Discover Free Local & London Events This October! 

We know how important it is to keep families engaged, inspired, and entertained - especially during the half term. 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

• Event: Hawsmoor Family Session (Fri) - Young Greenwich Youth Services
• Event: BYS Hawksmoor Universal... - Young Greenwich Youth Services
• Woolwich Works Games Night | Woolwich Works
• Half Term and Halloween at Woolwich Works | Woolwich Works
• Code-Easy Taster Sessions | Woolwich Works
• Half Term Magic Makers Crafternoon: Magic Wand | Woolwich Works
• Half Term Magic Makers Crafternoon: Suncatcher | Woolwich Works
• Half Term Magic Makers Crafternoon: Spell Book | Woolwich Works
• Safe Harbour | Royal Museums Greenwich
• Saturday Art Club | Royal Museums Greenwich
• Diwali at the National Maritime Museum | Events in London
• The Prophets Lanthorn: Mirrored in the black water, a triumph of light | Royal Museums Greenwich
• October half term family activities at the Queen's House | Royal Museums Greenwich
• Black Makers Fair and Pop-up Exhibition Tickets, Sun, Oct 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
• Family Trails and Backpacks at the Queen’s House - Self Guided Trail in Greenwich, Greenwich - Visit Greenwich
• Scavenger Hunt at Greenwich Market - Indoor in Greenwich, Greenwich - Visit Greenwich
• Park It in the Market: Halloween Special - Halloween Event in Greenwich, Greenwich - Visit Greenwich
• Halloween at Greenwich Market - Halloween Event in Greenwich, Greenwich - Visit Greenwich
• Guided autumn tree ID walk - Thamesmead
• Halloween scavenger hunt - Thamesmead
• Howl-o-ween | Greenwich Peninsula
• Events & Activities | Greenwich Libraries | Better
• Lesnes Trim-trail - Lesnes Abbey Woods
• Vespresso’s Halloween Kids Hunt Tickets, Fri 31 Oct 2025 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
• Event: Avery Hill Art Club - Young Greenwich Youth Services
• Event: Hawsmoor Family Session (Fri) - Young Greenwich Youth Services

London

• 2025 Festival Events - Bloomsbury Festival
• Join Us For Free Ping Pong - Canary Wharf
• Short Story Stations x Penguin Books: Black Writers Collection - Canary Wharf
• Explore Canary Wharf's Free Digital Art Guide
• Future of Food | Science Museum
• Halloween Lates | Science Museum
• David Bowie Centre - Display at V&A East Storehouse · V&A
• People Home and Housing (2025) - V&A East Talk at Offsite · V&A
• Story Space: Rainbows | Tate Britain
• Tate Britain Family Tours | Tate Britain
• Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds | British Library
• Family Station: Explore and Play | British Library
• Family Workshop: Shiva, Lord of the Dance | British Library
• Family Festival | Natural History Museum
• October Nature Roadshows | The Royal Parks
• Greenwich Learning Centre Autumn Celebration | The Royal Parks
• Alphabet Soup | Southbank Centre
• Creative Encounters: Poetry and Paint | Southbank Centre
• Keep, Singing, Singing, Singing Out | Southbank Centre
• Harmony with Our Oceans | Southbank Centre
• Mix & Move: Salsa Vibes | Southbank Centre
• Market Explorers Garden | Borough Market | Borough Market
• Find a place to play – London Play
• Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs

Inclusive

• SEND Inclusive Basketball - Thamesmead
• SEND Inclusive Zumba - Thamesmead
• SEND Inclusive Yoga - Thamesmead
• SEND Inclusive Multisports - Thamesmead
• Event: Woolwich Common Family... - Young Greenwich Youth Services
• Holiday Make Studio: Home | Tate Modern
• SENsory Social Club - Children's Activity Event in Kidbrooke, Greenwich - Visit Greenwich
• SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling | British Library
• Holiday Make Studio: Home | Tate Modern