Family-Friendly Events At Totally Thames Festival This September!

Totally Thames Festival is a huge month-long event running throughout September, with more than 80 events taking place along and around London’s iconic River Thames.

There are plenty of family-friendly events across the month, from historic boats and mudlarking to free riverside festivals, live music, children’s activities and spectacular outdoor art. A few highlights include:

Tidefest

6 September | Chiswick

A free riverside festival with kayaking, paddleboarding, boat trips, children’s activities, dance workshops and a street party.

Hands on History: Mudlarking

5–6, 19–20 & 26–27 September

Get hands-on with archaeological finds from the Thames and discover the fascinating history of the river.

St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival

12–13 September

Around 50 historic boats, including steam tugs and Dunkirk Little Ships, alongside live music, talks and family activities.

Great River Race

12 September

Nearly 300 crews take on a 21.6-mile race along the Thames, making for a brilliant day of riverside spectating.

Ganga Aarti

13 September

Greenwich – A free celebration of Indian culture with food, music and live entertainment, culminating in a spectacular ceremony of light.

Kids’ Choir

19 September | St Paul’s Cathedral

More than 300 young voices come together for a free celebration of music and community.

Culture Cargo

Throughout September – Historic sailing barge Raybel travels along the Thames, hosting live music, talks and performances.

Turning the Tide

17–20 September | Blackfriars

A free large-scale artwork by Turner Prize-nominated artist Catherine Yass, projected onto Blackfriars Railway Bridge.