Find out what to see and do this year across the borough
New events are regularly added, so keep checking back to see what's new.
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See what's on over the coming months in Bexley
An Evening with Jo Spain
On Tuesday 6 October, join internationally bestselling author Jo Spain for an evening of conversation celebrating her acclaimed crime and thriller writing at Central Library!
Traditional Pottery Techniques for Teens
Designed for all teens of skill levels, this hands-on ceramic workshop explores foundational hand-building techniques such as pinching and coiling used by potters before the invention of the wheel. This event is part Art History Festival 2026 organised by the Association for Art History.
Of Mice and Men
A gripping and deeply moving story of friendship, hope and the fragile dream of a better life, Of Mice and Men follows George and Lennie, two unlikely companions bound together by their hope of one day living "off the fat of the land". Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre, 10 to 17 October.
Lesnes Abbey 'Autumn Fest' Farmers Market
Celebrate Autumn with Lesnes Abbey Farmers Market with all your fave farmers market stalls PLUS some extras too!!! Did someone say pumpkin decorating! Sunday 11 October, 10am to 3pm.
BIRD Musical Theatre
Join BIRD for their season opener, the Year 3 Musical Theatre CRE8 at Doreen Bird Foundation Theatre between 15 to 17 October. Featuring a variety of musical theatre pieces choreographed and directed by industry superstars.
Erith Quarry - A Talk by Ken Chamberlain
From the seventeenth century, the riverside town of Erith was a major port on the River Thames, with ships arriving from the East and West Indies and unloading their cargo. The discovery of loam, or moulding sand, would begin a trade that changed the landscape of the town forever. Local historian Ken Chamberlain brings the history of the quarry to life in this illustrated talk on Saturday 17 October.
Steampunk Spooktacular Steaming Weekend
Step into a wonderfully strange Victorian world for two days of steam, steampunk and spooky family fun at Crossness on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October! See the magnificent Prince Consort beam engine in steam, browse themed market stalls, meet costumed steampunk characters and explore one of London's most extraordinary industrial heritage sites.
Snake in the Grass
This amateur production of Snake in the Grass will be performed at Edward Alderton Theatre from 17 to 24 October.
BIRD Musical Theatre
The second installment in Bird College's CRE8 event series takes place from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 October at Doreen Bird Foundation Theatre. Featuring a variety of dance pieces choreographed and directed by industry superstars.