Last checked: 1 November 2026. Please confirm times, availability and event status with the organiser.
November 2026
5 November: Play Night: Diwali Special
Thursday 5 November, 6pm to 8pm | South Asian games and creative activities | Unit 79/80, County Mall, Crawley | Free, but book a ticket.
Creative Crawley's evening introduces Carrom boards, games and themed colouring in celebration of the approaching Diwali festival. Everyone is welcome, with no previous experience needed. Bring a friend and try something different after the shops' usual daytime activity.
18 November: That'll Be Christmas
Wednesday 18 November | Seasonal music and entertainment | The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley | About three hours including an interval; check performance time and prices with the venue.
The touring Christmas show returns with a new programme of familiar festive songs, comedy and live entertainment. It offers a larger-scale seasonal music outing at Crawley's main theatre before the December pantomime run.
18 November and 9 December: Crawley Creatives meet-up
Wednesdays 18 November and 9 December, 10am to 1pm | Professional creative networking, ages 18+ | Unit 79/80, County Mall, Crawley | Free; book through Creative Crawley.
Visual artist Sarah Maple hosts a relaxed gathering for creative professionals across Surrey and West Sussex. Step away from the studio to meet other artists, discuss current work and exchange ideas in the town centre.
21 November: Christmas lights switch-on
Saturday 21 November, 1pm to 5.30pm | Family festivities | Queens Square, Crawley.
Carols, entertainment, festive workshops and an appearance by Father Christmas accompany the lighting of the town's Christmas tree.
27 November: Woodzy + Friends
Friday 27 November, 7pm to 9.30pm | Creative social night and works in progress | Unit 79/80, County Mall, Crawley | £5; all welcome; pay bar available.
Spoken-word artist and rapper Woodzy hosts an informal evening where two local artists share work in progress. Previous sessions have ranged from music and textiles to photography and film, with conversation and new connections at the centre.
28 November: A Christmas Carol at the Town Hall
Saturday 28 November, 3pm | Theatre, ages 6+ | Town Hall, The Boulevard, Crawley | Free; first come, first served; 85 minutes without an interval.
This Is My Theatre presents Dickens' festive story in a one-act adaptation with carols. No booking is required.
December 2026
From 5 December: Aladdin at The Hawth
Saturday 5 to Thursday 31 December | Family pantomime | The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley | Times and prices through the theatre's booking calendar.
Matthew Kelly, Linda Lusardi and Cat Sandion join the cast for Aladdin's adventure with a magical lamp. A relaxed performance is listed for 12 December at 10.30am; the 19 December 2.30pm show has audio description, BSL interpretation and captions.
5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 23 December: Tilgate Magical Christmas
Selected December dates, 10am to 6pm | Family Christmas experiences | Tilgate Park, Tilgate Drive, Crawley | Book individual experiences through the organiser; prices vary.
Choose a small-group Storytime with Santa or a personalised grotto visit, both advertised with a gift for each child. Wreath workshops are also part of the programme. The park's own website separates the experiences so families can choose the format that suits them.
15 December: Museum wreath-making workshop
Tuesday 15 December, 10am to 12.30pm | Seasonal craft workshop | Crawley Museum | £35; places limited; book by email.
Warnham Evening Flower Club provides materials and refreshments. Bring secateurs, scissors and any personal decorations you would like to add.
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