What's on across East London this weekend?
Immerse yourself in a rainbow at Royal Docks festival - Credit: Royal Docks Originals
With spooky season firmly upon us, there's plenty of choice in terms of things to do across east London this weekend.
Let's take a look at what's on as we approach the winter months.
Halloween at the Tower of London
Where: The Tower of London
When: From Saturday - October 23 - until the end of the month
How much: Adults £29.90, children £14.90 age 5-15, concessions £24
The spirits in the Tower of London have been inadvertently released this Halloween and are roaming the legendary royal castle fortress.
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The Ghost Raiders team is on the case, but needs help to defeat the spooks and save The Tower.
This day of code-breaking clues and problem-solving is suitable for those aged 8-14.
Don't get spooked... get into the spirit of Hallowe'en and save the Tower of London - Credit: Royal Palaces
Royal Docks Rainbows
Where: Opposite Perky Blenders, 1 Dock Road
When: Open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday between 10am-6pm; Friday and Saturday between 11am-9pm (until October 31)
How much: Free
Royal Docks Rainbows is a multisensory experience with wizards Bompas and Parr creating the world’s first rainbow you can interact with.
Part of the Royal Docks Originals Festival, a huge rainbow will shine over Royal Victoria Dock twice a day when the sun’s out.
Another feature of the festival is that adventurers can take a trip around the docks to see the Millennium Mills and SS Robin up close.
Those trips are running on October 23 and 30 from 10am-4pm (with the last ride between 4-4.30pm).
To attend, go to Royal Docks Adventure at 1012 Dockside Road.
Black History Month - Barking
Where: The Broadway
When: 5pm - Saturday October 23
How much: £15 (£20 on the door)
Guest speakers, performers and poets will be on stage in Barking as part of a celebratory showcase organised by the Excel Women’s Centre.
Black History Month - London Docklands
Where: Museum of London Docklands
When: October 23-31
How much: Free
This digital trail explores the stories of black Londoners in history; through their words, learn how they have shaped the capital we see today.
Exhibition at the Galleria Balmain
Where: 188 Shoreditch High Street
When: From 10am-8pm everyday except Sunday (11am-4pm) - until November 7
How much: Free
This pop-up art display will see artists exhibiting across a range of forms such as sculptures, photography, jewellery, pen and ink and painting.
Gallery owner Colin Taylor said: “Artists like everyone have suffered from the pandemic. I wanted to give them the chance to show their work in public following lockdowns, disruption and isolation.”
