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Sunday Shed - Children's Performance Project

21st April-14th July 2024

Venue: Performance Space, Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Catering to children of all experience levels, thePerformance Project is thoughtfully designed to combine and develop music, dance, and singing skills. Through this project, your child will journey towards...

Sunday Shed - Little Spark!

21st April-14th July 2024

Venue: Performance Space, Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Engaging and imaginative weekly drop-in workshops tailored for ages 5-7. Every workshop is crafted as an independent session, with a unique theme featuring components of drama, dance, music, and art. If...

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Tales from the Shed - Summer Season

4th May 2024

Venue: Rayne Theatre, Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Every carefully planned show incorporates educational songs, movement and language games, which help promote brain development and early learning in young children. Every show is different, with a new...

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Ten in the Bed

4th May 2024

Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre

Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk

This humorous and inventive new show celebrates the power of imaginary play and proves there’s always enough room to have fun, even when the world is at its most daunting. Suitable for ages 3-8 years.

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The Curious Rat

4th May-21st July 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

The Curious Rat tells the story of Lucien, a lonely city rat who watches the pigeons from his home under Waterloo Bridge and wishes he could join them in the sky. One day he spots the most amazing pigeon...

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The Lion Inside

4th-6th May 2024

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

Fed up of being ignored and forgotten by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes … and even the smallest...

CAT 2024 Admissions Workshops

11th May 2024

Venue: The Place

Website: www.theplace.org.uk

Open auditions for Centre for Advanced Training (CAT), a pre-vocational programme for anyone aged 11-16 who has a passion for dance and wants to pursue world-class specialist training alongside school....

Family Workshops - The Curious Rat

11th-12th May 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

In this workshop families discover what it is like to scurry or fly, as you make Rat and Pigeon puppets. These characters from the show will be brought to life with rods and split pins, and a lot of decoration....

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Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles - A Gameshow for Awful Children

12th May 2024

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

The UK's favourite French comedian channels his acerbic humour and quickfire wit into a family gameshow, pitting children against adults and each other to try and find the most awful child.

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BBC Symphony Orchestra: Ten Pieces School Concerts

14th May 2024

Venue: Hackney Empire

Website: www.hackneyempire.co.uk

Join BBCSO and conductor Kristian Sallinen for an exciting musical adventure with music from the BBC's Ten Pieces and explore the stories and secrets hidden in classical pieces of music. This concert is...

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The Enormous Crocodile

17th May-8th June 2024

Venue: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Website: www.openairtheatre.com

This new musical version of Roald Dahl’s picture book has tasty tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab and a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, with additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady....

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Prince Charming

18th May-27th July 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Holed up in his bed, Prince Charming is making a list of his worries – from being struck by lightning or getting stuck in quicksand to the problem of his unfortunate name. This musical is funny, endearing...

Finsbury Park 3k

19th May 2024

Venue: Finsbury Park

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

At just over 2 miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable event for everyone – and an unforgettable day out. There's no pressure to finish...

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In the Dead of the Night

19th May 2024

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

A thrilling, funny, and heart-warming story about an awesome girl called Lily who faces her fears, conquers the ghouls, and saves the day. Adapted from Arthur McBain’s book by the award-winning Faceplant...

Sunday Fun Day Family Workshops

19th May 2024

Venue: Laurderdale House

Website: www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk

These relaxed, drop-in workshops are designed for children aged 4 - 10 and include tactile and sensory lessons, as well as crafts related to specific periods in Lauderdale House’s history. Please note...

Forty Hall Craft Fayre

20th-21st May 2024

Venue: Forty Hall Estate

Website: www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

Wander through the beautiful period rooms and outside in the Historic Courtyard where there will be a stunning selection of creative stalls with a wide selection of high quality handmade products. £2...

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A Birthday for Bear

21st May-9th June 2024

Venue: Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Website: www.upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com

An uplifting story of friendship, persistence, the importance of trying new things and letting go! Packed with memorable tunes and audience interaction it promises to be a joyful theatrical experience...

Half Term Fun Fair

24th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Pymmes Park

Website: www.londonfunfairs.com

This is a lovely fair in a beautiful park, just off the North Circular Road, Edmonton, London. Enjoy great food and snacks and of course, an Ice cream van! Book online in advance (Under 18 months go free)....

Family Workshops - World Parrot Day

25th May 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Celebrate World Parrot Day (31st May) and make a beautiful parrot puppet to soar and fly through the air! Little Angel Theatre’s very own parrot puppet, Parra Macaw will also make an appearance at the...

May Half Term at Capel Manor Gardens

25th May-1st June 2024

Venue: Capel Manor Gardens

Website: www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

Enjoy your summer half-term at Capel Manor Gardens and take part in one of the trail activities with plenty to explore throughout the 30-acres. You can visit animals in the mini zoo, complete the holly...

National Children's Gardening Week

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk

An annual celebration of the fun that gardens hold for kids, supporting Greenfingers charity which is dedicated to providing magical gardens for children in hospices suffering from life limiting illnesses....

Reptile Record Breakers at London Zoo

25th May-2nd June 2024

Venue: London Zoo

Website: www.londonzoo.org

London Zoo are celebrating the opening of their brand new exhibit, The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians. Reptile record breaker games will run on the main lawn behind the new exhibit. Test out your...

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Spot's Birthday Party

25th-29th May 2024

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2+ and their...

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Breakout 2024

26th May 2024

Venue: Millfield Theatre

Website: www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/breakout

Established for 18 years, Breakout has been a platform for many of the UK’s biggest street dance acts. This event is about celebrating the new generation of dancers. Suitable for ages 5+.

See Bluey at Epping Ongar Railway

27th May 2024

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk

Wackadoo! Your favourite Blue Heeler, Bluey, is making a visit to the Epping Ongar Railway. Take a ride on the heritage steam train to Ongar where Bluey will be making appearances. Be sure to say hello...

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Tooob

28th May 2024

Venue: The Place

Website: www.theplace.org.uk

toooB is an enchanting wordless performance for 6-24 month olds and their grown ups. A gentle sensory adventure where a performer is costumed inside a giant caterpillar-like tunnel creation, magically...

Family Workshops - Magic Merfolk

1st-2nd June 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Families are invited to decorate and build their individual mermaid puppet, and learn how to make its tail wiggle in the waves. Keep an eye out, there might be a visit from some sea creatures! This activity...

Big Fun Walk 2024

2nd June 2024

Venue: North and Central London

Website: www.northlondonhospice.org/events/big-fun-walk-2024

Take photos, rediscover your love of London, become a tourist for the day, and challenge yourselves to walk 8.5 miles through the city’s most famous landmarks, including breath-taking views of the city...

Herts Heavy Horse and Country Show

2nd June 2024

Venue: Capel Manor Gardens

Website: www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

In partnership with the Hertfordshire Heavy Horse Association the event brings a unique chance to get up close to the impressive Heavy Horse breeds and see their presentation, handling and working –...

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The Little Prince

2nd June 2024

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

Through mesmerising puppetry and beautiful songs, the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend the Aviator about love, life, and real happiness in this adaptation of one of the best-selling children’s...

The Big Help Out

7th-9th June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.thebighelpout.org.uk

Early involvement in volunteering and social action increases a child’s likelihood of taking part in the future. Working together, teachers have the power to instil the values of compassion and community...

Family Workshops - World Ocean Day

8th-9th June 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

As the days get warmer and seaside trips draw closer, celebrate World Ocean Day at Little Angel Theatre! Go armed with all your favourite under the sea facts and explore the wonders of the deep blue by...

The Fair In The Square

8th June 2024

Venue: Pond Square, Highgate

Website: www.fairinthesquare.co.uk

The Fair is about having fun with family, friends and the wider community. Includes a Dog Show, fairground rides, music and drama activities in the Children’s tent and a packed programme of music and...

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Ten In A Bed

9th June 2024

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

This humorous and inventive new show celebrates the power of imaginary play and proves there’s always enough room to have fun, even when the world is at its most daunting. Suitable for ages 3-8 years.

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Shelf: The Kid's Show

16th June 2024

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

Full of sketches, songs, pranks and silliness. Rachel and Ruby use physical comedy and silly characters to bring sketch comedy to children of all ages – a fun way to explore emotions, friendship and...

National School Sports Week 2024

17th-23rd June 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.youthsporttrust.org

This year's theme brings a special one-off Euro 2024 event that emphasises football as a means to engage young people in 60 minutes a day of PE, sport and play. By registering, schools will receive free...

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Marvellous Myth Hunter

20th-22nd June 2024

Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre

Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk

Dust off your maps and strap on your jetpacks for a journey around the world. The Myth Hunter needs your help to find the most treacherous, the most astounding and the most disgusting stories known to...

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The Importance of Being Earnest

20th June 2024

Venue: Stephens House and Gardens

Website: www.thepantaloons.co.uk/ernest

Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs...

Family Workshops - World Music Day

22nd June 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

It’s World Music Day and the instruments are alive! When instruments play, they have a voice and character all of their own. Make the puppet version of your favourite instrument. Will it be a piano,...

Red Bull Soapbox Race

22nd June 2024

Venue: Alexandra Palace

Website: www.alexandrapalace.com

Fasten your seatbelts, unleash your imagination: Red Bull Soapbox Race, the wackily-wheeled world of crazy creativity, where the most fearless and creative amateur drivers are challenged to create their...

West End Live 2024

22nd-23rd June 2024

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.westendlive.co.uk

Theatre’s biggest stars will perform some of London’s leading musicals and must-see new shows. Entry to all areas is managed on a first come, first served basis and you will need to queue. Once capacity...

Art Fair

23rd June 2024

Venue: Keats House Garden

Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com

Art Fair in Keats House Garden. Organised by Hampstead School of Art - an open exhibition of paintings and sculptures, a display of the Annual Children’s Art Competition and Picture the Heath entries,...

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Eid Stories

23rd June 2024

Venue: Arts Depot

Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk

A rich collection of tales of wisdom, wonder and humour from Muslim heritage for families on the occasion of Eid al-Adha featuring Rumi, Sa’adi and Hodja Nasreddin.

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Great Expectations - Outdoor Theatre

27th June 2024

Venue: Stephens House and Gardens

Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/greatexpectations

Join Pip’s journey through adversity to discover the true nature of his ‘Great Expectations’ in this exciting new production of this much-loved family classic, packed full of high drama, mysterious...

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Much to Ado about Nothing

27th-29th June 2024

Venue: Keats House Garden

Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com

A family-friendly open-air production by professional touring theatre group, The Moving Parts Theatre Company. With original music inspired by everything from Sicilian Tarantella to Italian 1960s pop,...

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Claytime

29th June 2024

Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre

Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk

A play with clay, where the audience is invited to participate. Come to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and...

Garden Party

30th June 2024

Venue: Keats House Garden

Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com

Family Garden Party in Keats House Garden: with a magician, face painting, rhyme-time, birds of prey, Mystical Fairies, giant chess set and a ballet performance. Tea, cake and wine bar. 2-5pm. Free Entry.

Picnic on the Lawn

30th June 2024

Venue: Forty Hall Estate

Website: www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

Craft stalls, children's activities, face painting, bouncy castle and wonderful performances from a variety of bands and performers, there's plenty to do for the whole family. £10 (early birds) for adults,...

Big Fair

7th July 2024

Venue: Heath Street

Website: www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com

Heath Street is closed to traffic and will be lined with over 100 stalls selling artisan crafts, designer fashions, and international food and drink. A fantastic day out for the whole family with entertainment...

Family Dance Day

20th July 2024

Venue: Coram's Fields

Website: www.theplace.org.uk

A FREE day of exciting activities for the whole family including theatre shows, interactive storytelling, arts and crafts and more, outdoors at Coram’s Fields 11am-4pm. Suitable for children age 2-10...

Summer Intensives

29th July-2nd August 2024

Venue: The Place

Website: www.theplace.org.uk

Spark your child’s imagination with week-long creative dance classes for young people aged 7 – 18 with industry leading dance artists Ella Mesma, Boy Blue Entertainment and Solène Weinachter.10.30am-3.30pm.

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Wow! It's Night-time

25th November-27th January 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Discover the magic of the twilight hour in this beautiful stage adaptation of Tim Hopgood’s book WOW! It’s Night-time. Suitable for ages 2-5.

Alpaca Walks

Venue: Capel Manor Gardens

Website: www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

Alpaca walking is great fun and a fantastic experience for all animal-lovers. Your day will begin with the zookeeper giving a quick health and safety briefing. You will then learn some fun alpaca facts...

Art and Crafts

Venue: Dalston CLR Library

Website: www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries-whats-on

First Wednesday of the month 4pm to 5.30pm. A fun and creative club where children can freely express themselves. Learn new skills and have fun with paper/card, pencils, pens, paint and printed images....

Chatterbooks Children's Reading Group

Venue: Dalston CLR Library

Website: www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries-whats-on

Last Tuesday of the month from 4.30pm to 6pm. A monthly reading group for children aged 8 to 12. Visit the library to talk about books, meet new people and discover your next favourite read!

Chess Club

Venue: Dalston CLR Library

Website: www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries-whats-on

Every Sunday 2pm to 3pm join the club of one of the oldest games in the world. It teaches strategic thinking, logic and it’s fun too. No booking required. Open to any skill level. Ages 7+.

Children's Drawing and Painting

Venue: Lauderdale House

Website: www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk

Children's art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting. Taught by experienced and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class...

Hidden Trail Chests

Venue: Forty Hall

Website: www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

There are four Hidden Trail Chests for children aged 4-11 and are located around the Hall, enabling them to explore the rooms and their histories for themselves. Each chest has been hand carved and built...

Highbury Fields Junior Parkrun

Venue: Highbury Fields

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/highburyfields-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun so go along and join in...

Lego Club

Venue: Dalston CLR Library

Website: www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries-whats-on

Every Saturday 2pm to 3.30pm. Helping children to develop and reinforce play and social skills. Join the club, no booking required. Age 6+.

Mac's Kenwood Trail

Venue: Kenwood

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

For families with children between 5-11 years old, Mac's Kenwood trail is the perfect guide to discover Kenwood stories in the house and estate. Look out for Mac and his paw prints to help you spot family...

Mini Farmers Club

Venue: Hackney City Farm

Website: www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk

Held every Saturday morning from 10.20am-12.30pm for children ages 8-12 years. This is a great way for children to learn about nature, make art and crafts and get to know the animals under the careful...

Paloma's Art Classes

Venue: Online

Website: www.palomasartclasses.com

Online art classes for children aged 5-12 every Friday and Saturday. Paloma has been working in education since age 14 and has been running regular art classes for over two years. Visit her website for...

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.perform.org.uk/try

Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination.To book a...

Pop-up Playground

Venue: Gillett Square

Website: www.gillettsquare.org.uk

Play in Gillett Square! Every week on Friday 3.30-6.30pm and Saturday 2-6pm Gillett Square will transform into a playground for children and families to enjoy.

Relaxed Opening

Venue: Tower Bridge

Website: www.towerbridge.org.uk/events/relaxed-opening

On the third Saturday of every month, from 9.30-11.30am Tower Bridge host a relaxed opening for anyone who would like to explore the Bridge in a calm, tranquil atmosphere, including people with autism...

Sunday Shed

Venue: Chickenshed Theatre

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Each week’s workshop is designed as a stand-alone session, there’s a different theme each time that will include elements of Drama, Dance, Music and Art. The workshops are created to enable children...

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