London's quirkiest events of the summer

Human Tetris World Record Attempt
20 July
This year is the 30th anniversary of Tetris and to mark the iconic occasion, Morph Costumes and the retro video game, Tetris, are teaming up to host the world's largest ever human Tetris line where up to 1,500 fans are set to join.

Lionel Rich Tea
22 July
London’s most talked about biscuit-based night out is back once again for another dose of Lionel loveliness. Simply pipe Ritchie’s big happy face onto a Rich Tea biscuit using icing, the Lionel likeness will be assessed and you could win a prize. What better way is there to spend an evening?

Holi One
2 August
Holi One is one of the most unique, fun and exciting festival series in the World, which unites people through music and colour. Against a backdrop of the very best in dance and DJ music, audiences get to throw bundles of colourful powder into the air to create an explosion of colour and excitement.

Charity Streak For Tigers
14 August
Did you know a group of tigers is called a streak? Raise money for tigers by stripping off and streaking around ZSL London Zoo.

London River Rat Race
16 August
Are you ready to swim, wade, crawl, climb, jump, splash and run your way around our aquatic obstacle course and have a whole lot of fun en route? This is your chance to join 1,000s of Rat Racers at London’s ExCel centre for this wet ‘n’ wild 10km running course around Docklands, linking together many special water and shore based activities.

Dino Snores for Grown-ups
22 August
This grown-ups sleepover event is a fun night of music, science, art and cinema, with dinner in London's celebrated home of the dinosaurs.

Paw Pageant
25 August
Get ready for the biggest event in London’s doggie social calendar, as the coolest canines will be returning to Old Spitalfields Market to strut their stuff for the annual Paw Pageant.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Annual Reunion
7 September
Thousands of people and their four legged friends will descend on Battersea Park to take part in our Annual Reunion. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones – there’ll be plenty to get involved in together, be you human or canine. Games include temptation alley and our canine tombola.

Run or Dye
27 September
Be part of the World's most colourful 5km race. At Run or Dye, you become part of the rainbow. As you run/walk/dance through the course, you'll get showered in safe, eco-friendly, plant-based coloured cornstarch at every kilometre…turning you into a Technicolor canvas of fun!