Top 5 Things to Do in Ealing This November
November has arrived — the air is crisp, the evenings are creeping in, and the faint jingle of Christmas is beginning to loom (whether we’re ready or not). But if you think Ealing is slowing down for winter, think again. The borough is buzzing with community events, culture, wildlife adventures and laugh-out-loud nights that will keep the cold firmly at bay.
Here are five unmissable things to do in Ealing this November.
1. Peefer — Fancy Dress Fur Pawty
📅 2 November · 12pm
Start the month on a high — and with a wag. Peefer’s Fancy Dress Fur Pawty invites Ealing’s dog-loving community to bring their pups in full costume for an afternoon of spooky fun. Expect adorable outfits, good vibes, tasty treats for humans and hounds, and a joyful neighbourhood get-together that’s guaranteed to lift the spirits.
Perfect for: dog owners, families, anyone who melts at a waggy tail.
2. The Questors Theatre — Christmas Fair
📅 29 November · 11am–5pm · Free entry
Christmas arrives early on Mattock Lane as The Questors Theatre hosts its much-loved annual Christmas Fair. Browse stalls filled with handcrafted jewellery, artwork, textiles, silverware, handbags and more — ideal for finding thoughtful, locally made gifts. With creativity around every corner, this fair is a festive staple for Ealing shoppers.
Perfect for: early Christmas shoppers, craft lovers, supporting local makers.
3. Pitzhanger Manor — Thursday Late: After Hours
📅 6 November · 5–8pm
See Sir John Soane’s architectural gem in a whole new light — literally. Pitzhanger’s Thursday Late opens the doors after dark for an atmospheric evening of art, architecture, candlelit ambience and live music. Visitors can enjoy the pop-up bar, join a guided tour of Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden, or settle into an intimate performance of Storace & Soane. It’s Pitzhanger as you’ve never experienced it.
Perfect for: art enthusiasts, architecture admirers, a cultured midweek date night.
4. Ealing Wildlife Group & Ealing Beaver Project — Nature Volunteer Days
Swap screens for streams this November and reconnect with nature. Ealing’s wildlife organisations are hosting a series of hands-on volunteer events, including:
- Eager Beaver Volunteer Day — 6 Nov
- Nifty Newts Habitat Management — 15 Nov
- Morning Bird Walk — 23 Nov
Whether you’re into birds, beavers, butterflies or simply a good dose of fresh air, there’s something here for everyone. Full details are available via the Ealing Beaver Project.
Perfect for: nature lovers, families, anyone needing a digital detox.
5. Live Comedy at The Drayton Court
📅 20 November · Doors 6pm · Show 7:30–9:30pm
🎟️ Free entry · Pay What You Want
Close out November with some much-needed laughter at Live at the Drayton, West Ealing’s popular comedy night hosted by Healing Comedy Club. Enjoy a brilliant line-up of emerging and established comedians, backed up by 2-for-1 pizzas and cocktails. Their new “traffic light” system ensures no surprise audience participation — just a relaxed evening of big laughs and good food.
Perfect for: comedy fans, mates’ nights, midweek pick-me-ups.
Make November Count
Ealing might be cooling down, but its events calendar is just warming up. Tag a friend, block out your weekends, and dive into everything the borough has to offer — November is looking wonderfully busy.
