FAMILY: King’s Cross Sports Day
If you can’t fly to Rio for the Olympics, you could always try something sporty slapbang in the heart of King’s Cross. For this all-dayer have a go at yoga, bootcamp training or rock-climbing, or try your hand at tightrope walking, sack racing – or even competitive (and nostalgic) pursuits like an egg and spoon race. The events will be taking place all day in Granary Square and Lewis Cubitt Square. Free for kids and adults alike. Saturday 6th August. More info here
MUSIC: Cubitt Sessions
A diverse music programme is now underway in central KX for a fortnight, spanning classical music, immersive theatre, surreal comedy, street culture, experimental jazz and improvised opera. Wowsers. Some of the UK’s most talented musicians feature, alongside performers from across the globe. All performances are free and open to all. Bar opens at 6pm, performances 7pm. Cubitt Sessions, Lewis Cubitt Square, until Sat 13th August.  Find out more here
NATURE (AND FOOD): Bee Trail
All summer this app-led, interactive walking tour leads you in and around King’s Cross. Kids will love seeing the new habitats that have been created to help encourage our fuzzy friends – and adults will be chuffed to earn vouchers to places like Dishoom, Grain Store, the Lighterman, Greek Larder and Skip Garden Kitchen. The trail takes about 45 minutes. Download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play. More info here
