Looking for a summer holiday family day out? Discover the magic of Ukraine in Epsom
Families looking for something different to do this summer holiday are invited to Epsom Picturehouse on Monday 24 August for an afternoon of Ukrainian music, crafts and film, marking Ukrainian Independence Day.
From 4.30pm, visitors can enjoy live Ukrainian music and meet Ukrainian craft makers displaying their work at the cinema, before a short introduction and a 5pm screening of Mavka: The Forest Song. Every culture has stories that bring families together. Inspired by Ukrainian mythology and folklore, Mavka: The Forest Song brings one of those stories to the big screen through a colourful animated adventure. Rooted in Ukrainian culture, its themes of love, belonging, courage and protecting the natural world have helped the film connect with audiences far beyond Ukraine.
With the event falling during the school summer holidays, it’s a great day out for families looking for something a little different. Children’s tickets at Epsom Picturehouse are just £3 throughout the summer, with adult tickets from £9.99, while the music and crafts before the screening add even more to the afternoon.
The film will be shown in English, making it as inclusive as possible and giving families from across the community the chance to enjoy the story and discover Ukrainian culture together.
Joe Stroud, Marketing Manager at Epsom Picturehouse, said:
“Every culture has stories that bring families together, and Mavka is a brilliant example of that. It’s rooted in Ukrainian folklore, but its themes of love, belonging, courage and protecting the natural world are universal. It’s colourful, funny and visually spectacular too, so you don’t need to know anything about Ukrainian folklore to fall in love with it. That makes it a perfect film for celebrating Ukrainian culture while bringing the whole community together.”
Organised with Surrey Stands with Ukraine, with support from Epsom & Ewell Refugee Network, the event is open to everyone and will bring together Epsom’s Ukrainian and wider local community for a colourful, family-friendly celebration.
The celebration takes place at Epsom Picturehouse, Derby Square, Epsom, on Monday 24 August 2026, with Ukrainian music and crafts from 4.30pm and Mavka: The Forest Song at 5pm.