There are many free and low-cost events taking place across Camden.

Here you can find out what's happening near you, as well as where to find our advice bus for support with the cost of living crisis. 

You'll find a list of events pages from voluntary and community sector organisations, or you can contact your local organisations to see what's on offer. 

Cost of living crisis – advice events

If you owe money and you cannot afford to repay it, or if you are finding it hard to pay for things like food, energy bills and rent, come to one of our advice events. You'll be able to get help and advice with debt, money worries, energy bills, housing, finding a job, benefits and more.

Advice events for parents and carers:

  • Wednesday 11 October, 11am to 3pm - Harmood Children's Centre Nursery, 1 Forge Place, NW1 8DQ
  • Wednesday 18 October, 11am to 3pm - Kilburn Grange Children's Centre, 1 Palmerston Road, NW6 2JL
  • Wednesday 25 October, 11am to 3pm - 1a Children's Centre, 1a Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4SR
  • Wednesday 1 November, 11am to 3pm - Regent’s Park Children's Centre, Augustus Street, NW1 3TJ
  • Wednesday 8 November, 1pm to 3pm - Agar Children's Centre, Wrotham Road, NW1 9SU

You can also find information on our cost of living crisis page and if you’re worried about money or debt, you can refer yourself to our free money advice service.

Free and low-cost events

Camden libraries have a programme of free events 

A range of free and low-cost sport and physical activities take place across Camden for all ages and abilities. 

Castlehaven Community Centre run a variety of events for all ages, cultures and abilities

  • Address: 23 Castlehaven Rd, London NW1 8RU
  • Phone number: 020 7485 3386

The Winch runs events for children, young people and their families

  • Address: The Winchester Project, Old Winchester Arms, 21 Winchester Road, NW3 3NR

  • Phone number: 020 7586 8731

Queen’s Crescent Community Association run a variety of events for all ages, cultures and abilities

  • Address: 45 Ashdown Cres, Belsize Park, NW5 4QE
  • Phone number: 0207 267 6635

Elizabeth House Community Centre run a variety of events for Camden and Islington residents aged 65 and over

  • Address: Elizabeth House Community Centre, 2 Hurlock Street, N5 1ED
  • Phone number: 020 7690 1300

Age UK Camden run a variety of events for Camden residents aged 55 and over

  • Address: 68 Parkway, NW1 7AH
  • Phone number: 020 7837 3777

London Irish Centre run events that promote Irish culture and care

  • Address: The London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, NW1 9XB
  • Phone number: 020 7916 2222

Kosmos Centre run events for residents from Greek Cypriot and Somali backgrounds

  • Address: 2C Falkland Road, NW5 2PT
  • Phone number: 020 7267 7194

Camden Carers organise regular events for carers

  • Address: The Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, NW5 1LB
  • Phone number: 020 7428 8950

Forum+ organise a variety of free events and activities for LGBTQI+ residents aged 18 and over and their friends

  • Address: 54 Chalton Street, NW1 1HS
  • Phone number: 020 7388 5720

Holiday, Activities and Food Programme (HAF)

  • If your child is aged 5 to 16 and eligible for free school meals, you can book them in for free activities, which include a free meal, via Camden’s Holiday and Food (HAF) programme.

EasyRead information

You can also read about free and low-cost activities in Camden in an EasyRead format.