Family-friendly and inclusive early evening activities
This summer, explore vibrant evening activities and events happening across the borough from Monday 20 July to Tuesday 1 September.
As part of our evening and night-time strategy, we’re working with local businesses and organisations to create more family-friendly and inclusive non-alcohol led activities and experiences.
All the events and activities are free or low cost, and they happen between 5pm and 9pm.
Most activities are open to all, with some only certain age groups.
Family Campfire Evenings at Calthorpe Community Garden
Outdoor campfire evenings with storytelling, folk songs, poetry and nature activities at the Folk Fire Circle.
- Wednesdays from 22 July to 26 August, 5pm to 9pm
- for families with children and young people.
- Calthorpe Community Garden, 258-274 Grays Inn Road, WC1X 8LH
- free
Book your place now. Walk-ins may be available but cannot be guaranteed.
Family Cooking Evenings at Castlehaven Community Association
- Wednesday 22 July and Wednesday 29 July, 5pm to 8pm
- for families, children and young people
- Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU
- free
To book a place, either:
- call 020 7485 3386
- text 07435986620
- email [email protected]
Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available capacity.
Family Cinema Evenings at Clarence Hall
- Thursday 6 August and Thursday 13 August, 6pm to 9pm
- for families, children and young people
- Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, Hawley Road, NW1 8RN
- free
To book a place, either:
- call 020 7485 3386
- text 07435986620
- email [email protected]
Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available capacity.
Community Fun Evening at Castlehaven Community Association
- Friday 21 August, 5pm to 8.30pm
- for families, children and young people
- Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU
- free
To book a place, either:
- call 020 7485 3386
- text 07435986620
- email [email protected]
Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available capacity.
Family Stitch, Sing and Stories at TAMMAM Studio
Creative sewing, storytelling and song sessions. No sewing experience is needed.
- Thursday 23 July and Saturday 8 August 2026, 5pm to 7pm and 7pm to 9pm
- for all
- TAMMAM Studio, 5 Hastings Street, WC1H 9PZ
- free
Book your place now. Walk-ins may be available but cannot be guaranteed.
Repair Café Evenings from SarasFix
Repair sessions where you can bring broken phones, laptops, tablets, cameras and small electronics.
- Friday 24 July, Friday 14 August and Friday 21 August 2026, 5pm to 8pm
- for families with children of all ages and young people under 18
- 1 Tavistock Chambers, 40 Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2SE
- free
Book your place now. Walk-ins are welcome.
Mindful Card-Making Workshops with the Hello Beautiful Foundation
Relaxed creative workshops where you can make positive message cards.
- Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 August, 5pm to 6.30pm
- for families, children and young people under 18
- Hello Love, 62-64 Southampton Row, WC1B 4AR
- free
Bookings will open soon. Walk-ins may be available but cannot be guaranteed.
Family Play Sessions at NW5 Community Play Project
Play sessions with indoor and outdoor activities.
- Thursdays from 6 August to 27 August, 5pm to 9pm
- for families, children and young people of all ages
- NW5 Community Play Project, The Hut, Islip Street, NW5 2TU
- free
No booking is needed, you can turn up on the day.
Camden Youth Theatre Summer Creative Programme
Film making workshops, a theatre trip and a public film screening.
- August, dates to be confirmed
- for young people aged 13 to 19. The final screening is also open to friends, family and the local community
- Camden People’s Theatre, 58–60 Hampstead Road, NW1 2PY
- free
Bookings will open soon.
Storytelling, Spoken Word and Games Evenings with The Winch
Library evenings with live storytelling, spoken word, creative activities, board games and crafts.
- Wednesday 5 August, Wednesday 12 August and Wednesday 19 August, 5pm to 8pm
- for families of all ages, including parents, carers, grandparents, infants, children and teenagers
- Belsize Community Library, Antrim Road, NW3 4XN
- free
No booking is needed, you can turn up on the day.
K-Pop Dance Workshops with Wac Arts
A 3-day evening workshop with Kakilang, exploring K-Pop dance and culture.
- Tuesday 4 August, Wednesday 5 August and Thursday 6 August, 6pm to 8pm
- for young people aged 12 to 16
- The Old Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4QP
- free
Book your place now. Walk-ins may be available but cannot be guaranteed.
Family Community Walks and Shared Meal at Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust
Guided family walks around Holborn and Covent Garden, followed by a shared meal at Dragon Hall.
- Friday 7 August, Friday 14 August and Friday 21 August, 5.30pm to 9pm
- for families, including parents, carers, grandparents, children and siblings.
- Dragon Hall, 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT
- free
No booking is needed, you can turn up on the day.
OAE TOTS: A Musical Adventure from Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
A fun pre-school concert with storytelling, singing and live orchestral music.
- Monday 24 August 2026, 5pm to 6pm
- for children aged 2 to 5, with parents, carers and grandparents
- Gospel Oak Primary school, Mansfield Road, NW3 2JB
- £5 per adult, free for children
Create & Thrive Summer Festival Community Showcase at HvH ARTS Gallery
A showcase celebrating young people’s music, dance, DJing, visual art and performance with food stalls from local traders.
- Saturday 29 August 2026, 5pm to 8pm
- for all
- HvH ARTS Gallery, 44 Ashdown Crescent, NW5 4QE
- free
Bookings will open soon. Walk-ins may be available but cannot be guaranteed.