What's On in London, South East

The Jolly Postman

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Step inside the story in an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book. See how the Ahlbergs drew inspiration from the everyday magic of the post arriving through the...

Craft Activity: Craft a Crest

Venue: HMS Belfast

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

HMS Belfast invites families to create their very own HMS Belfast crest in the family activity room, located in 3H, a rarely opened compartment just above the ship’s steering wheel. Families can unpeel...

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...

Henry the Heron's Riverbank Self-Led Trail

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Follow a family friendly trail with Henry the Heron who will teach you all about the water birds, fish and invertebrates that call the Wandle their home. Follow the sheet and map to discover all the trail...

House of Dreamers London

Venue: Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront

Website: www.excel.london

Step into a one-of-a-kind immersive exhibition featuring 16 breathtaking installations designed by Elena and Giulia Sella to awaken your imagination, stir your emotions, and celebrate the power of dreams....

Kingston Upon Thames Family Funfair

Venue: Kingston Upon Thames

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance to save money. On Friday 2 June and Friday 3 July, ride tokens are half-price. Get 20 ride tokens for just £10 at the fair. The number of tokens...

There's a Place in Kingston

Venue: Kingston Upon Thames

Website: https://kingstonuponthames.info/indies

'There's a Place in Kingston' will feature exclusive offers, events, giveaways, free community experiences -  accessible via the InKingston app -  and inspiring stories from the local entrepreneurs...

Astronomers Take Over

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

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...

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Venue: Battersea Park

Website: www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Join the zookeepers every day at their friendly feeding time talks, meet the fluffy chicks in Little Cheeps Nursery and enjoy storytime and fun weekend crafts. You'll find impressive adventure play areas...

Character Encounters

Venue: Cutty Sark

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark

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...

Children's Birthday Parties on HMS Belfast

Venue: HMS Belfast

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

Enjoy an unforgettable adventure for your child and their friends aboard a historic warship in the heart of London. Perfect for children aged five to ten, this unforgettable experience is available for...

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. The garden trail is available...

City Cruises

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

Website: www.cityexperiences.com/london

Enjoy a great day out for all the family and take in the capital’s iconic riverside landmarks. With the Hop on Hop off pass you can strike the perfect balance between accessing main attractions and enjoying...

Cleopatra: The Experience

Venue: Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront

Website: www.cleopatraexperience.co.uk/london

A visually stunning and thought-provoking experience designed to captivate history and culture lovers, thrill-seekers, families and children. Experience the glamour and mystery of Cleopatra brought to...

Epic Outdoor Parties at Combat Laser Games

Venue: Ruxley Woods

Website: www.combatlasergames.com

Combat Laser Games has mastered the art of the stress-free birthday celebrations by capturing the heart-pounding energy of Fortnite in a real-life environment, they provide an outdoor experience that combines...

Families at HMS Belfast

Venue: The Queen's Walk

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

Navigate your way around the rooms of this floating city, climbing up and down ladders to visit all nine decks. There's plenty of fun to have on board, with free family activities to enjoy every weekend...

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: Bexley Libraries

Website: https://arena.yourlondonlibrary.net/web/bexley/lego-club

Go along and create your own Lego model. Sessions are free - just go along and join in. Numbers will be limited are on a first come, first served basis. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an...

Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition

Venue: Battersea Power Station

Website: https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk

Marvel at colossal statues, intricately carved royal coffins, glittering gold, and rare artefacts seldom seen outside Egypt. Blending world-class archaeology with immersive environments, this once-in-a-lifetime...

REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Explore a limitless world of play, invention and imagination in a recycled playground for children and their grown-ups.In REPLAY’s self-led experience, you can build your own worlds, invent your own...

The Jolly Postman

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Step inside the story in an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book. See how the Ahlbergs drew inspiration from the everyday magic of the post arriving through the...

Unboxing the Universe

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

A multi-sensory live science show that turns big space questions into exciting moments of discovery. The show features live demonstrations from Royal Observatory astronomers, and provide answers to 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 story of...

Zookeeper and Animal Experiences

Venue: Battersea Park

Website: www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

During all animal and keeper experiences, you’ll get closer than ever before to some of the incredible wildlife residents at Battersea Park Children's Zoo, and gain behind the scenes knowledge from the...

All Shapes and Sizes Free Trails for Families

Venue: Museum of Richmond

Website: www.museumofrichmond.com

Embark on Magical Trails: Follow Queen Lizzie and King Harry on their specially designed museum trails, where every exhibit comes alive with fascinating stories, exciting facts, and intriguing mysteries...

REPLAY: Relaxed

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Relaxed has a maximum capacity of 30 people, while standard sessions can have up to 60.This is intended to make REPLAY suitable for audiences with sensory sensitivities. This may include neurodivergent...

Astronomy LEGO® brick club

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

An interactive family activity for families to explore the heritage of astronomy through an interactive LEGO® and DUPLO® brick workshop.  Each session will have prompts based on themes explored at the...

Whatever the Weather

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

An immersive playscape experience inviting children and their grown-ups to play creatively together. Get closer to nature and experience rain, snow, sunshine, and more, in this playful, interactive space...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Venue: The Royal Observatory

Website: www.elsf.uk

Bursting with mischief, chaos, romance and magic, this family-friendly outdoor production reimagines Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy with a bold splash of contemporary flair. Escape into the enchanted...

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Venue: Severndroog Castle

Website: https://severndroogcastle.org.uk

Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and encounters a whirlwind of curious characters—the grinning Cheshire Cat, the frantic White Rabbit, the eccentric Mad Hatter, and the fearsome Queen of...

Happy Streets Festival 2026

Venue: Thessaly Road

Website: www.welcometowandsworth.com

Battersea residents flock to Thessaly Road each year for Happy Streets - a free family arts festival packed with live performances, face painting and creative fun for all ages. Enjoy walkabout performers...

Kingston and Kempton Park Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Kempton Park Racecourse

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...

Pirate’s Takeover

Venue: Old Royal Naval College

Address: Painted Hall

Website: www.ornc.org

Learn to separate pirate fact from fiction, enjoy songs of the sea, witness small sword and cutlass fights, and hear the tale of a real 18th-century mutiny. The day culminates with a bang as we demonstrate...

Read to the Beat - Summer Reading Challenge

Venue: Participating Libraries

Website: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme inspires children to explore the connection between stories and songs, discovering how reading and music both ignite imagination and creativity. The Challenge will...

Sea Shanty Singers

Venue: Cutty Sark

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark

Cutty Sark’s resident sea shanty groups Swinging the Lead and The HogEye Men transform the famous tea clipper's 'Tween Deck with the harmonies of sea shanties, traditional working songs. Go along to...

Sunday Sessions Family Dance Garden Games

Venue: Garden Museum

Website: www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Explore different aspects of the Garden Museum's exhibitions, history and significance through dance and movement suitable for the whole family. Expect a mixture of family focus and group interactions....

Teddington Village Fair

Venue: Udney Hall Gardens, Langham Road,

Address: Teddington

Website: www.visitrichmond.co.uk

The Village Fair is returning to Teddington again this year and will have Music and Dance on the stage and performance area, Fun and Games on stalls from all local community groups, Food and drink from...

The Great British Food Festival

Venue: Danson Park

Website: https://greatbritishfoodfestival.com

There's so many things to do for kids on their day out at the Great British Food Festival. Including a Party Workshops Family Circus, Treasure Hunt, Wacky Races, Bouncy Castle, Fairground Rides and a Mini...

The Strawberry Hill Community BBQ and Picnic

Venue: Strawberry Hill House & Garden

Address: 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham

Website: www.visitrichmond.co.uk

The annual Community Picnic and BBQ returns for an afternoon of great food, live music, and family-friendly entertainment in the gardens of Strawberry Hill House. Includes music from St Margarets Elastic...

The Jungle Book

Venue: Bob Hope Theatre

Website: www.bobhopetheatre.co.uk

The Jungle Book tells the story of Mowgli, the man-cub who is raised by wolves. With a little help from his animal friends - including Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and Kaa the python - he must...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Venue: Crystal Palace Park

Website: www.elsf.uk

Bursting with mischief, chaos, romance and magic, this family-friendly outdoor production reimagines Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy with a bold splash of contemporary flair. Escape into the enchanted...

BCA Barnes Fair 2026

Venue: Barnes Green,

Website: www.barnes-ca.org/bca-events/barnesfair

Barnes Fair, one of Southwest London’s biggest and best community fundraising events, returns on Saturday 11 July, 9.30am-5.30pm. With over 300 stalls, live entertainment, delicious food and drink, and...

Beckenham Place Park Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Beckenham Place Park

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...

Catapluf's Musical Journey Workshop Day

Venue: Broadway Theatre

Website: www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk

Go and play drums and learn some dance movements from Afro-Brazilian dance with world-renowned Brazilian musician Adriano Adewale and dancer Carolina Paulino. This workshop proposes the rediscovery of...

Cute, Small, Baby Dinosaur

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

On select days, Set A trains will feature a charming little dinosaur for all to enjoy. This is your chance to meet and greet the adorable Baby Dino’s, and on other days encounter the impressive larger...

Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Venue: Natural History Museum

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk

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...

LEGO Club

Venue: Museum of Richmond

Website: www.museumofrichmond.com

Join the Museum of Richmond for LEGO Club — a monthly mash-up of colour, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a mini master builder or just love to click those bricks, there’s something for...

St Margarets Fair

Venue: Moormead Park

Website: www.stmargaretsfair.org

The St Margarets Fair is a fantastic day out for the local community, held on Moormead Park, it's a day jam packed full of fun that will keep the whole family thoroughly entertained. The St Margarets Music...

Woolwich Woofs Dog Show

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

Enjoy and fun and friendly competition for dogs of every breed, size, age and personality and their canine companions. Watch the opening pageant and take in the various categories including Waggiest Tail,...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Venue: Brockwell Park

Website: www.elsf.uk

Bursting with mischief, chaos, romance and magic, this family-friendly outdoor production reimagines Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy with a bold splash of contemporary flair. Escape into the enchanted...

Neighbours Day 2026

Venue: Garden Museum

Website: www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Get to know your local museum at this free community open day. Each year they open their doors to the local Lambeth community free of charge. So if you’re a Lambeth resident, you’re inviting you to...

The Lion Inside

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

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...

The Revel Puck Circus - The Glimmer Daze Gambit

Venue: Beckenham Place Park

Website: www.tixr.com/groups/revelpuckcircus

A show about hope and community. Join the Pucks in a wild ride of finding joy in the journey, not the destination. This family show from The Revel Puck Circus brings together a collective of grassroots...

Bees' Needs Science Festival

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Celebrate Bees' Needs Week at Kew with a day of honey tasting, science and learning activities, expert talks, tours and a chance to get up close with these precious pollinators.Look for our Bees' Needs...

Dino Disco for Kids

Venue: Natural History Museum

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk

Grab the family and go to the new Dino Disco where you can don a set of headphones and dance the evening away. With tunes suitable for kids and adults alike and a choice of three different DJs to choose...

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...

Great British Summer at Eltham Palace and Gardens

Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Enjoy the fairground activities, pick up new tricks at the circus skills station and dive in to some puppet antics. Kick back in a deck chair with a delicious ice cream and soak up the summer. Plus, kids...

Theatre on Kew: Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Giggle at the Goose on the Loose, hunt for the Golden Eggs, meet the Fairy Godmother, enjoy the Magic Harp, sing along with Daisy the Cow, and help Jack defeat the Giant once and for all. Presented in...

Theatre on Kew: The Wind in the Willows

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

A rollicking yet gentle adventure follows best friends Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and, of course, the arrogant, vain and hilarious Toad. Set against the magical backdrop of the lake, this critically acclaimed...

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...

Family Days in the Painted Hall

Venue: Old Royal Naval College

Website: www.visitgreenwich.org.uk

On the third Sunday of the month, ORNC will be setting up activity stations throughout the hall to encourage all ages to get stuck in, play, create and learn together. Every month the activities will...

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...

Undercover Readers - A top secret trail

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

It's the Year of Reading, and what better way to get involved than with Undercover Readers - A top secret trail. A fun adventure around the park in search of clues with riddles to solve.A relaxed and engaging...

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...

Summer Season at Ham House

Venue: Ham House and Gardens

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Try your hand at classic lawn games including croquet and badminton. The maze like Wilderness is ideal for a round of hide and seek, a timeless favourite for all ages. Catch your breath in the Garden Room...

The Hundred at The Oval

Venue: Kia Oval

Website: https://tickets.mi.london

The Hundred is unmissable, with edge-of-your-seat action during short, exciting matches, expect revolutionary cricket on the field and DJs, live music and entertainment off the field. Fans can also enjoy...

Summer holidays at the Queen's House

Venue: Queen's House

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Suitable for all the family, sessions take inspiration from the history and collections of the former royal residence. Events are free and there's no need to book in advance. Check out the programme on...

What Makes a Home?

Venue: Imperial War Museum

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

A home should feel safe and secure, but during war, home can be found in unexpected places. So what truly makes a place a home when it no longer feels familiar? Join IWM this summer to explore the meaning...

Bat Walks

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Visit Morden Hall Park for a walk around the park after dark as we 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....

A World Elsewhere

Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

This summer, the Olivier Award-nominated creators of Rough Magic and Midsummer Mechanicals invite you on an epic journey into the greatest world of all: the imagination. Get all the family together...

A World Elsewhere Family Workshop

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Take part in A World Elsewhere Family Workshop, a playful adventure designed for children aged 5-8 and their grown-ups. Together, you’ll explore the power of imagination, friendship, and fearless creativity...

Bluebell Railway Toyfairs

Venue: Horsted Keynes Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

A must-visit for collectors and enthusiasts of all ages, this event offers a fantastic mix of model railway stalls and railwayana stands.Whether you’re an avid fan or simply curious about collectible...

Caribbean Takeover

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Join the Caribbean Social Forum for a range of hands-on workshops and activities will be available for families, including carnival headwear making, fibre and textile workshops and participatory folk song...

Heritage Craft and Mudlarking Festival

Venue: Southwark Cathedral

Website: https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org

Meet mudlarks and the craftspeople, watch demonstrations, handle ancient artefacts, talk to archaeologists, antiquarians and conservationists, listen to authors, or take part in family’s drop-in activities....

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...

Twickenham and District Model Railway Club Open Day

Venue: Kerswell Hall, Wills Crescent, Whitton

Website: www.visitrichmond.co.uk

The annual Open Day will showcase the club's activities with no fewer than nine working layouts on display. Whether you are an established modeller, someone looking for a new hobby or a family looking...

Uptown Festival 2026

Venue: Blackheath Common

Website: www.neighbourhood.uptownfestival.co.uk

Uptown Festival is the ultimate family-friendly festival where legendary music acts meet exciting activities for kids and adults alike. Expect a wide range of entertainment and activities for all ages,...

Bugsy Malone - Summer Holiday Workshop

Venue: Putney Arts Theatre

Website: www.welcometowandsworth.com

Sing, dance, and act your way through this action-packed adventure, build your confidence, and take to the stage in a show-stopping end-of-week performance. Grab your splurge guns and your cream pies:...

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...

Polka Youth Theatre Summer School

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: https://polkatheatre.com

Budding actors can spend a week training and working with a professional Theatre Director to explore a variety of drama techniques, learn new skills and create a new piece of theatre that will be performed...

Family Workshop: Make Do and Mend

Venue: Museum of Richmond

Website: www.museumofrichmond.com

Get inspired by a patchwork dress made by a Richmond girl during World War II and handle fascinating objects related to wartime rationing. Then, try your hand at easy patchwork and create your own unique...

Reptiles at Kingscote

Venue: Kingscote Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Tom’s Talking Reptiles will be located in the booking hall and waiting room at the station with meet times running from 11am to 3pm on both days. Viewing the reptiles is free, but a £5 donation per...

Reptiles at Kingscote

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Join Kingscote Station and their exciting Reptile Zone as they welcome Tom’s Talking Reptiles to the railway as they display some of the fantastic reptiles they have. Viewing the reptiles is free, but...

Summer by the River: Cars (PG)

Venue: London Bridge City Pier

Website: www.londonbridgecity.co.uk

The plot of the animated movie Cars follows hotshot rookie racecar Lightning McQueen, who gets stranded in the forgotten town of Radiator Springs on his way to the Piston Cup championship. Stuck doing...

Depot family tours

Venue: Museum Depot, Acton

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

From the tons of poo that came with the first horse buses to the mystery of why trains have ‘bogies’, you’ll hear tales that bring transport history to life. Perfect for the whole family, but best...

Dog Man: The Musical

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. With the head of a dog and the...

Childhood in War

Venue: Imperial War Museum

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

Childhood in War is a free exhibition at IWM London, exploring the experience of children during wartime from 1914 to the present day. Let children’s unique perspective on conflict show you their adaptability...

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Driven by curiosity and forced into a terrible deal with the Sea Witch, follow the heroine as she discovers the world above the sea and learns just what it means to trade her voice for a chance to walk...

Legendary Joust at Eltham Palace and Gardens

Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Experience an exhilarating spectacle as four legendary knights compete for glory in the grand medieval joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves, and hear the roar of the crowd as reputations...

Treasure Island

Venue: Danson House

Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

Join plucky Jim Hawkins and his crew of salty old sea dogs on their search for buried treasure in Quantum Theatre's exciting adaptation of the pirate adventure classic, Treasure Island. An action packed...

Greenwich Park Nature Roadshow

Venue: Next to Greenwich Park Bandstand

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/summer-nature-roadshows

Join Greenwich Park for FREE drop-in activities perfect for families, nature-lovers and budding environmentalists! Solve clues on a detective trail to celebrate summer wildlife. Take a closer look at nature...

Polka Puppet Summer School

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: https://polkatheatre.com

Over the course of the 3 days, participants will explore a variety of puppetry styles and learn how to bring characters to life through movement, voice and storytelling. By the end of the three days, they...

Ranger Stu Dinosaur Discovery

Venue: Hall Place and Gardens

Website: www.hallplace.org.uk

Take a journey through the dinosaur age with Ranger Stu and meet live animals that are related to prehistoric creatures, fossils that the children can handle and meet Sarah the baby Triceratops! A fun,...

We Were There

Venue: Imperial War Museum

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

Meet real-life veterans and eyewitnesses to war. All the eyewitnesses and veterans are volunteers who give their time to share these important stories. 11am-3pm. Also 11, 18 and 25 August.

Costa Del Croydon

Venue: Centrale and Whitgift

Website: www.centraleandwhitgift.co.uk

Sunshine, sand, splash zones and summer vibes are returning to Croydon this August as Costa Del Croydon transforms Centrale’s car park rooftop into the ultimate urban beach escape.With FREE entry, daily...

SENsory Sailors

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities are invited to a monthly session at the National Maritime Museum. Explore the collection, enjoy the opportunity to be creative...

Circus Works

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works/circusworks

A week-long festival of circus arts at Woolwich Works, running 10-16 August. Featuring hands-on skills workshops, spectacular live shows and performances for all ages. Discover the magic of circus in one...

Kids Circus Workshops

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works/circusworks

Hands-on circus skills workshops with Dan Rose – try your hand at juggling, diabolo, poi, flower sticks, cigar boxes and hula hoop. A brilliant way to discover a new skill and get a taste of what circus...

Polka Musical Theatre Summer School

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: https://polkatheatre.com

Over the course of 3-days, participants will explore singing, dancing, and acting, learning how to bring songs and stories to life. With guidance from professional theatre practitioners, children will...

TRAIN-ing to be a Knight

Venue: Horsted Keynes Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Discover a brand-new medieval midweek spectacular - TRAIN-ING TO BE A KNIGHT! Black Knight Historical and friends, present a glorious and colourful medieval attraction at the Bluebell this August!

Norman’s Big Day Out

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

One man, one bag, one amazing show. Norman sets out on a simple food delivery, only to discover he must deliver the entire house as well. But what else is hidden inside his oversized delivery bag? Join...

Avery Hill Outdoor Cinema

Venue: Avery Hill

Website: www.visioncinema.co.uk

Enjoy a carefully curated selection of films in a vibrant open-air setting, creating a memorable experience for film lovers of all ages. Films include Zootopia 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Inside...

Kinetika Bloco Summer Showcase

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The young performers of Kinetika Bloco become the Vanguards for a summer of music that has bent genres, sparked new dance styles and forged new sounds. It begins with this evening’s free performance,...

Tony and Ray Find Their Feet

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

Two seasoned workers become distracted from their tasks and are swept into tomfoolery and dance. Mixing slapstick, eccentric dance, silent clowning, magic, squeak wrangling, a unicorn and flights of fantasy...

Summer Circus Cabaret for Kids

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

A summertime spectacle celebrating all things whimsical and fun… LEAP brings a circus cabaret designed expressly for kids. With acrobats, clowns, aerialists and professional goofballs, this dazzle filled...

Family Workshop: Easy Embroidery

Venue: Museum of Richmond

Website: www.museumofrichmond.com

See a stunning collection of historical quilts, and learn how they were used to tell stories and preserve memories. Then, inspired by these beautiful designs, try your hand at easy embroidery and stitch...

Play in the Park

Venue: Greenwich Park

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...

Richmond Park Nature Roadshow

Venue: Next to Petersham Gate Playground

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/summer-nature-roadshows

Join Richmond Park for FREE drop-in activities perfect for families, nature-lovers and budding environmentalists! Solve clues on a detective trail to celebrate summer wildlife. Take a closer look at nature...

Cutty Sark relaxed opening

Venue: Cutty Sark

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark

This session is designed for families, and welcomes neurodivergent visitors, those with sensory sensitivities, and anyone who would enjoy a more peaceful way to explore this iconic ship without the crowds.Free...

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2026

Venue: Various venues in Greenwich

Website: www.festival.org/gdif-2026

A life-enhancing dance spectacular in 360 opens the festival in Woolwich, immersive theatre meets a live film set at Greenwich Peninsula, a son et lumiere transforms Romford Market and Thamesmead plays...

Puppet Theatre in the Courtyard – A Slow Tale

Venue: Severndroog Castle

Website: https://severndroogcastle.org.uk

Follow the journey of the slowest creature in the forest in this delightful puppet theatre performance for children, families and anyone who enjoys stories with puppets! Best suited for children aged 3-8...

Safe Harbour

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families. Safe Harbour has been created in consultation with support organisations including We Are Family,...

CBeebies House Party Live

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Join the superstars of CBeebies – Evie, Joanna, George, Mister Maker, Duggee and Mr Tumble – as they throw an epic party just for YOU! Get ready to rave…with dancing, singing, streamers, giant jellies...

Family Bat Walk

Venue: Hall Place and Gardens

Website: www.hallplace.org.uk

Join Hall Place and Gardens on a dusk walk through the gardens to hear and see these nocturnal creatures. Bat detector supplied. Followed by tea and cake. Dress for the weather and for walking over uneven...

Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief

Venue: Putney Arts Theatre

Website: www.welcometowandsworth.com

Through drama games, character work, and ensemble storytelling, you will bring this epic tale to life — channeling the power of the gods, and discovering your own heroic potential along the way. Just...

The Great Gatsby

Venue: Severndroog Castle

Website: https://severndroogcastle.org.uk

Featuring live music and a dynamic ensemble in the courtyard outside at Severndroog Castle, This Is My Theatre’s adaptation invites audiences to experience one of literature’s best-loved stories like...

BexleyEcofestival

Venue: Lesnes Abbey

Website: www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events

The BexleyEcofestival is back on Sat 5th September 2026! To find out more, volunteer, book a stall or register your interest visit www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events An amazing free festival for families...

BexleyEcofestival

Venue: Lesnes Abbey

Website: www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events

The BexleyEcofestival is back on Sat 5 September 2026. To find out more, volunteer, book a stall or register your interest visit www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events. An amazing free festival for families and...

Rainbow Run

Venue: Avery Hill Park

Website: www.fundraising.demelza.org.uk

With a fully accessible route, this is the perfect colour-filled fun run for the whole family to enjoy. Dash, dance and laugh your way through multiple colour stations. Whether you run, walk, dance or...

Richmond Kids' and Family Mile

Venue: Old Deer Park

Website: www.run-fest.com/events/kids-mile

This family event is a fun run and it's chip timed. This event allows the whole family (including buggies and pets) to run together. The Kids' Mile event is just for the kids and races will be in school...