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The Jolly Postman

14th February-1st January 2027

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...

Fairy Tales

27th March-23rd August 2026

Venue: British Library

Website: https://events.bl.uk/exhibitions/fairy-tales

Take your family on a magical adventure in a new interactive exhibition! Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes,...

Indian Dance Classes – Bharatanatyam with Storytelling

10th May-19th July 2026

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

In this weekly class, participants will be introduced to the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam in a fun and engaging way. The objective is to develop interest in this dance form, build confidence...

IQF Kickboxing

10th May-19th July 2026

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

Classes aim to give young people confidence, instilling discipline, courtesy and respect, and build a good level of fitness, co-ordination and flexibility. Nurturing self development in a controlled environment,...

May half-term - Creative Space

26th May-28th June 2026

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Experiment with light and shade in the immersive environment of the Creative Space. Elevate the ordinary with dramatic and unexpected effects of light on surfaces – from still-life objects to portraits....

Kumon Free Registration

1st-30th June 2026

Venue: Kumon North London Study Centres

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

There’s never been a better time to get started. From 1st–30 June, the Kumon North London Study Centres are offering Free Registration to new and returning students. It’s a great opportunity to save...

Roe Green Park Kingsbury Funfair

5th-21st June 2026

Venue: Roe Green Park

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance to save money. On 5, 8, 12, 15 and 19 June ride tokens are half-price. Get 20 ride tokens for just £10. Cash and cards are accepted for tokens,...

D-Day Weekend

6th-7th June 2026

Venue: RAF Museum London

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Step back into the summer of 1944 and mark the anniversary of D-Day with a lively, family-friendly weekend at RAF Museum London. Enjoy a packed programme of activities celebrating the people, stories and...

The Great Big Green Week

6th-14th June 2026

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.greatbiggreenweek.com

Children and young people are our best advocates for climate and nature and there are plenty of ways to get your school involved. Visit the website for free resource packs available for primary and secondary...

Theatre & Cinema

Wolf Boy

6th-7th June 2026

Venue: Stephens House and Gardens

Website: www.stephenshouseandgardens.com

Join Drama in the Woods for a unique open-air theatre experience that brings your children on a magical, immersive and interactive adventure through the Gardens. Suitable for age 6+.

Heavy Horse and Country Show 2026

7th June 2026

Venue: Capel Manor Gardens

Website: www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

This exciting annual event is steeped in history and a wonderful opportunity to see the gentle giants of the horse world in action.There will be a full timetable of shows and competitions, Heavy Horse...

Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden

7th June 2026

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Website: www.hrp.org.uk

A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent and Disabled children aged 3 to 16, and their families and friends.During this session there will be lower visitor capacity than usual and lower noise levels....

Fair in the Square 2026

13th June 2026

Venue: Pond Square, Highgate

Website: www.fairinthesquare.co.uk

Every year they have a Dog Show, fairground rides, music and drama activities in the Children’s tent and a packed programme of music and dancing performances on the Pond Square stage. This free community...

Theatre & Cinema

Hopeful Monsters

19th-20th June 2026

Venue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre

Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk

They move and morph in unusual ways, becoming unexpected creatures that shapeshift as we journey through water, earth and air.It’s a tale of survival and struggle, of connection and transformation, and...

Kilburn Grange Park Family Funfair

19th-28th June 2026

Venue: Kilburn Grange Park

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance to save money. On Monday 22 June, ride tokens are half-price! Get 20 ride tokens for just £10 at the fair. The number of tokens per ride varies....

LSE Festival Family Day

20th June 2026

Venue: London School of Economics

Website: www.lse.ac.uk/events/lse-festival/2026/lse-festival-family-day-2026

Join a morning of free activities for all the family at this year's LSE Festival 10am-1pm. Sessions will either be ticketed or drop-in and ticket lines will open by 12noon on Monday 18 May. To find out...

Red Bull Soapbox Race

20th June 2026

Venue: Alexandra Palace Park

Website: www.alexandrapalace.com

Britain’s most fearless and creative teams will design, build and race their own homemade Soapbox carts down the iconic downhill course. 60 teams will be judged on creativity, speed and showmanship,...

Theatre & Cinema

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

22nd June-5th September 2026

Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket

Website: www.tigerstealive.com

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Packed with oodles of magic,...

Theatre & Cinema

Northanger Abbey

25th-26th June 2026

Venue: Keats House

Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com

This summer, Moving Parts Theatre Company brings you Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. A thrilling Gothic tale of dark deeds… or a playful, heartwarming Regency romance. Let’s find out, shall we? Suitable...

Theatre & Cinema

Rapunzel

25th-27th June 2026

Venue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre

Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk

Rapunzel is trapped in her tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It’s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own destiny and figure...

KCL Garden Party

28th June 2026

Venue: Keats Community Library

Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com

The whole family can enjoy the lovely garden of Keats House while the children are entertained with Music with Magda, storytelling, art activities, Magic with Tom Grubb, Mystical Fairies, face painting...

Theatre & Cinema

Mozart’s Jupiter by Heart: Family Edit

28th June 2026

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Aurora Orchestra is back with its latest memorised performance, and this time, the whole family is invited on stage to experience it. Through family-friendly participation, presentation and performance,...

Big Fair 2026

5th July 2026

Venue: Heath Street

Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com

Heath Street is closed to traffic and will be lined with over 110 stalls selling artisan crafts, designer fashions, and international food and drink. A fantastic day out for the whole family, there’s...

Theatre & Cinema

Professor James’ Punch and Judy Show

5th July 2026

Venue: Stephens House and Gardens

Website: www.stephenshouseandgardens.com

Professor James' Punch and Judy Show follows a traditional format with a modern twist...enacted by a beautiful collection of hand-carved and hand-painted puppets which the professor has built up over many...

Theatre & Cinema

Drag Tales

11th July-1st August 2026

Venue: Park Theatre

Website: https://parktheatre.co.uk

Join drag queen Tania in an enchanting hour of storytelling for children. Drag Tales brings storytelling magic to life with a colourful themed celebration featuring the sensational Tania for an unforgettable...

Theatre & Cinema

Comedy Club 4 Kids

26th July 2026

Venue: Park Theatre

Website: https://parktheatre.co.uk

The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance...

Theatre & Cinema

Dog Man: The Musical

29th July-16th August 2026

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. With the head of a dog and the...

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