The best free events this weekend 6-8 May
By Manolis Zografakis
No plans for the weekend? No worries! As always, we’ve compiled the best free things to do in London this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From exhibitions to free festivals and markets, we’ve picked the best events of the weekend 6-8 May. So, have a look below to find our top picks, and if the top 5 isn’t enough you should also check out the top 10 free things to do in town in May and the best free film screenings.
- Artists’ Open House as part of Dulwich Festival – Sat 7 & Sun 8 (from 11am)
Over 250 south London-based artists across 150 locations in Dulwich, open their doors to the public. - Street Feast at Dalston Yard, Hartwell Street, E8 3DU – (Every Fri & Sat, free before 7pm)
Our favourite night street food market is back! 16 fantastic traders, 12 bars, great music and more. - Imperial Festival at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ – Sat 7 & Sun 8
A free weekend full of hands-on research activities, exhibitions, talks, music, dance. - Hilma af Klint: Painting the Unseen at Serpentine Gallery – Until 15 May
A breathtaking exhibition of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint, pioneer of abstract art. - Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival in the garden of St Paul’s Church,, WC2E 9ED – Sun 8 (at 11am)
Punch and Judy professors from around the country come together for a day of jolly old-fashioned fun (family event).