What's On in London, South West

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,...

The Hare and the Tortoise

Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge

Address: Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

The Hare and the Tortoise is a production for all the family, featuring this classic story, plus many other tales from the famed storyteller Aesop. Expect Lions and mice, spiders and bears, there are storms...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Family Film Club – Flow (U) 2024

Venue: The Exchange

Website: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

This film just won an Oscar! Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite...

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...

Twelfth Night - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Ham House and Garden

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/tlcm/twelfth-night

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play...

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...

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 Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Venue: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Address: Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

These two famous cousins visit each other and both experience exciting new sights and sounds. The Town Mouse must face the wild countryside, while the Country Mouse watches for the house cat and learns...

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...

Twelfth Night

Venue: Morden Hall Park

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

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play...

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,...

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...