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...

Summer by the River 2026

Venue: London Bridge City

Website: www.londonbridgecity.co.uk

London Bridge City welcomes the return of Summer by the River, reimagining the Thames riverside as a dynamic playground of sport, entertainment and summer celebration with music entertainment, open-air...

Nature Spotting Challenge

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Bird Bingo is back! Challenge yourself to tick off 5 birds in a row (vertically or horizontally) that you spot at Osterley. Hunt for mini beast (bugs, insects and worms). They have a list of 'mini beast'...

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket

Website: www.tigerstealive.com

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Packed with oodles of magic,...

My Neighbour Totoro

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Website: https://officiallondontheatre.com

Join sisters Satsuki and Mei as they move to their curious new home in the countryside. Exploring their unfamiliar surroundings, they soon encounter a world of spirits, sprites and magical creatures. Maybe...

The Gruffalo

Venue: Lyric Theatre

Website: www.thelyrictheatre.co.uk

Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. Songs, laughs...

Eliza's Pet Trail

Venue: Headstone Manor and Gardens

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Eliza Brightwen was one of Harrow’s bestselling authors and her life’s work was devoted to learning all that was possible about every kind of animal that came through her grounds at The Grove in Stanmore....

Tom Gates EPIC Adventure

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Children can choose their own adventure as they journey through hands-on crafting activities, a giant interactive doodle wall, an epic live musical performance by Tom’s band DogZombies, and a code-cracking...

London Theatre Kids Week

Venue: Various venues

Website: https://officiallondontheatre.com

Kids Week is an annual event in London where children aged 17 and under can see participating theatre shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. The event runs throughout the summer holidays...

Fantastic Foxy Summer

Venue: Roald Dahl Museum

Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org

Families can enjoy clay feasts, junk-model excavators, daily storytelling, and an Animation Day inspired by an original Wes Anderson set on display. The programme also includes guided walks and an outdoor...

Summer holidays: electric pioneers

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Enjoy family activities exploring the electrical innovations that have powered London’s public transport for more than one hundred years. It’s a summer packed with discovery, creativity and fun for...

Art in the Park

Venue: Heath Robinson Museum

Website: www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org

Join Heath Robinson Museum for hands-on art and design activities inspired by nature and imagination. Try a range of 2D and 3D techniques using different materials in a relaxed, family-friendly environment....

Summer of Storytelling

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

The Postal Museum’s summer of storytelling is back, this time with a very special delivery from The Jolly Postman.Expect storytelling sessions and crafty activities in this summer holiday family programme,...

Theatre on Kew: Twelfth Night

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

The Australian Shakespeare Company continues its much-heralded tradition of Shakespeare Under the Stars at Kew Gardens - a night of laughter, love and lyrical mayhem for audiences of all ages. Performance...

Create and Grow Summer

Venue: Squires Garden Centre Twickenham

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Keep the children entertained with fun children’s craft and planting activities, Mon–Wed mornings, 9.30am–12pm. Activities include Paint a Pair of Pebble Animals, Paint a Gnome or Bird Shaped Flowerpot...

Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain

Venue: Apollo Theatre

Website: www.birminghamstage.com

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain! It’s the history of Britain with the nasty...

Family Workshops at Japan House London

Website: www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on

Various dates in August Explore the cultures of Japan with a series of free family workshops at Japan House London. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their...

Be Like Blippi

Venue: The Arts at Marble Arch

Website: https://officiallondontheatre.com

Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning,...

Family Workshops

Venue: 101-111 Kensington High Street

Website: japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on

Family Workshops at Japan House London   Explore the cultures of Japan with a series of free family workshops at Japan House London. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about...

Around the World in 80 Days

Venue: The Actors' Church

Address: Covent Garden

Website: www.actorschurch.org

Join a fearless troupe of actor-musicians as they hurtle across continents in this globe-trotting show inspired by Jules Verne’s much-loved classic. With the clock ticking, Phileas Fogg and his quick-thinking...

Kaspar: Prince of Cats

Venue: The Actors' Church

Address: Covent Garden

Website: www.actorschurch.org

Step into the heart of the Savoy Hotel with Kaspar: Prince of Cats, a magical family adventure brought to life through enchanting puppetry, original music and vivid storytelling. Their journey takes them...

Barham Park Wembley Funfair

Venue: Barham Park

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Book your tokens online in advance to save money with discounts. The number of tokens per ride varies. Tokens are on sale at the fair and online. Contactless payment is available on all rides.

The Three Little Wolves

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, Richmond

Website: www.puppetbarge.com/home/#richmond

The Three Little Wolves is a musical adventure set on the Puppet Barge. Performed with glove puppets to an electrifying musical score by Josh Middleton. Expect dancing mice, slippery eels and a lion taming...

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Venue: Empress Museum

Website: www.comealiveshow.com

Before the show begins, prepare to be dazzled by the pre-show experience, which starts an hour before the show and includes up-close performances. The show transports audiences into the high-flying world...

Craven Cottage Tours

Venue: Craven Cottage

Website: www.fulhamfc.com/visit/craven-cottage-tours

Visit Craven Cottage, the home of Fulham Football Club.This award-winning tour takes you to all the key locations around the ground including the home and away dressing rooms, pitch-side, the historic...

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,...

Family Workshops at Japan House London

Venue: Japan House London

Website: www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on/

Explore the cultures of Japan with a series of free family workshops. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity with activities such as origami (Japanese...

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,...

Fun and Learning at Devonshire Day Nursery

Venue: Bennett St, Chiswick

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

There is something for every child from six weeks to five years to enjoy, with activities planned around their personal interests and designed in line with EYFS principles. For more information or to book...

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...

High Fliers

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.high-fliers.com/locations

High Fliers is a fun camp for kids ages 3-11 open during every school holiday offering a creative alternative to sports-based camps. Their team of dedicated educators are highly trained and passionate...

Kumon

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Kumon’s study programmes place great importance on self-learning, encouraging students to discover how to solve problems for themselves. Children are supported as they pursue their own potential. Book...

Kumon

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Kumon’s study programmes place great importance on self-learning, encouraging students to discover how to solve problems for themselves. Children are supported as they pursue their own potential. Book...

Little Tigers Football Academy

Venue: Rectory Park Football Facility

Website: www.littletiegrsfootballacademy.com

LTFA have two pathways for kids to join: Competition Teams and the Development Centre for ages 4-14. They have teams competing in the JPL, HSC League, and in tournaments. Call 07479495565 or email Littletigersfa@gmail.com

Little Voices

Venue: Venues in Pinner, Ickenham and Harrow

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

Professional, fun drama and singing lessons for children ages 4-18 years old. The groups within each class are organised by friendships, age and ability and they offer a free trial lesson to any child...

Mindset Maverick Kids

Venue: Online

Website: https://mindsetmaverickkids.com/home

Mindset Maverick Kids work with children through tailored one-on-one coaching, group sessions and interactive workshops supporting children develop a strong mindset so they can make positive choices and...

Music Nest

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.themusicnest.co.uk

Music Nest offers children aged 8–18 the chance to develop their musicianship in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere. Taught by trained musicians and teachers, students who play a wide variety of instruments...

My Neighbour Totoro

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Website: https://lwtheatres.co.uk

Join sisters Satsuki and Mei as they move to their curious new home in the countryside. Exploring their unfamiliar surroundings, they soon encounter a world of spirits, sprites and magical creatures. Maybe...

Operation Mincemeat

Venue: The Fortune Theatre

Website: www.thefortunetheatre.com

Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us...

Royal Drawing School

Venue: 19-22 Charlotte Road

Website: https://royaldrawingschool.org

Young artists (ages 10–18) can immerse themselves in the world of drawing at the Royal Drawing School’s Shoreditch Studio, in London’s museums and galleries, or online. Discover courses and apply...

Southbank International School

Venue: Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster

Website: www.southbank.org

London’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) School, offers a different approach to academic excellence for children aged 2-18. At their Central London campuses in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster,...

The Jolly Postman

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Step into the story in an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. See how they drew inspiration from the everyday magic of the post arriving...

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...

The Space Show

Venue: Science Museum

Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Enjoy this exciting live show packed with out-of-this-world science demonstrations, Book online to guarantee seats—limited spaces available on the day. Saturdays, Sundays until Sunday 1 November 2026,...

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...

Weekly Core Training

Venue: Ealing Academy

Website: www.wemakefootballers.com

Weekly Core Training term-time football coaching programme for children. Sessions run every week in small groups, matched by age and experience, so every child feels confident and makes progress. Visit...

Westminster Abbey Choir School

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.abbeychoirschool.org

Choristers enjoy an outstanding education at the Abbey’s unique Choir School, coupled with specialist musical training and the wealth of performance opportunities which come with being a member of the...

Wicked

Venue: Apollo Victoria Theatre

Website: www.theapollovictoria.com

Wicked tells the story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women: the blonde and very popular Glinda, and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba.Their adventures in Oz will ultimately...

Workshops for Schools

Venue: The Design Museum

Website: www.designmuseum.org

Vibrant and engaging school workshops give students new perspectives on the role of designers and the impact of design in everyday life. Using the museum's handling collection, students interact with key...

Kaspar: Prince of Cats

Venue: The Actors' Church

Address: Covent Garden

Website: www.actorschurch.org

Step into the heart of the Savoy Hotel with Kaspar: Prince of Cats, a magical family adventure brought to life through enchanting puppetry, original music and vivid storytelling. Their journey takes them...

Play in the Park - Celebrating Carnival

Venue: Kensington Gardens

Address: Bandstand

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk

Explore, play and make lasting memories in the Royal Parks. Exciting play events will be delivered for free in partnership with London Play. These events are open to all families, children and young people...

Depot Family Tours

Venue: Museum Depot, Acton

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Join one of our enthusiastic Learning Facilitators for a highlight’s tours of the bus and train sheds. From the tons of poo that came with the first horse buses to the mystery of why trains have ‘bogies’,...

Tissue Paper Tie Dye Bunting Workshop

Venue: Headstone Manor and Gardens

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Learn to make some super celebratory bunting to mark the 40th Anniversary of Headstone Manor and Museum using tissue paper, food colouring and felt tip pens to create some fabulous tie dye patterns. For...

Art in the Park

Venue: Heath Robinson Museum

Website: www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org

Join Heath Robinson Museum for hands-on art and design activities inspired by nature and imagination. Try a range of 2D and 3D techniques using different materials in a relaxed, family-friendly environment....

Craft Cart

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Organised by a dedicated National Trust volunteer team, join Osterley for popular arts and craft activities for between 12-3pm. Activities include colouring, cutting and sticking to produce a variety of...

Dream Keepers: creative writing adventure

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Meet author Rebecca Lewis-Oakes for a special story reading, then explore the Palace garden on a creative trail designed to spark imagination and storytelling. Perfect for budding authors and imaginative...

Jeeves and Wooster in ‘Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves’

Venue: The Actors' Church

Address: Covent Garden

Website: www.actorschurch.org

Enter the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster, an affable young gentleman with a penchant for getting himself in the most outlandish predicaments. Thankfully, he has his razor-sharp valet, Jeeves, to rescue...

Fireman Sam Live: The Lost Pirate Treasure!

Venue: Beck Theatre

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves. It's up to Fireman Sam, Elvis and Ellie to...

Brainiac Live!

Venue: Garrick Theatre

Website: https://officiallondontheatre.com

More mischievous than ever before Brainiac Live! explodes on stage and will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. With a great range of explosive experiments...

The Pirates of Penzance

Venue: Gunnersbury Park

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

The Pirates of Penzance boasts such gloriously memorable songs as “To be a Pirate King!”; “Modern Major General” and “A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One”. With razor sharp satire and glittering...

BBC Proms: Enchanted - Alan Menken’s Music for Disney

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra are joined by special guests and performers from the National Youth Music Theatre in a celebration of this classic songwriter, including sets from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin,...

Headstone Village Show 2026

Venue: Headstone Manor and Gardens

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Join Headstone Manor and Museum for Headstone Village Show 2026 - a much-loved village fair, this year with a fun 1980s twist as they celebrate Headstone Manor’s 40th anniversary! Wander through the...

Black On The Square 2026

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.london.gov.uk

Join Londoners and visitors for the Mayor of London's flagship celebration of Black culture. Explore workshops for all ages, discover Black-owned businesses, enjoy food from a range of traders and take...

King Arthur and the Holy Fail - The Three Inch Fools

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero who went by the name of Arthur. But when Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic incident involving a large...

Little Green Fingers (ages 8+)

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Explore the wonderful world of growing vegetables and flowers and dive into the process from start to finish. From planting seeds to harvesting your own veggies and blooms, visit the beautiful walled garden...

Tidefest 2026

Venue: Strand-on-the-Green

Address: Kew Bridge Rd, Brentford

Website: www.thamesfestivaltrust.org

Tidefest is a free, family-friendly community festival celebrating the tidal River Thames. The programme includes kayaking with Chelsea Kayak Club, river dipping with Thames21, water sports and paddleboarding...

‘Dino’ The Dinosaur Train

Venue: Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway

Website: www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk

Go dinosaur hunting for a really ‘roarsome’ time. See the scary raptors on route and meet ‘Dino’ the railway’s dinosaur train for your photo op! It’s free parking and £3.50 for children (under...

Gala Concert of Musical Stories

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

An Evening of Musical Stories celebrates the 90th anniversary of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf in a gala concert supporting Brass for Africa – the charity transforming young lives through music in...

Turnham Green Chiswick Funfair

Venue: Turnham Green

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Book your tokens online in advance to save money, tokens can also be bought at the funfair at the rate of 10 tokens for £10. The number of tokens per ride varies. Tokens are on sale at the fair and online....

Big Dreams: MC Grammar

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Join the World Book Day Ambassador, bestselling author and viral social media sensation for a fun-filled action-packed live show that celebrates books, beats and the power of words. This family-friendly...

Big Dreams: The Tale of the Loneliest Whale

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Join Hoglets Theatre for an exciting deep-sea adventure packed with beautiful puppets, hilarious sea creatures, original songs and lots of audience interaction. The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is an interactive...

St Helen’s School Whole School Open Monring

Venue: St Helen's School

Website: www.sthelens.london/admissions/visit-us-open-events

Hear from the Head, Head of Prep School, Senior Leadership, and Admissions team. Take a guided tour with pupils and gain insight into life at St Helen’s. Explore the state-of-the-art facilities, vibrant...

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. Kempton Steam Museum, next door to the railway is also open.

Big Dreams: Dancing with Colours

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Dancing with Colours is an interactive performance for young people and their grown-ups. It’s about seeing art everywhere, and in everyone. It says art can be transformative, and can help our minds when...

Big Dreams: Family Rave

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

The show sees resident DJ Joy Alarm spinning classic dance hits, MCing and whipping up the crowd with a set full of big moments and audience participation. His Tiny Dancers sets are centred around nostalgic...

Big Dreams: Nick Sharratt – Once Upon a Drawalong

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Join much-loved children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt in a family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages.He’ll be sharing his favourite books, introducing you to brand new ones and...

Chiswick House Dog Show

Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens

Website: www.chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

An annual celebration of everything DOG! Run by the community for the community, it has show rings, doggy dash, celebrity judges, fancy dress and retail therapy! All profits and proceeds from this event...

Learning Hub Launch and Community Celebration Day

Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens

Website: www.chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

See the brand new Learning Hub and Yard – new community spaces that will host a range of events and activities for visitors to enjoy and act as spaces for schools to learn and communities to connect....

Home Ed Day: Sort It! Maths Day

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Put your problem-solving skills to the test in a themed day of maths activities for Home Educators. Tickets include a timeslot for Sorting Office Maths Challenge session and Mail Rail ride. Other activities...

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...

St Augustine's Priory School in Action Open Morning

Venue: Hillcrest Rd

Website: www.sapriory.com

Set across 13 acres, the spacious grounds, working farm, and excellent sports facilities create an exceptional environment for both boys and girls to learn, explore, and thrive. To register your place...

Depot Open Days: Design Classics

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

From Charles Holden’s architectural vision to Harry Beck’s revolutionary Tube map and Enid Marx’s bold Tube seating fabric or ‘moquette’ patterns, discover the names that shaped the look and...

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert (PG)

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

Watch the film on a giant HD screen and experience every unforgettable moment - from the wand choosing the wizard to the chaos of a troll in the dungeon, as you reunite once more with Harry, Ron and Hermione...

The Littlest Yak

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family. A gorgeous...

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...

A Class of Your Own

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

With their exhilarating physical theatre and stunning video projection, Tangled Feet reveal the wisdom we can learn from those excluded from school and how the labels we’re given don’t have to define...

AnimeCon London

Venue: Olympia

Website: www.olympia.co.uk

Step into a world where fandom takes centre stage. AnimeCon brings together the UK’s biggest celebration of Anime and Manga culture for a full two days. From binge-worthy Anime and iconic Manga moments...

Day of the Dead Puppet-Making

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Inspired by the vibrant Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos, this hands-on session invites children and adults to explore the meaning behind this beautiful celebration while creating their own unique...

Dino Snores for Kids: Mixed Ages Special

Venue: Natural History Museum

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/events/dino-snores-for-kids-mixed-ages-special.html

Get up close with fantastic fossils, have a wild Jurassic animal encounter and see the brand-new Dinos vs Sharks Show. Get exclusive after-hours access to the galleries, including the exhibition Jurassic...

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Venue: The Questors Theatre

Website: www.questors.org.uk

This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a...

Apple day

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Celebrate the orchard harvest at the annual apple day celebration at Fulham Palace House and Garden. Families can enjoy outdoor garden games and themed activities. Be sure to test your luck at the tombola...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...