Kew’s New Carbon Garden
Kew Gardens in London unveils the Carbon Garden, a permanent outdoor installation that blends planting and innovative design to showcase sustainable urban gardening.
Caribbean Takeover
Caribbean Takeover brings Caribbean culture to Royal Museums Greenwich as the Caribbean Social Forum takes over the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House. A day of cultural performances, art, and activities celebrate Caribbean heritage with free entry. A museum-wide spotlight on Caribbean arts in a festive, family-friendly setting.
Summer Family Festival
The Summer Family Festival at the Victoria & Albert Museum invites families to a free, family-friendly weekend of interactive activities and performances at V&A South Kensington on 25–26 July 2026, blending indoor experiences with outdoor fun around the museum for a lively London summer celebration.
Walthamstow Flea Market
Explore London’s Walthamstow Flea Market across multiple venues in the capital. Hunt vintage goods, antiques, clothing, and crafts at a network of stalls starting at 11:00 on July 26, 2026. Family-friendly, casual shopping with a lively street-market vibe across various London locations.
Samples & Seconds Sale - Crafty Fox Market at The National Theatre
One-day Samples & Seconds Sale by Crafty Fox Market at the National Theatre foyer, celebrating independent makers with huge discounts, quirky gifts, and a busy lineup of traders.
Flea London at Vinegar Yard
Flea London at Vinegar Yard in Bermondsey curates the best vintage, handmade, and oddities into one sunlit, riverfront market, with food trucks, live vibes, and a spot-on sense of discovery.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026
Europe's largest street festival, Notting Hill Carnival, celebrates Caribbean culture with infectious steel bands, calypso, soca, and reggae sound systems across Notting Hill, London. Two million visitors over the August bank holiday weekend.
Totally Thames Festival 2026
Totally Thames Festival 2026 is a month-long arts and cultural celebration along the River Thames, with venues spanning from the river's edge to central London. The program features film screenings, concerts, immersive art installations, and activities that showcase London’s riverfront culture.
BexleyEcofestival
A free, family-friendly eco festival at Lesnes Abbey in London on Saturday 5 September 2026, starting at 10:00. Learn about reuse and sustainability, browse eco stalls, and volunteer or book a stall for future reuse projects—perfect for families seeking hands-on environmental fun.
We Are Family Festival 2026
An all-inclusive outdoor family festival for kids at Croydon Road Recreation Ground with free rides, face painting, hourly themed parades, and bottomless soft drinks.
Covent Garden Antiques & Collectibles Market
Weekly Covent Garden Antiques & Collectibles Market at Jubilee Market in Covent Garden, London. An all-day outdoor market on Mondays (5am–5pm) with professional antique dealers offering a broad array of antiques and collectibles.
Proms in the Park 2026
BBC Proms in the Park returns as the grand outdoor finale of the Proms season in Hyde Park. Enjoy live classical orchestral performances broadcast to the park, with fireworks and special guests lighting up London's evening sky.
Jubilee General Market Covent Garden
Jubilee General Market at Covent Garden runs Sep 15–18, 2026 (Tue–Fri), opening 10:30–19:00. A busy indoor market offering greeting cards, souvenirs and beauty-care goods from Jubilee Market stalls, perfect for locals and visitors seeking a lively London shopping experience.
Drumsheds Summer Flea
Drumsheds Summer Flea is a London-wide market day across multiple venues. Browse vintage finds, handmade crafts, and street-food stalls from a diverse mix of vendors starting at 10:00. A casual, family-friendly outing that blends bargain-hunting with summer city vibes.
Art, Design & Craft fair
Free-entry Art, Design & Craft Fair at The Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington (London) on 26 Sep 2026. Local artists showcase illustrative art and handmade crafts in a casual, creative market atmosphere from 1pm–5pm.
Arts and Crafts Market Covent Garden
Weekend arts-and-crafts market at Covent Garden's Jubilee Market in central London, with handmade goods from diverse traders. Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am–6pm, offering crafts across many skills in a bustling, family-friendly market setting.
Hackney Flea Market
On 17 Oct 2026 starting at 10:00, Hackney Flea Market brings vintage and handmade finds to London's outdoor market circuit across multiple venues, with casual stalls, crafts, and small vendors offering a family-friendly day of shopping and discovery.
Walthamstow Flea Market
Walthamstow Flea Market returns across multiple London venues on November 8, 2026, starting at 11:00. Browse vintage clothes, retro homeware, antiques, and quirky finds from numerous stalls, with street food and a bustling urban atmosphere.
Big South London Flea
A multi-venue South London flea market across several venues, offering vintage clothes, collectibles, crafts, and street-market bargains. Browse diverse stalls, meet local sellers, and enjoy a casual, social shopping day.
Crafty Fox Market at The British Library
Two-day Christmas market at The British Library by Crafty Fox Market, bringing independent artists, makers and designers to London. Browse handmade gifts, unique crafts, and festive pop-ups to kick off your Christmas shopping in style.
Covent Garden Antiques & Collectibles Market
Covent Garden Antiques & Collectibles Market gathers professional antique dealers at Jubilee Market in Covent Garden, London. Open Mondays from 5am to 5pm, it showcases a broad selection of antiques and collectibles across multiple stalls. A must-visit for serious collectors and casual browsers alike, right in the heart of London.
Jubilee General Market Covent Garden
Experience Jubilee General Market at Covent Garden’s Jubilee Market. A bustling craft and gift market selling greeting cards, souvenirs and beauty care, open Tue–Fri 10:30–19:00 during Dec 15–18, 2026.
A Celebration For Christmas Gift Day & Craft Fair
A festive, family-friendly Christmas craft fair at The Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington, featuring local makers selling handmade gifts and crafts. Entry is free, with stalls open Saturday 19 December 2026 from 1pm to 5pm.
Aquarium
Explore the Horniman's Aquarium exhibit inside the museum's halls, where vivid tanks showcase diverse marine life and interactive displays spark curiosity for visitors of all ages. A family-friendly, immersive outing that blends science and wonder in a welcoming London venue.
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