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Black-owned markets and pop-ups in London this November. 7–8 Nov: Black Marketplace, Camden 7, 21–22 and 28–29 Nov: Wakuda 14 Nov: Curls & Conversations, Brompton Library 15 Nov: Plantain Papi, Hackney From 17 Nov: SKINIRI, Covent Garden 27–29 Nov: TreasureTress Curly Christmas 28 Nov: Adwo Dining at Peckham Palms 28 Nov: By Caprice-Kwai, Croydon Until the end of November: Rack City Ribs, Stratford Dates, locations and booking details are on the slides. Save this for your November plans.

Maison Ghibli opens in London today, 7 November. 36 Eastcastle Street, W1W 8DP. Until 10 January 2027. Opens at 10am today. Totoro plushies, Ghibli homeware and a photo spot. #StudioGhibli #LondonPopUp

8 London date ideas with £0 activity entry. A proper plan without needing to book a meal first. instagram.com/reel/DfVn56PE-… #LondonDates #FreeLondon #ThingsToDoInLondon

8 London plans after 6pm 5 Nov V&A East; 6 Nov British Museum + Photographers’ Gallery; 7 Nov Tate Modern; 14 Nov Museum of the Home; 26 Nov Wellcome; 27 Nov Soane; from 28 Nov London Museum. November 2026. Mostly free; booking/age limits apply. Archive footage. #LondonLates

Gifted invite. Free LEGO Christmas building at Borough Yards, London, 5–8 Nov. 10am–7pm, last entry 6.30pm. Choose, build and gift-wrap a toy. We also got an ornament. Walk-ins, subject to capacity and availability. Send to a LEGO lover.

Free chips + merch at McCain’s CHIP pop-up 🍟 Truffle to hot honey. Pick a hat, scarf, tee or tote bag. 5–8 Nov. 2 Westgate St, London Fields, E8 3RN. Walk-ins only. Send this to a Hackney local. PR invite. Details and availability may change.

8 London restaurant hacks worth knowing before you order. Dishoom: Get a Matka token and register it before your visit. Ask for your bill before 6pm, Mon-Fri, and roll a six for your party’s meal to be covered. 18+, max 12, one roll per table. BrewDog: Eating there? One person per table can challenge the team to rock-paper-scissors. Win best of three for a free dessert. Check your chosen bar is taking part. Laki Kane: Bookings get a token for the Teremana slot machine, with prizes including your bill being paid. 31 Duke Street. A win isn’t guaranteed; check the prize and spending rules. My Old Dutch: Say PANCAKE POWER on arrival for 20% off, Tuesday-Friday, all day. Holborn and Chelsea. No combining offers. Greene King: New app users can activate Rewards and spin for prizes. Free food rewards need £5 other spend. Participating pubs, UK 18+, ends 31 December 2026. Hawksmoor: Bring your own wine on Mondays for £5 corkage per bottle instead of £25. Food and your bottle are extra. Blacklock: Monday Big Chops are £8 per 100g instead of £11. Check the weight on the board. Cuts can sell out; sides, drinks and service are extra. Flat Iron: Complimentary vanilla soft serve after dining at participating restaurants. Check your branch. It isn’t a free walk-up ice cream offer. Follow The Cheeky Hack for more London finds worth knowing. #thecheekyhack #thingstodoinlondon #londonfood #londonrestaurants #londonfooddeals

Things to do in London, 5 to 8 Nov: free McCain chips, LEGO making, music, Diwali and a makers market. Plus fireworks at Battersea, Ally Pally and Blackheath. Check booking details and paid extras. Full list in our weekly email, link in bio. #thingstodoinlondon

8 London Christmas lights dates 🎄 4 Nov Carnaby; 5 Regent; 11 Marylebone; 12 Brunswick, Covent Garden & Bond St; 18 Greenwich; 19 Leadenhall. November 2026. Archive footage, not these events. Save for planning. #LondonChristmas

Cadbury Secret Santa: scan a physical poster for a chance to send a free bar in secret. Chocolate + postage covered. UK 18+, 2 Nov to 20 Dec; limited daily stock, one/mobile. Archive footage. Details:

Free run + food in London this Saturday. Run4Change’s BHM Charity Run: GYMBOX Victoria, 31 Oct, 12:30-16:30. Choose the food + run social ticket for a meal. Donations welcome. #Run4Change #BlackHistoryMonth

Things to do in London this weekend, 29 Oct to 1 Nov. Hunger Games at Westfield, Shygirl at Tate Modern, robot football at Imperial and more, most of it free. #thecheekyhack #thingstodoinlondon

Swap a book for free at Southbank Centre, 28 October to 1 November. Blue Side Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall. 10am to 8pm, Sunday until 7.30pm. Bring a clean book in good condition. No ticket needed. #londonhack #FreeLondon #BookSwap

Free CHRISSI music and conversation at Round Table Books, Brixton Village. Wednesday 28 October, 7 to 9pm. Hosted by Mpho the GVN. #londonhack #FreeLondon #Brixton #Chrissi #LondonMusic

Free LEGO gift making:5-8 Nov,10am-7pm,last entry6.30pm. Borough Yards,Stoney St,SE19AD. No booking,first come first served. Under16s with an adult. Details: @lego @boroughyards

Free Head & Shoulders Scalp Care School:30-31 Oct,10am-6pm. NoHo Studios,67 Great Titchfield St,W1W7PT.12+. Limited walk-ins; goodies while stocks last. Book via @headandshoulderseu @nohostudios_

FREE art, music, film and workshops at Light + Flight. Finchley Lakeside, 14 + 15 Nov. Book via our bio. #thecheekyhack #thingstodoinlondon

Free festival of light, art and music in Finchley ✨ Saturday 14 + Sunday 15 November at Finchley Lakeside. Book workshops early, they fill up fast. #thecheekyhack #thingstodoinlondon #lightandflight