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Kumon Free Registration
1st February-15th March 2026
Venue: Kumon Study Centres North London
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Now is the perfect time to experience Kumon! Study Centres across North London are offering free registration for new and returning students from 1st February to 15th March. Don’t miss this opportunity...
The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
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...
Make it: Pendants
21st-28th February 2026
Venue: V&A South Kensington
Website: www.vam.ac.uk
This workshop offers families a chance to explore what it means to be a designer.Families will learn hand building and sculpting skills such as rolling coils, carving clay and creating texture. Tickets...
Encyclopaedia of Happiness
27th-28th February 2026
Venue: Studio Theatre, Chickenshed
Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk
Join professor O'Brian and his spirited assistant , Sunny, on a magical, musical journey to find the Grand Philosopher and rescue happiness itself. Along the way, they'll encounter thrilling surprises,...
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit
28th February 2026
Venue: Natural History Museum
Website: www.nhm.ac.uk
Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. Visitors have access to a wide range of galleries and activities supported by and led by experienced, neurodivergent-aware facilitators....
The Great Big Bug Show
28th February 2026
Venue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
A fun and interactive invitation to explore the secret world beneath our feet. Expect Minibeasts and Massive Beats. Every tune is an earworm – even the ones about woodlice!
Brave Bettie
1st March 2026
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
A magical woodland adventure about courage, friendship and finding your voice. Bettie loves the forest – it’s her sanctuary, where she feels calm and in control. But when the council threatens to cut...
Lauderdale House Heritage Family Fun Day
1st March 2026
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Lauderdale House
Address: Highgate Hill Waterlow Park, London
Website: https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/heritage-weekend-2026
They invite children and their families to explore the house and discover its secrets with all kinds of fun and free activities including special arts & crafts, a house trail and more.
Party on Purim
1st March 2026
Venue: JW3
Website: www.jw3.org.uk
Join this magical celebration for all ages at the familiar family favourite, Party on Purim! Featuring Children's magic show, Mocktail Hour with a Magician, Scavenger hunt mystery trail, crafts corner,...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
5th-6th March 2026
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
Eric Carle's timeless stories leap from the page to the stage in this delightful show featuring a menagerie of 75 magical and larger-than-life puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling...
World Book Day
5th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.worldbookday.com
Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...
British Science Week
6th-15th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.britishscienceweek.org
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will take place between 6-15 March 2026. Visit the website to download the activity taster pack for free...
Tiny Planet
7th March 2026
Venue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
This is a truly unique piece of puppet theatre for the whole family. Tiny Planet carries the echoes of The Little Prince, inviting you on a journey to explore how we all can sometimes feel impossibly small...
Brave Bettie
8th March 2026
Venue: Jacksons Lane
Website: www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Written by Tatenda Naomi Matsvai, Brave Bettie is a magical woodland adventure told through poetry, songs and stories that explore their home heritage in Zimbabwe. This playful yet powerful production...
Comedy Club 4 Kids
8th March 2026
Venue: Park Theatre
Website: www.parktheatre.co.uk
The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance...
Kish Kush
8th March 2026
Venue: Creation Space
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
Kish Kush tells the story of two strangers meeting for the very first time, divided by a fragile paper wall. Though they come from different worlds and speak different languages, curiosity draws them together...
Vikings: The Immersive Experience
12th March 2026
Venue: Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 2XU
Website: https://vikings-immersive.co.uk/london/
Open from 12th March 2026. Suitable for all generations, this experience will enthral history enthusiasts and families alike. Younger visitors have the opportunity step into the ‘Junior VR’...
Great Big School Clean
13th-29th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...
Last Unicorn Airways
14th March 2026
Venue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
Join two playful baggage handlers as they unpack a globe-trotting adventure from a magical final flight, where every suitcase tells a story. Among them is The Flying Trunk, a spellbinding Arabian Nights-inspired...
St Patrick’s Festival 2026
15th March 2026
Venue: Trafalgar Square
Website: www.london.gov.uk
This annual event has become a highlight of London’s cultural calendar, bringing together visitors and Londoners alike to celebrate the many contributions the Irish community have made to our great city....
Mount House School Open Morning
19th March 2026
Venue: Mount House School
Address: Hadley Wood, Barnet
Website: www.mounthouse.org.uk
Mount House School is a co-educational independent day school for ages 11-18. At their upcoming Open Morning hear from the Head, meet the staff and enjoy a guided tour led by one of the students. Contact...
Red Nose Day
20th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...
My First Ballet: Cinderella
3rd April-29th March 2026
Venue: The Peacock
Website: www.ballet.org.uk
When a letter arrives, inviting all to a Garden Ball, Cinderella’s journey to find her true self begins. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened, recorded version...
Vikings: The Immersive Experience
Venue: Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront
Website: www.vikings-immersive.co.uk
Suitable for all generations, this experience will enthral history enthusiasts and families alike. Younger visitors have the opportunity step into the ‘Junior VR’ adventure, witnessing the...
Vikings: The Immersive Experience
Venue: Dock X, Canada Water
Website: www.vikings-immersive.co.uk
Suitable for all generations, this experience will enthral history enthusiasts and families alike. Younger visitors have the opportunity step into the ‘Junior VR’ adventure, witnessing the...