FREE Things to do in Greenwich & London This Summer Break
Published 20/07/26
Are you looking for fun, free and family‑friendly things to do over the summer holidays? We have pulled together a huge roundup of local events across Greenwich, Bexley and London - from creative workshops and youth clubs to museum adventures, park festivals, outdoor concerts and inclusive activities.
Whether you want arts, nature, sports, culture, or just something new to explore, there’s plenty happening this summer break - all completely free to enjoy.
Greenwich
- Cycle hub at Sporting Club Thamesmead - Thamesmead
- Growing Together: Lunchbox Legends - Thamesmead
- Growing Together: Eat Well, Spend Less - Thamesmead
- Thrive Impact Youth Club in Thamesmead - Thamesmead
- Growing Together: Family Sports Day - Thamesmead
- Creative Roots: Painting and Creative Arts Workshop | Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Woolwich Carnival Making Workshops | Woolwich Works
- Cool Spaces at Eltham Library: Beat the Heat Safety session | Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Ignite! | Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Creative Roots: Youth Art Exhibition and Pop-Up Gallery | Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Royal Greenwich Festivals: African Visual Art Exhibition and Creative Workshops (ISE AGBE) | Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Vegan Potluck Social | Royal Borough of Greenwich
- ROYAL GREENWICH FESTIVALS Welcome to the IṢẸ́ ÀGBẸ̀ FESTIVAL "Explore the Heartbeat of Our Heritage" Our Language Our Culture
- Woolwich Summer Lates: Greenwich+Docklands International Festival | Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Thrive Impact Youth Club in Thamesmead - Thamesmead
- Play in the Park | The Royal Parks
- Park Yoga in St. James's Park & Greenwich Park | The Royal Parks
- Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens Bandstand Events | The Royal Parks
- The Regent's Park Music Festival | The Royal Parks
- Greenwich Park Bandstand Concerts | The Royal Parks
- Summer Nature Roadshows | The Royal Parks
- Discovery Days: Peter Pan | The Royal Parks
- Greenwich and Docklands International Festival | The Royal Parks
- Park it in the Market Greenwich | Summer Special 2026
Bexley
- Broadway Super Saturday | Broadway
- Bexley Arts Trust - Hall Place & Gardens
- Dave Tonge - The Yarnsmith of Norwich - Hall Place & Gardens
- Miniature Railway - Hall Place & Gardens
- AllPace Run Club | London Borough of Bexley
- Thursday Board Games Club - 9 July 2026 | London Borough of Bexley
- Hub Summer Fun | London Borough of Bexley
- Family Art Club — The Exchange
- Make & Wonder - Summer Session — The Exchange
- Hub Summer Fun 19 August 2026 | London Borough of Bexley
Museums
- Tots at the docks | London Museum
- The flag of many colours | London Museum
- Family festival of Caribbean culture | London Museum
- Roman London family quest returns! | London Museum
- Paint with food | London Museum
London
- London Parks: An Exhibition | Southbank Centre
- Quentin Blake: The Southbank Parade | Southbank Centre
- Luke Jerram: Stepping Out | Southbank Centre
- Kinetika Bloco x Tomorrow’s Warriors | Southbank Centre
- Steel Rising | Southbank Centre
- Steel Sounds with Just Vibez | Southbank Centre
- https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/steel-sounds-with-just-vibez/
- ZooNation: Hip-Hop Showcase for All Ages | Southbank Centre
- Heart n Soul’s Let It Be Awesome Party! | Southbank Centre
- New to Wood Wharf this summer
- Alfresco Arts: Family - Canary Wharf
- Summer Screens - Canary Wharf
- Minigolf by Craig & Karl - Canary Wharf
- Royal Docks Summer Splash | Royal Docks
- Sky Garden London :: Ticket Selection :: Tickets
- Covent Garden | Shopping, Dining and Culture Destination
- The best of FREE things to do in Covent Garden | Covent Garden
- Massive UK Summer Quest Event in Pokémon GO (2026)
Teens
- Friday Lates life drawing: Brixton Life Drawing | Events | National Gallery, London
- Postcard sketching: Creative session | Events | National Gallery, London
- Constable in 30 minutes: Lunchtime reset | Events | National Gallery, London
Inclusive
