Free & donation events coming up
Listings marked free or donations by organisers over the next 30 days. Always check the event page for booking rules or suggested donations.
Today
13 events
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Grammar’s Wood Open Week is a open day at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Nature Scavenger Hunt is a festival session at Ventnor Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Quarr Abbey Community Garden drop-in is a festival session at Quarr Abbey, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Balsam Bashing is a practical conservation session at School Lane Car Park, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for community events.
Biosphere Exhibition and Shop at Monkton Arts is a festival session at Monkton Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Archaeology of Brading Marsh is a guided walk at Main car park in Brading, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Deep Time Walk: Brighstone is a guided walk at Jubilee Lane Car Park, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Guided Meditation with the Hoop Drum is a listening session at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Naturezones Primary Teachers' Tea Party is a hands-on workshop at Naturezones, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Deep Time Walk: Newtown National Nature Reserve is a guided walk at Newtown National Nature Reserve, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
UV Night Walk: Through The Eyes Of Insects is a guided walk at Firestone Copse, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Earlier today
1 event
Tomorrow
6 events
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Grammar’s Wood Open Week is a open day at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Nature Scavenger Hunt is a festival session at Ventnor Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Biosphere Exhibition and Shop at Monkton Arts is a festival session at Monkton Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Carisbrooke Flower Farm Open Days farm tour/talk is a talk or screening at Carisbrooke Flower Farm, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Sigil Magic is a hands-on workshop at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Thursday 2 July 2026
6 events
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Grammar’s Wood Open Week is a open day at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Nature Scavenger Hunt is a festival session at Ventnor Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Biosphere Exhibition and Shop at Monkton Arts is a festival session at Monkton Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Making Meadow Magic is a guided walk at Naturezones, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
People’s Emergency Briefing: Freshwater is a talk or screening at Freshwater Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Friday 3 July 2026
10 events
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Nature Scavenger Hunt is a festival session at Ventnor Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Gift to Nature Community Tree Nursery Open Day is a open day at Natural Enterprise, Shide Meadows Centre, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Biosphere Exhibition and Shop at Monkton Arts is a festival session at Monkton Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Carisbrooke Flower Farm Open Days farm tour/talk is a talk or screening at Carisbrooke Flower Farm, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Green Isle Credit is a hands-on workshop at Quay Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Ryde Growing Spaces: Walk & Talk is a guided walk at Network Ryde Quarry Road Allotment, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Green Isle Credit is a hands-on workshop at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Under the Tree - A storytelling evening is a festival session at Rylstone Gardens, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
Saturday 4 July 2026
9 events
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Planet Aware Nurdle Hunt is a practical conservation session at Bembridge Harbour, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Ocean Flow Yoga at Compton Beach is a festival session at Compton Bay, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Support Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat at a summer fundraiser with local crafters, garden plants, mystery bags, lifeboat merchandise, raffle and homemade cakes.
Nature Scavenger Hunt is a festival session at Ventnor Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Air We Breathe: helping every school own the air around them is a practical conservation session at EarthMuseum, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Sunflower Potting is a festival session at Freshwater Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
From Plantation to Plate is a hands-on workshop at Riboleau Studio and Gardens, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Calbourne Water Mill Summer Market is a hands-on workshop at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Sunday 5 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Monday 6 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Tuesday 7 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Wednesday 8 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Thursday 9 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Friday 10 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Saturday 11 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Sunday 12 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Monday 13 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Tuesday 14 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Wednesday 15 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Thursday 16 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Friday 17 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Saturday 18 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Sunday 19 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Monday 20 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Tuesday 21 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Wednesday 22 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Thursday 23 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Friday 24 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Saturday 25 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Sunday 26 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Monday 27 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Tuesday 28 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Wednesday 29 July 2026
1 event
National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).
Always-free starting points
Evergreen ideas when you want a plan without a ticket — beaches, walks and local listings that stay useful between event seasons.