Summer in Full Swing: What’s On in Ealing This August
Summer is well underway, the holidays are in full swing, and there’s absolutely no need to travel far to make the most of the season. Right here in Ealing, there’s an incredible line-up of events, activities, and family-friendly fun happening throughout August — and we’ve rounded it all up for you in one place.
Whether you're into jazz, street food, dinosaurs, or theatre in the park, there's something for everyone. Here's what's happening across the borough this month:
🎉 Ealing Summer Social
📍 Town Square, Ealing Broadway | 🕙 Daily from 10am | Until 31 August
@theealingsummersocial @ealingshopping
Your summer hangout spot is right in the heart of Ealing Broadway. Ealing Summer Social is bringing sunshine vibes, great food, drinks, and family fun every day throughout August.
Expect:
- 🍹 Pop-up Bar
- 🌯 Street Food Vendors
- 🍦 Ice Cream
- 🎡 Carnival Games
- 🎭 Live Entertainment
Come down, hook a duck, and enjoy the atmosphere.
🎶 Ealing Summer Jazz Festival
📅 2–3 August | 📍 Walpole Park
@ealing_summer
One of the highlights of the Ealing Summer Festivals calendar! This year’s Jazz Festival brings an exciting mix of headline acts and fresh talent.
Featuring:
- The Brand New Heavies
- Hot 8 Brass Band
- Afriquoi
- A Sunday Big Top takeover by Woodburner Music
🎟️ Weekend tickets are just £33, and children under 11 go free! Two days of unforgettable music in a beautiful setting.
🦖 Dinosaurs in the Park
📅 Open daily until 17 August | 📍 Next to Perivale Athletics Track
@dinosaursintheparkuk
Take a walk through a prehistoric jungle full of life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs. Perfect for dino-mad kids and curious adults alike.
- 🧒 Dino-Fun-Zone for hands-on activities
- 🎨 Dig, discover, and design your own dinosaur
- 🍦 Snacks and ice cream available onsite
🎟️ Hot tip: Get 20% off tickets when you visit after 3pm!
🏛️ Free Fridays at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
📅 Fridays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August | 🕙 10am–5pm
@pitzhanger
This August, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is saying thank you to its local community. Every Friday, Ealing Borough residents can enjoy free entry to the Manor and exhibitions.
- Explore Sir John Soane’s beautifully restored home
- View two contemporary exhibitions:
- Permindar Kaur: Mirror, Mirror
- Prem Sahib: Doubles
- Enhance your visit with the free Bloomberg Connects digital guide
🎫 Don’t forget to bring proof of address!
📅 Also enjoy pay-what-you-can admission every Sunday before noon and the first Thursday of the month after 5pm.
🎭 Wind in the Willows – Pub Gardens Tour
📍 The Drayton Court Hotel
@draytoncourt
As part of the Spotlight Eleven summer theatre series, Wind in the Willows is coming to Ealing’s most iconic beer garden.
Enjoy this beloved riverside tale in a magical outdoor setting:
- Beautiful pub garden atmosphere
- Family-friendly theatre
- Drinks and picnics welcome
- 27 boutique rooms available if you want to make a night of it!
A perfect way to spend a warm summer evening.
🧒 Assemble Play at Boston Manor House
📅 25–29 August | 📍 Boston Manor House
@bostonmanorhouse
Assemble Play is back for the summer bank holiday week!
This child-led project invites children to play, create, and explore freely while parents relax in the grounds of Boston Manor House. There’s no script — just time, space, and imagination.
An ideal end-of-summer activity for families looking to wind down in a meaningful, open-ended way.
📖 Don’t Forget Your Free Ealing Summer Magazine!
Still looking for inspiration? Pick up your free Ealing Summer magazine from locations all across the borough. Inside, you’ll find:
- 📚 Book recommendations
- 🧩 An A–Z of children’s activities
- 🍾 Bottled in Ealing — a spotlight on local drinks producers
It’s your ultimate guide to making the most of summer right here in Ealing.
🌞 There’s So Much More to Discover
Whether you’re planning days out with the family, looking for a fun date night, or simply want to enjoy Ealing at its best, August is your month. Keep exploring, support local, and let the summer roll on.
