What's On in London, South East

REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is a space built entirely out of waste materials repurposed for fun by The Herd Theatre.Children and their grown-ups are invited to play side by side...

The Robot Zoo

Venue: Horniman Museum and Gardens

Website: www.horniman.ac.uk

This family-friendly exhibition features larger-than-life animals that have been cleverly recreated using a variety of familiar machine parts and gadgets to reveal how their real-life counterparts see,...

Guess How Much I Love You - A Garden Adventure

Venue: RHS Garden Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

The trail is inspired by the book of the same name along with the seasonal collection I love you all year round and a series of activities that encourage children to learn through play, using the senses...

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition

Venue: ExCeL London

Website: www.excel.london

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition brings Ancient Egypt to life like never before, offering a cutting-edge 90-minute journey back in time. Featuring 8-metre high video projections, VR experiences,...

Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies, Wetland Bug Hunt

Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly find Lloyd's friends and family and make...

Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School Taster Session

Venue: James Wolfe Primary School

Website: www.afperformingarts.com

Students follow a weekly timetable of drama, film, singing, and dance, all taught by leading industry professionals who have a wonderful rapport with young people. They ask applicants to take part in a...

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Venue: Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Website: www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

This family park is home to over 100 amazing animals from around the world. The zoo boasts an impressive playground, ideal for children of all ages and abilities to learn, discover and play. The zoo also...

Board Games Night

Venue: The Library at Deptford Lounge

Website: www.deptfordlounge.org.uk

Play some board games at this new board games night. All are welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Every first Tuesday of the month at 4pm.

Character Encounters

Venue: Cutty Sark

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cutty-sark/cutty-sark-characters

Meet Captain Woodget, the ship’s most daring master, Jock Willis, the man who built Cutty Sark, Nannie, the ship’s figurehead, James Robson, the ship’s cook, or new dockworker characters, who all...

Charlton Athletic Football Club

Venue: Charlton Athletic Football Club

Address: The Valley

Website: www.charltonafc.com

At The Valley there is a Fan Zone and a Family Activity Zone with lots of activities to keep youngsters entertained.The club also runs a junior membership programme, Junior Addicks, where children aged...

Charlton Toy Library Have Moved

Venue: Langhorne House

Website: https://charltontoylibrary.org.uk

Charlton Toy Library is a fun, stimulating and safe place. It provides families with a place to come and meet other parents, play with their children or get advice from very experienced members of staff....

Children's Garden Trail

Venue: South London Gallery

Website: www.southlondongallery.org

Explore green spaces with a free, self-guided garden worksheet. All weekend, 12 – 6pm, children and families are invited to have fun and be creative in the Orozco Garden. Aimed at young people aged 5-12...

Colouring Club

Venue: Deptford Lounge

Website: www.deptfordlounge.org.uk

Visit every Saturday at 11am, Stay and relax after Baby Bounce with colouring club, open to parents and children of any age. Colouring sheets and pens, pencils and crayons provided.

Discover Sundays

Venue: National Maritime Museum, Learning space

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Each week a different artist will take visiting families on a journey into the Museum’s collection. Participate in different creative activities inspired by these objects before heading into the galleries...

Family Film Club

Venue: Deptford Lounge

Website: www.deptfordlounge.org.uk

Every Saturday at 3pm, the Library at Deptford Lounge will be presenting a range of family-friendly films in the children’s library. An adult must accompany children under 8 years old.

Family Leisure Zone

Venue: Brixton Recreation Centre

Website: www.active.lambeth.gov.uk/activities/family-leisure-zone

The Family Leisure Zone is an exciting new facility at Brixton Recreation Centre that incorporates a dynamic and diverse range of fun physical activities for the whole family! Find fantastic soft play,...

First Class Learning

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/tuition-centres

First Class Learning offers a tailored, structured programme to suit each child, bridging gaps and building up their confidence at a pace that is comfortable for them.Call to book your child’s free assessment...

Fun Sized Kids Club

Venue: Sidcup Storyteller

Website: www.sidcupstoryteller.co.uk

Screenings for little ones and their adults every Saturday morning for just £3.50! Designed for under 12s and their adults, Fun Sized Kids Club welcomes children for their early (or very first) cinema...

Guess How Much I Love You - A Garden Adventure

Venue: RHS Garden Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

The trail is inspired by the book of the same name along with the seasonal collection I love you all year round and a series of activities that encourage children to learn through play, using the senses...

Junior Parkrun

Venue: Beckenham Place Park

Website: www.beckenhamplacepark.com

Junior parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2km walk, jog or run event for 4 to 14 year olds, and their adults, at 9am every Sunday. The aim is for children and families to have fun, enjoy the fresh...

Lego Club

Venue: The Library at Deptford Lounge

Website: www.deptfordlounge.org.uk

A brand-new LEGO club is coming to The Library at Deptford Lounge every Monday and Friday from 4-5pm. Go along and have fun building and creating! Suitable for all the Family, children under 12 must be...

London Robotics School

Venue: Adult Community College

Address: Parkshot, Richmond

Website: www.london-robotics-school.co.uk

At London Robotics School, they offer weekend classes and holiday camps for children aged 8 to 17, designed to develop foundational skills in electronic engineering, programming, robotics and learning...

Miniature Railway

Venue: Hall Place and Gardens

Website: www.hallplace.org.uk

£1.25 per person, per ride, just turn up and pay on the day. Located in the gardens – Cross the river at the weir bridge by the Visitor Centre and turn left. Keep walking until you see the railway....

Observatory Unlocked

Venue: Royal Observatory

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Join the Observatory Explainers in the Meridian Courtyard for talks and activities on a range of topics from uncovering the hidden stories of the Royal Observatory Greenwich to solar observing and hands-on...

Saturday Snappity

Venue: Kingston Museum

Website: www.kingstonheritage.org.uk/events/event/104/saturday-snappity

Storytelling and craft sessions for under 5's. Each week features engaging activites such as music and crafts based on weekly themes inspired by Kingston Museum. The session starts at 10.15 am with free...

Sword Fighting Demonstration

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Join a Sword Fighting Demonstration and watch as Early Modern stage combat comes to life. Includes a photo opportunity for you to handle the weapons yourself! What’s the difference between a rapier and...

Thames adventure with City Cruises

Venue: Greenwich, Tower, London Eye, and Westminster Pier

Website: www.cityexperiences.com

City Cruises welcomes you on board for a great day out for all the family. Families are in for a treat with onboard activities for children, including engaging activity books and more to enhance their...

Theatre Peckham Academy

Venue: Theatre Peckham

Website: www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/tp-academy

Classes are for children aged between 3-16 and include Musical Theatre, Ballet, Acro, Song Writing and Music Production, Acting, Glee Club Pop, Junior Acting Company, Tap Dance, Street Dance and Young...

Wild Kingston

Venue: Clarence Street

Address: Kingston Upon Thames

Website: www.kingstonuponthames.info

Following the success of Chimps Are Family last year, internationally renowned artists Gillie and Marc return with Wild Kingston - a stunning outdoor exhibition featuring ten larger-than-life animal sculptures....

Young Astronomers Workshop

Venue: Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Go along to make-and-do activities about space at the Royal Observatory and ask the Observatory Explainers your questions about the Universe. 11am-2.30pm weekends only. Free with entry to the Peter Harrison...

Reclaiming narratives: Lego robotics

Venue: Mycenae House

Website: www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk

The workshops will highlight the remarkable contributions of Black African and Caribbean scientists and engineers who have made significant impacts in the UK and worldwide. Following these presentations,...

Feel Good Festival

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Website: www.hrp.org.uk

Enjoy a variety of wellness workshops, inspiring talks, shopping and food. There is also fun for all the whole family on the East Gardens with shire horse rides and activities for the kids including LEGO®...

Bexley Mum2mum Nearly New Market

Venue: Falconwood Community Centre

Website: www.bexley.gov.uk/events/bexley-mum2mum-nearly-new-market-17-may

At this Mum2mum event, you can buy top quality, pre-loved baby, children’s (0 to 6 years), maternity and pregnancy goods and equipment at a fraction of their high street price – all great brands in...

Art Workshop for Kids - Funny Elephant with Acrylic Markers

Venue: Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC

Website: www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk

This hands-on workshop encourages self-expression and emotional wellbeing through art—whether that’s through bold drawings, whimsical scenes or joyful self-portraits. A playful space for young imaginations...

Big Fish Little Fish x Camp Bestival Family Rave Lewisham

Venue: Fox and Firkin

Address: 316 Lewisham High Street

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Dance together on a dance floor filled with bubbles, balloons, and topped by the parachute dance in this amazing outdoor venue! Get super crafty on the Wheadon's Wacky Crafting tables and enjoy the baby...

Kids Workout with Gather

Venue: Central Park

Website: www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk

Gather brings feel-good fitness sessions to the Fete—designed to get kids moving, laughing and feeling more confident.These 30-minute sessions are all about fun, with games and group activities led by...

Much Ado About Nothing - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Severndroog Castle

Website: www.handlebards.com

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally...

Puss in Boots

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

Based on the original version by Charles Perrault, Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a magical cat and a young man with a talent for music....

Silent Disco SkateJam and Street Food Festivals

Venue: Cygnet Square

Website: www.artstrust.co.uk/events

This one-of-a-kind event brings together the exhilarating freedom of roller skating, the immersive magic of silent disco music, and the irresistible flavours of some of the best street food vendors around....

Walk to School Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.livingstreets.org.uk

The annual five-day walking challenge and takes place 19-23 May and this year’s challenge will see pupils take on The Great Space Walk, encouraging them to travel actively to school every day of the...

The Koala Who Could

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not. Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends kangaroo and wombat in an Australian Outback...

National Numeracy Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk

A third of people in the UK give managing money as the reason for wanting to improve their numeracy.National Numeracy Day is on Wednesday 21 May. It will offer FREE helpful and friendly activities for...

Ready Steady Go!

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

An immersive theatre show for 3-8 year olds combining live performance, music, storytelling and painting into one interactive art show. This fun, craft-based theatre experience will get everyone colouring...

Much Ado About Nothing - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Southwark Cathedral

Website: www.handlebards.com

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally...

Much Ado About Nothing - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Oasis Farm Waterloo

Website: www.handlebards.com

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally...

Weekend of Wildlife: Nature by torchlight

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park

Grab your torches and visit Morden Hall Park to look for amphibians, moths, foxes, and other animals that are seen in the park as darkness starts to fall. Suitable for ages 7+. Free, booking essential.

Clapham Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Clapham Common

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Half Term in the Historic Kitchens

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Website: www.hrp.org.uk

This half term, step into the Historic Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace to explore the weird and wonderful world of soap making and stain removal in the time of Queen Anne. Watch the historians experiment...

The Big Bahooey

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Website: www.hrp.org.uk

You can try juggling, plate spinning, wire walking and more in the circus workshops. Slap on some headphones and dance yourself silly at the silent disco. Belt out a tune at the singalongs. Cheer the acrobats...

Weekend of Wildlife:Bat Walk

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park

Join Morden Hall Park for a twilight walk around the park and look and listen for bats. Learn about bats and borrow a bat detector to hear their calls and see if you can spot them fluttering above.Suitable...

A Midsummer Night's Dream Family Workshop 5-8 years

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Using a range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of the play’s language, characters and themes, the session will bring you together with other families to discover the joy of A Midsummer...

Astronomy and Islam: Astronavigation 

Venue: Royal Observatory Greenwich 

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Discover how traditional Arab navigators used the stars to help them find their way at sea and locate the direction for prayer in Islam. Learn how the night sky changes over time, and how to use celestial...

Free Family Rainbow Tile Craft Workshop

Venue: Stanley Arts

Website: www.stanleyarts.org

Join Stanley Arts for some tile decorating inspired by the themes of nature and transformation explored in the Commons Festival events. Each participant will have the chance to decorate one tile, so everyone...

A Slow Tale

Venue: Severndroog Castle

Website: www.severndroogcastle.org.uk

A delightful puppet show following the adventures of Moody The Snail comes to the Castle courtyard for half-term, with shows on Bank Holiday Monday and Saturday. Suitable for ages 3+.

Alice Through the Looking Glass

Venue: Greenwich Park

Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

Suitable for all ages. With live music and the full array of Carroll’s fantastical characters, this lively new version follows Alice’s adventures in the looking-glass world she enters through the mirror...

Morning Stars – Advanced Show 

Venue: Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

This planetarium show is designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, particularly those with autism. This ‘Advanced’ show is suitable for older children, adults...

Breathe

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works/events/breathe

Join this journey to discover the beats and rhythms of a wild woodland world. Uncover bizarre larger than life fungi, creaking tree roots, and thrumming underworlds. Follow a “Seedling” as they hatch...

Breathe Workshops

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works/events/breathe-workshop

Create your very own woodland creature made from natural materials just like the puppets in Breathe. Unleash your creativity, all materials provided, with a chance to puppeteer at the end. All children...

Family Workshop - Richmond's Rebel Women: Mrs Braddon’s Brilliant Books

Venue: Museum of Richmond

Website: www.museumofrichmond.com

Uncover the fascinating life of Mary Elizabeth Braddon, the local author who shocked Victorian Richmond with her thrilling tales and mysterious life. It’s a morning of intrigue, imagination, and unforgettable...

Kids Nature Photography Workshop

Venue: Ham House and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/ham-house-and-garden

Book a session run by Sharp Shots at Ham House and Garden this May half-term. During the 2.5 hour workshop, kids can build skills, confidence and discover a new world of photography. Suitable for ages...

May Half Term - Disney Mix Up

Venue: Leigh Academy Blackheath

Website: www.davidstinsontheatreschool.com/holiday-clubs

David Stinson Theatre School runs full-time holiday clubs for children in Reception to Year 6. Activities include dance, singing, acting, arts and crafts, outdoor games, and mindfulness—perfect for all...

May Half Term Family Activities

Venue: Brixton House

Website: www.brixtonhouse.co.uk

Join Brixton House this May half term for free creative activities for all ages exploring the theme of home. Drop in anytime between 12pm-4pm. Keep an eye out for the full list of activities coming soon.Families...

Moomin 80: Play, Make, Dream

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Working with skilled creatives from Woodland Tribe, you are invited to design, make and paint objects to place in the Moominhouse, on the Boat or Pier.Woodland Tribe go all over the UK promoting adventure...

Out of this World: Moons

Venue: Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

A morning of science and discovery in the planetarium exploring the many moons of the Solar System. Visitors’ knowledge will then be put to the test in an interactive Moon Bingo workshop, led by real...

Bee Friendly: Talk and Honey Tasting

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park

Join Alison from the Wimbledon Beekeepers Association for a fascinating dive into lives of our black and yellow friends. Learn about different types of bees, their vital role in nature, and how they produce...

Moomin 80: From Afghan Valleys to Moominvalley

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Be inspired by the beauty of the Afghan valleys and Moominvalley to create your own piece of art in a workshop led by artist Nabil Amini.Create your own piece of art to take home with you and add a piece...

Storytelling through Art and Play

Venue: Dulwich Picture Gallery

Website: www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Explore storytelling through art and play, collaborate, create and play together. In these free creative workshops you'll experiment with materials and techniques to create drama and atmosphere while being...

The BRICK People Lego® Event

Venue: Stanley Arts

Website: www.stanleyarts.org

Explore a variety of build zones with self-guided activities for all ages, including mosaic making, random brick building, and exciting challenge tables hosted by The BRICK People. Try your hand at the...

World of Wizardry

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Immerse yourself in the world of wizardry, as Horsted Keynes Station opens its doors to the magical realm of enchantment and wonder. This historic station, normally a hub for steam trains, transforms into...

Henge

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Trace the steps of our ancestors on an epic journey told with a thrilling mix of dance, gravity-defying acrobatic tricks and dynamic parkour.Lively and joyous, exhilarating and exciting, HENGE is a celebration...

May Half Term Crafting | Children’s Activities

Venue: Charlton House

Website: www.greenwichheritage.org

Join Charlton House for a fun-filled craft making experience this May Half Term. Each session is designed for children to explore their creativity with a variety of activities. £5 per child (drop-in),...

Science Museum: The Live Stage Show

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.This family production is sure to capture...

The Vanishing Elephant

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Exploring themes of home and migration, family and the ties that hold us together, Cahoots theatre company bring this beautiful, original story to life with a nine-strong ensemble cast and spectacular...

The Mushroom Show

Venue: Deptford Lounge

Website: www.deptfordlounge.org.uk

Scratchworks Theatre Company present a secret kingdom full of mysteries…. A whole world of strange, smelly and surprising life… And they’re all around us! You’ll also have the option to join a...

The Mushroom Show: Workshop

Venue: The Albany

Website: www.thealbany.org.uk

Join Scratchworks Theatre after their performance of The Mushroom Show at Deptford Lounge for a workshop in the Albany garden.This workshop will be most enjoyable for families who have watched The Mushroom...

Safe Harbour

Venue: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families. The sessions are an opportunity for families to have fun together in a friendly and welcoming...

Art Sundays

Venue: Dulwich Picture Gallery

Website: www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Get inspired to make art together as a family in these free monthly creative activities in the Art Studio. Art Sunday activities are aimed at 7–12-year-olds and their families, siblings of all ages...

Family Craft and River Dipping Experience Day

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.thames21.org.uk

This nature-inspired activity aims to get children to create a bespoke piece of art using wildlife identification kits and get enthused and inspired by the River Wandle and its surrounding ecosystem. All...

The David Gibb Big Band

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

A musical, imaginative adventure where teddy bears dance all night at the disco, wolves roam the corridors at school, and dragons lurk in bedrooms. David Gibb’s songwriting draws from a wide range of...

Kingston Upon Thames Family Funfair

Venue: Fairfield Recreation Ground

Website: https://irvinleisure.co.uk/upcoming-funfairs

Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance to save money and get 25 ride tokens for just £20! Ride tokens are on sale at the funfair entrance and online at £10 for 10 tokens.Contactless...

Taylor Swift’s Music Reimagined (Strings Version): An Unofficial Tribute Show

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

A night of Taylor Swift's greatest hits as stunning arrangements by City String Ensemble.This exclusive, one-night-only concert marks the official launch of CSE’s new Taylor Swift string quartet covers...

Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2025

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.welcometowandsworth.com/take-part-in-wandsworth-arts-fringe

Enjoy 17 brilliant days of theatre, circus, music of all genres, dance, talks, film, family workshops, exhibitions, outdoor arts and much more. Join a free family fun day in your local park, enjoy a concert...

Alice Through the Looking Glass -Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Hall Place and Gardens

Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

With live music and the full array of Carroll’s fantastical characters, this lively new version follows Alice’s adventures in the looking-glass world she enters through the mirror above her drawing-room...

Coder Dojo

Venue: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Website: www.visitgreenwich.org.uk

CoderDojo is a free coding club for young people (7-17) interested in programming. The monthly club will consist of 90 minutes of programming, in which you can take part in an array of specially designed...

Dinosaurs at the Railway

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Join Bluebell Railway for an epic adventure with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes at Sheffield Park, East Grinstead and on the Timetable C service Set A trains! This event is free for all travel ticket...

World Ocean Day

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

The National Maritime Museum is home to hundreds of years of seafaring history, from the vast Pacific to the icy Arctic and Antarctic Oceans. Whether you want to meet scientists and ocean experts, take...

Brake's Kids Walk

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.brake.org.uk

Take part in Brake’s Kids Walk to learn important road safety messages and shout out for children to have the right to make safe and healthy journeys. Sign up to take part in 2025 and receive your FREE...

Boppin' Bunnies - June 2025

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

Prepare to immerse yourself in a dynamic musical journey - be it shaking maracas, singing along, tickling your little ones or giving them swing rounds! This high-energy adventure promises laughter, dance...

Guess How Much I Love You – Summer Weekend

Venue: RHS Garden Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

Explore the Guess How Much I Love You™ garden adventure trail and enjoy fun family days out at at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey. This weekend, join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare for some additional...

Messy Church Party

Venue: Blackfen Community Library

Website: www.bexley.gov.uk/events/messy-church-14-june-2025

Fun, food and faith with craft, singing, stories, games and challenges and lots of fun. For kids aged 4 plus with their parent/carer.Event repeats every second Saturday of the month, 2-3pm.

SEND Family Day

Venue: WWT London

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

This special event begins at 9am before the centre opens to the public, providing a quieter setting for those who benefit from visiting outside regular opening hours. Activities include Pond Dipping, Mini...

The Gruffalo

Venue: Sheffield Park

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Venturing out from the deep dark wood, the mythical and much-loved monster will be making its way around Bluebell Railway at Sheffield Park. Test your nerves, put on your brave face and seek out the monster...

Tom Fletcher’s The Dinosaur That Pooped

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...

Story Time with Mama G

Venue: WWT London

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Mama G will be sharing original stories and songs, and some of the best picture books on the market, in an uplifting story time for the whole family. There’ll be dancing and giggles galore as Mama G...

Ark Globe Academy Summer Fair

Venue: Ark Globe Academy

Website: https://arkglobe.org

This free community event is packed with exciting activities, games, delicious food, and stalls for all ages. Enjoy everything on offer, explore student showcases of art and crafts, and connect with local...

Barnes Children's Literature Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.barneskidslitfest.org

This year's highlights include a minibeast adventure with TV wildlife presenter, Yussef Rafik, a live music production of Roald Dahl’s hilarious Revolting Rhymes and family-friendly theatre performances...

Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!

Venue: Churchill Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/churchill-theatre-bromley

For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch...

West End Live 2025

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.westendlive.co.uk

Celebrate 20 years of West End LIVE with a weekend of outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.Theatre’s biggest stars will perform some of London’s leading...

AirCraft Circus Workshops

Venue: Danson House

Website: www.artstrust.co.uk/events/aircraft-circus-workshops

AirCraft Circus Academy’s community drop-in sessions invite you to explore exciting skills like hula hoop, juggling, plate spinning, A-Frame aerial hoop, or tight-wire—all under the guidance of friendly,...

Summer In The Park

Venue: Danson House

Website: www.artstrust.co.uk/events

Go to Danson House for a fun family day out! Grab your picnic blanket and a scotch egg or two and enjoy an afternoon of performances. Full programme to be confirmed, please check back later or sign up...

Three Little Vikings

Venue: The Albany

Website: www.thealbany.org.uk

Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan...

King's Arts festival

Venue: King’s College School

Website: www.kcs.org.uk

Enjoy King’s Arts 2025 as they open their doors and invite visitors back to celebrate the uplifting and transformative power of the arts. Full details of this year’s events, as well as information...

The Magic Flute and the Bird That Would Be Free

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Spread your wings with this high-spirited family show about birds and breaking free, based on Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Go and be swept up in the magic of this family-friendly retelling created by composer...

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works/whats-on

Launching from spring into summer, enjoy the alternative, fun and interactive art experience with a festival-feel of the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair. Featuring live music, street food, plus interactive...

Mum2MumMarket

Venue: St Catherine of Siena Church Hall

Website: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

Kingston Mum2Mum Market nearly new sales organise pop up baby and children's markets in the London Borough of Kingston where parents and can buy or sell preloved baby and kids' clothes toys and equipment.

The Three Musketeers -Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Severndroog Castle

Website: www.severndroogcastle.org.uk/whats-on

Join Severndroog Castle as they bring this action-filled adventure to life in a dynamic and hilarious staging of the much-loved novel - expect puppetry, plot twists and just a little bit of mayhem in this...

Blackheath Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Blackheath Common

Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Summer in the Park: Maryon Park Picnic

Venue: Maryon Park

Website: www.artstrust.co.uk

Go along to Maryon Park for a fun family day out! Grab your picnic blanket and a scotch egg or two and enjoy an afternoon of performance from local community groups. Full programme to be confirmed. Visit...

Happy Streets

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.welcometowandsworth.com/events/Ly-happy-streets

Visit Battersea,Thessaly Road, to join the fun at Happy Streets, a free family arts festival featuring live performances, face painting, food and more! From football games, to dance workshops to free pizza-making,...

Annie

Venue: Erith Playhouse

Website: www.playhouse.org.uk/show/annie

It's a hard-knock life, but scrappy young Annie is driven by the dream of finding her parents and the promise of tomorrow. The musical’s songs “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life” are...

The Peter Rabbit™ Adventure

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Website: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace

Follow Peter through the some of the beautiful palace gardens, solving puzzles, discovering beloved Beatrix Potter characters and uncovering the wonders of nature. With interactive activities and a chance...