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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
28th March-27th June 2025
Venue: ExCeL London
Website: www.excel.london
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition brings Ancient Egypt to life like never before, offering a cutting-edge 90-minute journey back in time. Featuring 8-metre high video projections, VR experiences,...
Make and Race Your Own Toy Car
9th April-26th May 2025
Venue: Alexandra Palace
Website: www.alexandrapalace.com
The Elite Transformation team returns to the Transmitter Hall to bring you more family fun, as they offer children the unique opportunity to make and race their own wooden car. After building their wooden...
Anna Fiorentini Taster Day
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Acland Burghley School
Website: www.afperformingarts.com/theatre-and-film-school/schools/camden
Students follow a weekly timetable of Drama / Film, Singing and Dance all taught by leading industry professionals.Take part in a taster day to ensures the school is right for your child. If you are unable...
Chatterbooks Children's Reading Group
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Dalston CLR Library
Website: www.lovehackney.uk/dalston-clr-james-library-activities
Last Wednesday of the month from 4pm to 5pm. A monthly reading group for children aged 8 to 12. Join the library to talk about books, meet new people and discover your next favourite read!
Chess Club
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Dalston CLR Library
Website: www.lovehackney.uk/dalston-clr-james-library-activities
Every Sunday 2pm to 3pm join the club of one of the oldest games in the world. It teaches strategic thinking, logic and it’s fun too. No booking required. Open to any skill level. Ages 7+.
Dwight School London Open Day Events
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Dwight School London
Website: www.dwightlondon.org
Dwight School London's outstanding teaching staff will take the time to learn about your child, encouraging them to pursue their passions and learn from the diverse perspectives of the school's international...
First Class Learning
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/tuition-centres
First Class Learning offers a tailored, structured programme to suit each child, bridging gaps and building up their confidence at a pace that is comfortable for them. Their programme is aligned with the...
Highbury Fields Junior Parkrun
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Highbury Fields
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/highburyfields-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun so go along and join in...
Holiday Camps
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy
Address: Chelsea SW3, Muswell Hill N10 and Alexandra Palace N22
Website: https://nwga.co.uk/holiday-camps
Gymnastics and Circus Skills Camps are open to children from Reception to Year 8, offering a full schedule of exciting activities. Children will have a great time learning gymnastics, parkour, juggling,...
Jacksons Lane Youth Circus
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Expect to drop balls, fall off pyramids, get dizzy doing forward rolls and accidentally knock a neighbour with your diablo. JL Circus workshops are free, delivered by professional circus artists, open...
Lego Club
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Dalston CLR Library
Website: www.lovehackney.uk/dalston-clr-james-library-activities
Every Saturday 2pm to 4pm. Helping children to develop and reinforce play and social skills. Join the club, no booking required. Best for ages 6 and over.
Little Swifts 2024
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: RAF Museum London
Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on
Fun and lively sessions for pre-school children which include arts and crafts, games, stories and songs. Each session is linked to the amazing collection and helps bring the Museum to life. Free but please...
New Sunday Stagecoach Performing Arts School
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Highgate and Hampstead
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/highgate
Stagecoach Highgate and Hampstead are excited to be opening a new school at Henrietta Barnett School in NW11 on Sunday mornings. Suitable for a range of aptitudes, Stagecoach teach children and teenagers...
Outdoor learning at Lee Valley
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Lee Valley Regional Park
Website: www.visitleevalley.org.uk/learning
At Lee Valley Regional Park, educators can spark their pupils' curiosity through dynamic outdoor learning programmes. With a wide array of activities aligned with the national curriculum, children can...
Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Aldersbrook, Bow, Hackney, Haggerston, Isle of Dogs, Leyton, South Woodford, Stratford, Walthamstow, Wanstead
Website: www.perform.org.uk/try
Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. To book a...
Pet Club
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Kentish Town City Farm
Website: www.ktcityfarm.org.uk/pet-club
Go to the farm and learn about small fluffy animals. Sign up for a 6 week course covering small pet diets, safe handling, health checks and what foods to grow and feed your pet. Open to children aged...
Princess Diana Memorial Playground
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Kensington Gardens
Website: www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/kensington-gardens
The playground's centrepiece is a wooden pirate ship, and it also includes a sensory trail, teepees, a beach around the pirate ship and various play sculptures; all set against a lush backdrop of trees...
Rip's Nature Trail
6th May-29th June 2025
Venue: Forty Hall Estate
Website: www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Go and explore the Nature Trail. It was created by our young curators during The Wild Escape workshops, some as young as 6 years old! This trail is a new activity for children to explore the grounds of...
The Paper Dolls
10th May-20th July 2025
Venue: Little Angel Theatre
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
Based on the original book ‘The Paper Dolls’ – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Rebecca Cobb.They face the Jurassic clutches of a toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile,...
Born for This
17th-23rd May 2025
Venue: Rayne Theatre, Chickenshed
Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk
Get ready for Born For This, an exciting musical inspired by George Orwell’s Animal Farm.With original songs and a powerful performance by Youth Theatre One, Born For This explores the dangerous allure...
Krafty the Urban Fox: Tales from the Tower Block
17th May-27th July 2025
Venue: Little Angel Theatre
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
As the city settles under the glow of streetlights, Krafty sets out on a night-time adventure.Discover the wild side of the city, where every corner holds a story waiting to be told! Aimed at ages 2-5...
Overheard in a Tower Block
17th May-27th July 2025
Venue: Little Angel Theatre
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
Through vivid, thought-provoking poetry brought to life on stage, Joseph Coelho’s words paint a poignant and relatable picture of growing up. With themes of family, friendship, courage and self-discovery,...
Walk to School Week
19th-23rd May 2025
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.livingstreets.org.uk
The annual five-day walking challenge and takes place 19-23 May and this year’s challenge will see pupils take on The Great Space Walk, encouraging them to travel actively to school every day of the...
Overheard in a Tower Block
22nd May-27th July 2025
Venue: Little Angel Theatre
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
A powerful and imaginative coming-of-age drama inspired by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho’s Overheard in a Tower Block. Step into the life of a young boy growing up in the heart of a bustling city...
The Elmer Adventure
23rd-25th May 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought you The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo’s...
Feeding Time at the Zoo
24th May-1st June 2025
Venue: London Zoo
Website: www.londonzoo.org
Includes interactive foodie games and stories, a series of pop up animal themed kitchens to explore and a Teddy Bears' Picnic to join, tuck into this scrumptious celebration of all things edible. Perfect...
Second World War Week
24th May-1st June 2025
Venue: RAF Museum London
Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
The RAF Museum is going all retro this May/June Half Term with a celebration of all things from the 1940s. With aircraft access for the older aviators and a LEGO big build of a Second World War icon for...
Family Takeover
25th May 2025
Venue: Regents Park
Website: www.openairtheatre.com/production/family-takeover-day
A day for all the family in the beautiful surroundings of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.The Family Takeover Day includes a ticket to ComedyClub4kids and access to a host of events, including Flute Fantasia...
May half-term at Capel Manor Gardens
26th-31st May 2025
Venue: Capel Manor Gardens
Website: www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Enjoy your May half-term at Capel Manor Gardens and take part in one of their trail activities with plenty to explore throughout. You can visit the animals at the mini zoo, complete the holly maze and...
Family Fun Days
27th May 2025
Venue: London Canal Museum
Website: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
A boat ride on a canal boat "Long Tom" will take you from the museum to St. Pancras Lock and back again. Children will receive a wildlife spotter's bag on the boat to inspire them to look closely for wildlife...
Puppet Playcation - Kitty Cats
27th-28th May 2025
Venue: Little Angel Theatre
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
Make a puppet of your favourite pet this May half term at Little Angel Studios. Create purrrfect feline puppets inspired by your own pets or a cat of their own wonderful design. 10am-4pm. Suitable for...
The Smeds and The Smoos
27th May-1st June 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary...
Relaxed Tours
28th May 2025
Venue: London Zoo
Website: www.londonzoo.org
Relaxed Tours allow neurodivergent people and other people who would benefit in a calm and safe environment to enjoy the zoo.Tours are free to attend but must be pre-booked with a valid Membership, Fellow,...
Urban Nature Club - Bushcraft
28th May 2025
Venue: Camley Street Natural Park
Website: www.wildlondon.org.uk
Go and learn some outdoor survival skills, including how to light a fire, tie different knots, put up a tarp and forage for wild food. Finish with a hot drink made with a kelly kettle. The workshop costs...
Family Nature Discovery at Woodberry Wetlands
29th May 2025
Venue: Woodberry Wetlands
Website: www.wildlondon.org.uk
Explore different habitats and discover the nature that lives at Woodberry Wetlands. Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond and looking under logs to see what minibeasts...
Puppet Playcation - Puppy Dogs
29th-30th May 2025
Venue: Little Angel Theatre
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
Puppet Playcations are full days from 10am–4pm and are kids only. This activity is designed for children aged 5-9. Children are supervised by our experienced staff throughout the day. Visit the website...
WiFi Wars: 10th Anniversary Tour
30th May 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
It’s the live comedy game show where you all play along: Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes! 4pm show - Ages 6+ / 7pm...
D-Day Weekend 2025
31st May-1st June 2025
Venue: RAF Museum London
Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
2025 marks the 81st Anniversary of the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, also known as D-Day. At the RAF Museum London, they will be marking the anniversary with a weekend long celebration of FREE music,...
Heavy Horse and Country Show
1st June 2025
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.Families can also enjoy the fun dog show, animal talks at the mini zoo,...
Princess Live
1st June 2025
Venue: Millfield Theatre
Website: www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk/calendar/princess-live-june-2025
Princess Live is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairy-tale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show.The ticket also includes a photo opportunity...
SENsory Explorers at Camley Street Natural Park
1st June 2025
Venue: Camley Street Natural Park
Website: www.wildlondon.org.uk
This is a dedicated space for children with SEN and/or a disability. Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond, looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find plus...
The Fair in the Square
7th June 2025
Venue: Pond Square
Website: www.fairinthesquare.co.uk
The Fair in the Square is a free community event run entirely by volunteers for the benefit of the local neighbourhood. Includes dog show, fairground rides, music and drama activities in the Children’s...
Brake's Kids Walk
11th June 2025
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.brake.org.uk
Take part in Brake’s Kids Walk to learn important road safety messages and shout out for children to have the right to make safe and healthy journeys. Sign up to take part in 2025 and receive your FREE...
CBeebies Prom: Wildlife Jamboree
13th-14th June 2025
Venue: Hackney Empire
Website: www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Prowl with the tigers, stamp in the snow, and hear the desert wind, as well as going on an adventure to find one of the tiniest creatures in the world. Duggee, Bluey, the Octonauts and lots more CBeebies...
The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth
15th June 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
A pair of very silly history professors forge three new myths from the unhinged minds of their audience – and a boatload of cardboard props! Help shape the stories, and become the hero yourself, in this...
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill
19th-22nd June 2025
Venue: Regents Park
Website: www.openairtheatre.com/production/the-dream-ballets
A timeless celebration of dance and music from three of the UK’s leading musical theatre choreographers, accompanied live on stage by the 26-piece orchestra of the Sinfonia Smith Square, and set to the...
The Great Big Dinosaur Show
19th-21st June 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs about all your favourite prehistoric protagonists – and some you haven’t heard of yet! Go and get your groove...
West End Live 2025
21st-22nd June 2025
Venue: Trafalgar Square
Website: www.westendlive.co.uk
Celebrate 20 years of West End LIVE with a weekend of outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square. Theatre’s biggest stars will perform some of London’s leading...
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Outdoor Theatre
22nd June 2025
Venue: Stephens House and Gardens
Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk
Quantum Theatre's ever-popular production of Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular play of love and intrigue, magic and celebration set on that most dangerous of nights when fairies are abroad and nothing...
Art Fair
22nd June 2025
Venue: Keats House Garden
Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com
Art Fair in Keats House Garden. Organised by Hampstead School of Art - an open exhibition of paintings and sculptures, a display of the Children’s Art on the theme of Cool Camden, and Picture the Heath...
Groove Baby presents: Groove onto the Moon
22nd June 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
In this fun sci-fi adventure, children aged 3 to 7 and their adventurous grown-ups will be transported into space, encountering alien creatures, embarking on daring missions, and facing challenges that...
Three Little Vikings
26th-28th June 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
A bold and funny adventure story for little rebels adapted for stage.Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York...
Vanity Fair Play - Outdoor Theatre
26th-27th June 2025
Venue: Keats House Garden
Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com
A family-friendly open-air production by professional touring theatre group The Moving Parts Theatre Company, performed in the Garden of Keats House. Picnic food and wine will be available or take your...
Garden Party
29th June 2025
Venue: Keats House Garden
Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com
Family Garden Party in Keats House Garden: with a magician, face painting, rhyme-time, birds of prey, Mystical Fairies, giant chess set and a ballet performance. Tea, cake and wine bar. Free Entry.
Let’s All Dance: Puss in Boots
29th June 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
Loosely based on the original version by Charles Perrault, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a magical cat and a young man with a talent...
Alice Through the Looking Glass
6th July 2025
Venue: Stephens House and Gardens
Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk
With live music and the full array of Carroll’s fantastical characters, this lively new version follows Alice’s adventures in the looking-glass world she enters through the mirror above her drawing-room...
Big Beat Playground Summer Festival
12th July 2025
Venue: Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm
Address: Claremont Road Playing Fields
Website: www.bigbeatplayground.co.uk
Big Beat Playground is a family friendly, dance music festival with a warm, welcoming and safe environment for children, young people and their families. Includes creative space with arts and crafts, mobile...