Families come together for festive fun across Camden’s Children’s Centres and Family Hubs
Camden’s Children’s Centres and Family Hubs have been buzzing with community spirit this week, as families from across the borough joined a series of festive events.
Throughout the week, Children’s Centres and Family Hubs across Camden opened their doors for festive drop-in events with more than 425 people attending across the sites. These sessions gave families the chance to pick up free donated toys, books, tooth-brushing kits, and pre-loved clothing for both adults and children.
Warm refreshments, friendly conversations, and opportunities to learn more about the year-round hub services helped to make each event a welcoming community moment. Father Christmas even made a special appearance at Kilburn Grange Children’s Centre and Family Hub.
Our Children’s Centres and Family Hubs are at the heart of local communities all year round, and this week’s festive events have shown just how important these spaces are for families. Whether picking up a warm coat, choosing a book to take home, or simply enjoying a chat over a hot drink, these hubs help families feel connected, supported, and valued.
Across all sites, cosmetic retailer Lush donated products, charity Little Village donated toys, books and pre-loved clothes, and toy manufacturer Hasbro also donated some toys. A raffle took place during the festive event at Kilburn Grange Children’s Centre and Family Hub, with prizes presented by Councillor Boyland and the Mayor of Camden, Councillor Eddie Hanson.
Resident Ann-Marie was one of the lucky winners and said:
“I never win anything, so this is really special. What a great way to start the Christmas period! I’ve been coming to the Children's Centre and Family hub for years – with my own children and now my grandchild. It’s a great place to connect and get some helpful advice.”
With the festive drop-ins now wrapped up, families can still look forward to a few seasonal celebrations in the coming days at Kilburn Grange Children’s Centre and Family Hub. Free cooking workshops for all the family will take place on Monday 22 December and Tuesday 23 December, and festivities will culminate on Christmas Eve (24 December) with the annual Family Hubs Christmas Lunch where guests will enjoy a warm, home‑cooked festive meal. Booking is essential due to limited spaces.
For more information, visit: families.camden.gov.uk/events-and-activities
To book a place at any of the upcoming events, families should email: familyhubs@camden.gov.uk
All Camden’s Children’s Centres and Family Hubs are open on Christmas Eve (24 December), from 9am to 5pm. Harmood and Kilburn Grange Children’s Centres and Family Hubs will be open on Monday 29 December, Tuesday 30 December and Wednesday 31 December from 9am to 3pm. On these days, they will run a revised drop-in Stay and Play timetable. Visit the Full Stay and Play timetable to find out more.
Camden Children’s Centres and Family Hubs offer free support for families from pregnancy to age 19, or up to 25 for children and young people with SEND. Services include mental health support, benefits advice, stay and play sessions, and parenting classes. Visit families.camden.gov.uk, call 0800 389 5789 for free (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), email familyhubs@camden.gov.uk, or drop into one of our five Family Hubs.