{"title": "The Carnival of Curiosities", "start": "2026-11-07T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T18:00:00Z", "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/neighbourhood", "occasion/seasons"], "description": "The Carnival of Curiosities is a community day and parade celebrating the change of seasons. It is conceived, organised and delivered by Art in the Docks, with financial support from Bow Arts. 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Everyone is welcome, whether Diwali is part of their own story or not.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/diwali-at-the-national-maritime-museum-37283/", "official_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/diwali", "image": "https://noky.io/images/611a6bbca41bb79388ca8ea847147219d1cb99d7df33e9425818f356dd21db77-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Tots at the docks", "start": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history/london", "literature/fairy-tales"], "description": "Tots at the docks is a free monthly drop-in play session for babies and toddlers under five and their carers, themed around London's past and present. 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Highlights include the first-ever Diwali Bazaar of South Asian designers and makers, dance and music performances, a puppet show of the Ramayana, rangoli and lantern-making workshops, and food and drink.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/diwali-at-the-national-maritime-museum-39595/", "official_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/diwali", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e006bc66d3043fd79097e5f26631837bf7d37891f63a72e8c550ff089b3c7cdf-1200.webp"}, {"title": "FOTD: The Gathering!", "start": "2026-11-01T17:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Woodfield Pavilion", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/silent-disco-tickets-2002516306178?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["music/world/latin/samba", "occasion/day-of-the-dead", "dance"], "description": "FOTD: The Gathering! is a Festival of the Dead gathering with a procession led by a giant bird and the Rhythms of Resistance Samba Band from the Triangle Playground to the field, a moment of ceremony, a silent disco, Old Palace Clog, Simon the Fire-Eater and improvised electronica by Julius, ending with dancing, marshmallows, food and drink in the field. This year's theme is The Crone and the Witch, centred on the story of La Bruha, a wise woman at the edge of the village who helps everyone and is loved by all, except the judge who throws her in jail thinking she is a witch.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/fotd-the-gathering-42654/", "official_url": "https://www.thewoodfield.org/whatson-1/fotd-family-arts-and-storytelling-workshops-2964c-d4g4d-kthcn", "image": "https://noky.io/images/abbdd1e9ed4ee2015a0aea027e817e97238b9ecd7974974ad5d8df1d86d5cb8b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Sketchy Halloween at HOME", "start": "2026-10-31T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T01:30:00Z", "place": "Home", "address": "Deptford High Street 37, SE8 4AD London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["art/drawing", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Sketchy Halloween at HOME is a day-into-night Halloween event for the whole family. It features Exquisite Corpse drawing workshops, face painting, a treasure hunt and DJs. A family-friendly drop-in workshop runs in the afternoon, where guests of all ages and abilities create weird and wonderful creatures together, whose portraits are then displayed on the walls of Home. Guests are invited to come in 2-D themed fancy dress, whether for the workshop or the evening party.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sketchy-halloween-at-home-36540/", "official_url": "https://www.homedeptford.com/event-details/sketchy-halloween-at-home", "image": "https://noky.io/images/df7c98962928aed409fec42b2d6b81448ac0fc08e6983988a332a8d6be6390c8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "RITUAL: Samhain - A Cabaret of Queer Journeys into Folklore", "start": "2026-10-31T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:30:00Z", "place": "Chats Palace", "address": "Brooksby's Walk 42-44, E9 6DF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://chatspalace.com/events/ritual-samhain-a-cabaret-of-queer-journeys-into-folklore", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["occasion/halloween/samhain", "stage/cabaret"], "description": "RITUAL: Samhain – A Cabaret of Queer Journeys into Folklore is a bewitching cabaret night at which a gaggle of mystical performers summon all things Samhain, folk and ritual. It is the first outing of a brand new variety night at Chats Palace Arts Centre that follows the Celtic Wheel of the Year. Samhain marks the end of harvest season on the cusp of the darker half of the year, when the veil is thinnest between this world and the next. Before the cabaret, visitors can enjoy stalls, tarot, immersive experiences and treats.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ritual-samhain-a-cabaret-of-queer-journeys-into-folklore-35259/", "official_url": "https://chatspalace.com/events/ritual-samhain-a-cabaret-of-queer-journeys-into-folklore/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7c426b164d76bf64ea70dab3b34b81f49b779a30be3862e0348d81e67e57ce60-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Day of the dead ( Columbia Road Street Parade)", "start": "2026-10-31T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Royal Oak", "address": "Columbia Road 73, E2 7RG London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "London's Day of the Dead is a free street celebration on Columbia Road and Ezra Street in East London, bringing music, dance, flowers, costume and a street procession. It is hosted by Let's Discuss Death and organised by Columbia Road Flower Market, which first held the gathering in 2017 and has grown it into a major community celebration made possible by performers, local businesses and volunteers. Inspired by the Mexican celebration of life, death and remembrance, it invites people to bring their own cultures and traditions, with marigolds central to the occasion and this year's programme including the all-female Mariachi Las Adelitas, choreographer Alondra Galván, a Day of the Dead Cycle Ride and a colourful street procession. The pub The Royal Oak on Columbia Road joins in from midday with pub games and entertainment throughout the day.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/day-of-the-dead-columbia-road-street-parade-48190/", "official_url": "https://columbiaroad.info/londons-day-of-the-dead-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3d836493736d749946240784419eeea3f96718c0f99d5f281792b49178dbe4cf-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Coven - Halloween Weekend", "start": "2026-10-31T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:30:00Z", "place": "The Three Compasses", "address": "Dalston Lane 99, E8 1NH London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://link.dice.fm/jccce57ff232?pid=TX3ESMYS", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "The Coven is a Halloween weekend at the Dalston pub The Three Compasses, running from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November, with entry free all weekend. The pub is turning into The Coven with DIY tarot readings from decks borrowed at the bar, a cocktail fortunes menu that reveals your fate through your drink, and a Hex Wall where drinkers pin up curses on exes, landlords or the Overground. The pub will be lit in red and candlelight and draped in cobwebs, with occult burgers from Lagom, the pub's resident kitchen known for its smash burgers, and DJs playing Friday and Saturday from 9.30pm to 12.30am. Costumes are welcome but never required, with treats and shots for the best costumes and hexes, and the event is 18+.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-coven-halloween-weekend-48212/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/839a65ef64a114d575cd28a71f490fc2123835afe7008e4605aac6ad1bf92be6-2000.webp"}, {"title": "LitOct", "start": "2026-10-03T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T23:00:00Z", "place": "Southlands Arts Centre", "address": "The Green 75, UB7 7PW West Drayton", "price": "£25 event pass", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.ticketsource.com/yiewsley-and-west-drayton-arts-council/t-ejqzzae", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "LitOct 2026 is Hillingdon's literary festival, held at the Southlands Arts Centre. It is a celebration of literature, creativity, and community, bringing together writers, readers, and neighbours for a month of storytelling. A £25 event pass gives access to all events except Writing through lifes turning points and Linocut, and includes a LitOct goody bag. The full festival schedule runs from Saturday 3rd October, 10:00 AM to Saturday 31st October, 11:00 PM.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/litoct-38689/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ef7c6259ac1759724da6b3a4e45801f1388a01e8076127bfa0937c8fe3a85bf9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Marigold Festival - Diwali", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-29T00:00:00Z", "place": "Osterley House", "address": "Jersey Road, TW7 4RB Isleworth", "price": "Free event (admission applies)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali"], "description": "Marigold Festival - Diwali is a colourful, family-friendly celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, exploring light, craft and creativity. Visitors can find interactive craft activities through the House and Gardens, see a community-made rangoli and light projection in the Entrance Hall, and learn about the craftsmanship and stories behind Diwali and Osterley. The event runs at Osterley House from 7 to 29 November, from 11:00 to 15:00, and is suitable for all ages. It is free to attend, though normal admission charges for the venue apply, and booking is not needed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/marigold-festival-diwali-63703/", "official_url": "https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house/events/dad14e3e-7ff7-40fa-91c8-d8984941e37b", "image": "https://noky.io/images/99e741e00595ed5791c21ad40d527a15586095b3a06c7a56cb740984a3edd970-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Day of the Dead Family Festival", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T16:00:00Z", "place": "Horniman Museum and Gardens", "address": "", "price": "Adult £8, Child (Under 16) £6, Infant (Under 2) free, Access Companion free", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "8.00", "tickets_url": "https://my.horniman.ac.uk/22806/23684", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["diy/making", "occasion/day-of-the-dead", "music"], "description": "The Day of the Dead Family Festival is a family festival at the Horniman Museum and Gardens celebrating Día de Muertos. It is presented by the Horniman in partnership with MexiBrit. Inspired by Mexico City, the day features decorated spaces with papel picado, marigold pathways, giant calaveras and traditional ofrendas, an opening ceremony with Aztec dancers and musicians, live performances from Mariachi to Sonidero DJs, and creative activities such as mask-making, face painting and storytelling. Visitors can also contribute to a community ofrenda and browse a market of Mexican and Latin American crafts, design and street food.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/day-of-the-dead-family-festival-50293/", "official_url": "https://www.horniman.ac.uk/event/day-of-the-dead-family-festival/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d672b767c6280fc2e55587eb9960e9cedb177f5a43c5b607e8af46bbde99be03-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating on Jena the Boat", "start": "2026-10-31T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "£10 (£5 concession)", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "https://peachandpeony.uk/products/halloween-pumpkin-carving-decorating-workshop?variant=57347010003322", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A Halloween pumpkin carving and decorating workshop held aboard Jena, the Canal & River Trust boat, at Cotall Street Market in Poplar. It is presented by Peach & Peony in collaboration with Cotall Street Market and Poplar Union. Participants design, carve, paint and decorate a pumpkin to take home, with an adult session and a family session for children aged 8 and over, and spooky costumes are welcome. Each 45-minute session is limited to 10 participants and includes pumpkins, tools, decorating materials and a tea light.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/halloween-pumpkin-carving-decorating-on-jena-the-boat-76767/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/halloween-pumpkin-carving-decorating-on-jena-the-boat/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ec8f45afba24f4a23bfa10891b2518df1eee400516cb035eb59ee560fa6328ad-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Day of the Dead Family Festival", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T16:00:00Z", "place": "Horniman Museum", "address": "London Road 100, SE23 3PQ London", "price": "Adult £8, Child £6, Under 2s free", "price_from": "6.00", "price_to": "8.00", "tickets_url": "https://my.horniman.ac.uk/22806/23684", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "The Day of the Dead Family Festival is a family celebration of Día de Muertos held in the gardens of the Horniman Museum. It is presented in partnership with MexiBrit and transforms the museum into an immersive celebration of remembrance, community and Mexican culture inspired by Mexico City. Visitors can expect decorated festival spaces with papel picado, marigold pathways and ofrendas, an opening ceremony with Aztec dancers, live music and folkloric dance, plus mask-making, storytelling, face painting and a discovery trail for families.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/day-of-the-dead-family-festival-36553/", "official_url": "https://www.horniman.ac.uk/event/day-of-the-dead-family-festival/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d672b767c6280fc2e55587eb9960e9cedb177f5a43c5b607e8af46bbde99be03-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead in Camden Market", "start": "2026-11-01T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Camden Market", "address": "Camden Lock Place 56-56, NW1 8AF London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dia-de-los-meurtos-day-of-the-dead-tickets-2001063300198", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "Camden Market celebrates Día de los Muertos with live music, mariachi bands, dance performances and vibrant Catrinas parades. Traditional decorations, Mexican stalls and produce fill the market throughout the day. Drop-in workshops include a Chocolate experience and Papel Picado crafting. The festival suits friends, families and children alike.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-in-camden-market-35229/", "official_url": "https://camdenmarket.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-in-camden-market", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7361b6f24d42c5dd431ad6e9df35fe752a49feb9906ab486f1ed2398da6ad152-2000.webp"}, {"title": "October half term", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free, but some activities require booking tickets in advance", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "October half term is a series of free, family activities at London Museum Docklands, running in person from 24 to 31 October 2026. It is organised by London Museum and invites families to dive into London legends and spooky superstitions in the historic heart of Canary Wharf. Children can set sail with superstitious sailors, sculpt clay lucky charms, learn about London's loneliest griffin, explore fairytale forests and write ten-word stories with former Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho OBE. All activities are free, though some require booking tickets in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-37052/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/556f1e18cf69ec01c06199511520f9d11dd94d7839ccca872cd57f38aada9586-2000.webp"}]}