Discover Free Local & London Events This Summer! 

We know how important it is to keep families engaged, inspired, and entertained - especially during the summer holidays. That is why we have put together a fantastic list of free events happening locally and across London!

From creative workshops and nature walks to museum exhibitions and youth activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking to explore South East London or venture into the heart of the city, these events are a great way to make memories without spending a penny.

Local

• Royal Greenwich Festivals free summer programme is here
• Power Mobile Gym Youth Boxing Sessions - Thamesmead
• Thamesmead Festival 2025 - Thamesmead
• Tump 53 Open Morning - Thamesmead
• Health Walk - Thamesmead
• Let's Just Create Holiday Programme - Lesnes Abbey Woods
• Bridging Generations: Family Play and Connect
• Find a Home for a Ladybird
• Meet the Community Safety Team at Waterways Family Centre
• Preserve My Language, Protect My Culture: Language Classes
• Magic Box
• Greenwich Summer Food Festival
• Woolwich Dockyard Festival
• Beauty, business and behaviour: Braiding and nails workshop
• Build-a-Bird Collage
• Reach out wellbeing session at Mycenae House
• Teen-zine making - Queer Diary
• Bringing Nigerian Cultural Finesse to Kidbrooke
• Nigerian-British Evening
• LGBTQ Greenwich Summer Social
• Woolwich Carnival Workshops
• End of Term Party - Summer 2025! | Woolwich Works
• All events - IKEA Greenwich - IKEA
• Silent Disco Skate Jam and Street Food Festival - Thamesmead
• PARKfest-Tramshed
• An Evening of Caribbean Folksongs, Stories & Sayings-Tramshed
• This FREE Art Trial In London Boasts Six Statues By Damien Hirst

London

• Thirst: In Search of Freshwater | Wellcome Collection
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• Summer Screens - Canary Wharf
• Film Club - Canary Wharf
• South Asian Heritage Month - Canary Wharf
• Alfresco Arts: Family - Canary Wharf
• Costa Del Croydon - Centrale & Whitgift
• JW3 Beach | JW3
• The Map of Richmond Park | The Royal Parks
• Apple Camp: Direct Your Own Friendship Film on iPad - Apple (UK)
• Holland Park | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
• How to get here - Sky Garden - London
• LBC | What's on
• Events & Fire Station Open Days | London Fire Brigade
• Film on the Green in Hounslow Tickets, Sat 14 Jun 2025 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
• Summer in Leicester Square 2025 | Free Outdoor Films & Sports
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• Summer In Battersea Park 2025
• Summer Rocks 2025 | Free Music, Art & Family Events at Wembley Park
• Open Air Cinema Free Movies - Merchant Square, Paddington
• Dance Your Way Home: Public Art | Southbank Centre
• Skate Up Space | Southbank Centre
• Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms | Southbank Centre
• Fun DMC 10th Birthday | Southbank Centre
• School Holidays in Covent Garden | Covent Garden
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• Family Farm Day in Covent Garden Tickets, Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
• Bermondsey carnival Tickets, Mon 25 Aug 2025 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
• Mama Meet Up - Summer Beach Tickets, Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
• Poplar Picnic 2025 Tickets, Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
• Plan your visit | Horizon 22
• The Granary Square fountains - King's Cross
• Freightliners City Farm
• Wonderful walks through parks - Experience London blog
• Crystal Palace Park Trust
• Visit the Conservatory | Barbican
• London Hot Air Balloons | Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta
• Notting Hill Carnival

Museums & Galleries

• Museum | Bank of England
• The Garden | Science Museum
• Free summer holidays events for kids in London: National Maritime Museum
• Character Actors at the National Maritime Museum | Family-friendly Museum tours
• SENsory Sailors | Royal Museums Greenwich
• Young V&A Summer Festival - Special event at Young V&A · V&A
• Families and family visits | London Museum Docklands | London Museum
• Tate Kids Free Summer Films | Tate Modern
• SOFT STUDIO by HoLD | Tate Britain
• Summer family festival - National Portrait Gallery
• Portrait painting workshop - National Portrait Gallery
• Welcome space weekends and holidays: Our dedicated space for families | Events | National Gallery, London
• NG Creative Community: Decoding pictures family tour | Events | National Gallery, London
• NG Creative Community: Playful paper sculpture workshop | Events | National Gallery, London
• Play Pavilion Programme - Serpentine Galleries
• Family Day: Oyster Shell Art - William Morris Gallery
• Storytelling through Art and Play | Dulwich Picture Gallery
• Art Sundays | Dulwich Picture Gallery
• Popcorn! Listening Party! - Whitechapel Gallery
• Highlights of the Collection Tours - The Wallace Collection
• Hands on Armour: Saturday Knight Live - The Wallace Collection
• Grand Ideas: A Morning for Families - The Wallace Collection

SEND & Inclusive

• Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit | Natural History Museum
• Autistic Inclusive Meets UK | Autistic Led Non-Profit
• What's On — Heart n Soul
• Ocean Court Summer Events | National Maritime Museum
• Inclusive Sports Festival - Thamesmead
• Seesaw Sensory Circus Show - September 8, 9, 10-Tramshed
• Sensory tour: the Collection - National Portrait Gallery
• Relaxed Mornings: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 - National Portrait Gallery