Looking for something to do locally over the next few days? I’ve had a proper mooch through what’s happening around Greenwich, Woolwich, Charlton, Blackheath, Eltham and Bexley, with a particular eye on things that are free, cheap, creative or just a little bit different.
This roundup covers Saturday 26 to Wednesday 30 September 2026. Event details can change, so always check with the organiser before travelling.
Start with my Greenwich Days Out, Events & Local Guide or browse Greenwich Family Events & Free Days Out 2026 for more ideas.
10 things to do in Greenwich for kids this weekend
I’ve got you covered. Here’s the quick-look version first, with Greenwich, Woolwich, Charlton, Blackheath and Eltham plus a few useful Bexley picks. Tap through to the organiser before travelling.
Greenwich YouthFest
📅 WHEN: Sat 26 Sep, 12 noon–6pm overall
📍 WHERE: General Gordon Square, Woolwich Waves & Tramshed
🎟 COST: Free
👀 QUICK NOTE: For ages 11–19; market, sport and theatre zones generally finish at 5pm.
Image: Visit Greenwich — official event artwork.
Code Easy Robotics & Coding Club — Free Taster
📅 WHEN: Sat 26 Sep, 11am
📍 WHERE: Woolwich Works, Meeting Room 2, SE18 6HD
🎟 COST: Free
👀 QUICK NOTE: Hands-on robotics, coding and 3D design; advance registration recommended.
Image: Clarissa’s Corner Media Library — activity-specific robotics/coding image.
Nature Drawing Workshop
📅 WHEN: Sat 26 Sep, 11.30am–12.30pm & 2pm–3.30pm
📍 WHERE: Charlton House Library, SE7 8RE
🎟 COST: Free
👀 QUICK NOTE: Relaxed nature drawing with materials provided; all ages and abilities.
Image: Better / Greenwich Libraries — venue photograph, not workshop photography.
Creative Writing Workshop
📅 WHEN: Sat 26 Sep, 3.30pm–4.30pm
📍 WHERE: Blackheath Library, Old Dover Road, SE3 7BT
🎟 COST: Free
👀 QUICK NOTE: Writing techniques, editing and creativity; book in advance at the library desk.
Image: Better / Greenwich Libraries — venue photograph, not workshop photography.
Character Encounters — National Maritime Museum
📅 WHEN: Sat 26 Sep; check the day’s performance schedule
📍 WHERE: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
🎟 COST: Free
👀 QUICK NOTE: Interactive maritime-history performances for all ages, running every Saturday.
Image: Royal Museums Greenwich — official Character Encounters photograph.
Barometric Rhythm Machine
📅 WHEN: Sun 27 Sep, 10am–6.15pm
📍 WHERE: Greenwich Foot Tunnel
🎟 COST: Free
👀 QUICK NOTE: A site-specific low-frequency sound installation you experience through the tunnel space as well as by hearing it.
Image: Visit Greenwich — location photograph, not installation photography.
Miniature Railway — Hall Place & Gardens
📅 WHEN: Sun 27 Sep, 12.30pm–4pm
📍 WHERE: Hall Place & Gardens, DA5 1PQ
🎟 COST: £1.50 per person, per ride
👀 QUICK NOTE: A low-cost family add-on; the railway is outdoors across uneven grass.
Image: Hall Place & Gardens — locally hosted Clarissa’s Corner Media Library copy.
Jambs Owls Experience — Hall Place
📅 WHEN: Fri 25–Sun 27 Sep; check opening hours
📍 WHERE: Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley
🎟 COST: £3–£4
👀 QUICK NOTE: A chance to get closer to live owls during a Hall Place visit.
Image: Hall Place & Gardens — locally hosted Clarissa’s Corner Media Library copy.
Character Actors — Queen’s House
📅 WHEN: Sun 27 Sep, approx. 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
📍 WHERE: Queen’s House, Greenwich
🎟 COST: Free
👀 QUICK NOTE: Meet historical characters linked with the Queen’s House in interactive family performances.
Image: Royal Museums Greenwich — official Character Actors photograph.
Discover Sundays — National Maritime Museum
📅 WHEN: Sun 27 Sep, 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm
📍 WHERE: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
🎟 COST: Free, drop-in
👀 QUICK NOTE: Family creative activities inspired by the Museum’s collection; suitable for all ages and abilities.
Image: Royal Museums Greenwich — official Discover Sundays photograph.
More details for planning your weekend
Saturday 26 September
Greenwich YouthFest — Woolwich
Where: General Gordon Square, Woolwich Waves and Tramshed, Woolwich
When: 12 noon–6pm overall; most activity zones run until 5pm
Cost: Free
Best for: Young people aged 11–19
Greenwich YouthFest is a one-day takeover made by young people, for young people, with live music, DJs, gaming, sport, theatre, creative activity and a young people’s market. The main stage in General Gordon Square runs until 6pm, while the market, sports and theatre zones finish at 5pm.
Check Greenwich YouthFest details
Code Easy Robotics & Coding Club — Free Taster
Where: Woolwich Works, Meeting Room 2, SE18 6HD
When: 11am
Cost: Free
Booking: Advance registration recommended
Children can try robotics, coding and 3D design through hands-on activities designed to build confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills. Parents can also meet the tutor and find out more about the full course.
View the Woolwich Works listing
Nature Drawing Workshop — Charlton House Library
Where: Charlton House Library, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE
When: 11.30am–12.30pm and 2pm–3.30pm
Cost: Free
Best for: All ages and abilities
A relaxed workshop celebrating the natural world through drawing, with materials provided.
Creative Writing Workshop — Blackheath Library
Where: Blackheath Library, Old Dover Road, SE3 7BT
When: 3.30pm–4.30pm
Cost: Free
Booking: Book in advance at the library desk
The session covers writing techniques, editing skills and ways to boost creativity.
Sunday 27 September
Barometric Rhythm Machine — Greenwich Foot Tunnel
When: 10am–6.15pm
Cost: Free; just come along
What is it? A site-specific low-frequency sound installation
This is one of the more unusual picks of the weekend. Interactive Agents are turning Greenwich Foot Tunnel into a sub-sonic sound installation using infrasound and the tunnel’s architecture. Rather than simply hearing it, visitors can feel the low-frequency vibration through the body and tunnel space.
The event forms part of Totally Thames 2026. See my Totally Thames Festival guide.
Check the official Totally Thames listing
Miniature Railway — Hall Place & Gardens
Where: Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley, DA5 1PQ
When: 12.30pm–4pm
Cost: £1.50 per person, per ride
Booking: No booking required; pay on the day
The Welling & District Model Engineering Society runs the miniature railway in the gardens. It is a lovely low-cost add-on to a Hall Place visit, although the railway sits outdoors across uneven grass.
Jambs Owls Experience — Hall Place
Where: Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley
Running: Friday 25–Sunday 27 September
Cost: £3–£4
If trains are not enough for one visit, Hall Place is also hosting the Jambs Owls Experience across the weekend, giving visitors a chance to get closer to live owls.
See the Hall Place events calendar
Character Actors — Queen’s House
Where: Queen’s House, Greenwich
When: Approximately 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Cost: Free
Best for: Families and children
Meet historical characters connected to the Queen’s House and take part in interactive performances. Royal Museums Greenwich lists Mistress Babbington for Sunday 27 September.
Check the Royal Museums Greenwich listing
Discover Sundays — National Maritime Museum
Where: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
When: 11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm
Cost: Free, drop-in
Best for: Families; suitable for all ages and abilities
Discover Sundays uses hands-on creative activities to help families explore objects, people, histories and cultures from the Museum’s collection. The Learning Space has level access, and Royal Museums Greenwich notes that afternoon sessions tend to be quieter than mornings.
Check Discover Sundays details
Coming Up Next
Tuesday 29 September
Code Name: Santa Fe Tour — Hall Place
Where: Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley
When: 11am; doors open 10.45am
Cost: £10 including booking fee
Booking: Advance booking required
This guided tour explores Hall Place’s Second World War history and the top-secret work carried out there as part of Operation Ultra, including stories of American personnel who intercepted encoded German messages.
Check Hall Place booking details
Until Wednesday 30 September
Children’s Story Writing Competition — Eltham Centre Library
Where: Eltham Centre Library, Archery Road, SE9 1HA
Deadline: 30 September
Age: 8–11
Budding authors can submit a 400–500 word story on the theme Where I Live. Entries can be factual or creative and should be handed in at the library desk with the child’s name and library card number. Winning entries will receive a prize or certificate and be displayed in the library.
A few handy local links
- Greenwich Days Out, Events & Local Guide
- Greenwich Family Events & Free Days Out 2026
- Totally Thames Festival 2026
- Clarissa’s Corner Supports Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice
Before you go
Free and low-cost local events can change at short notice, especially outdoor activities. Check the organiser’s latest information before setting off, and contact the venue directly if you need specific accessibility arrangements.
Found something good happening locally? I’m always having a mooch for affordable days out, community events, family ideas and slightly unusual things to do around South East London and Kent.
