Whats on from Saturday 16th August 2025
Make a splash in our free paddling pools
Winns Common and Hornfair paddling pools are open daily from 10am to 6pm until Sunday 31 August – check our social channels before visiting for occasional closures for maintenance.
Royal Greenwich Festivals: Arc & You Nigerian Cultural Finesse
Saturday 16 August, 12 noon to 6pm, free
Abbey Wood Park, SE2
Enjoy an afternoon of cultural displays, dance, seminars, theatre, and the showcase of a new documentary on Nigerian and British culture.
Messy Afternoon (Age 0 to 4)
Sunday 17 August, 2:30pm to 3pm, free
The Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ
Children explore textures and colours through creative play and messy fun.
Royal Greenwich Festivals: Woolwich Carnival Workshops
Wednesday 20 August, 2:30pm to 4pm, free, book in advance
Woolwich Works, SE18 6HD
Get creative and reuse materials to make carnival decorations and props for Woolwich Carnival with TARU Arts. Everyone is welcome to join the carnival on Saturday 14 September.
Summer holiday craft sessions
Thursday 21 August, 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm, £5 per child
Charlton House and Gardens, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE
Keep the kids busy with themed arts and crafts stations in a beautiful and historic setting.
Boppin’ Bunnies summer show
Saturday 23 August, 10:45am, £11 first child, £5.50 for siblings and adults
Woolwich Works, SE18 6HD
Get ready to sing, dance and shine with live musicians, suitable for 0 to 5 year olds.
Summer Holidays at the Queen's House
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays until 29 August, free
Queen’s House, National Maritime Museum, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF
From stories, songs and sensory play to meeting historical characters, let your imagination run free!
