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Sat 04 Jul 2026

OnSaturday 4th July 2026, Whittington Park in Islington will once again host, an entirely free community knees-up that doesn't require you to book anything or sign up for a newsletter. It's the sort of afternoon where you can wander in, get distracted by a bouncy castle, and accidentally spend three hours listening to live music while eating a questionable hot dog. The whole thing is a beloved local tradition, which basically means it's been happening long enough that nobody can remember when it started, but everyone agrees it's a jolly good time.

The park will be stuffed with the usual delights: arts and crafts for the creatively inclined, a bouncy castle for those who still believe in gravity defying leaps, food stalls to keep the hunger at bay, live music to keep the toes tapping, a dog show where your pooch can pretend to be dignified, and Arsenal football activities for anyone who fancies a kickabout without the pressure of Premier League wages. Plus a host of other amusements that will reveal themselves as the day unfolds. It's a chance to gather with neighbours, celebrate the general niceness of the area, and remember that summer days are best spent doing very little of consequence. No need to book, just turn up.

More information at nearhood.co.uk/events/naddr1qvzqqqrkcgpzqfrcjjzewsl9fkwcjceexxc5y4yqtw6tgdywv7wxdehfdf6qcvmhqyd8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwv4shy6r0dajzucm09e6kkqpyd9ekc6twva6x7m3dw35x2ttzd9nj6erp0ykk7at595cnwdehxguryv3jxunpv7r5





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