What's On in London, West

The Jolly Postman

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...

Henry Moore Family Trail

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Experience Henry Moore: Monumental Nature as a family, connect with nature and play at Kew Gardens.Let your child lead the way as they sketch the artworks, touch materials with different textures that...

Sensory Explorers

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Explore the sensory studio every week, designed for children who are sensory seekers and their adults. Children can experience interactive projections, engaging resources, and tactile props. Make friends...

Flamenc Oh!!

Venue: Peacock Theatre

Website: www.sadlerswells.com

World-class flamenco with a wild twist, this brand-new dance comedy sees physical theatre collide with the passion and power of flamenco.Totally unique and utterly hilarious, live music blends traditional...

John Parnham's Funfair

Venue: Fulham - Eelbrook Common

Address: New King's Road, Fulham

Website: www.parnhamfunfairs.co.uk

This is a token operated fun fair, 1 token for £1.20 or 10 tokens for £10. Includes dinosaur character appearances at 4pm. Card and cash accepted.

The Pirates of Penzance

Venue: The Playhouse

Website: www.questors.org.uk

21-year-old pirate Frederic has a sense of duty and will stick to his apprenticeship, even though the contract was made in error. He would much prefer freedom and Mabel, one of Major-General Stanley’s...

Orchard House School Open Morning

Venue: Orchard House School

Website: www.orchardhs.org.uk

Explore Orchard House School's Early Years, Pre-Prep and Prep sites. With small class sizes, exceptional pastoral care, a wide range of clubs and extended wraparound care, Orchard House nurtures every...

Big Bayeux bash

Venue: British Museum

Website: www.britishmuseum.org

The Bayeux Tapestry is back in England after nearly 1,000 years and you're warmly invited to take part in a weekend of free activities. Discover workshops and drop-in sessions for children aged six and...

Dawnosaurs

Venue: Natural History Museum

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/dawnosaurs.html

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children, including those with autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties. Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle...

RBC Race for the Kids

Venue: Hyde Park

Website: www.race.gosh.org

From walking and wheeling to running and scooting, take on 2k or 5k your way. Whether you're sprinting like a superhero, whizzing on wheels, or simply enjoying a family stroll, every step will help beat...

Snip Snap! Rapunzel Retold

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

One day a woman stood by a little window and looked down on the splendid garden next door. It was planted with a lush green vegetable called ‘Rapunzel’ - it looked so delicious she longed to eat some…So...

Toto

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Adapted from the beautifully illustrated children’s book by Ximo Abadia, set course on an adventure to the moon with a strong-willed little donkey and a carrot-filled rocket, in an endearing tale about...

Caribbean Journeys

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

From conductor to engineer, learn about the diverse and inspirational careers of London Transport’s Caribbean workforce. This story telling session uncovers how Caribbean culture has shaped the way we...

Halloween at Kew

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

As dusk falls, the Gardens transform into a thrilling, illuminated trail packed with eerie encounters, hidden surprises and spine-tingling moments for brave visitors of all ages.Venture into the shadows...

Anansi and The Lost Sun

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge (Little Venice)

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

The "Anansi" stories are humorous, lively, and community-led stories that travelled with enslaved African people to the Caribbean and then to the UK with the Windrush generation. They are part of our multicultural...

Hey Duggee

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Inspired by the global hit animated CBeebies TV series, join Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club on an autumn adventure set in the heart of Kew. This outdoor trail features interactive challenges that encourage...

The Misadventures of Thor

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

THOR! Tall…brave…strong…but none too bright! Sometimes his days are not always full of heroic thunder, but filled with silliness and blunder…These ancient Nordic tales are brought to you by Ulf...

The Witch Who Couldn’t Sleep

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Based on a story from Steven Lee's best selling "How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales" this gentle, heartwarming show is just what you need to enjoy a cosy, cuddly time together...

Natural History Museum presents: Dinosaurs Live

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Go on a pre-historic journey to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage. Not only that, but you’ll also find out more about fossils,...

Relaxed Events

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

This relaxed event has been co-produced with Ambitious about Autism and a group of their autistic Youth Patrons. The event is designed to support autistic and neurodivergent people, including families...

Dear Zoo

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets,...

K-Pop Icons

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

A live concert celebrating the biggest K-Pop and Pop anthems in one family-friendly show. Starring the K-Pop Icons sensational live vocalists, this high-energy production is perfect for children, families...

You’ll See

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

James Joyce’s odyssey is brought to life in an inventive show telling the story of Ireland’s most notorious book to audiences aged 8 and upwards, and to all those who haven’t got around to reading...

October half-term: along the Piccadilly line

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Go to the Museum over the October half term and celebrate the 120th anniversary of London’s Piccadilly line. The Piccadilly line opened in 1906 and now stretches over 70km with 53 stations. In 1977,...

Penguin

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Ben is delighted when he rips open his present, inside is a penguin. ‘Hello Penguin!’ says Ben. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin; he pulls his funniest face; he puts on a happy hat, sings...

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge - Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

In this gentle and heart-warming tale, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse pay each other a visit. The down-to-earth life of the countryside challenges the Town Mouse, while the hustle and bustle of the...

Diwali on the Square 2026

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.london.gov.uk

Celebrate the Mayor of London's annual Diwali on the Square right in the heart of London. The event runs from 1-7pm, and best of all, it’s free – no need to book a ticket. Includes family-friendly...

Halloween ‘Nightmare Catcher’ Workshop

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

In this two-session course, you'll create your very own Nightmare Catcher, a delightfully spooky twist on the classic dream catcher, complete with a woven web, a colourful spider, and a gallery of creepy...

Claytime

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

The award-winning Indefinite Articles present: Claytime! A play with clay, PLUS a workshop where the audience are invited to participate. Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own world, its own...

Create and Grow Spooky Half Term

Venue: Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Paint a ceramic tealight holder in the shape of a creepy character, haunted house or terrifying tree, yours to take home with a complimentary battery-operated LED tealight, advance booking essential. There...

Family tour: Souls, saints and stories

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.westminster-abbey.org

Calling all curious families! Visit Westminster Abbey to hear tales of surprising ends, unusual burials, kings, queens, a saint and the fascinating connections between the Church calendar and this most...

Make Your Own Shadow Puppet

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Get crafty with artist-quality stationery from Faber-Castell and magic up your own shadow puppet. Then bring your creations to life in our spellbinding shadow theatre. Family activities are included in...

Creepy Creature Pond Dipping

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

During October half term, join pond dipping with the Friends of Headstone Manor Park in The Yeading Brook to discover what amazing creatures live beneath the surface. This fun family event is part of our...

Cygnets Art School – ‘Magic and Mischief’ Halloween Half-Term Workshop

Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens

Website: www.chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

Cygnets Art School presents a special October programme of workshops inspired by myths, fairytales and fantastical adventures, where young artists aged 5+ create a collection of imaginative artworks in...

Decoding Pictures Family Tour

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Explore the paintings with the Gallery Educators, who will share skills and invite you to become a detective, solving the mysteries with your own questions and unique answers. An interactive session which...

Discovery Days: Hair raising Halloween

Venue: Hyde Park

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk

Visit between 11am-3.30pm to take part in a host of free creepy crawly Autumn and Halloween-themed activities including investigating ‘feely boxes’ in the Witches' Den, exploring hair-raising nature...

Franky

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

This Halloween, join Prof Frankenstein and her lovable creation for a monstrously fun family adventure. Packed with catchy songs, a riotous hook-a-duck game, and the chance to learn the hottest new dance...

October Half-term Playing with Colour

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Step into the colourful world of Renoir and get creative in The Clore Art Studio. Play with watercolour, experiment with blending and explore how colour and light can create lively Impressionist effects....

The Spooktastic Halloween Show

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

The Dantastic team returns to The Questors Theatre for a frightfully fun, all-new Halloween adventure packed with music, magical mayhem and non-stop laughs. Expect catchy songs, high-energy dance routines,...

At Sea

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Dive into a puppet adventure,brought to life with stunning projections and original music. A sailor loses their way after having their heart compass stolen. Their quest to get it back takes them through...

Crafts and Costumes Family Morning

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Dress up and parade through the great hall before exploring our handling collection. Become a Tudor apothecary, a Victorian gardener or create your own historical character and discover what life at the...

Dame Dolly’s Spooktacular Pirate Show

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

It's time to jump aboard the Dolly Roger, scrub the deck and splice the mainbrace, and prepare to set sail for some nautical nonsense on the seven seas with Dame Dolly Dollop! There's only one problem...

Depot Family Tours

Venue: Museum Depot, Acton

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Join one of the enthusiastic Learning Facilitators for a highlight’s tours of the bus and train sheds. Here, you’ll uncover fascinating stories and facts about the incredible vehicles in the Collection....

Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Create in Clay

Venue: The Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org

This workshop will introduce children to the tactile material of clay and its many properties through a day of hands-on exploration, creating pinch pots, exploring wheel throwing and turning, and making...

Early Explorer morning: along the Piccadilly line

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

This session is designed especially for families with children with special educational needs, neurodivergent and disabled children. There will be a sensory space, a quiet space and sensory bags available...

Sea Creature Puppetry Workshop

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Guided by expert puppetry facilitators, children will explore simple puppetry techniques and develop their characters, discovering how to bring them to life through movement, voice and imaginative storytelling....

Captain Calamity's Mad Science and Bubble Show

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Join Captain Calamity and his wonderfully eccentric professor friend as they unleash an hour long whirlwind of spectacular science experiments, outrageous comedy, and the UK's best bubble show. Packed...

Craft Cart

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Organised by a dedicated National Trust volunteer team, join Osterley for their popular arts and craft activities for families between 12-3pm during all Hounslow school holidays. Activities include colouring,...

Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Stage Design Lab

Venue: The Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org

This workshop is an immersive introduction to scenography, where children will explore imagined narratives for performance design through hands-on, collaborative approaches to 3D design, lighting and sound....

Spooky Stage Set Design

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Using a range of craft materials and techniques used by professional theatre designers, participants will create set design model boxes that bring atmosphere, storytelling and a touch of Halloween magic...

Family Autumn Wreath Workshop

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Children and grown-ups will work together to design and make their very own Autumn wreath to take home. Using a mix of natural materials and craft supplies, families will explore colour, pattern, and seasonal...

Matilda in Concert (PG)

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

Experience the original motion picture projected on an HD screen, as David Newman conducts the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, performing his enchanting score live-to-picture.This landmark film continues...

Spooky Halloween Craft

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Create your own glowing Halloween creatures – spooky spiders, witches, bats and more – decorating them with eyes and colours at our craft tables, then head outside to bring them to life by flapping...

Spooky Puppet Theatre Workshop

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Get ready for a frightfully fun family workshop where imagination takes centre stage. Using recycled and everyday materials, you'll design and create your own spooky puppets before bringing them to life...

Halloween Treasure Hunt

Venue: Heath Robinson Museum

Website: www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org

Search for animals hiding in Heath Robinson’s wonderfully imaginative artworks, scan QR codes, solve clues and answer questions as you make your way towards the Halloween treasure. The hunt is suitable...

Ministry of Science Live

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

Diwali Kids Celebration Day

Venue: Heath Robinson Museum

Website: www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org

There will be a variety of Diwali activities, using both traditional and modern crafts along with story-telling going into the background of Diwali. Suitable for ages 3–11. Advance booking essential...

The Eras Experience - Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this enchanted tribute show featuring the incredible Xenna as Taylor. The show now spans all 12 eras, including songs from the latest Album - Opalite,...

The Sleep Show

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Expect soft, cosy vibes, eclectic music, and boundless imagination, creating a world where a bedtime story jumps off the page and comes to life on stage. It’s the perfect show to spark gentle chats between...

Coram's Fields Fireworks Night.

Venue: Coram's Fields

Website: www.coramsfields.org/event/fireworks-night-2026

Join Coram’s Fields for their annual Fireworks Night, with live stage performances, food and drink stalls, fairground rides and a spectacular fireworks display in the heart of London. General entry is...

Ealing Cricket Club's Festival of Fire and Light

Venue: Ealing Cricket Club

Website: www.ealingcc.co.uk

The spectacular evening of fire, light, music and family fun embraces the spirit of Diwali – the Festival of Lights. From 6pm, children can take part in the Kids' Light Quest and Lantern Parade. Get...

Harrow Fireworks

Venue: Byron Park

Website: www.diwalifireworksdisplay.co.uk

Includes Diwali Pre-Show Experience, Free entry 12–3pm and huge 20-minute musical Fireworks display at 7.45pm (approx). Plus Fizz Kids Entertainment Pre-Show, Diwali choreography dance team and a full-size...

Skate at Somerset House

Venue: Somerset House

Website: www.somersethouse.org.uk

One of London's favourite festive traditions, Skate at Somerset House with Virgin Atlantic Holidays returns this winter. From November, enjoy skating for all ages, warming winter treats and one-of-a-kind...

Christmas at Kew

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Visit the iconic Christmas lights trail in London, where you'll be welcomed into a stunning botanical world filled with light, music and the enchantment of the season. Experience Kew Gardens illuminated...

Cinderella

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: https://lyric.co.uk

The clock is ticking on Early Bird tickets for Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre! Expect pumpkin-sized chaos, side-splitting comedy, chart-topping tunes and much more. Panto Early Bird Offer:...

Peter Pan

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

From the creative minds behind ‘Pied Piper’ and Polka’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, comes a magical family musical adventure, packed with original songs performed live by a company of award-winning vocalists,...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Compass Theatre

Website: https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/compass-theatre

Join Jack on a fun filled adventure up the beanstalk, full of laughs and festive fun. Along the way, you’ll meet the hilarious Dame Trott and the lovable Daisy the Cow in this enchanting Christmas panto...

Dick Whittington

Venue: The Playhouse

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Ealing’s traditional annual pantomime returns with a fun-fuelled take on Dick Whittington. The hero arrives in London to seek his fortune but instead finds Vermin Supreme, a rat who wants to steal the...

Dick Whittington

Venue: The Playhouse

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Dick Whittington arrives in London to seek his fortune, but instead he finds Vermin Supreme, a rat with a purpose - to steal the city from those houmous-loving humans and spoil everybody’s fun. Get on...

Treasure Island

Venue: Tabard Theatre

Website: www.tabard.org.uk

Join young Jim Hawkins on an voyage filled with buried treasure, dangerous pirates, mysterious maps and, of course, the unforgettable Long John Silver. Treasure Island continues the Tabard’s tradition...

The Smartest Giant in Town

Venue: St Martin's Theatre

Website: www.stmartinstheatre.co.uk

A musical adaptation of the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed with delightful puppets, catchy songs, and Julia Donaldson's beloved characters, it’s a beautiful tale about...

Nutcracker

Venue: London Coliseum

Website: www.ballet.org.uk

This festive season, step into a world where anything is possible. Join Clara on a fantastical adventure as English National Ballet’s Nutcracker bursts to life with over 100 dancers and musicians. The...

The Snowman in Concert

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

A regular highlight of Christmas in Chelsea, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with live...