<div class='contentField'><p>Events and activities in and around Golborne Road.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.golbornelife.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>A unique opera company that presents an open air summer season under a temporary canopy in Holland Park. &nbsp;Around six different operas are presented every season. Many are famous classics, but the company often stages less well known works.</p> <p>Image:&nbsp;Anne Sophie Duprels as Zazà and Joel Montero as Milio in Opera Holland Park 2017 production of Zazà © Robert Workman for Opera Holland Park&nbsp;</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.operahollandpark.com/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>A celebration of history with 35 events over five days centred around Royal Hospital Road.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.chelseahistoryfestival.com/">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p><strong>Sparks Fly - Circus and Science Festival</strong></p> <p>Kensington Town Square (between the Central Library and the Town Hall) Hornton Street, Kensington, London W8 7NX</p> <p>During October Half-term the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are presenting science engagement activities and circus shows outside on Kensington Town Square on the dates below. Activities are free and suitable for all ages. No pre-booking required.</p> <p><strong>Tuesday 22 October 12pm and 5pm Shows and Activities</strong></p> <p>Science shows in marquees from the Science Museum and Ian Dunne. Hands-on science workshops from Imperial College, the Science Museum and Explorer Dome. Outdoor circus presentations from The Fairly Famous Family.</p> <p><strong>Wednesday 23 October 6pm and 7pm Heliosphere Show (Show length 15 mins)</strong></p> <p>Dream Engine present Heliosphere - a show performed to music which is both aerobatic and interactive to create the illusion of flying. Spiralling and spinning and seemly weightless, an acrobat suspended beneath a huge helium balloon explores the uncharted space between street level and rooftops. Outdoors and without seating.</p> <p><strong>Sunday 27 October 12pm to 5pm Shows and Activities</strong></p> <p>Circus shows in marquees from Amir and Hemda (suitable for ages 8 years and over) and The Inverted Company (suitable for ages 5&nbsp;years and over). Science shows in marquees from Ian Dunne. Pop-up Planetarium presentations from Explorer Dome. Outdoor circus workshops and indoor circus craft sessions.</p> <p>Kensington Town Square is a flat surface. Accessible toilets are available on site.&nbsp;</p> <p>Amir and Hemda have been selected and supported by circusnext European Circus Label. circusnext European Platform is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of European Union.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/sparks-fly-circus-and-science-festival" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>The 11th annual History Festival in Kensington Central Library has seven brilliant speakers who are best selling historians over seven evenings.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://rbkc.newsweaver.co.uk/librarynews/1gn0kso24ub">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Festive artisan market in Kensington Town Square (between the Town Hall and the Library). There will be vendors selling a mix of handmade and fair-trade products - Christmas gifts, fashion, accessories, jewellery, home ware and festive craft stalls, alongside food stalls, a mulled wine stall and a coffee and cake stall. Community choirs and a Snow Queen will provide entertainment.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="/explore-kensington-and-chelsea/hampers-and-stockings-christmas-market" hreflang="en">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Held annually in late May this is the world’s most famous flower show. It’s the fashion show of gardening, an 11-acre display of flowers and show gardens.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>The Royal Hospital, Chelsea</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show?gclid=CjwKCAjw2rjcBRBuEiwAheKeL_q7zmMomlKQG25OgSa6bAMT_uVY3fyw37JcOnZy_1DV3qeCYqYbGhoCdAkQAvD_BwEshowspr%40rhs.org.uk">Read more</a></div>

<div class='contentField'><p>Find out what's on in all the museums and institutions in Exhibition Road.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.discoversouthken.com/">Read more</a></div>