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The Jolly Postman

14th February-1st January 2027

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...

Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition

28th February-31st May 2026

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...

Craft Activity: Craft a Crest

28th March-12th July 2026

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...

The Tempest Family Workshop

28th March-28th May 2026

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in this fun and practical workshop for children aged 5–8 and their families. Workshops will be led by one of the Globe’s highly experienced practitioners,...

Twelfth Night Family Workshop

28th March-28th May 2026

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 visit one of our rehearsal rooms, and bring you together with other...

Theatre & Cinema

Tortoise and the Hare

2nd-31st May 2026

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Get ready for another toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud retelling of a children’s classic, Tortoise and the Hare.Full of puppetry, hare-larious highjinks, fantastic storytelling and original live music that’ll...

Dino Disco for Kids

16th May 2026

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...

Heritage Crafts Weekend

16th-17th May 2026

Venue: Cutty Sark

Website: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cutty-sark/heritage-crafts-weekend

This interactive event includes a selection of drop-in activities to celebrate the heritage craft skills used to build and maintain Cutty Sark. Visitors will be able to learn about crafts such as rope...

Theatre & Cinema

Oldilocks and the Three Bears

16th May 2026

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: https://lyric.co.uk

One winter, Oldilocks finds a teddy bear in the park and remembers a delicious bowl of porridge she tasted years ago in the woods. Something else happened but she can’t quite remember what… so she...

Road Meets Rail

16th-17th May 2026

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Road Meets Rail is a celebration of working steam in all its forms. Its return is something many have been looking forward to, and Bluebell Railway are thrilled to welcome back this much-loved event for...

The Alton Big Read

16th May 2026

Venue: 57 Minstead Gardens

Website: www.welcometowandsworth.com

Visit Focus Hall for a fun, family-friendly morning as they transform their space into a giant reading den. Settle in with a book, take part in creative activities, and enjoy time together. Hot dogs and...

Theatre & Cinema

The Rapping Princess

16th May-20th June 2026

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Shiloh is a little Princess with a BIG love for music. She’s got one problem though, she can’t sing. But she’s about to embark on a musical journey to discover her own incredible talent – a voice...

Theatre & Cinema

The Ugly Duckling

16th-31st May 2026

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

With the music of Antonio Vivaldi and Max Richter, shadow master Drew Colby explores the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen using only the shadow of his body, light and a few simple props. A moving...

Vauxhall May Fair

16th May 2026

Venue: Vauxhall City Farm

Website: https://vauxhallcityfarm.org

A day of animals, farm games, sheep shearing, wool spinning, and interactive fun for all ages. Includes classic springtime games and a few silly surprises! Fun for kids, teens and grown-ups £5pp with...

Yaffles Family Nature Club

16th May 2026

Venue: Vine Road Pavilion, Vine Road Recreation Ground

Website: www.visitrichmond.co.uk

Yaffles aims to be an informal learning opportunity, allowing young people (and adults!) to develop a connection with nature and explore their passions in a fun and low-pressure environment. There will...

BigFishLittleFish FamilyRave

17th May 2026

Venue: Fox and Firkin

Website: https://bigfishlittlefishevents.com/events/lewisham-pirate-family-rave-sunday-17-may-2-4pm-djs-baker-beale

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

Theatre & Cinema

Giffords Circus

21st May-7th June 2026

Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens

Website: www.giffordscircus.com

Chosen by Red and Cecil, children of Giffords Circus founders, “Waterfield” is inspired by the English countryside and the creatures that inhabit it. It will be their most ambitious show yet, with...

Theatre & Cinema

Zippos Circus

21st-25th May 2026

Venue: Wimbledon Park

Website: https://zippos.co.uk

Expect everything from gravity-defying aerial acts to thrilling acrobatics and laugh-out-loud clown performances. Packed with energy, colour, and excitement, including bright and flashing lights, dramatic...

Burgess Park Funfair

22nd-31st May 2026

Venue: Burgess Park

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance before 1pm to save money. From adrenaline pumping rides to classic attractions and on Friday 22nd May ride tokens are half-price. Get 20 tokens...

MCM Comic Con

22nd-24th May 2026

Venue: ExCel London

Website: www.excel.london

Get ready to dive into the UK’s ultimate Pop Culture celebration at MCM Comic Con this May! From meeting iconic anime and gaming voice actors to catching up with TV and film stars, there’s something...

Theatre & Cinema

The Very Busy Bumblebee

22nd-23rd May 2026

Venue: Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

With themes of friendship and sustainability, this sweet, funny show is the perfect introduction to live ballet and helps children understand just how important looking after our planet really is.The Let’s...

Weekend of Wildlife

22nd-24th May 2026

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Start the May Half term with a weekend of free nature-based activities. Join the team and visiting experts to discover the wildlife that calls Morden Hall Park home. Running throughout the day, go along...

Weekend of Wildlife: Bat Walk

22nd May 2026

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Join Morden Hall Park for a twilight walk around the park as they 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 Midsummer Night's Dream Family Workshop 9-11 years

23rd-27th May 2026

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Bring Shakespeare’s magical comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life in this fun and practical workshop on stage at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Workshops will be led by one of the Globe’s highly...

Theatre & Cinema

Annie

23rd-30th May 2026

Venue: New Wimbledon Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire,...

Clapham Pretty Muddy Kids

23rd May 2026

Venue: Clapham 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...

Dazzle Design Studio

23rd-31st May 2026

Venue: Imperial War Museum

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

Learn how the Royal Navy transformed its ships with bright, bold patterns known as ‘Dazzle Camouflage’ to create clever optical illusions to confuse enemy submarines. Create your own dazzle patterns...

Free From Festival 2026

23rd-24th May 2026

Venue: Woolwich Works

Website: www.woolwich.works

Visit the Free From Festival to enjoy a foodie festival experience where you can discover and sample a wide range of delicious products without having to worry about whether you can eat them! Children...

Theatre & Cinema

Heimer

23rd May 2026

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: https://lyric.co.uk

Grandpa Heimer has been trapped in the fog of Dementia, with grandchild Charlie they use everyday objects to transform into a grand maritime adventure! HEIMER blends object theatre, puppetry and original...

Henry the Heron's Riverbank Self-Led Trail

23rd May-31st August 2026

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...

May Half Term: Stars

23rd-31st May 2026

Venue: Cutty Sark

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

Visit Cutty Sark this May half term for crafts, stories and sensory music, exploring our connection to the stars. Discover how stars are used for navigation, in mythology and in art and design.

May Half Term: Stars

23rd-31st May 2026

Venue: National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Go along to the National Maritime Museum and Queen's House this May half term for crafts, stories and sensory music, exploring our connection to the stars. Discover how stars are used for navigation, in...

May half term: The Great Garden Game-a-thon at RHS Wisley

23rd-31st May 2026

Venue: RHS Garden Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

Get ready for a week of family fun, laughter and friendly competition at RHS Garden Wisley. Rise to the challenge of The Great Garden Game-a-thon at RHS Wisley this holiday. Challenge your family and friends...

Michael Rosen's Birthday

23rd May 2026

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The former Children’s Laureate and beloved children’s author Rosen is turning 80 and the Southbank Centre are throwing him a big birthday bash. Join Rosen for a day jam-packed with silly rhymes, storytelling,...

Mystery Mission at Eltham Palace and Gardens

23rd-31st May 2026

Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

A top-secret message has gone missing at Eltham Palace and Gardens – and we need you to find it before it falls into the wrong hands! Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to follow the trail,...

Telling Tales with Sophie Anderson

23rd May 2026

Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

In celebration of her bestselling novels and her rich body of work inspired by the Slavic and fairy tales of her childhood, Sophie will take you on a journey through her writing life. Hear the stories...

Theatre & Cinema

Top Secret – The Magic of Science

23rd May 2026

Venue: The Exchange

Website: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure! Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive...

Writing Tales with Fiona Dixon

23rd May 2026

Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Unlock your imagination as writer and educator Fiona Dixon guides families on a creative writing adventure. Fiona will also introduce her novel Crow: Thief of Magic, her epic debut fantasy adventure, whilst...

Theatre & Cinema

Alice in Wonderland

24th May 2026

Venue: Leicester Square Theatre

Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

Stunning dancing, much loved characters and super costumes bring the famous tale to life in this magical production. Don’t be late for this very important date! Come and join Alice as she enters the...

Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour

24th-29th May 2026

Venue: Royal Opera House

Website: www.rbo.org.uk

On this 75-minute live and immersive experience at the Royal Opera House, children and their families will join a professional children’s workshop facilitator and actor as they dive into the magical...

World of Wizardry

24th-25th May 2026

Venue: Horsted Kenes

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Travel by steam and into a world of wizardry as Horsted Keynes Station transforms into a spellbinding realm of enchantment and adventure.Throughout the day, children will enjoy a rotating programme of...

River Wandle Wildlife Play

25th May 2026

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Move, imagine and play like River Wandle wildlife in this lively eco-movement workshop for children. Through guided movement, storytelling and games, families will explore the river while learning about...

Story Seekers Trail

25th-29th May 2026

Venue: Imperial War Museum

Website: www.iwm.org.uk

From survival at sea to astonishing acts of bravery, learn about the people behind the objects and the extraordinary circumstances they found themselves in. Weekends drop in, 10am-4pm. Suitable for children...

A Little House of Your Own

26th-28th May 2026

Venue: Museum of Richmond

Website: www.museumofrichmond.com

See the incredible dollhouse made by a dad for his daughter in 1949. Learn about its story, then get creative and build and decorate your very own miniature room or a tiny house to take home. A charming,...

Create and Grow May Half Term

26th-29th May 2026

Venue: Squires Garden Centre - Twickenham

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Let them get their hands dirty and plant a tasty veg pot with three vegetable plants. Decorate your pot with stickers, add a plant label and take it home to watch your veggies grow! £8. Advanced booking...

Theatre & Cinema

Groove Onto the Moon

26th-30th May 2026

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: https://lyric.co.uk

In this fun sci-fi adventure, children aged 3 to 7 and their adventurous grown-ups will be transported into space, encountering alien creatures, embarking on daring missions, and facing challenges that...

May half-term - Art Studio family workshop

26th-28th May 2026

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Explore the exquisite textiles, prints and patterns adorning Zurbarán’s characters with artist and educator Alex Bowie.This workshop and all family activities this half-term are inspired by the exhibition...

May half-term - Decoding pictures family tour

26th-28th May 2026

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Explore the Gallery with the Gallery Educators who will share skills to guide you in asking questions and discovering answers.Discover how to decode pictures by looking, questioning, and discussing together...

May half-term - Social Space family lunchroom

26th-28th May 2026

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Between Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 May contemplate colour and shape while sketching still-life displays of everyday objects at the easel. A flexible lunch space – a place to be creative or eat your lunch....

May Half-Term Activities

26th-27th May 2026

Venue: Brixton House

Website: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk

Drop in anytime between 12-4pm for free family workshops and come together for a joyful pre–Windrush Day celebration. Explore storytelling through visual art and movement inspired by the creativity and...

Theatre & Cinema

Zog

26th-31st May 2026

Venue: Rose Theatre

Website: www.rosetheatre.org

This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and...

Play Along: Virtual Orchestra

27th-28th May 2026

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Designed with families in mind, this immersive experience welcomes curious kids, first-time concertgoers and seasoned music lovers alike to experiment, explore and be part of something extraordinary. Pop...

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Drama Masterclass

28th May 2026

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Enter the Midsummer madness of Shakespeare’s rough and tumble comedy with this day-long performance masterclass created especially for young people. In an exciting collaboration with Shakespeare’s...

Storytelling and Craft: Mami Wata the African Goddess of Water

28th May 2026

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Through storytelling, rhythm, movement, and simple crafts, children and families will explore themes of nature, water, culture, and belonging. Volunteers will help you create a colourful Mami Wata greetings...

Play in the Park

29th May 2026

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. This event is open to all families, children and young people...

Telling Tales with Tom Read Wilson and Ian Morris

29th May 2026

Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

In this lively, language-loving event, Tom and Ian take you on a joyful journey through etymology, curiosity and storytelling. Together, they reveal how a single word can spark an adventure, a character,...

Writing Tales with Jo Arnold

29th May 2026

Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Through this Writing Tales workshop, families will plot shipwreck timelines, turn detective whilst taking part in a battleship gameshow, and bring your own seafaring stories to life. Discover shipwreck...

DanceDanceDiscoPartyFunShow

30th May 2026

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Get groovy and have a boogie with electric energy at a fun-filled party with Prancer the Dancer.Featuring special guests from the worlds of cabaret and circus, dance routines to learn together and gymnastics...

Eid on the Square 2026

30th May 2026

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.london.gov.uk/events/eid-square-2026

The Mayor of London’s free, annual festival returns to Trafalgar Square to mark Eid al-Adha and bring Londoners together in celebration.Delivered in partnership with the Eid Community Advisory Group...

Theatre & Cinema

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

30th May 2026

Venue: Leicester Square Theatre

Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even...

Safe Harbour

30th May 2026

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

The sessions are an opportunity for families to have fun together in a friendly and welcoming space. Safe Harbour has been created in consultation with support organisations including We Are Family, and...

Telling Tales with Ravena Guron

30th May 2026

Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Celebrated for her gripping, clever and laugh-out-loud stories for young readers, Ravena takes you behind the scenes of her writing process—exploring how she builds compelling characters, crafts puzzles...

Theatre & Cinema

The Kids Show 2: The Power of Two

30th May 2026

Venue: The Exchange

Website: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

Fresh from their first award winning family friendly sketch show, Rachel and Ruby are back. It’s double the funny, double the silly, double the sketch and it’s fun for children, their adults, and any...

London Rivers Week 2026: River Dipping and River Art

31st May 2026

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Celebrate London Rivers Week with a FREE fun, hands-on morning by the River Wandle. Ideal for ages 5–11 (all under 18s must be with an adult) Go along, get creative, and connect with your local river....

Love Ssega: The Elementals

31st May 2026

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Discover the excitement of adventure and the power of music with Southbank Centre Associate Artist Love Ssega and celebrate the launch of The Elementals: Wanzu Sets Sail, illustrated by Erika Meza. Suitable...

Raver Tots Croydon

31st May 2026

Venue: Boxpark Croydon

Website: https://ravertots.co.uk/events

Raver Tots is the ultimate family dance party suitable for all ages. Get the kids active at the UK’s number one award winning, family friendly rave event, playing the best in House, Garage, Drum and...

Clapham Common Funfair

5th-14th June 2026

Venue: Clapham Common

Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk

Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance to save money. The number of tokens per ride varies.Tokens are on sale at the fair and online. Contactless payment is available on all rides.

CoderDojo

6th June 2026

Venue: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/collections/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre

Free coding club for young people interested in programming. The monthly club consists of 90 minutes of programming; in which participants can take part in an array of specially designed coding activities...

Dinosaurs at the Railway

6th-7th June 2026

Venue: Sheffield Park, East Grinstead

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Dinosaur pals return for two exhilarating days of fun in June. Even if it starts to rain, these amazing creatures will take shelter in the SteamWorks! shed, ensuring that the fun doesn’t stop. This event...

Theatre & Cinema

Rabbits Out Of The Hat

6th June 2026

Venue: The Exchange

Website: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

Vaudevillian duo Norvil and Josephine present a magical extravaganza for all ages. Expect breathtaking magic, sensational circus and showstopper songs as these Magic Circle magicians share a spectacularly...

The Great Big Green Week

6th-14th June 2026

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.greatbiggreenweek.com

Children and young people are our best advocates for climate and nature and there are plenty of ways to get your school involved. Visit the website for free resource packs available for primary and secondary...

World Ocean Day

6th June 2026

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum is a free family festival held every year in June. Enjoy a jam-packed day of performances and activities, explore the galleries and play in Ocean Court,...

Bexley Mum2mum Nearly New Market

13th June 2026

Venue: Falconwood Community Centre

Website: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

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 top condition. Go along and grab...

Theatre & Cinema

Bin Rat

13th June 2026

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: https://lyric.co.uk

A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling. Rummage through the rubble with Bin Rat to discover where all the junk goes! Scrape scraps off the streets in this outdoor interactive puppetry...

LEGO Club

13th June 2026

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Nick Cope’s Family Show 2026

13th-14th June 2026

Venue: Leicester Square Theatre

Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

Join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick’s live performances are legendary. If you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows...

Theatre & Cinema

Suitcase Circus

13th June 2026

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

Welcome to the stage an incredibly entertaining group of objects who ooze attitude, sleaze, charm and an abundance of talent. Sometimes gritty, often mad, enter the wonderful and chaotic world of Suitcase...

Kew The Movies presented by Adventure Cinema

18th-21st June 2026

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/kew-the-movies

Experience the magic of outdoor cinema at Kew Gardens this summer. Adventure Cinema is bringing the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema experience to Kew, with an unforgettable lineup of classic films, musicals,...

Theatre & Cinema

Arthur

20th June-8th August 2026

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

This Summer, join the adventure in a magical new play with original songs, based on Arthurian legend and the quest for a better world. This is a brand-new production and information on the show may change. .

Kew Midsummer Fete

20th June 2026

Venue: Kew Green

Website: https://kewfete.org

Enjoy music and local talent acts on the stage, Victorian funfair rides and the ever-popular friendly Dog Show. Includes over 100 varied stalls, a Craft Marquee, an array of delicious cuisine, the Beer...

LSE Festival Family Day

20th June 2026

Venue: London School of Economics

Website: www.lse.ac.uk/events/lse-festival/2026/lse-festival-family-day-2026

Join a morning of free activities for all the family at this year's LSE Festival 10am-1pm. Sessions will either be ticketed or drop-in and ticket lines will open by 12noon on Monday 18 May. To find out...

Theatre & Cinema

Rapunzel

20th June 2026

Venue: Little Lyric

Website: https://lyric.co.uk

Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It’s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own...

West End Live

20th-21st June 2026

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.westendlive.co.uk

Theatre's biggest stars will perform London's leading musicals and must-see new shows. Saturday 11am - 5pm and Sunday 12-4pm. The event is free and very popular. General entry is on a first come, first...

Windrush 26: Bringing the Vibez

20th June 2026

Venue: Brixton House

Website: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk

Curated in collaboration with Just Vibez, commemorate Windrush weekend with a vibrant family celebration of Caribbean culture, music and community for all ages. Enjoy high energy sets from a line-up including...

Windrush Day: Beyond the Ship

20th June 2026

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

This family festival will honour the people of the Windrush Generation, highlighting the lives and contributions of those who travelled across the ocean to Britain from Caribbean and other Commonwealth...

Theatre & Cinema

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

22nd June-5th September 2026

Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket

Website: www.tigerstealive.com

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Packed with oodles of magic,...

Kingston Upon Thames Family Funfair

26th June-5th July 2026

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...

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival

27th-28th June 2026

Venue: Various venues

Website: https://londonkidslitfest.org

London Children's Literature Festival returns with over 100 fun events, workshops and performances for young book fans.Children can get involved in creative writing, comics, art and craft, LEGO, live music,...

Model Railway Weekend

27th-28th June 2026

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Bluebell Railway are pleased to announce that Ffarquhar Branch will be joining their Model Railway Weekend this June. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most influential and historically important...

Blackheath Pretty Muddy Kids

28th June 2026

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Malory Towers

30th June-4th July 2026

Venue: Richmond Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Malory Towers is the original ‘Girl Power’ story. This is a show for girls, boys and all grown-up children who still dream of midnight feasts and Cornish clifftops....

Happy Streets Festival 2026

4th-5th July 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...

The Great British Food Festival

5th-6th July 2026

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...

Theatre & Cinema

As You Like It

7th July 2026

Venue: Royal Hospital Chelsea

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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Lion Inside

9th-12th July 2026

Venue: Rose Theatre

Website: www.rosetheatre.org

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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Enormous Crocodile

29th July-22nd August 2026

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: https://lyric.co.uk

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks,...

BexleyEcofestival

5th September 2026

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

5th September 2026

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Cinderella

14th November-3rd January 2027

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: https://lyric.co.uk

The clock is ticking on Early Bird tickets for Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre! Expect pumpkin-sized chaos, side-splitting comedy, chart-topping tunes and much more. Panto Early Bird Offer:...

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