What's On in London, West

My Neighbour Totoro

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Website: www.lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/my-neighbour-totoro

Don’t miss the theatrical event of 2025 as the record-breaking, award-winning My Neighbour Totoro transfers to London’s West End. Find your spirit with the return of the “awe-inspiring” (Time Out)...

Future of Food

Venue: Science Museum

Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/future-of-food

A new, free exhibition about how food must change to protect the planet. How does our food today go from field to plate? How did food use to be produced in the past? Discover the answers to these and many...

Pictograms

Venue: Japan House London

Website: www.japanhouselondon.uk

Visitors can see winning designs from young people across the UK who have captured London’s essence through their enlightening ideas.There is even the opportunity to try designing a pictogram yourself,...

Autumn play at Devonshire Day Nursery

Venue: Devonshire Day Nursery

Website: www.childbasepartnership.com/nursery/devonshire-day-nursery

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Devonshire Day Nursery in Chiswick, the changing seasons offer exciting opportunities for learning and discovery. For more information or to book a tour, call 020...

Children Art Class in Ealing

Venue: Pitshanger Methodist Church

Website: www.artealing.co.uk

Dive into a world of creativity and self-expression as classes guide students of all ages in honing their artistic skills. Visit for a complimentary trial session and discover the joy of exploring techniques...

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Venue: Empress Museum

Address: Earls Court

Website: www.comealiveshow.com/about

‘COME ALIVE!’ stars the finest international circus stars (Cirque de Demain Medal Winners, Cirque du Soleil) and musical theatre talent from the West End. This new show features all the hit GREATEST...

Egan Performing Arts

Venue: Blondin Park Community Pavilion, Ealing

Website: https://eganperformingarts.com

Little Stars (Age 3-5) build confidence and develop creativity with performing arts classes full of fun, games, and a weekly mini disco! Shooting Stars (Age 6-10) work with scripts to realise a performance...

Empower Arts Taster Class

Venue: Northolt, Northwood and Southall

Website: www.empower-arts.co.uk

Empower Arts offer a range of fun and educational Drama classes for ages 18months-18 years. A taster is the perfect introduction for your child to try out one of the classes to see if it is right for them,...

Foots UK

Venue: Rectory Park Football Centre

Website: www.footsuk.co.uk/rectory-park-football-centre-northolt

Foots UK welcome children of all ages and abilities, focusing on skill development in a fun and supportive environment. With experienced and qualified coaches and a structured program, your child will...

Free Readers

Venue: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden

Website: https://freereaders.co.uk

At Free Readers, your child’s academic success and wellbeing is priority. Free Readers serve children of all year groups, from ages 3 to 11, offering enrichment or extra help in Reading, Maths and English,...

Hatch End 11+ Tuition

Venue: Hatch End, Bushey, Pinner and Online

Website: www.hatchendtuition.co.uk

Hatch End Tuition offers weekly 11+ group lessons for Years 4 and 5 in Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning. Groups are a maximum of 12, with qualified teachers and supported by teaching assistants. Small...

Hercules the Musical

Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Website: www.herculesthemusical.co.uk

The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth. It's what classical civilisation would have wanted.Get ready for a wise-cracking, column-shaking, underworld-rocking ride of adventure...

High Fliers

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.high-fliers.com/locations

Give your child an inspiring and active holiday camp experience with High Fliers Holiday Camp - now expanding across West London. High Fliers offer fun-filled, high-quality holiday camps for children from...

Let's boost Social and Emotional Learning

Venue: Online

Website: www.joanneloeducation.com

Fostering social and emotional growth in children is a continuous journey, essential for their development into empathetic, resilient individuals. 1. Model Positive Behaviour, 2. Encourage Open Communication...

Little Tigers Football Academy: Where Tigers Are Born

Venue: Little Tigers Football Academy

Website: www.littletigersfootballacademy.com

LTFA are passionate about football, devoted to seeing children smile and have fun. They have two pathways for kids to join, Competition Teams U6- U13 and the Development Centre for ages 4-14 years old....

Little Voices Harrow and Hillingdon

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre and St Giles Church Hall

Website: www.littlevoices.org.uk/harrow-hillingdon

Children make friends for life at Little Voices, as well as learning new skills that will help them in other areas of their life as they grow up. Visit the website to book a free trial so you can see...

Mindset Maverick Kids

Venue: Online and In Person

Website: www.mindsetmaverickkids.com

Whether your child struggles with anxiety, self-esteem, anger, exam pressure, low-confidence, or simply needs tools to handle life’s ups and downs, Mindset Maverick Kids offers a fun, proactive approach...

Minecraft Experience

Venue: Maritime Street

Address: Corner Corner, Canada Water

Website: www.minecraftexperience.com/london

Don’t miss Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, the ultimate real-life immersive adventure coming to London. Battle mobs and collect resources in a daring quest to save the villagers. Experience Minecraft...

My Neighbour Totoro

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Website: www.lwtheatres.co.uk

My Neighbour Totoro is an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, as it follows one extraordinary summer in the lives...

Questors Youth Theatre

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

QYT is a fantastic Youth Theatre which is part of The Questors Theatre in Ealing and offers weekly drama classes for ages 5-18. Activities include Drama Games, Improvisation, Storytelling, Group Work,...

The Lion King

Venue: The Lyceum Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

As the sun rises on the plains of the Serengeti, watch in awe as giraffes, gazelles and birds bring the story of Simba to life in a spectacle unlike any other. Now in its 26th year at London’s Lyceum...

Tikska Karate

Venue: Borehamwood, Harrow, Northwood and Wembley

Website: www.tiskakarate-harrow.co.uk/about-tiska-harrow

These karate classes run by Mr H Patel, a black belt 5th Dan who has been teaching karate for over 15 years. Especially designed with the complete beginner in mind, families are made very welcome. The...

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ Halloween Adventure

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Pick your bunny name, play Halloween hoopla, race your broomstick, and watch out for the warty toads as you cross the stepping stones, before joining the celebration party and collecting your prize/sticker....

The Gondoliers

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

The Julian Light Operatic Society returns to Questors with a traditional production of one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular works, The Gondoliers. Suitable for all ages

The Mushroom Show

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Join the party and discover how fungi grow, connect and help the natural world, including us humans. Packed full of interactive games, playful music and lots of laughs for all the family, The Mushroom...

Weekend of Steam

Venue: Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway

Website: www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk

Go along and enjoy a weekend of steam featuring ‘Darent’ the 1903 steam locomotive. £2.50 children (under 3s free) and £4.50 adults. Advanced booking advised.

Depot discovery tours

Venue: Museum Depot, Acton

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Discover the story of London’s public transport from its horse-drawn beginnings, taking in rare and unusual vehicles along the way, as well as pioneering engineering equipment, and a glimpse into the...

Little M

Venue: The Place

Website: https://theplace.org.uk

Fantastical puppetry, magical transformations and spectacular dance all combine to tell this extraordinary coming-of-age story. Little M brings a celebration of difference and acceptance for everyone aged...

Transport Explorers: A Live Show

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Packed with comedy, science demos, and audience interaction, this 60-minute show takes kidson a journey through amazing moments in London’s transport history, from world-changing innovation in the 1800s...

Family Printmaking Workshop

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

In this 2-hour creative journey, families will explore the magic of visual storytelling, sharing childhood memories, family traditions, and special milestones. Both adults and children need tickets and...

Halloween in Concert

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

With spine-tingling classics and eerie film favourites, this concert promises an unforgettable musical adventure that’s perfect for ghouls and goblins of all ages.From Danse Macabre, Wicked, Ghostbusters,...

Hot Wheels Stunt Show

Venue: OVO Arena Wembley

Website: www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/hot-wheels

Featuring interactive fan experiences, larger-than-life Hot Wheels displays, and special appearances by legendary Hot Wheels vehicles including GT Scorcher, Boneshaker, Rodger Dodger and more, Hot Wheels...

October half term activities at London Transport Museum

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Over half term, families can enjoy a packed programme of creative activities inspired by the 1920s, from open-top bus adventures to hands-on mosaic-making and collaborative design workshops. All family...

October Half Term at The National Gallery

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Looking for free family activities this October half-term? Visit the National Gallery’s Roden Centre for Creative Learning - a vibrant space for all to paint, build, explore and play for free in central...

Pumpkin Trail

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Headstone Manor and Museum has been invaded by pumpkins! Can you find them all to spell out the mystery spooky word? If you can you will earn a treat! Pick up your FREE trail sheet at the museum entrance.

Super Natural October half term

Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences. Events and activities include the dragonfly trail, outdoor dragonfly games, dragonfly safari, water...

Tales from the Lighthouse

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Featuring storytelling, traditional music, original songs and spellbinding puppetry, Tales From The Lighthouse is the perfect voyage for children aged 5+ and their families.

Mini Museum: Samhain Special

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Take your family along to celebrate the magical time of Samhain! This enchanting festival marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Kids will love finding apples in the orchard and...

October Half-term at Pitzhanger

Venue: Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

Website: www.pitzhanger.org.uk

Inspired by the Sir Howard Hodgkin exhibition, Pitzhanger have put together an exciting line-up of hands-on activities to spark imaginations of all ages. From interactive storytelling to playful printmaking,...

Create and Grow Spooky Half Term

Venue: Squire's Garden Centre Stanmore

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Paint a Spooky Tealight Holder - £6.50 (advance booking essential).Wicked Plant Trail, follow the wicked plant trail around the garden centre, discover the magic word and receive a cool sticker. Free,...

Family Workshops at Japan House London

Venue: Japan House London

Website: www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on

Explore the cultures of Japan this season with a series of free family workshops at Japan House London. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity...

Magical Merlin

Venue: St. Martin's Theatre

Website: www.perform.org.uk/shows/magical-merlin

This West End theatre show offers Perform children the unforgettable experience of seeing their term's story brought to life by professional actors on a real stage. But whether your child attends Perform...

The Zoo that Comes to You

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world.Featuring puppetry, live music and playful...

Arty Artillery Workshop

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Drop in this October half-term and create your very own artillery-themed landscape in this family-friendly art workshop. Family drop-in activities are available on a first come, first served basis. This...

Creative space: Neo(n)-Impressionism

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Step into an immersive space of glowing colours, shapes and forms, inspired by the 'Radical Harmony' exhibition. Connect the dots and play with light, shadow and sound to rebuild and redesign the sensory...

Decoding Pictures Family Tour

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Explore the Gallery with the Gallery Educators who will share skills to guide you in asking questions and discovering answers. Learn fun tips and tricks to unlock secrets hidden in plain sight, even if...

Design Camp: Strange Designs (Halloween) for 8 to 11 year olds

Venue: Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org

Inspired by spooky Halloween imagery and unusual objects from the museum’s handling collection, this workshop will encourage children to rethink, redesign and create their own designs that challenge...

Discovery Days: Hair raising Halloween

Venue: Hyde Park

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/discovery-days-hair-raising-halloween-2025

Take part in free creepy crawly autumn and Halloween-themed activities, including: Investigating ‘feely boxes’ in the Witches' Den, exploring the hair-raising nature trail, discovering fascinating...

Fun DMC

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

Great music from London’s most respected DJs, competitions and games to entertain all, face-painting and hip hop-themed colouring in means there is something for the most outgoing dancers and wallflowers...

Nature Roadshows

Venue: Regents Park and Primrose Hill

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/october-roadshows-2025

Solve clues on the spooky Halloween-inspired nature detective trail, take a closer look at nature specimens at the mini museum. Get creative with wild crafts and have fun with interactive nature-inspired...

Nerf Battles

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

The team from WhizzFit will be joining the Museum to guide you through an action-packed hour of missions and battles. Kit yourself out with Nerf equipment and get involved in a range of high-energy games,...

The Spooktastic Halloween Show

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Get ready for a fast-paced, action-packed show full of catchy songs, toe-tapping dances, magical surprises, outrageous comedy characters, and classic panto-style mayhem. It’s Halloween fun like you’ve...

The Very Busy Bumblebee

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Mr. Grumpy the Gardener doesn’t like bees. He doesn’t like them buzzing or flying round his head, and he’s always worried they will sting him. With themes of friendship and sustainability, this sweet,...

Autumn craft fair

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Enjoy a free family day out celebrating nature and biodiversity! Learn about anatomy with Benjamin Franklin House, explore patterns and symmetry with the William Morris Society and investigate tree rings...

Depot family tours

Venue: Museum Depot, Acton

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

You will be taken around part of the Depot by one of the knowledgeable and engaging Learning Facilitators, discovering some of our favourite vehicles and the stories of the people behind them. Family tours...

Design Camp: Wearable Paper Sculpture for 8 to 11 year olds

Venue: Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org

In this creative workshop, children will explore the art of paper sculpture guided by artist Peter Ayres. Through hands-on exercises, they’ll discover craft techniques that transform simple sheets of...

Family Workshop: Funny Felt Monsters

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Taking inspiration from the book ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ by Maurice Sendak and to mark Halloween, decorate a drawstring bag with your own felt monster. Practice cutting, gluing and maybe sewing...

T. Rex Show with Teach Rex

Venue: The Natural History Museum

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk

The show is suitable for children aged three years and over and is also popular with adults. The educational part of the show lasts for about an hour, followed by a meet and greet where you can take photos...

Catapulting Robot Challenge

Venue: National Army Museum

Website: www.nam.ac.uk

Put your coding skills to the test and navigate the catapulting artillery robot through a tricky guard patrol course.Learn how to programme your robot to follow the patrol path, completing tasks along...

Design Camp: Digital Illustration for 8 to 11 year olds

Venue: Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org

A creative and fun workshop for children to learn the fundamentals of digital illustration using Photoshop, explore principles of visual design and produce their own digital artworks inspired by the museum’s...

Half term theatre: Hansel and Gretel

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

This Halloween, Cat and Hutch bring this classic Brothers Grimm tale to life with interactive storytelling, puppetry and song. It’s a fun and slightly spooky show designed for children aged 10 and under...

In the Dead of Night

Venue: Theatre at the Tabard

Website: www.tabard.ticketsolve.com

Faceplant Theatre are incredibly excited to be adapting McBain's story for its first ever outing as a theatrical production. McBain's second book Night of the Living Pasta has just been released, with...

SEND Clay Creatures Workshop

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Discover the joy of working with clay, explore textures and shapes, and take home your handmade creation as a keepsake of a creative day spent together. All materials provided. Suitable for children and...

A Fairytale for Christmas

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

After four back-to-back sell-out tours, and successful runs in the USA and Europe, A Fairytale for Christmas has gained thousands of festive fans across the globe - and is now back in town. Take your family...

FREE Online Halloween Drawing Workshop

Venue: Online

Website: https://royaldrawingschool.org

Join the Royal Drawing School this Halloween for a two-hour live online drawing session. Artist Elizabeth McCarten guides 10–18 year-olds in drawing skulls, symbolism and atmosphere to create hauntingly...

Half term theatre: Oscar the skeleton

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Full of silliness, laughter and a playful story, this interactive performance is the perfect way to spark young imaginations. Using puppetry, storytelling and plenty of chances to join in, Oscar Seeks...

Battersea Park Fireworks

Venue: Battersea Park

Website: www.batterseaparkfireworks.com

Join this explosive weekend packed with dazzling fireworks, live performances and plenty of family fun. Whether you're looking for a sparkling Saturday night or a family-friendly Sunday, this year’s...

Dame Dolly’s Spooktacular Pirate Party

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Jump onboard the Dolly Roger this Halloween Half Term with Dame Dolly! It's time to jump aboard the Dolly Roger, scrub the deck and splice the mainbrace, as we prepare to set sail for some nautical nonsense...

Firework Supernova

Venue: Ealing Cricket Club

Website: www.ticketor.com/ealingcc

Doors open at 6pm but arrive early to avoid the queues, display starts 7.45pm. Includes BBQ, Pizza, Samosa and Curry stalls, children's fun rides and glow novelties. Book online for discounted tickets....

Halloween Scream Up!

Venue: Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway

Website: www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk

Details to follow but HKWR promises our Halloween Ghost Train will be as scary as ever! Halloween ticket prices of £4 for children and £7 for adults.

Ministry of Science Live

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up...

Fireworks 2025

Venue: Coram's Fields

Website: www.coramsfields.org

With performances from local children and young people, fun fair rides, delicious food options and an 18-minute fireworks extravaganza, be sure not to miss it! Performances begin at 4.10pm, Fireworks Display...

Fireworks in the Park

Venue: Morden Park and Wimbledon Park

Website: www.seetickets.com

New name, even bigger and better fireworks shows. Expect two dazzling musical fireworks shows and entertainment at each venue. Plus, stop by our street food village and sample our mouth-watering selection...

Remembrance Trail

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Can you help us find all the poppies hidden around the Manor House? In honour of Remembrance Sunday, visit this November and follow the trail to learn more about Harrow’s role in WW2. Fill in the sheet...

The Annual Pinner and Harrow Fireworks Show

Venue: Byron Park

Website: www.pinnerfireworks.co.uk

Gates open at 12pm and once again is FREE till 3pm. The Fireworks display pre show starts approximately 7.30pm with special Entertainment and magic pre-show. The main fireworks show spectacular starts...

Skate at Somerset House

Venue: Somerset House

Website: www.somersethouse.org.uk

Skate, London's premier winter experience returns to Somerset House this winter, welcoming visitors for an unparalleled skating experience in the heart of the capital, against the magical backdrop of our...

The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition

Venue: Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront

Website: https://pompeii-experience.com/london

Travel back 2,000 years with VR and cutting-edge immersive tech and experience Pompeii like never before. Wander ancient Roman streets, explore the legendary Villa of Mysteries and come face-to-face with...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Following 2024’s magical Aladdin, writer Sonia Jalaly and Nicholai La Barrie are climbing back on board to bring the classic Lyric twist to this epic fairy tale. Expect beanstalk-sized chaos, side-splitting...

Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas 2025

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas is back for another brilliant year in 2025. Prices increase with demand, so book early for the best prices.

Sweet and Sour

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

From captivating vocals to striking visuals, Sweet and Sour delivers the ultimate showdown that’ll make you sing, dance, and relive every bittersweet moment. Whether you’re Team Rodrigo, Team Carpenter,...

The Twelfth Night of Christmas at Chiswick House and Gardens

Venue: Chiswick House and Garden

Website: www.chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

Throwing open its doors at Christmas for the very first time, Chiswick House will give visitors the unique opportunity to step inside and experience a fantastical festive journey inspired by the beloved...

Home Education art session

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

These sessions are a space for children to connect with art through materials and activities which are open-ended and flexible. Skills are dropped in through the activities for children to build on as...

Cinderella

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

Get ready for a riotous retelling of Cinderella like you've never seen before; louder, bolder, and dripping in 1980s glam. Join The Questors Theatre this Christmas for a glitter-fuelled joyride through...

The Railway Children

Venue: Theatre at the Tabard

Website: www.tabard.ticketsolve.com

From the creative team behind the Tabard’s Christmas hits, Five Children and It, The Secret Garden and The Snow Queen comes a heartwarming new adaptation of the much-loved classic story from E.Nesbit....

Dick Whittington Pantomime

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Dick Whittington is a high-energy, action-packed adventure bursting with magic, hilarious routines, heaps of audience interaction, spectacular sets, sweets, water guns, and a host of chart-toppers which...

Nutcracker

Venue: London Coliseum

Website: www.ballet.org.uk/nutcracker 

This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of delight and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100...

The Magic Flute

Venue: The Place

Website: https://theplace.org.uk

Step into Luca Silvestrini’s highly anticipated new dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute, from award-winning company Protein Dance. This enchanting new tale of love and friendship...

The Snowman and The Gruffalo 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...

Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

This December, Horrible Histories brings a festive treat like no other. Get ready for a hair-raising adventure through the ages that will have you laughing, learning, and loving Christmas more than ever...

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