Hampstead Summer Festival
Hampstead locals will be celebrating the joys of their quaint village in this annual fest. The main event is the Big Fair on Sunday July 5 (12noon-5pm). The fair takes the form of a carnival-style street party complete with art, food and craft stalls, live music, family activities and community group performances. You might even see a few famous Hampstead faces among the crowds.
There are also some smaller events falling under the same festive umbrella. Visit Art Street in Keats Grove and you'll see works by local artists and schools, from June 21-July 5. On Sunday June 21, there's a big Art Fair in Keats House Garden, featuring an open exhibition, prize giving, kids' activities and refreshments. And on Sunday June 28, you'll find a family party in Keats House Garden, complete with a magician, face painting, birds of prey, costumed fairies, giant chess set and even a ballet performance.