Finchley Lakeside hosts free Light + Flight Festival this November
Two‑day arts weekend runs 14‑15 November, followed by a pop‑up gallery and a free RAF Museum event on 21 November
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Barnet Council will open Finchley Lakeside for the Light + Flight Festival on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, according to Barnet Post. The two‑day programme offers free admission to residents and visitors, with music, workshops, film screenings and food stalls across the site.
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Pop‑up gallery extends the experience
Barnet Post notes that after the weekend, Finchley Lakeside will reopen as a pop‑up gallery from 18 to 22 November, operating between 4 pm and 8 pm each day. The gallery will allow visitors who missed the festival, or who wish to revisit Ascendance, to view the installations and related exhibitions.
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Related free event at the RAF Museum
On 21 November, the RAF Museum in Hendon will host From Barnet with Love, a free day of creative activities, storytelling and music, according to the same source. The event, created by artist Emma Tominey, explores Barnet’s postal and aviation heritage through hands‑on workshops.
Questions this report answers
+When does the Light + Flight Festival take place?
The festival runs on Saturday 14 November from 12 pm to 9 pm and Sunday 15 November from 11 am to 7 pm at Finchley Lakeside, Squires Lane. Both days are free to attend and open to all ages.
+Is there any cost for visitors?
Entry to the Light + Flight Festival, the pop‑up gallery and the RAF Museum’s From Barnet with Love day are all free. Visitors can drop in without booking, although the council encourages reserving a free spot in advance for the festival.
+What will happen at Finchley Lakeside after the weekend?
Finchley Lakeside will operate as a pop‑up gallery from 18 to 22 November, each day between 4 pm and 8 pm. The gallery will showcase the Ascendance installation and other artworks from the festival, giving residents another chance to experience the programme.
+What is the RAF Museum event about?
On 21 November the RAF Museum in Hendon will host From Barnet with Love, a free day of creative workshops, storytelling and music that celebrates Barnet’s postal and aviation history. The event is part of the wider Light + Flight cultural programme.
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