What’s Good In December: Fun, Ethical Events In London
In Partnership with In Good Company
December brings a magical mix of festive cheer and meaningful ways to celebrate the holiday season. From markets showcasing local makers to workshops and unique activities, there’s plenty to keep you inspired and connected this month in London. Whether you want to shop sustainably, learn new skills, or just soaking up the Christmas spirit, we’ve curated the ultimate line-up of good things to do this month:
Join Sustainable Fashion Creator Izzy Manuel’s Re-Loved Christmas Soirée
📅 When: Thursday 5th December, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where: Bernardo’s, 7 George Street, London W1U 3QH
🎫 Details: Tickets £5, redeemable in-store. Book your spot here
Step into a festive evening celebrating sustainable style with colourful sustainable fashion creator Izzy Manuel and charity Barnardo’s. Izzy’s Re-Loved Christmas Soirée isn’t just about shopping – they’ll be festive tunes, pizza, drinks and bubbles. But the shopping is set to be lit too. You’ll be able to shop Izzy’s own edit of pre-loved Christmas party outfits including pieces straight from her own wardrobe. Think dopamine dressing, sparkle galore, and feel-good fashion that’s as kind to the planet as it is to your wardrobe.
All proceeds support Barnardo’s vital work helping children and families. This soirée isn’t just about looking good, it’s about doing good too.
Get Creative At a Christmas Upcycling Workshop
📅 When: Thursday 5th December, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: The Cirkel Pop-Up, Marylebone Square, 1 Aybrook Street London W1U 4FA
🎫 Details: Tickets £17. Book here
Upcycle your way to a greener Christmas at this hands-on Upcycling Workshop, where you’ll learn how to transform an old bag or fleece jumper into a unique, wearable piece just in time for the holidays. You’ll learn how to customise and revamp, using sustainable methods like fabric painting, embellishments, and simple sewing.
The class is hosted by Loom, which connects you with designers to upcycle your clothes. No prior experience is necessary — just bring your imagination and an old item that needs a fresh lease of life!
Give The Gift of Love With Choose Love
📅 When: Till 31 December
📍 Where: 245 Regent Street, W1B 2EN
🎫 Details: Open daily, find out more here
This year charity Choose Love have taken over a department store-sized space on Regent Street for their biggest ever edition. You might know them for their iconic t-shirts (yep, we love ours) but whilst you can buy their merch here, this is very much a pop-up with a difference. Instead of buying more stuff to take home, you purchase essential items such as clothing, tents, and medical kits, which are sent to those affected by war and displacement to keep them warm and safe through winter.
You’ll also find the ‘A Mile in My Shoes’ installation from the Empathy Museum, a unique way to understand the stories of people arriving here as asylum seekers. This is a must visit if you want to choose gifts that truly make a difference this season.
Shop The Independent Designer Edit at Give Your Best
📅 When: Thursday 5th December (Sip + Shop: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM), Friday 6th December – Sunday 8th December
📍 Where: Give Your Best Thrift & Gift Store, Islington Square, London
🎫 Details: Free, just turn up!
Celebrate the craft of sustainable fashion at the Give Your Best Thrift & Gift Store’s Independent Designer Edit. This three-day shopping event kicks off with an exclusive Sip + Shop evening on Thursday, where you can browse ethically-made collections while enjoying a festive drink.
Discover beautifully crafted designs from a curated lineup of London-based designers, including Esora London with its playful, sustainable knitwear and Alchemy London, known for tailoring timeless suits from deadstock fabrics.
And of course, you’ll also be able to shop some of the best pre-loved fashion – including a huge selection of festive party dresses and secondhand sequins – from Give Your Best, a non-profit supporting displaced women and children through clothing donations.
Discover The Future of Wine, Sustainably
📅 When: Monday 9th December, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Where: Vintners Hall, London
🎫 Details: Tickets £40. Book your spot here
6 wines, 3 hours and a chance to discover what the next 10 years of wine will taste like. For wine enthusiasts, this tasting event explores cutting-edge innovations in sustainable winemaking as the wine industry responds to climate change.
Sample a selection of eco-friendly wines while learning about the eco-practices shaping the future of the industry. It’s a must for anyone passionate about wine and the environment.
Slow Down This Season With Some Visible Mending
📅 When: Sunday 8th December, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: PLATFORM, 49 Marylebone Lane London W1U 2NT
🎫 Details: Tickets £30. Book your spot here
If the festive season is already feeling a bit hectic, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to slow down a little and learn something new. Master knitter and founder of her own eponymous zero-waste knitwear brand Valentina Karellas will teach you the slow craft of darning over the afternoon.
You’ll come away with the skills to extend the life of your favourite knitwear – just bring along your damaged sweaters, scarves, and socks to learn on. You’ll get a welcome glass of bubbly, delicious mince pies and spend an intimate 2 hours with a small group of like-minded people.
Valentina also donates £5 of each ticket sale to The Or Foundation, a charity that helps communities with clothing waste poverty in the global south.
Shop Small at Lower Stable Street Market
📅 When: Weekly until 22 December. Thursdays and Fridays – 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
📍 Where: Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross
🎫 Details: Free. Find out more here
Coal Drops Yard is transforming into a festive wonderland this December with not one, not two but eight different Christmas markets! The standout has to be the B Corp certified Lower Stable Street Market.
The rotating lineup at Lower Stable Street Market offers a curated selection of local traders selling everything from artisanal food and drinks to handmade homeware, art, books, and clothing. Perfect for the eco-conscious shoppers wanting to tick off the Christmas shopping list whilst supporting good companies.
Beading For Good With LunaJune
📅 When: Thursday 19th December, 6:45 PM – 9:15 PM
📍 Where: Barge East, Hackney Wick
🎫 Details: Tickets £35. Book your spot here
Get ready to unleash your inner artist with Ella, the founder of LunaJune. Join for a night of fun, creativity, and a whole lot of beads at good company Barge East, just a few minutes walk from Hackney Wick overground. This includes their thrifted bead collection, all unique to this workshop, full of a past life and ready to be turned into a new necklace by you.
20% of ticket sales will be donated to youth charity The Wickers Charity and also includes a drink upon arrival. And of course you’ll leave with a beautiful unique handmade piece to keep or gift this holiday season.
A Wee Ceilidh at Small Beer
📅 When: Friday 20th December, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Where: The Small Beer Co taproom, Bermondsey
🎫 Details: Tickets start at £7.50. Book here
Join this lively Scottish dance event for an evening of music, community, and festive fun. Hosted at the B-Corp certified brewery Small Beer’s massive taproom in Bermondsey, it’s the perfect way to get moving and into the holiday spirit.
The evening is as much about the beer as it is the dancing (an ideal combination). Small Beer runs the world’s first dedicated small beer brewery to exclusively produce lower alcohol beer – making it perfect to drink between dances throughout the evening!
In Good Company
Whether it’s for a breakfast meeting, catching up over coffee, or dinner and drinks with the girls, then ditch the countless chains and instead find somewhere ethical, sustainable and actually good with the brand new In Good Company app.
With over 600 places in London – from coffee shops and restaurants to sustainable fashion boutiques and salons – and more added each week, you can find the perfect feel-good, guilt-free spot at the tap of a button. Download for free on iOS and Android now.
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