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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 interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book. See how the Ahlbergs drew inspiration from the everyday magic of the post arriving through the...

Craft Activity: Craft a Crest

28th March-12th July 2026

Venue: HMS Belfast

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

HMS Belfast invites families to create their very own HMS Belfast crest in the family activity room, located in 3H, a rarely opened compartment just above the ship’s steering wheel. Families can unpeel...

Theatre & Cinema

Planet Omar

21st May-7th June 2026

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

Step into the imaginative and chaotic world of Planet Omar, following the adventures of an 8-year-old with a wild imagination, a big heart, and a knack for getting into trouble.Perfect for families and...

Henry the Heron's Riverbank Self-Led Trail

23rd May-31st August 2026

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Follow a family friendly trail with Henry the Heron who will teach you all about the water birds, fish and invertebrates that call the Wandle their home. Follow the sheet and map to discover all the trail...

Theatre & Cinema

As You Like It

3rd June 2026

Venue: Dulwich Picture Gallery

Website: www.handlebards.com

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally...

Theatre & Cinema

As You Like It

4th June 2026

Venue: Southwark Cathedral

Website: www.handlebards.com

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally...

Clapham Common Funfair

5th-14th June 2026

Venue: Clapham Common

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance to save money. The number of tokens per ride varies.Tokens are on sale at the fair and online. Contactless payment is available on all rides.

CoderDojo

6th June 2026

Venue: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/collections/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre

Free coding club for young people interested in programming. The monthly club consists of 90 minutes of programming; in which participants can take part in an array of specially designed coding activities...

Dinosaurs at the Railway

6th-7th June 2026

Venue: Sheffield Park, East Grinstead

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Dinosaur pals return for two exhilarating days of fun in June. Even if it starts to rain, these amazing creatures will take shelter in the SteamWorks! shed, ensuring that the fun doesn’t stop. This event...

Theatre & Cinema

Pinocchio - Outdoor Theatre

6th June 2026

Venue: Whitehall Recreation Ground

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

A wooden puppet runs away, hoping to find fun and adventure, but instead finds demanding bosses, con-artists and peer-pressure. How can Pinocchio ever become a real boy when even lies told to cover up...

Theatre & Cinema

Teddy Bear's Picnic

6th June 2026

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Take along your favourite bear and join a fun-filled adventure to make it to the picnic on time! Packed with well-known songs, lively dancing, and plenty of chances to join in, Teddy Bear’s Picnic is...

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...

World Ocean Day

6th June 2026

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum is a free family festival held every year in June. Enjoy a jam-packed day of performances and activities, explore the galleries and play in Ocean Court,...

Bexley Mum2mum Nearly New Market

13th June 2026

Venue: Falconwood Community Centre

Website: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

Buy top quality pre-loved baby, children’s (0 to 6 years), maternity and pregnancy goods and equipment at a fraction of their high street price – all great brands in top condition. Go along and grab...

Theatre & Cinema

Boppin' Bunnies

13th June 2026

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

An interactive musical extravaganza for babies, toddlers and families. Featuring performances on a range of instruments, the audience is invited to join in the fun with instruments for everyone to use...

LEGO Club

13th June 2026

Venue: Museum of Richmond

Website: www.museumofrichmond.com

Join the Museum of Richmond for LEGO Club — a monthly mash-up of colour, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a mini master builder or just love to click those bricks, there’s something for...

Theatre & Cinema

The Bubble Show

14th June 2026

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

Brace yourselves to be dazzled by an enchanting array of whimsical soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! From the exciting eruption of the bubble volcano to the spiralling marvel of the fire tornado, prepare...

Theatre & Cinema

Trinity Laban Musical Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical

16th-20th June 2026

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea...

Kew The Movies presented by Adventure Cinema

18th-21st June 2026

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/kew-the-movies

Experience the magic of outdoor cinema at Kew Gardens this summer. Adventure Cinema is bringing the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema experience to Kew, with an unforgettable lineup of classic films, musicals,...

Kew Midsummer Fete

20th June 2026

Venue: Kew Green

Website: https://kewfete.org

Enjoy music and local talent acts on the stage, Victorian funfair rides and the ever-popular friendly Dog Show. Includes over 100 varied stalls, a Craft Marquee, an array of delicious cuisine, the Beer...

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...

West End Live

20th-21st June 2026

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.westendlive.co.uk

Theatre's biggest stars will perform London's leading musicals and must-see new shows. Saturday 11am - 5pm and Sunday 12-4pm. The event is free and very popular. General entry is on a first come, first...

Windrush 26: Bringing the Vibez

20th June 2026

Venue: Brixton House

Website: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk

Curated in collaboration with Just Vibez, commemorate Windrush weekend with a vibrant family celebration of Caribbean culture, music and community for all ages. Enjoy high energy sets from a line-up including...

Windrush Day: Beyond the Ship

20th June 2026

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

This family festival will honour the people of the Windrush Generation, highlighting the lives and contributions of those who travelled across the ocean to Britain from Caribbean and other Commonwealth...

Kingston Upon Thames Family Funfair

26th June-5th July 2026

Venue: Kingston Upon Thames

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance to save money. On Friday 2 June and Friday 3 July, ride tokens are half-price. Get 20 ride tokens for just £10 at the fair. The number of tokens...

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival

27th-28th June 2026

Venue: Various venues

Website: https://londonkidslitfest.org

London Children's Literature Festival returns with over 100 fun events, workshops and performances for young book fans.Children can get involved in creative writing, comics, art and craft, LEGO, live music,...

Model Railway Weekend

27th-28th June 2026

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Bluebell Railway are pleased to announce that Ffarquhar Branch will be joining their Model Railway Weekend this June. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most influential and historically important...

Blackheath Pretty Muddy Kids

28th June 2026

Venue: Blackheath Common

Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Theatre & Cinema

Boxed In

28th June 2026

Venue: 28/06/2026

Website: www.stanleyarts.org

Boxed In is a playful and thought-provoking journey about feeling left out, not because you’ve done something wrong, but because the world doesn’t always play fair. It’s a story for anyone who’s...

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,...

Happy Streets Festival 2026

4th-5th July 2026

Venue: Thessaly Road

Website: www.welcometowandsworth.com

Battersea residents flock to Thessaly Road each year for Happy Streets - a free family arts festival packed with live performances, face painting and creative fun for all ages. Enjoy walkabout performers...

The Great British Food Festival

5th-6th July 2026

Venue: Danson Park

Website: https://greatbritishfoodfestival.com

There's so many things to do for kids on their day out at the Great British Food Festival. Including a Party Workshops Family Circus, Treasure Hunt, Wacky Races, Bouncy Castle, Fairground Rides and a Mini...

Theatre & Cinema

The Jungle Book

10th-11th July 2026

Venue: Bob Hope Theatre

Website: www.bobhopetheatre.co.uk

The Jungle Book tells the story of Mowgli, the man-cub who is raised by wolves. With a little help from his animal friends - including Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and Kaa the python - he must...

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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Little Mermaid

31st July-23rd August 2026

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Driven by curiosity and forced into a terrible deal with the Sea Witch, follow the heroine as she discovers the world above the sea and learns just what it means to trade her voice for a chance to walk...

BexleyEcofestival

5th September 2026

Venue: Lesnes Abbey

Website: www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events

The BexleyEcofestival is back on Sat 5th September 2026! To find out more, volunteer, book a stall or register your interest visit www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events An amazing free festival for families...

BexleyEcofestival

5th September 2026

Venue: Lesnes Abbey

Website: www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events

The BexleyEcofestival is back on Sat 5 September 2026. To find out more, volunteer, book a stall or register your interest visit www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events. An amazing free festival for families and...

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