Margarita Rumble
Heads up London, it’s time for the 5th annual London Margarita Rumble, in partnership with Jose Cuervo tequila. Some of London’s coolest bars and restaurants are pitting their …
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Summer Screens
Bring a blanket and picnic (or grab something from one of the local shops and restaurants) and settle down to watch a movie or your favourite sporting event at Summer Screens, Canary Wharf. This …
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Lunchtime Classicals at Canary Wharf
Free Lunchtime Classicals in Jubilee Park are back! Chill out to a range of classical music, from jazz trios to a string quartet, in the leafy setting of Jubilee Park. Alternate Wednesdays …
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Ride the Helix
Are you brave enough to take on the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide? Loop around 12 times during the 178m long slide which twists and turns around the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit …
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Tower Hamlets – Summer of Fun
Families in Tower Hamlets can look forward to an exciting summer holiday season this year as the council’s Summer of Fun 2024 programme begins. Offering a variety of free inter-generational …
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Walthamstow-on Sea: Beach Vibes
Don’t fancy sitting in traffic for hours, or crammed into a train with no air-con? Don’t worry Cheapos, a day at the beach is closer (and cheaper) than you think; at Big Penny Social …
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The Five Points Brewery – Tour and Tasting
How’s this for a bargain? Craft beer specialists The Five Points Brewery are offering a 90-minute tour and tasting on Saturdays, which includes 4 x 1/3-pint samples of Five Points beers …
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Oktoberfest Bottomless Beer Brunch
If you’re limbering up for Oktoberfest, we’ve got the perfect workout; how about a bottomless beer and brats brunch throughout September? On the last two Saturdays in September and …
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Wild Food Walks – Foraging in London
Made In Hackney is the UK’s first fully vegan community cookery school and charity, working with and inspiring communities to share and develop the skills and knowledge to grow/forage, cook and …
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Hackney Carnival
Hackney Carnival is back for a day of good fun and good vibes – come along and get involved! There will be a family-friendly parade with over 30 groups celebrating the borough’s diverse …
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Oktoberfest Bottomless Beer Brunch
If you’re limbering up for Oktoberfest, we’ve got the perfect workout; how about a bottomless beer and brats brunch throughout September? On the last two Saturdays in September and …
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Oktoberfest Bottomless Beer Brunch
If you’re limbering up for Oktoberfest, we’ve got the perfect workout; how about a bottomless beer and brats brunch throughout September? On the last two Saturdays in September and …
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The Other Art Fair
Run by Saatchi, this art fair brings together pieces from over 100 independent artists in a relaxed, informal environment. The art is affordable (at least for original work) with some pieces …
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Open Water Swimming at Canary Wharf
Open water swimming returns to Canary Wharf for the summer, in partnership with Love Open Water. Whether you live or work locally or are just visiting the area, take a dip in the surprisingly …
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Free Pumpkin Carving
Fancy yourself as a bit of a pumpkin carving demon? Put your artistic talents to the test at Big Penny Social; pick up a free pumpkin and then hand your finished masterpiece in at the bar for a …
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Warehouse of Horrors
This huge Halloween party is taking over the whole of Big Penny Social, and carrying on well past the witching hour until 2am. There will be live music and DJs, amazing circus performers …
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MCM Comic Con London – October
Late October isn’t just the time of year for dressing up for Halloween. It’s also time for the autumn edition of the bi-annual pop culture expo MCM Comic Con. (The spring event usually takes …
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Halloween Roller Disco
Skate your way through the hauntingly decorated Big Penny Social event space to DJs spinning classic Halloween hits and party anthems, then chill out in the beer hall. Don’t forget your …
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Victoria Park Fireworks 2025
Also known as the Tower Hamlets Fireworks, this was one of the few remaining free fireworks events in London; sadly, it was cancelled for 2023 and looks like it won’t be going ahead this …
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Day of the Ted at Fairgame
Celebrate Day of the Ted at Fairgame with all your favourite fairground games – plus some spooky surprises thrown in. There will be DJ sets, live performances and a costume competition, so …
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Stow Firework Spectacular
Gates open at 4pm and there are two shows: a quieter mini-version at 6pm for smaller children and those with sensory issues, and a traditional full-on whizz-bang version at 8pm. Your ticket will …
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The London Photo Show
The London Photo Show is run by photographers, for photographers – and everyone interested in photography. The exhibition is free to enter, and to visit. This group exhibition features …
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