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, 4.30pm to 9.30pm
- for families with children and young people.
- Calthorpe Community Garden, 258-274 Grays Inn Road, WC1X 8LH
- facilities available - baby changing facilities, toilets, accessible toilet, seats available, safe/quiet space available, space for buggies, play equipment for under 5s and drinking water
- free
Book your place now. Walk-ins may be available but cannot be guaranteed.
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
- facilities available - toilets, baby changing facilities, accessible toilet, seats available, wheelchair accessible and space for buggies
- free
No booking is needed, you can turn up on the day.
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
- staff will be onsite but children under 11 years old must be supervised by their families and adults they come along with
- NW5 Community Play Project, The Hut, Islip Street, NW5 2TU
- facilities available - toilets, accessible toilet, safe/quiet space available and drinking water
- free
No booking is needed, you can turn up on the day.
Family Cinema Evenings at Clarence Hall by Castlehaven Community Association
Family film screenings with free snacks and refreshments.
- Thursday 6 August and Thursday 20 August, 6pm to 9pm
- for families, children and young people
- Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, Hawley Road, NW1 8RN
- facilities available - toilets, accessible toilet, seating available, space for buggies, wheelchair accessible and drinking water
- 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 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 Wednesday 19 August, 6pm to 8.15pm
- 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.
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
- facilities available - toilets, seating available, drinking water, onsite café available to purchase refreshments and accessible toilets are available via hotel next door
- wheelchair access is available at select sessions. Email [email protected] for details about access at each session and to discuss any preparations that would support your visit
- free
Book your place for the Mindful Card Making workshop. 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 (now postponed, a new date will be posted shortly)
- Friday 7 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
- facilities available - toilets, seats available, safe/quiet space available and drinking water
- free
Book your place now. Walk-ins are welcome.
Camden Youth Theatre Summer Creative Programme with New Diorama Theatre and Camden’s People Theatre
Creative programme for young people combining filmmaking workshops, a theatre trip and a public film screening.
- workshops on Tuesday 18 August, Friday 21 August, Tuesday 25 August, 2pm to 8pm with the final screening on Friday 28 August, 6pm to 9pm
- 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
- facilities available - toilets, accessible toilets, seating available, safe/quiet space available, drinking water, fidget toys available for neurodivergent participants
- the team are happy to discuss any other access requirements in advance to support attendance and participation
- free
Book your place now for the Camden Youth Theatre Summer Creative Programme.
Summer gaming and pizza evening at JW3
Gaming sessions for young people featuring major consoles, the latest games, virtual reality, immersive projector screens and pizza.
- Thursday 20 August, 5pm to 9pm
- for young people aged 9 to 16 years old
- JW3, 341-351 Finchley Rd, London NW3 6ET
- facilities available - toilets, accessible toilet, baby changing facilities, seating available, space for buggies, wheelchair accessible and drinking water
- parents and siblings can enjoy the JW3 cafe and beach while their children are taking part
- free
Book your place for the summer gaming and pizza event at JW3.
Community Fun Evening at Castlehaven Community Association
A relaxed evening of arts and crafts activities, football, circus skills, board games and a community buffet.
- Friday 21 August, 5pm to 8.30pm
- for families, children and young people
- Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU
- facilities available - toilets, accessible toilet, seating available, space for buggies, wheelchair accessible and drinking water
- 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.
OAE TOTS: A Musical Adventure from Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
An interactive and inclusive concert for pre-school children from Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE), a world class orchestra based in the Camden community.
- 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.
Free basketball and football evening sessions at Kilburn Grange Park
Sporting Aid and Netherwood Youth Hub are running free basketball and football sessions in the Kilburn Grange Park Multi-Use Games Area.
- every Tuesday throughout July and August, 5pm to 7pm
- for young people aged 11 to 25
- Kilburn Grange Park Multi Use Games Area is located just off the Kilburn High Road entrance to the park by the Black Lion Public House
- free
- no booking is necessary, you can turn up on the day
The family evening activities project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Past events
- Family Cooking Evenings at Castlehaven Community Association
- Family Stitch, Sing and Stories at TAMMAM Studio
- K-Pop Dance Workshops with Wac Arts