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Free Things This Weekend

Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.

11–12 July Near Enfield Highway

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Enfield Highway, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Enfield Highway

Rhythms of London1Free! (worth double-checking)

Rhythms of London

at St. Margaret's House

Rhythms of London explores the city through contrast, movement, and close observation. The exhibition brings together two interconnected bodies of work that reflect different layers of urban experience. The first focuses on trees, abstract foliage, and museum interiors. These works capture quieter moments within the city, where natural forms and architectural spaces create a sense of pause. Branches, leaves, and structural elements are observed and reinterpreted through line, colour, and composition, revealing underlying rhythms that often go unnoticed. In contrast, the second body of work turns towards people and movement. Figures appear fragmented and fluid, dissolving into colour and gesture. These works respond to the pace and density of city life — the constant flow of bodies, overlapping trajectories, and fleeting interactions. Rather than depicting individuals, they evoke the collective energy of London as a shared, ever-changing environment. Together, the two series present London as a space shaped by opposing forces: stillness and motion, clarity and ambiguity, solitude and collective presence. The shift between quiet observation and dynamic movement reflects the way the city is experienced — not as a fixed image, but as a sequence of changing impressions.

9 milesSun 12 Jul
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Rounders Fun Day2Free! (worth double-checking)

Rounders Fun Day

at Golders Green Synagogue

Let ’s get competitive! From our youngest members (3 months) to our oldest (103), everyone is welcome….and encouraged!!! Join us for a fun day for all ages at Childs Hill Park on Sunday 12th July at 3pm. There will be refreshments but please bring your own picnic.

9.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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Herbs and Digestive Health3Free! (worth double-checking)

Herbs and Digestive Health

at Spitalfields Community Room

Learn about how the herbs growing on the farm can be used to support digestion, whether as teas, infused vinegars, or by being directly added into your food. We will look at how the digestive system works, and how herbs can support each step involved in its complex mechanism. Some free and concession tickets available. grab your ticket through the link below Spitalfields City Farm - Herbs for Digestive health, 1:30-3:30pm. Learn from Odhran about how the herbs growing on the Farm can be used to support digestion, whether as teas, infused vinegars, or by being directly added into your food.

9.7 milesSat 11 Jul
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Kinderkirche (Whitechapel)4Free! (worth double-checking)

Kinderkirche (Whitechapel)

at St Boniface RC

Die Kinderkirche findet meist am 2.+4. Sonntag im Monat statt. Treffpunkt ist die Kapelle im Hof gegenüber von St. Bonifatius. Wir beginnen unseren Gottesdienst immer mit einem Lied und einem gemeinsamen Gebet. Dann wird es spannend: Wir erfahren etwas Neues von Jesus oder über ein Kirchenfest oder einen Heiligen - und alle Kinder dürfen mitmachen. Nach etwa einer halben Stunde gehen wir in die „große“ Kirche. Hier feiern wir mit allen anderen dann die Eucharistiefeier mit. Themen22. März: Freundschaft29. März: Palmsonntag - Hosianna12. April: (Leider keine Kinderkirche)26. April: Der Gute Hirte10. Mai: Jesu Gebote24. Mai: Der Helfer14. Juni: Aussendung28. Juni: Nachfolge12. Juli: Gleichnis vom Sämann

9.9 milesSun 12 Jul13:00
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community5Free! (worth double-checking)

Zazen + Samu + Coffee/Chat

at London Zendo (Hannya Temple)

Our Sunday morning schedule consists of 9:00am - two 30 minute periods of zazen with kinhin in the middle10:20am - chanting of the Heart Sutra, Sandokai / Hokyozanmai, and the dedication to the patriarchs/matriarchs10:40am - samu - some cleaning work practice. 10:55am - coffee/tea/biscuits and chat!

9.2 milesSun 12 Jul10:00
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KXC x World Cup · Quarter Finals6Free! (worth double-checking)

KXC x World Cup · Quarter Finals

at King's Cross Church

World Cup Games Join us in Kings House to watch the World Cup together! We're gathering as a community to enjoy the games and cheer on our teams. Everyone's welcome, whether you're a die-hard football fan or only tune in for the final, and it's a great chance to invite your friends along! Feel free to bring in your own food and drinks to keep you fuelled throughout the match. Sign up below to join in the fun! Quarter Finals sign up Semi-finals Finals

9.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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Heilige Messe in St. Bonifatius (Whitechapel)7Free! (worth double-checking)

Heilige Messe in St. Bonifatius (Whitechapel)

at St Boniface RC

Beten. Singen. Besinnen.Gemeinsam zu sich und Gott kommen!Im Anschluss laden wir herzlich zum Gemeindekaffee ein!Gottesdienstordnung in Whitechapel:2. Sonntag im Monat: Heilige Messe4. Sonntag im Monat: Heilige Messe(5. Sonntag im Monat: nach Ansage Heilige Messe, Ökumenischer Gottesdienst, Gemeindeausflug, ...Intention28. Juni: Sheila und Roy Bates28. Juni: Josef Schnitzler13. September: Verstorbene der Familien Spiegelhalter, Schneider und Riedling

9.9 milesSun 12 Jul13:00
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Sommerfest (Whitechapel)8Free! (worth double-checking)

Sommerfest (Whitechapel)

at St Boniface RC

Am 12. Juli feiern wir den letzten Sonntag vor den Sommerferien mit einem kleinen Sommerfest im Hof, damit auch genügend Zeit bleibt, sich von jedem verabschieden und jedem einen schönen Urlaub wünschen zu können. Wer noch etwas zu dem Festbüffet beitragen möchte (v.a. Salate und Kuchen), kann sich in die Liste eintragen oder auch spontan noch etwas mitbringen.

9.9 milesSun 12 Jul13:00
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Gottesdienst und Sommerfest (Whitechapel)9Free! (worth double-checking)

Gottesdienst und Sommerfest (Whitechapel)

at St Boniface RC

Am 12. Juli feiern wir den letzten Sonntag vor den Sommerferien nach unserem Gottesdienst mit einem kleinen Sommerfest im Hof, damit auch genügend Zeit bleibt, sich von jedem verabschieden und jedem einen schönen Urlaub wünschen zu können. Wer noch etwas zu dem Festbüffet beitragen möchte (v.a. Salate und Kuchen), kann sich in die Liste eintragen oder auch spontan noch etwas mitbringen. Taufe von Thomas Vincent Albert Maria Dichtl Mess-Intention Christel und Heinrich Widenhorn

9.9 milesSun 12 Jul13:00
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Down Memory Lane May 202610Free! (worth double-checking)

Down Memory Lane May 2026

at QTH Communities Team

A happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies. This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience. We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you […]

13 milesSat 11 Jul
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