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REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

21st January-1st June 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is a space built entirely out of waste materials repurposed for fun by The Herd Theatre.Children and their grown-ups are invited to play side by side...

Schools Event: World Book Day 2025

13th February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Join ths fun-packed schools event, featuring Kiran Millwood Hargrave and other authors and illustrators, showcasing their brand new World Book Day books. Hosted by poet and performer Kenny Baraka, this...

Light Up Kingston 2025

14th-23rd February 2025

Venue: Kingston town centre

Website: www.kingstonuponthames.info/lightupkingston

Light Up Kingston 2025

14th-23rd February 2025

Venue: Kingston Town Centre

Website: www.kingstonuponthames.info/lightupkingston

Brought to you by Kingston First and Riverside Walk, you can explore a series of stunning light installations around Kingston town centre between 4.30pm-9pm daily - all completely free! Don’t miss the...

The Robot Zoo

14th February-2nd November 2025

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk

This family-friendly exhibition features larger-than-life animals that have been cleverly recreated using a variety of familiar machine parts and gadgets to reveal how their real-life counterparts see,...

Bluebell On Ice

15th-23rd February 2025

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Go Ice Skating on real ice at Sheffield Park Station in the unique and amazing location of the Locomotive Shed. Glide across the ice and see where the locomotives are prepared in the morning before they...

Duck Detective Self-Led Trail

15th February 2025

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park

For aspiring detectives and nature explorers of all ages. Use your sheet to solve a trail of clues, games, and mysteries to uncover the secrets of local birds while exploring Morden Hall Park.The Duck...

February half term at the National Maritime Museum

15th-23rd February 2025

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

From storytelling and singing workshops to maritime crafts and marvellous history, there's something for all ages at the National Maritime Museum this February. Part of Out at Sea, a series of events in...

February half term: Guess How Much I Love You

15th-23rd February 2025

Venue: RHS Garden Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

With interactive and sensory elements, bounce, hop and stretch your way around the garden trail like Little Nutbrown Hare, and investigate colours, textures and shapes while learning about nature, growing...

From Bulb to Bloom: Plant a seed this February half-term

15th February 2025

Venue: Ham House and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

During February half-term, celebrate and explore the changing seasons at Ham House and Garden with gardening-themed activities for kids. Drop in any time between 10.30am–12pm or 2–3.30pm. (Also 17,...

Half Term History Makers

15th-23rd February 2025

Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Join characters from the past for heritage-inspired hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Eltham Palace this half term. Book online and save 15%.

Macbeth Family Workshop

15th February-17th April 2025

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

You’ll visit one of the rehearsal rooms to take part in an interactive workshop for the whole family. Using a range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of the play’s language, characters...

From Bulb to Bloom: Paint a pot this February half-term

16th February 2025

Venue: Ham House and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Join a creative session this half-term at Ham House and Garden, and paint a plant pot to take home. Drop-in sessions run between 10.30am – 12pm and 2pm – 3.30pm. Book on arrival, £5 per child, normal...

Twelfth Night Family Workshop

16th February-16th April 2025

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Bring Shakespeare’s whirlwind comedy of love and confusion Twelfth Night to life in this fun and practical Family Workshop. Workshops will be led by one of the Globe’s highly experienced practitioners,...

Birds and Brushes: Storytelling and Crafts

17th-19th February 2025

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park

Get inspired listening to bird-themed stories then design and create a drawstring bag and make a fat ball to take home. Sessions last approximately 45 mins and there are five time slots to book each day....

Crafternoon: Noise Makers

17th-20th February 2025

Venue: Woolwich Works

Address: The Fireworks Factory

Website: www.woolwich.works

Woolwich Works turns up the volume for crafty kids with a series of crafternoons that rattle, shake, bang and pop! Create innovative instruments as part of the half-term programme. 2pm, Pay What You Can.

Curl Power Workshop with Charlotte Mensah

17th February 2025

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk

Join award-winning hair stylist and author Charlotte Mensah for a curl masterclass designed for parents and newbies.Charlotte will be giving an interactive masterclass offering tips and advice on: managing...

Morning Stars - Beginners

17th February 2025

Venue: Royal Observatory

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

A planetarium show designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, such as autistic visitors. Presented live with adaptations from normal planetarium sessions, including...

Squire’s Create and Grow Fun

17th-21st February 2025

Venue: Squires Garden Centre

Address: Twickenham

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Paint a ceramic gnome or bird flowerpot, yours to take home and bring a splash of colour to your bedroom windowsill - £6.50, advanced booking essential.You can also join in the fun with the Garden Treasure...

Afro Dance With HomeBros

18th February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Address: The Clore Ballroom

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Drop in to this free session with dance duo HomeBros to learn some new moves and routines, and watch incredible short performances.HomeBros are a professional dance duo specialising in modern African dance...

Imagine Festival

18th-23rd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Family fun for Feb half-term — Enjoy theatre, comedy, music, dance, poetry and free events at London's Southbank Centre. Imagine Festival returns with world-class arts and creativity for every family.

Imagine's Giant Chalkboard

18th-23rd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The Giant Chalkboard returns to Imagine Festival – pick up a piece of chalk and get creative! Kids are invited to scribble, doodle, draw and create to their heart’s content. Suitable for ages 3+....

Theatre & Cinema

Maria In The Stars

18th February 2025

Venue: Theatre Peckham

Website: www.theatrepeckham.co.uk

When the Queen offers a medal to whoever can find signs of life on Mars, budding astronaut Maria jumps at the chance! Whilst in space, Maria is reunited with the Rover that her Grandma lost on Mars years...

Mini Architects

18th February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Address: Level 5 Function Room

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Join author Joséphine Séblon and illustrator Robert Sae-Heng for a creative event inspired by iconic architecture from around the world.These projects are the perfect starting point for mini architects...

Out Of This World: Moons

18th February 2025

Venue: Royal Observatory

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Begin this morning of science and discovery in the planetarium exploring the moons of our solar system. Then, join an interactive workshop and put your knowledge to the test! Throughout you'll have the...

Poetry Adventures with Kate Wakeling

18th February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Race a comet through outer space, bake an exceptionally weird cake and much more in a playful interactive poetry workshop. This event features lively poetry performances from poet Kate Wakeling interspersed...

Powered by Nature – with Wild Fangs

18th February 2025

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk

Discover how real-life creatures use biomechanics to survive and thrive in their environments, in this perfect complimentary activity for a visit to The Robot Zoo exhibition. Watch as the Wild Fangs team...

The Comedy of Errors Family Workshop

18th February 2025

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Bring Shakespeare’s hilarious tale of mistaken identities to life in this fun and practical Family Workshop, designed for children aged 9–12 and their grown-ups. Workshops will be led by one of the...

Theatre & Cinema

The Mystery of the Albany

18th February 2025

Venue: The Albany

Website: www.thealbany.org.uk

Team up with super sleuth Danyah Miller to navigate through secrets and surprises. You’ll examine evidence, inspect video footage, and interrogate suspects, every clue bringing you closer to the truth....

Theatre & Cinema

Trash!

18th February-1st March 2025

Venue: Peacock Theatre

Website: www.sadlerswells.com

A fun, musical family show with high-voltage percussion, comic performances and more hi-vis jackets than bin day.It takes place in a garbage recycling center, where four creative workers give new life...

Writing Workshop with Lisa Williamson: Bigg School

18th February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Join Lisa Williamson, author of the Bigg School series for a funny, warm and engaging creative writing workshop. Packed with inspiring tips and practical writing advice and guidance, this event is perfect...

Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up

19th February 2025

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk

Join award-winning storyteller and educationalist Laura Henry Allain for a special storytelling of her picture book ‘Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up. Take part in recycling themed crafts and...

Singing All Over the World

19th February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Throughout the day hear performances from different choirs and learn songs in different languages to celebrate all voices across the world. No singing or language experience is required. Suitable for ages...

Theatre & Cinema

The Colour of Dinosaurs

19th-20th February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur might do in a day? Or what they actually looked like? What colour were they? Were they really green like they are in the movies? Find out with soaring music, catchy...

Theatre & Cinema

The Magic Bookmark

19th-20th February 2025

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Book Worm is livid that encyclopaedias give people so much knowledge, so decides to steal all the books from Mama G's library. Before the world can turn to chaos, Mama G vows to save the day by proving...

The Tempest Family Workshop

19th February-12th April 2025

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Using a range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of the play’s language, characters and themes, the session will bring you together with other families to discover the mystery and...

Theatre & Cinema

There's a Bear on My Chair

19th-23rd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

In this first ever stage adaptation of Ross Collins’ much-loved books, Toby Olié brings Bear and Mouse to life through loveable, life-sized puppets. Enter the mischievous world of Bear and Mouse for...

Ballet Besties: Yasmine Naghdi & Chitra Soundar

20th February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Journey into the Shimmer and Shine community dance school and meet all Yara’s friends with an interactive event with Yasmine Naghdi and Chitra Soundar as they share Ballet Besties: Yara’s Chance to...

Holiday to Space

20th February 2025

Venue: Royal Observatory

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Join Ted and Plant as they explore the Solar System in search of the best place to take a holiday in a morning of fun including a planetarium show and interactive workshop. Recommended for ages 3 - 6 years.10.30am...

Jack and the Beanstalk Interactive Storytelling Workshops

20th February 2025

Venue: The Exchange

Website: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

Full of singing, dancing, counting, phonics and madcap fun, this immersive storytelling workshop is specially written for kids from 2 years and up (and a little bit for their grown-ups too!) Fancy dress...

Theatre & Cinema

Fairytale Musical Mash Up

21st February 2025

Venue: The Albany

Website: www.thealbany.org.uk

Author, performer and multi-instrumentalist Gareth P Jones presents fun filled show full of sing along songs, super-fast rapping, funky ukulele and interactive story telling. Parents and children love...

Theatre & Cinema

Rollercoaster

21st-22nd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The show features a four-metre transparent tube making balls spiral around Peden’s body, spinning plate rituals, epic disco juggling and some of the most difficult juggling ever done on stage, accompanied...

Theatre & Cinema

A Morning with Dav Pilkey and DOG MAN

22nd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Half dog, half man and all hero, DOG MAN is a global phenomenon. Dav Pilkey has been delighting kids and families with books that ignite their passion for reading. Don’t miss the chance to meet the award-winning...

Theatre & Cinema

A Morning with Dav Pilkey and DOG MAN

22nd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Half dog, half man and all hero, DOG MAN is a global phenomenon. With Pilkey’s trademark humour and heart, the series brings kids and families everywhere stories about friendship, love, bravery, empathy...

Safe Harbour

22nd February 2025

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

The sessions are an opportunity for families to have fun together in a friendly and welcoming space. Safe Harbour has been created in consultation with support organisations including We Are Family, and...

Theatre & Cinema

The Smartest Giant in Town

22nd February 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s best-selling adaptations of Julia...

Theatre & Cinema

ZooNation's Hip-Hop Half-Term

22nd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Join ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company for a fun-filled day for all the family, with workshops and performances from ZooNation Youth Company, plus a lunchtime DJ.Suitable for ages 5-11. Free – no ticket...

Theatre & Cinema

CBeebies Wildlife Jamboree

23rd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Go along with Duggee, the Squirrels and lots more CBeebies friends to celebrate the natural world, and look forward to songs, music, lots of fun and opportunities to join in and meet new wildlife friends!...

Theatre & Cinema

Let’s All Dance presents: Snow White and Rose Red

23rd February 2025

Venue: Stanley Hall

Website: www.stanleyarts.org

Loosely based on the original tale by Brothers Grimm, Let’s All Dance Ballet Company breathe fresh life into this quirky story. With their signature dancing, clear narrative and larger-than life characters,...

Theatre & Cinema

Lunchtime with The Lollies Awards

23rd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The Lollies celebrate the best and funniest children’s books, as voted for by children. Includes winning authors and illustrators for an event jam-packed with jokes, laugh-out-loud live drawing and fabulously...

Prancer the Dancer's DanceDanceDiscoParty FunShow

23rd February 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Featuring special guests, dance routines to learn together and gymnastics ribbons a plenty, join Prancer for a fab night out (but in the daytime).Suitable for all the family. Workshops most suitable for...

Ramadan Moonsighting Live

28th February 2025

Venue: Online - Royal Observatory YouTube channel

Website: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalObservatoryGrnwich/streams

Join the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich and members of the New Crescent Society for a special livestream as they attempt to sight the New Crescent Moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan....

World Book Day

6th March 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.worldbookday.com

Join in this celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) a celebration of reading. World Book Day is about celebrating books and reading all year round. Visit the website for activities...

British Science Week 2025

7th-16th March 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.britishscienceweek.org

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths which takes place each March. The theme for 2025 is 'Change and adapt'. Visit the website to download the activity...

Move It

7th-9th March 2025

Venue: ExCeL London

Website: www.excel.london

MOVE IT the world's biggest dance event is back from 7-9 March 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary.Whether you're a dancer, teacher, spectator, or professional, there are numerous experiences including...

Relaxed Sessions with Shelf

8th March 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Give yourself a giggle at a fabulously fun, inclusive performance and sketch workshop from comedy duo Shelf.Relaxed Sessions are the perfect place to start the weekend, specially designed for children...

Saturday Sessions with Shelf

8th March 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Start your weekend with a chuckle with a performance and sketch workshop from the fantastically funny Shelf comedy duo.This month, Shelf leads a side-splitting comedy workshop, complete with silly characters...

Home Education Workshops - Fossil Dig

14th March 2025

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk

Learn all about fantastic fossils! Get hands on and discover how a fossil is formed, what becomes fossilised and why, have a go at working out some mystery fossils and touch a cast of one of the most important...

Theatre & Cinema

Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play

15th-16th March 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Join Mickey Mouse and all his favourite pals, including Minnie, Goofy, Ariel, the Puppy Dog Pals, and Ginny and Bitsy from SuperKitties as they look forward to a fun day together. Suitable for all ages....

Theatre & Cinema

The Gruffalo

15th March 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Songs, laughs and monstrous...

St Patrick's Day 2025

16th March 2025

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.london.gov.uk/events/st-patricks-day-2025

Enjoy the best of Irish arts, culture, food and music, along with the spectacular parade. This event begins with a parade of Irish marching bands, dance troupes and pageantry, travelling from Hyde Park...

Great Big School Clean 2025

21st March-6th April 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org

Join the Great Big School Clean this spring and be part of the #BigBagChallenge - make a big difference to care for the places and the planet we love. Pledge as a school and you’ll receive a...

Red Nose Day

21st March 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

The funniest day of the year is back on 21 March 2025. Get ready to feel good, give big and do something funny for money. Times are tough but if you can give just a little bit it will go to people in the...

Theatre & Cinema

Beegu

22nd March-4th May 2025

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

Lost on Earth after her spaceship crashes, Beegu wanders off to find some friends. She is a friendly little creature, but the Earth People don't seem very welcoming at all. So far she has only met the...

Theatre & Cinema

Taaliyo na Taale

22nd March 2025

Venue: Fairfield Halls

Website: www.fairfield.co.uk

Immerse yourself in this joyful celebration that combines the spirit of tradition with the festive fervour of different garba styles, each adding its unique hue to the rich tapestry of Gujarati culture.The...

Theatre & Cinema

The Littlest Yak

30th March 2025

Venue: The Albany

Website: www.thealbany.org.uk

On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie… the littlest yak of them all.This...

Schools Football Week 2025

31st March-6th April 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.schoolsfootball.org/campaigns-and-events/schools-football-week

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this fantastic campaign celebrating the importance of schools’ football, competitive or otherwise, to pupils across England and provides teachers and coaches...

Greenwich and Bexley Hospice Mini Marathon

11th May 2025

Venue: Greenwich Park

Website: www.communityhospice.org.uk

Open to children aged 5-16 years, this hugely popular event is the perfect opportunity to walk, run, or jog 2.62 miles around the beautiful Royal Greenwich Park, all while supporting Greenwich and Bexley...

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