West London is chock-a-block full of amazing things to see and do.
From the annual Ealing Half Marathon , to Hounslow 's amazing Bell Square performance areas, you'll never be bored if you're prepared for the upcoming year.
And why waste a second of your precious leisure time? We've put together an ultimate bucket list of things you should do this year on your doorstep.
Why not try something new and experience something brilliant?
Go to Soho's Chinese New Year Parade
Chinese New Year this year falls on Monday February 8, the Year of the Monkey. On Sunday February 14, Chinese New Year celebrations take place in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, Soho and Shaftesbury Avenue, including a big parade.
Just don't forget the magic phrase, Happy New Year! It's "Gong Xi Fa Cai" in Mandarin and "Kung Hei Fat Choi" in Cantonese.
Take a trip to Little Venice
Little Venice is a gorgeous canal area just north of Paddington , with moored boats and riverside cafés.
Take a break from London this year and take a tranquil walk along the canal, or take a picnic and enjoy the scenery.
Cheer on Oxford and Cambridge at the annual Boat Race
The annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race is a four-and-a-quarter mile course along the River Thames, from Putney to Mortlake, through Hammersmith and Fulham . Plenty of locals always gather to watch the action, so don't miss out on the fun this year!
In 2016, the race will take place on Easter Sunday, Sunday March 27.
See a free performance in Hounslow's Bell Square
Bell Square is an outdoor arts space in the heart of Hounslow, launched in 2014. It is a place where anyone and everyone can come to see some of the best outdoor performers in the world, for free, from acrobatics to theatre.
Why not go along and see some great art for free this year?
Queue up to see the greats at Wimbledon
Every year hundreds of Wimbledon locals queue for a spot on the famous Murray Mound to watch the iconic tennis tournament.
Tennis greats will once again be battling it out in 2016, so make sure you bag yourself a place on the grounds for free this year.
Relax at Ruislip Lido
Ruislip Lido is a 60-acre lake and artificial beach that's perfect for relaxing on sunny days with children. It's only a short distance away from most areas of west London, yet many of us may not have ever visited!
During the Summer, why not take a book, slather on the SPF and pretend you're on a Caribbean island for a while?
See some great theatre at The Lyric, Hammersmith
There's always something going on in our most dynamic local theatre, The Lyric in Hammersmith; not only is there a fantastic line-up of arts and theatre in the Spring season, but their smash hit Bugsy Malone is also returning in Summer for a second run.
Why not check out our review of Bugsy Malone at The Lyric before you book your seats?
Spend some time in Kew Gardens
West London is home to The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew ; spend this Spring and Summer admiring the blooming flowers and plants and get back to nature on your doorstep.
See the amazing Lumiere Festival
Lumiere Festival is coming to London, with a free outdoor lights celebration. Over four evenings, from Thursday January 14 to Sunday January 17, don't miss out on this spectacular show.
Over the course of the festival, you'll see iconic architecture transformed with 3D projections, interactive installations and other extraordinary light works.
The festival will take place in King's Cross, Mayfair, Piccadilly, Regent Street, St James', Trafalgar Square and Westminster .
Don your rainbow-print and go to London's Pride Parade
Pride is an annual festival that celebrates LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) individuals, and is the biggest one-day event held in London annually... Why not go along and show your pride and support, as well as having a fun day out dressed in your finery?
Last year's parade was a gorgeous sunny day, filled with laughter and colour.
See the incredible new Harry Potter play
J. K. Rowling is set to dazzle audiences yet again with her writing as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child hits the stage of The Palace Theatre in July.
Telling the tale of Harry Potter, nineteen years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows took place, this play is certainly not one for Potterheads to miss out on!
Run (or watch) the Ealing Half Marathon
The Ealing Half Marathon has been voted the UK's Best Half Marathon for years; a 13.1-mile route covering Lammas Park, Central Ealing , Montpelier, Pitshanger, West Ealing, Hanwell and St Stephen's.
Why not set yourself the challenge of running the race this year, or go along and hand out water and cheer on the runners for a fun day out full of community spirit?
What's On writer Emily Chudy ran the Ealing Half Marathon last year... Here's how she got on .
Eat some delicious food at Taste of London in Regent's Park
Taste of London food festival is due to hit Regent's Park in June over three days, as London's hottest restaurants and chefs gather together to show off their most delicious dishes from their extensive menus.
As well as sampling food, visitors can watch cooking demonstrations, meet top chefs, take part in interactive classes and try fine drinks.
Don't miss out on this 2016 foodie paradise!
Hire a Boris Bike and cycle around
Hire one of London's legendary Boris Bikes and cycle around your local area, taking in the sights. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger has been seen riding one!
See some brilliant local music at Hanwell Hootie Festival
Last year's Hanwell Hootie music festival saw 45 bands of all different genres play at pubs and bars all over Hanwell , and 2016's festival is set to be even bigger and better than the last.
Performer at the event Emily Lee said: "I didn't know what to expect. I saw all the pubs and thought, 'wow, this is great!'
"It is nice to immerse yourself in it... Hanwell Hootie is really strong in terms of its line-up."
Make the most of Harrow Arts Centre
Beloved Harrow Arts Centre faces closure in 2016 due to cuts to government funding. Although the building can still be saved, and donations are welcomed, you'd better make the most out of the building and see some great shows while you can!
With brilliants acts such as Romesh Ranganathan, Jenny Eclair, a jazz orchestra and more on the bill, get down to Harrow Arts Centre, pronto!
Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End , Harrow , HA5 4EA - 020 8938 3720
Take a picnic to one of our Royal parks
There are lots of beautiful parks and green spots in west London, from Kew Gardens to Parson's Green , vast to tiny.
Why not pack up a picnic (when the weather perks up a little) and head down to a lovely park near you, and make the most of nature this year.
Check out our west London parks quiz and test your knowledge of local green spots!
Enjoy the fabulous annual Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival takes place annually on the August bank holiday to celebrate Caribbean culture.
London's Afro-Caribbean communities have been celebrating their culture and traditions with the two-day festival since 1964. Around 500 people came then, and now around one million people attend the carnival annually, with the event getting bigger and better every year.
Practise your twerking and head down in August, but a fair warning... This year's event may be ticketed .
Watch a film on a rooftop
Over the Summer months, Rooftop Film Club set up in Kensington 's roof gardens with a pop-up cinema showing the latest smash hits, and a few vintage favourites.
When the weather warms up, be sure to head down and watch a brilliant movie under the stars.
Visit a brilliant local restaurant
There are many amazing restaurants dotted around west London serving up an amazing array of fantastic food.
Why not check out our top 10 restaurant reviews of 2015 to get some inspiration for your next dining trip?
See a gorgeous exhibition on your doorstep
With the V&A in west London, as well as brilliant museums such as The Science Museum, The Natural History Museum, and not forgetting Olympia London, there's no excuse not to see a wonderful exhibition in 2016... And as a bonus, many of them are free!
Brush up on your culture this year, and put an exhibition on your 2016 bucket list.
Still out of ideas? Here's our definitive list of 100 things to do outdoors in west London.
