Free Minigolf at Canary Wharf
Brighten up your afternoon with a free game of minigolf on an irresistibly cheery course designed by art duo Craig & Karl. Artists Craig Redman & Karl Maier, famous for their fun, bold …
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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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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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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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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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Tall Tales & Cocktails
Tall Tales & Cocktails is a comedy night held on the third Thursday of every month, with a mixture of jokes and no-holds-barred storytelling hosted by the quirky Rosemary Branch pub (fondly …
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A Season of Bangla Drama
Themes of hope, empathy, human connection and a celebration of iconic cultural figures will be played across stages in Tower Hamlets this autumn, with the return of the acclaimed Bangladeshi …
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Players Social: Throwback Tuesdays
Spitalfields Market’s newest games bar Players Social is throwing it back to the 90s and 00s with the recent launch of Throwback Tuesdays – London’s ultimate midweek nostalgia fix. Serving up …
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Once spring has sprung, is there a lovelier way to spend a Sunday in the East End of London than wandering through Columbia Road flower market? Offering everything from bouquets to bedding …
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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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Free Workshops at Apple Stores
Looking to level up your iPhone videos or photography? Apple run a range of free creative workshops and sessions for everyone from newbies to those looking to make the most of new features and …
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Visit the V&A East Storehouse
There’s lots going on at the V&A’s exciting new site which opens on May 31st; it’s part museum, part warehouse and part study centre. Watch behind the scenes via a glass …
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Visit Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Hidden away behind a deceptively small entrance, but easily located thanks to the giant mural, is a sun-dappled free-to-enter neighbourhood garden complete with meandering paths, sofas and table …
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God’s Own Junkyard
Part shop, part art gallery, part museum and 100% labour of love, welcome to the neon Narnia that is God’s Own Junkyard. Star of several fashion shoots, music videos and magazine covers, …
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Order an Object at the V&A East Storehouse
If you haven’t paid a visit to the new V&A East Storehouse yet, it’s not just a regular museum; here you can put in a request to study an object up close and personal – …
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Gourmaze: A Dessert Treasure Hunt
Get the most from your weekend with all the fun of an escape room, a walking tour, and a dessert-a-thon in one! Solve riddles sent to your phone to follow a 2-3 hour walking tour of some of …
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Visit Eden Dock
Eden Dock is a waterfront oasis in the heart of Canary Wharf, created together with the Eden Project as a blueprint for biodiversity and habitat gain for cities around the world. It features …
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