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Things to do with kids in London, East
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Summer by the River 2026
19th May-27th September 2026
Venue: London Bridge City
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...
Outdoor Trail
20th May-30th September 2026
Venue: Valence House Museum
Address: Becontree Avenue
This season, the museum garden is calling all explorers! Journey through the changing seasons in the heritage herb garden and orchard, then discover how communities grew their own food at the authentic...
Summer Screens: Film Club
9th June-30th August 2026
Venue: Canary Wharf
Visit Canada Square Park for their summer Film Club running throughout June, July, and August. Popular family films will also be back on Saturday mornings, offering the perfect start to a weekend with...
House of Dreamers
26th June-30th September 2026
Venue: Immerse LDN, Excel Waterfront
House of Dreamers invites visitors into a magical world through 16 interactive installations that blend design, colour and technology, with the goal of reconnecting people with their imagination, inner...
Astronomers Take Over
29th June-4th October 2026
Venue: National Maritime Museum
Astronomers Take Over is a new space gallery for families at the National Maritime Museum that hosts astronomy activities while works are carried out at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This playful hands-on...
Ready, set, race!
Bring the family to Hyde Park on Saturday 10 October for a fun run, entertainment, games and fundraising.
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