Sutton Park Events lists all the brilliant events run by Sutton Park Friends and others throughout the year. Take this opportunity to visit a new park and try something new! There are activities and events for all ages and more events will be added throughout the year.
For volunteering activities contact your local Park Friend group for more information.
Event listings
We will update the events listing monthly, there will be many events taking place throughout 2024.
Sutton Parks 'Landscape Artist competition' in Oaks Park, SM7 3BA. Saturday 6 July, meet by the cafe at 10.30am to collect an entry form. You have 3 hours to complete your artwork, 11am-2pm. Located on the edge of Sutton, this is a rural location, with lots of open space, chalk wildflowers and lots of trees! The competition is open to children and adults with great prizes for the winners.
Annual Tea Party at Quarry Park (SM1 2DW) from 2-4pm. Soft drinks, tea, homemade cakes and jellies. Short cricket, football & croquet or just sit and enjoy tea and conversation with your neighbours in our little park.
Carshaltons Artists Open Studios at Oaks Park, SM7 3BA. Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 July. Artists studios are located behind the cafe.
Guided Tree Trail in Oaks Park, SM7 3BA. Sunday 7 July, 2pm-3pm. Hear facts and stories about twenty interesting trees, view the recently planted Jubilee Copse, see the outline of The Oaks Mansion, (the Earl of Derby’s home that used to stand in the park) and hear a little about that property. Meet at the café.
Sutton Parks 'Landscape Artist competition' in Poulter Park, SM5 1EE. Saturday 13 July, meet by the playground at 10.30am to collect an entry form. You have 3 hours to complete your artwork, 11am-2pm. This hidden peaceful gem borders the River Wandle with meadow areas, wildflowers and more. The competition is open to children and adults with great prizes for the winners.
Village Fete at Manor Park. Saturday 20 July, 10am-4pm. Lots of fun activities plus the Dog Show. Traditional Games / Climbing Wall / Live Music / Performances / Face Painting / Pampering & lots more!
Guided Tree Trail in Oaks Park, SM7 3BA. Sunday 1 Aug, 2pm-3pm. Hear facts and stories about twenty interesting trees, view the recently planted Jubilee Copse, see the outline of The Oaks Mansion, (the Earl of Derby’s home that used to stand in the park) and hear a little about that property. Meet at the café.
Sutton Parks 'Landscape Artist competition' in Manor Park, SM1 4BF. Saturday 10 August, meet by the cafe at 10.30am to collect an entry form. You have 3 hours to complete your artwork, 11am-2pm. The park has a beautiful fountain and tree lined vistas, it is an oasis within central Sutton. The competition is open to children and adults with great prizes for the winners.
Sutton Parks 'Landscape Artist competition' in Beddington Park, SM6 7NN. Saturday 24 August, meet by the Pavilion cafe at 10.30am to collect an entry form. You have 3 hours to complete your artwork, 11am-2pm. The park has woodland, meadows, formal garden areas, historical features including a Dovecote, a lake, the River Wandle and lots more! The competition is open to children and adults with great prizes for the winners.