From fireworks and live comedy to festive shopping and a major new exhibition, there is plenty to tempt you out this November.

The evenings might be getting darker, but Ealing’s diary is looking bright. November brings opportunities to discover local makers, enjoy an evening at the theatre and get a head start on the festive season. Whether you are planning a family outing or something a little more grown-up, here are seven events to look out for.

1. Start the month with a laugh

Questors Comedy Festival | 2 to 4 November

There is a strong line-up at The Questors this month, with three evenings of stand-up featuring some familiar faces. Dominic Holland and Hal Cruttenden open the festival, followed by Marcus Brigstocke and Shazia Mirza, with Ed Byrne and Sally-Anne Hayward completing the programme. Add dinner in Ealing beforehand and you have a midweek evening sorted.

Where: The Questors Theatre, Mattock Lane
When: 7.30pm each evening
Instagram: @questors_theatre

2. Wrap up for Bonfire Night

Trailfinders Fireworks Party | 5 November

For an evening of autumn spectacle, head to Trailfinders Sports Club. Alongside the fireworks, the programme includes a laser show, stilt walkers and fire breathers, with street food stalls and mulled wine helping to keep everyone fuelled. Arrive early to enjoy the entertainment before the display lights up the sky.

Where: Trailfinders Sports Club, Vallis Way
When: Gates open at 5.30pm, fireworks at 7.30pm
Instagram: @trailfinderssportsclub

3. Discover something beautifully made

Home of Modern Makers Festive Fayre | 7 November

If your favourite presents are the ones you will not find on every high street, put this in your diary. Home of Modern Makers brings its Ealing Festive Fayre to Haven Green Baptist Church, showcasing a carefully selected mix of West London designers and makers. Browse handmade gifts, jewellery, ceramics and homewares while supporting independent creative businesses. It is an inviting way to begin the Christmas shopping, with plenty of temptation to buy something for yourself too.

Where: Haven Green Baptist Church, Castlebar Road
When: 11am to 5pm
Entry: Free
Instagram: @homeofmodernmakers

4. See local history brought to the stage

On the Line | 13 to 21 November

A significant moment in West London’s history provides the inspiration for this production at The Questors. Set during the summer of 1976, On the Line follows women at Brentford’s Trico factory as they fight for equal pay. This fictionalised story, based on real events, explores the personal pressures behind the picket line, marking 50 years since the strike.

Where: The Questors Studio, Mattock Lane
When: Selected performances from 13 to 21 November
Instagram: @questors_theatre

5. Step inside Peter Blake’s world

Peter Blake: In the Studio | Opens 25 November

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery welcomes a major exhibition celebrating Sir Peter Blake, one of the defining figures of British Pop Art. In the Studio offers a chance to explore the artist’s creative world in the setting of one of Ealing’s best-loved cultural landmarks. Make an afternoon of it with a walk through Walpole Park before heading inside.

Where: Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Mattock Lane
When: From 25 November
Instagram: @pitzhanger

6. Find festive cheer by the canal

Greenford Quay Christmas Lights Weekend | 27 and 28 November

Greenford Quay’s festive weekend brings music, street food and seasonal atmosphere to the waterside. With DJs and live entertainment on the programme, it is an opportunity to gather friends, pick up something delicious and ease into the Christmas celebrations.

Where: Greenford Quay, Grenan Square
When: Friday, 4pm to 8pm and Saturday, noon to 6pm
Instagram: @greenfordquay and @trashandtreasuremarkets

7. Shop small at Gunnersbury

Gunnersbury Christmas Craft Market | 28 and 29 November

Round off the month with a visit to Gunnersbury’s Christmas Craft Market. Set in the museum’s Rothschild Rooms, the market brings together handmade crafts, gifts, plants and food. Meet local makers, browse for presents and enjoy a festive outing in a beautiful historic setting.

Where: Gunnersbury Park & Museum, Popes Lane
When: 10am to 4pm
Entry: Free, no booking required
Instagram: @gunnersburyparkmuseum

Details checked for November 2026. Please check the organisers’ pages for the latest information and ticket availability before travelling.