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7th September 2025
Autumn in West London: What's On from September to November 2025

Autumn is the perfect time to discover new seasonal experiences across West London—enjoy cultural happenings, cozy community events, and family-friendly outings
Here’s what’s coming up across local boroughs in the next few months:
Highlights by Borough & Event Type
1. Richmond upon Thames
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In Conversation at Kew: Countryfile On Stage – Enjoy a live picnic performance amid Kew’s beautiful surroundings. Opens 7 September 2025. Visit Richmond
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Kew Village Market, Richmond Soulwalk, Rise and Roar: Quiet Session in The Magic Garden, and more start from 7 September. Visit Richmond
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Arts Richmond Drama Party – A creative community theatre evening on 20 September 2025. Arts Richmond
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Arts Richmond Literature Festival – Featuring notable authors like Justin Webb and Tracy Borman in November 2025. Arts Richmond
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Community Activities at East Sheen Library – Weekly drop-ins every Wednesday from 3 September to 8 October 2025, 5:30–6:10 pm. Booking required via email. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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Full of Life Fair 2025 – At Twickenham Stadium on Friday, 24 October, focusing on health, wellbeing, and independent living for older residents and carers. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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Halloween at Kew Gardens – Special autumn event from 17 October to 2 November 2025. visitlondon.com
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Women's Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham Stadium – A major sporting event on 27 September 2025. visitlondon.com
2. Kensington & Chelsea
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Crafty Creations at Brompton Library – Weekly children’s arts & crafts sessions starting 6 September 2025, every Saturday. Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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English Conversation Group – Also at Brompton Library, weekly Saturdays from 6 September 2025. Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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Annual Parks Police Dog Show – A fun family community event on 7 September 2025. Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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Tai Chi & Yoga – Low-impact wellbeing sessions held weekly on Sundays starting 7 September. Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
3. Ealing
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Ealing Culture – What's On
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Untitled Comedy Night — 12 September 2025 in Acton (adults) ealingculture.org
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Come and Sing Fauré and Handel — 13 September 2025, Ealing Choral Society ealingculture.org
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Harvest and Heritage Festival — 13 September 2025 in Perivale (festival, heritage, music) ealingculture.org
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Walking Tour in Park Royal — 13 September 2025 (art, everyone) ealingculture.org
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South Ealing Cemetery Chapels Drop-In & Stories Behind the Stones (heritage walks) — 13–16 September 2025 as part of Open House Festival ealingculture.org+1
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Park Royal Design District x London Design Festival — 13–14 September 2025 with exhibitions, workshops, street food market ealingculture.org+1
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Ealing Climate Week — 20–28 September 2025; themed around sustainable living, wellbeing, nature, and energy efficiency. Do Something Good
4. Hillingdon
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Compass Theatre (Ickenham) Workshops during October half-term:
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School’s Out! Musical Theatre Workshop — 30 October 2025, ages 7–14 familiesonline.co.uk
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Halloween Spooktacular Workshop — 31 October 2025, ages 7–14 familiesonline.co.uk
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Pop Queens vs Royal Queens Workshop — 1 November 2025, ages 7–14 familiesonline.co.uk
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Theatre & Exhibitions
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Listings for shows at Compass Theatre and Winston Churchill Theatre via council site Discover Hillingdon
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General council-organized exhibitions and culture likely posted via Discover Hillingdon “What’s On” pages Discover Hillingdon/Hillingdon Council
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Parks Highlight
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Minet Country Park in Hayes — open throughout autumn (closes at dusk), with play areas, meadows, and wildlife—perfect for outdoor walks Wikipedia
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5. Hounslow
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Open House Festival Hounslow — 13–21 September 2025; explore hidden buildings across the borough. Hounslow Herald/London Borough of Hounslow
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Theatre is Freedom Festival at Bell Square — 5–21 September 2025 featuring outdoor performances by Polish companies. London Borough of Hounslow
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For updates on family events, arts, music, exhibitions, check the borough’s events calendar (inHounslow) and “Activities and Events” pages—sections cover generations and inclusive programs (including 60+ age groups) inHounslowhounslowconnect.com/London Borough of Hounslow
6. Harrow
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Navratri Festival & Harrow 60th Anniversary Celebrations — 23–29 September 2025 at Harrow Leisure Centre, including dances and cultural performances (tickets £15–£20) London Borough of Harrow
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Harrow’s 60-Year Celebration Programme continues throughout 2025 with various cultural and community events London Borough of Harrow/Harrow Online
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SEN Clay Pumpkin Lanterns Workshop — 1 November 2025 at Harrow Arts Centre (great for SEN families, pottery-style) familiesonline.co.uk
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Harrow Arts Centre is a year-round performance and exhibition venue; worth featuring for seasonal shows, workshops, and galleries Wikipedia
7. Brent
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Brent Biennial 2025 — Through 24 October 2025 across venues in Wembley, Kilburn, Harrow: four thematic “rituals” (WATER, EARTH, FIRE, AIR) around the borough (parks, reservoir, studios, university campus) brentcreates.com
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Brent Libraries Events — e.g. Book Trust Story & Rhymetime sessions, Yoga, and Low-impact Stretching offered through September at local libraries Brent Council
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Brent Council Community Events — such as health & wellbeing days and other local gatherings. Example: a health event at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre on 13 September (from council’s Facebook) Facebook
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For more what’s-on information, follow “Your Brent” magazine and Brent Council’s news or e-newsletter sign-ups Brent Council
8. West London (across boroughs)
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London-wide seasonal highlights:
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October Half-Term activities (family events): 27–31 October. A wide range of kid-friendly activities across the capital. visitlondon.com
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Halloween fun and ghost walks on 31 October across London. visitlondon.com
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Diwali in Trafalgar Square: Cultural celebrations and performances (date TBC in October). visitlondon.com
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Bonfire Night (5 November): Firework displays citywide, including nearby boroughs. visitlondon.com/London Perfect
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Lord Mayor’s Show on 8 November: A grand parade full of pageantry through the City of London. visitlondon.com/London Perfect
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Ice Skating in November: Rinks open across London—including Hampton Court Palace, excellent for festive outdoor fun. London Perfect
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Regent Street Motor Show (1 November 2025): Classic and modern cars, plus street entertainment. London Perfect
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9. Civic & City-wide Events
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Mayor’s Community Weekend: From 12–14 September 2025, community celebrations across London. London City Hall
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London Open House (13–14 September): Free access to buildings and sites, including City Hall. London City Hall
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People’s Question Time in Hammersmith & Fulham: Open civic discussion on 17 September, 7–9 pm. London City Hall
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Japan Matsuri in Trafalgar Square (21 September): Cultural festival open from 10 am to 8 pm. London City Hall
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Liberty Festival (24–29 September): Showcasing art from deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse artists at Battersea Arts Centre. London City Hall
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