{"id":567213,"date":"2025-11-13T08:11:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T08:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/567213\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T08:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T08:11:22","slug":"the-6-best-free-things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend-november-14-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/567213\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Free Things To Do in London This Weekend [November 14-16]"},"content":{"rendered":"

The last autumn leaves are falling. The\u00a0final\u00a0Halloween pumpkins have been devoured by opportunistic foxes. It\u2019s finally time to get out your big coat. And that means that we\u2019re within spitting distance of Christmas<\/a>, that inescapable annual drain on the UK\u2019s collective wallets. There are just six weeks to go until December 25. Does that mean you should start decorating? Almost certainly not. But it does mean you should probably start saving your pennies.<\/p>\n

Christmas shopping is expensive, whether or not you\u2019re planning to splash out on M&S\u2019s now-notorious \u00a3195 beef Wellington. So let us help you save a bit of cash this weekend by doing something that\u2019s both loads of fun and completely free. On this week\u2019s line-up is a secret subway, a teeming jazz fest, and a big runners meet-up that looks pretty fun, even if you don\u2019t know your pace from your pronation. Read on for inspiration to put some wonder into your weekend, for free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Things to do in London this weekend<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best free things to do in London this weekend<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a runner who enjoys the social vibes of Park Runs or half-marathons, then this one-day-only meet-up is for you. Swiss performance brand On (Running) and Cape Town run crew Community Track Club are coming to east London\u2019s Lee Valley Athletics Centre for a social celebration of running culture. There\u2019ll be plenty of races to put you through your paces, including a rapid 2k, an 800m dash, and a mile for both men and women (sign up in advance to secure your spot). There\u2019s even a Kenyan-style training session led by elite athlete Laura Luengo. Or keep things chill with live music, food and drink, and free tattoos as you mingling with a diverse bunch of runners.<\/p>\n

Lee Valley Athletics Centre, N9 0AS. Sat Nov 15. Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jazz musicians are legendarily cool, so of course they\u2019d treat us to loads of sweet sounds for free. EFG London Jazz Festival is teeming with events that you don\u2019t have to pay for, including\u00a0Jazz FM\u2019s Danielle Perry broadcasting live from\u00a0The Jazz Social, with live performances and special guests Max Dickins and Conor Jatter from Giant Steps (Friday November 14), as well as a family-friendly Blues Party at the Southbank Centre (Saturday November 15).<\/p>\n

Various venues. Until Sun Nov 23. Free for select events.<\/p>\n

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Okay, this one is only free if you\u2019ve got some serious self-control. A pop-up shop is opening up in Knightsbridge from Saturday until mid-January, and it\u2019s teeming with cuddly friends and licensed memorabilia inspired by the anime universe of Japan\u2019s Studio Ghibli. You\u2019ll find extremely squeezable plushies of classic Hayao Miyazaki characters like Totoro, No-Face from Spirited Away and Jiji from Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service. There are also models and minif-igures, plus lots of other covetable merch, including puzzles, stationery and homewares. If you\u2019ve managed to resist buying dozens of melting-eyed pals, then reward yourself by getting a snap at the Totoro photo opportunity in the window.<\/p>\n

Brompton Road, SW3. Until Jan 11. Free entry.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crystal Palace is full of leftfield historical delights, hangovers from its time as the home of the Great Exhibition in its late Victorian heyday, and its Grade II-listed Victorian subway is one of south London\u2019s best kept secrets. Originally built to connect the neo-gothic railway station to the once illustrious\u00a0Crystal Palace back in 1865, it\u2019s a seriously beautiful space, boasting diamond patterned bricks and graceful columns, and after a 14-year-long restoration project, it now hosts free open days roughly once a month.\u00a0Reserve a spot<\/a> to discover it.<\/p>\n

Crystal Palace Parade, SE19 1LG. Sat Nov 15. Free (booking required).<\/p>\n

The\u00a0inaugural Tulse Hill Festival takes place this weekend with a series of free community events, including film screenings and guided walks. Films being screened include the cult Mod classic soundtracked by The Who,\u00a0Quadrophenia; Irish jazz band flick\u00a0The Commitments, followed by DJs and dancing; and Damien Chazelle\u2019s spectacular drumming movie,\u00a0Whiplash. Elsewhere, a food walking tour will take participants around Tulse Hill\u2019s local caf\u00e9s and restaurants, and a circular walk on Saturday 15 will\u00a0showcase\u00a0the music and performance connections of Tulse Hill \u2013 from Brixton-born Bowie, to cinema and picture shows, the music hall, Irish links and LGBTQ+ history. All events are free but require booking in advance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tulse Hill,\u00a0SE27. Nov 12-16. Free\u00a0(booking required).<\/p>\n

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Vegans, dairy-haters and viral food trend followers are all getting pretty excited about soy milk maker Alpro\u2019s new cinnamon roll flavour. Want to see what the fuss is about? Venture to 149 Shoreditch High Street and you\u2019ll find a three-day-only pop-up that\u2019s all about the spicy, sweet scents and flavours of Alpro\u2019s autumnal creation. Stop by to get a free coffee, free cinnamon roll, or free cocktail (if you visit in cocktail hour). There\u2019ll also be lots of cinnamon-inspired photo opportunities within for delectable social media posting.<\/p>\n

149 Shoreditch High Street,\u00a0E1 6JQ. Nov 12-14. Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Start planning a great end to the year with our roundups of the\u00a0best things to do in November<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0December.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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