloo, 37 Lower Marsh, SE1 7AE
- Date: Wednesday 11 September
- Price: Free
Crafting + cocktails = our kind of night, which is why we’re hyped for this sip and sew workshop. It’s two hours of sipping, sewing, and soaking up the vibes. Head to their Eventbrite now to snag your ticket. You’ll be supplied with all the materials to create your beautiful personalised embroidery with access to the bar to relax while you do it! all you need to bring is your imagination!
- Location: 111 Waterloo Rd, SE1 8UL
- Date: Tuesday 24 September
- Price: From £37
Ever feel like you want to find your very own queer friend group in London but don’t know where to start? Come along to Speed Mating and meet dozens of other queers looking for pals too! With drinks, music, games and ice breakers to help you get the conversation flowing, come along and make connections and friends all in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Location: 134 Lower Marsh, SE1 7AE
- Date: Tuesday 17 September
- Price: From £4.50
Spice up your week with a special Mexican Craft Market at Emma Cons Gardens. In partnership with Wahaca and MexiBrits, we’re celebrating Mexican Independence Day early, bringing artisanal craft, jewellery and food to the heart of Waterloo. Cue the Mariachi band.
- Location: Waterloo East Theatre, Brad St, SE1 8TN
- Date: Thursday 12 – Saturday 14 September
- Price: Free
For anyone that cycles in the Waterloo area, we are running FREE lunchtime bike maintenance sessions on Lower Marsh. Hosted by a qualified Dr. Bike mechanic, these pop-up events allow local cyclists to get their bikes fixed for free whilst learning the skills to fix basic issues themselves in the future. The sessions will operate on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Location: Lower Marsh, SE1
- Date: Wednesday 18 September
- Price: Free
Rooted! Lunchtime Gardening Club
Want to help make the local area greener? Come along to help maintain the area’s planters and pocket parks and contribute to the urban greening of the neighbourhood and meet some friendly faces!
- Location: TBC, contact Hannah to register interest
- Date: Thursday 19 September
- Price: Free
Head to the Vaulty Towers every Monday for a unique quiz night hosted by Amy Bee Sting, where you can win a £100 bar tab or a £30 bar tab, plus enjoy loads of free shots. Entry is £2 per person (max 8 people) for a chance to win big.
