Enjoy a week of free and low-cost child-friendly activities from Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October.
If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the school break, look no further. From free healthy lunches and arts and crafts, Lego and games workshops to sports activities and autumn walks in our parks and animal park visits, we’ve got you covered.
Councillor Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said:
“We hope our children and young people have a well-deserved break as we head into half term. Our borough has so many free and affordable events and activities for families to enjoy, many funded by the council, so they can relax, unwind and have fun with their loved ones without worrying about spending too much money.
“We're ensuring no child goes hungry over the holidays by continuing to provide healthy lunches for all children, regardless of background, at our libraries and adventure play centres”.
WHAT’S ON
Free Holiday Meals
All children can pick up a free healthy lunch this half term at various locations across our libraries, leisure centres and adventure play centres. No need to sign up, just turn up and tuck in.
Fun in libraries
Our libraries will be hosting a range of creative activities for children to get involved with. Think everything from messy play and stay and play for the littlest ones to arts and crafts inspired by Black history with GCDA, boardgame club and even a book designing workshop!
See your local library’s full schedule
Arts and culture events and activities
Find fun for all the family at one of the arts venues in the borough.
Enjoy a free magic-themed crafternoon Woolwich Works. Create a magic wand, spell book, suncatcher or dreamcatcher. Tickets are free but donations are welcome. Daily from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 October, 2:30pm, 3pm and 3:30pm. They will also be hosting pumpkin carving from £11 and a family dance party, where children under 18 months are free.
See what else is happening at Royal Museums Greenwich, Tramshed or Greenwich Theatre.
You can also find local listings on the council’s website: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events
Explore our parks and green spaces
Wrap up warm and head outside this half term to enjoy fresh air and the amazing displays of autumn colour. We’re home to award-winning parks and green spaces, fifteen of which have received the prestigious Green Flag award - the international benchmark for well-managed, accessible, and biodiverse public spaces - from Keep Britain Tidy. We also have free adventure playgrounds for children aged six and up.
Find your nearest park, garden or open space
Get active with Better leisure centres
Better leisure centres offer a packed programme of activities to keep children entertained and active during the school break. Introduce young kids to racquet sports for the first time or help teens level up their gymnastics skills. Did you know that kids under 16 can go swimming for just £1?
Find out more on the Better.org.uk website
What’s on at our children’s centres for children aged 0 to five
The council funds 10 children's centres including four family hubs which are a one stop shop for families with small children and run a huge range of free and low-cost activities including stay and play, sensory sessions and more...
What’s on at the Brookhill Children's Centre
What’s on at the Charlton Family Centre
What’s on at the Eglinton Children's Centre
What’s on at the Eltham Children's Centre
What’s on at the Mulberry Park Children's Centre
What’s on at the Quaggy Children's Centre
What’s on at the Slade Children's Centre
What’s on at the Storkway Children's Centre
What’s on at the Vista Field Children's Centre
What’s on at the Waterways Children's Centre
Young Greenwich
Young Greenwich is our youth support service. It offers young people aged 8 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with disabilities) the opportunity to attend youth hubs, take part in free or affordable activities, get support and advice and enjoy a fun, safe and welcoming environment. Every week there are more than 70 activities on offer, Monday to Saturday.
Find out what’s on near you and become a member for free
Are you a parent or young person? You can also have your say on changes to help improve this service, have your say on our online consultation until 31 October. Have your say
Local discounts with your Greenwich One Card
Support local businesses while keeping your family entertained and enjoy special discounts with your Greenwich One Card.
There are various offers going, including escape rooms, theatre, music lessons, restaurants, cafes and juice bars.
Add to the What’s On calendar
Is your organisation running something free or low cost for families this half term? If so, add it for free to our events calendar and tag us in your social media if you’re on Facebook or Instagram and we will share as many as we can.