From tail-wagging fun to high-energy musical showcases,
Woolwich Works invites families from across London and beyond to dive into a summer of joy, creativity and community. The Royal Arsenal venue will play host to a wide variety of events in July and August designed to entertain the young (and young-at-heart)
— with a few special treats for your four-legged friends, too.
Dog Days of Summer: Woolwich Goes Walkies
Leading the pack is Woolwich
Woofs —
a fun and vibrant dog show on Saturday 19 July, celebrating our much-loved canine companions. Expect a hilarious line-up of categories, from Waggiest Tail to Golden Oldie and Best Dressed Dog, as well as a celebratory atmosphere for humans and hounds
alike. Spectators attend for free, while entries are £5 per dog, with prizes up for grabs.
Creative pups and kids (and their people) can also get stuck into Dog
Day Crafternoon, a paws-on workshop running earlier
that day from 1 – 3pm. Families can make origami dog bookmarks and paper plate pooches, or draw their pet, with suggested donations from £3 – £7.
The weekend continues with Spot’s
Birthday Party on Sunday 20 July, a perfect treat
for toddlers and their grown-ups. With storytelling, games and meet-and-greets, it’s a gentle introduction to the magic of theatre and community celebration. Each child receives a party hat and the opportunity to meet and greet with Spot after the show. Tickets
are £13.20 and a family deal (a bundle of four tickets) is available for a discounted £45.
Music, Movement and Summer Parties
For those with kids who love to boogie, sing or jam out on stage, Woolwich
Works presents:
NYJO
Under 18s Summer Showcase (Saturday 12 July) – A vibrant concert in the Courtyard featuring
some of the UK’s top young jazz talent, delivered by the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. The concert will feature young musicians at the start of the journey, right through to those who are about to study music at university and eventually become professional
musicians. Tickets are free to book and it’s suitable for all ages.
Audiomoves
BoogiePod (Sunday 13 July) – A relaxed, sensory-friendly dance and movement session
for kids ages 4-9 and their grown-ups. Tickets are free to book, and the experience takes place in the Courtyard. Let the beat drop and your imagination fly!
End
of Term Summer Party (Tuesday 22 July) – Celebrate the school holidays in style with
free courtyard activities including garden games, music from DJ Baz and community fun from 4pm. Grab light bites, an ice cream or a refreshing cocktail/ mocktail from the Courtyard Bar.
Baby
Gospel Family Concert (Sunday 3 August) – Clap and sing along to uplifting gospel and
soul tunes performed by talented vocalists in a relaxed, family-friendly concert format. Tickets are £13.20 and it’s ideal for babies and toddlers.
Creative Connections and Inclusive Events
Woolwich Works continues its commitment to inclusivity and community
with events such as:
LGBTQ+
Greenwich Summer Social (Saturday 9 August) – A free community celebration with music,
live DJ and a joyful, welcoming atmosphere. A chance to meet your neighbours, make new friends and soak up the summer energy!
Woolwich
Carnival Workshops (13–27 August) – Families can get hands-on with free creative sessions
to help build props and decorations for Woolwich Carnival. All sessions are free, though booking is recommended.
And for those looking for offbeat fun and something a little different,
don’t miss:
Code-Easy
Taster Session
(Wednesday 16 July) – Does your child aged 7-16 love technology and problem-solving? Code-Easy’s free after-school coding club transforms curious minds into confident coders through hands-on learning that’s both fun and educational. The sessions
will return in October too!
Splat! (Saturday
16 August) – A comic dance show for ages 3-7, full of physical comedy, joyful mess and playful interaction. Tickets £12.65.
Boppin’
Bunnies (Saturday 23 August) – Musical fun for babies and toddlers with real instruments,
singing and sensory play. Tickets £11.
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Click Away (Saturday 30 August) – A family-friendly dance performance
that explores the growing issue of waste and excess packaging. This interactive, hands-on show invites children and families to actively engage by building, dismantling, and reusing packaging materials. Through dance, sound, and storytelling, participants
explore the impact of waste and discover creative ways to repurpose materials instead of throwing them away.
Liat Rosenthal, Head of Creative Programming at Woolwich Works commented:
“We’re really proud of this summer’s family programme — it’s a mix
of music, storytelling, movement and community connection. From babies and toddlers to tweens and teenagers (and even your dogs!), there’s something magical here for everyone.”
Tickets and full listings at www.woolwich.works/summer-2025
