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The Robot Zoo

14th February-2nd November 2025

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

15th February-31st December 2025

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...

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Horrible Histories Terrible Thames

3rd April-3rd September 2025

Venue: Tower Bridge Quay, London

Website: www.birminghamstage.com/shows

There are incredible stories, glorious views, exciting sea shanties and even the chance to sing yourself. Whether you love Horrible Histories or just want a sightseeing tour of the Thames, this is the...

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Horrible Histories Terrible Thames

3rd April-3rd September 2025

Venue: Tower Bridge Quay, London

Website: www.birminghamstage.com/shows

There are incredible stories, glorious views, exciting sea shanties and even the chance to sing yourself. Whether you love Horrible Histories or just want a sightseeing tour of the Thames, this is the...

Busy Bumblebees Trail

24th May-31st August 2025

Venue: Morden Hall Park

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

Follow this fun, self-led trail through the rose garden to learn about Britain’s bees. With flaps to lift, facts to find, and bonus bee challenges, it’s a brilliant way for families to explore nature...

Summer by the River 2025

29th May-31st August 2025

Venue: London Bridge City

Website: www.londonbridgecity.co.uk

From Thursday 29th May the banks of the iconic River Thames will undergo a mesmerising transformation into a riverside refuge, filled with sunshine, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences for all...

Dragonfly Festival

21st June-22nd September 2025

Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences. Events and activities include the dragonfly trail, outdoor dragonfly games, dragonfly safari, water...

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

4th July-20th September 2025

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Discover what lies beneath the Elizabethan social order as Shakespeare’s raucous comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor reveals its wild, mythic and daring underbelly in the Globe Theatre this summer.

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

4th July-20th September 2025

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Discover what lies beneath the Elizabethan social order as Shakespeare’s raucous comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor reveals its wild, mythic and daring underbelly in the Globe Theatre this summer.

Kingston Carnival Summer Drumming Program

6th July-7th September 2025

Venue: Kingston Market Place

Website: https://kingstonuponthames.info

Bring the beats of Afro-Brazilian music to Kingston Carnival! Join Community Drumming for 8 drumming workshops on Sundays this summer, leading to a spectacular performance at Kingston 2025 Carnival Parade...

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The Dream Fairies

18th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.theatreonkew.starlight-tickets.co.uk

Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure. The audience is invited to dress up and join in the fun! Everyone is welcome to join this sparkling adventure with a special visit...

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The Dream Fairies

18th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.theatreonkew.starlight-tickets.co.uk

Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure. The audience is invited to dress up and join in the fun! Everyone is welcome to join this sparkling adventure with a special visit...

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The Dream Fairies

18th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.theatreonkew.starlight-tickets.co.uk

Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure. The audience is invited to dress up and join in the fun! Everyone is welcome to join this sparkling adventure with a special visit...

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The Smeds and The Smoos

18th July-7th September 2025

Venue: Lyric Theatre

Website: www.tallstories.org.uk/dates-and-tickets/the-smeds-and-the-smoos

A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens. Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live...

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The Smeds and The Smoos

18th July-7th September 2025

Venue: Lyric Theatre

Website: www.tallstories.org.uk/dates-and-tickets/the-smeds-and-the-smoos

A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens. Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live...

Summer of Fun and Games

19th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/eltham-palace-summer-of-fun-and-games-19-jul-31-aug-2025/

It’s all fun and games at Eltham Palace and Gardens this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all...

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Theatre on Kew: Alice in Wonderland

19th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/alice-in-wonderland

This critically acclaimed, outdoor theatre production set against the magical backdrop of the gardens, is packed with much-loved colourful characters, music, original songs and laughter.Tickets to Alice...

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Theatre on Kew: Alice in Wonderland

19th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/alice-in-wonderland

This critically acclaimed, outdoor theatre production set against the magical backdrop of the gardens, is packed with much-loved colourful characters, music, original songs and laughter.Tickets to Alice...

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Theatre on Kew: Alice in Wonderland

19th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/alice-in-wonderland

This critically acclaimed, outdoor theatre production set against the magical backdrop of the gardens, is packed with much-loved colourful characters, music, original songs and laughter.Tickets to Alice...

Ocean: Above and Below

23rd July-31st August 2025

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Storytelling, workshops and interactive fun for families every day at the National Maritime Museum during the Summer Holidays. Learn about the wonders of the ocean, what goes on below the surface and journeys...

Summer holidays: Rail Adventures

23rd July-31st August 2025

Venue: London Transport Museum

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

From the first underground railway to the opening of the Elizabeth Line, the Museum will be celebrating key milestones in London’s railway’s history and the stories of people who made them possible....

Summer of Play at Ham House and Garden

23rd July-31st August 2025

Venue: Ham House and Garden

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

There’s lots of family fun to be had this summer at Ham House and Garden. Pack a picnic to enjoy, or pop into the Orangery Café for lunch, snacks, hot and cold drinks - or an ice cream! Activities are...

The Peter Rabbit™ Adventure

25th July-7th September 2025

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...

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Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain

31st July-31st August 2025

Venue: Apollo Theatre, London

Website: www.birminghamstage.com/shows

We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead! So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain! It’s the history of Britain with the nasty...

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Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain

31st July-31st August 2025

Venue: Apollo Theatre, London

Website: www.birminghamstage.com/shows

We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead! So get ready for Horrible Histories live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain. It’s the history of Britain with the nasty...

Costa del Croydon

1st-31st August 2025

Venue: Central and Whitgift Shopping Centre

Website: www.centraleandwhitgift.co.uk/costa-del-croydon

Costa del Croydon is back transforming Centrale and Whitgift’s rooftop into a vibrant seaside escape.The beach is open seven days a week with two daily sessions. Tickets are completely free and can be...

Summer Family Garden Trail 2025

1st-31st August 2025

Venue: Hall Place and Gardens

Website: www.hallplace.org.uk

Find the posters hidden in the gardens and complete your trail sheet. Includes a small sweet prize. Pick up your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre – follow signage. Suitable for family groups with...

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Captain Sandy and the Sea Monster

12th August-28th September 2025

Venue: The Puppet Barge Richmond

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

In the little village of Rocky Snore, all the fisherfolk are in a mess, where have all the fish gone? Join Captain Sandy on her adventure to try and find out what happened. Expect stormy seas, sea monsters...

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival

22nd August-6th September 2025

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.festival.org/gdif-2025

30 of the worlds most adventurous companies are coming to the parks, basketball courts and town squares across Greenwich, Thamesmead, Woolwich and Stratford to celebrate 30 Years of GDIF! Visit the website...

Minecraft Experience

26th August-28th September 2025

Venue: Maritime Street

Address: Corner Corner, Canada Water

Website: www.minecraftexperience.com/london

Don’t miss Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, the ultimate real-life immersive adventure coming to London. Battle mobs and collect resources in a daring quest to save the villagers. Experience Minecraft...

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The Dinosaur That Pooped

26th-31st August 2025

Venue: Rose Theatre

Website: www.rosetheatre.org

Adapted from the #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,...

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The Dinosaur That Pooped

26th-31st August 2025

Venue: Rose Theatre

Website: www.rosetheatre.org

Adapted from the #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,...

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Tom Gates Live on Stage

31st August 2025

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around...

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Tom Gates Live on Stage

31st August 2025

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Ham House and Garden

1st September-12th October 2025

Venue: Ham House and Garden

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

Pick up a trail sheet on arrival and follow the illustrated markers around the gardens to set off on a journey of discovery together. Celebrate completing the trail with a snap in front of the stunning...

Totally Thames festival 2025

1st-30th September 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/read-watch-listen/totally-thames-festival-2025

Returning for another phenomenal year, Totally Thames offers an awe-inspiring festival of music, dance, film, installations, walks, river clean-ups and more. This month-long programme invites Londoners...

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Zippos Circus

4th-8th September 2025

Venue: Crystal Palace Park

Website: https://zippos.co.uk

The ever-popular acrobat and comedy star Paulo Dos Santos once again hosts the show. He might only be 3ft 6in tall but he has a big personality. Artists from Italy, France, Kenya, Mongolia, South America,...

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

5th-27th September 2025

Venue: Southwark Playhouse Borough

Website: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes roaring into Southwark Playhouse Borough this September, as this most magical comedy of love, mischief and donkeys gets a brand new revival in a production for all children...

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

5th-27th September 2025

Venue: Southwark Playhouse Borough

Website: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes roaring into Southwark Playhouse Borough this September, as this most magical comedy of love, mischief and donkeys gets a brand new revival in a production for all children...

Bat Walk

5th September 2025

Venue: Woodlands Farm

Website: www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Join the Woodlands Farm Team as they take you around the farm with bat detectors, hopefully you will be able to hear some of the different species of bat which live at the farm and also catch some other...

Audio Universe

6th-7th September 2025

Venue: The Royal Observatory

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory

The audience will be transported inside a special spacecraft to the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to view the stars in the night sky, before lifting off into space to visit...

Brassworks

6th September 2025

Venue: Fireworks Factory

Website: www.woolwich.works

Go down to Woolwich for the annual street brass festival and carnival of horns – Brassworks! The day-long festivities kick off with a parade through Woolwich and full day of outdoor concerts in the courtyard...

Classic Boat Festival 2025

6th-7th September 2025

Venue: St. Katharine Docks

Website: www.skdocks.co.uk/events/classic-boat-festival-2025

The annual St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival will see over 50 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the historic central and west basins. With an array of activities including...

Kingston River Cultures Festival

6th September 2025

Venue: Kingston - From Ravens Ait to Canbury Gardens

Website: www.thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/kingston-river-cultures-festival-23913

Starting at 12pm, Kingston will celebrate the river and all those who have lived and worked on it over the last millennia. On land there will be family theatre, music and dance in three locations: Queens...

A Very Victorian Outing by the River

7th September 2025

Venue: Crossness Pumping Station

Website: https://crossness.org.uk

A Victorian family day out with live performances from Belvedere Concert Band, a Punch & Judy show by Professor James, craft ales from Bexley Brewery, traditional games, an ice-cream stall and much more....

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See saw Sensory Circus Show

8th September 2025

Venue: Tramshed

Website: www.tramshed.org

See Saw is a participatory sensory circus experience by, with, and for young people with complex needs and their adults. Accompanied by a live musician... Free for SEND Schools or groups in Greenwich....

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Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined

10th September 2025

Venue: Churchill Theatre

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

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights. Experience iconic West End showstoppers...

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Murmuration Level 2

10th-20th September 2025

Venue: Peacock Theatre

Website: www.sadlerswells.com

Sadeck Berrabah presents Murmuration Level 2. A mesmerising family dance show blending hip-hop, ballet and martial arts. Expect hypnotic shapes, captivating music, and moments that will take your breath...

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Murmuration Level 2

10th-20th September 2025

Venue: Peacock Theatre

Website: www.sadlerswells.com

Sadeck Berrabah presents Murmuration Level 2. A mesmerising family dance show blending hip-hop, ballet and martial arts. Expect hypnotic shapes, captivating music, and moments that will take your breath...

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Murmuration Level 2

10th-20th September 2025

Venue: Peacock Theatre

Website: www.sadlerswells.com

Sadeck Berrabah presents Murmuration Level 2. A mesmerising family dance show blending hip-hop, ballet and martial arts. Expect hypnotic shapes, captivating music, and moments that will take your breath...

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Murmuration Level 2

10th-20th September 2025

Venue: Peacock Theatre

Website: www.sadlerswells.com

Sadeck Berrabah presents Murmuration Level 2. A mesmerising family dance show blending hip-hop, ballet and martial arts. Expect hypnotic shapes, captivating music, and moments that will take your breath...

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Zippos Circus

10th-15th September 2025

Venue: The Green

Website: https://zippos.co.uk

The ever-popular acrobat and comedy star Paulo Dos Santos once again hosts the show. He might only be 3ft 6in tall but he has a big personality. Artists from Italy, France, Kenya, Mongolia, South America,...

Creekside Open Day 2025

13th September 2025

Venue: Creekside Discovery Centre

Website: https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/creekside-open-day-2025-24068

Where the river Ravensbourne meets the river Thames, Deptford Creek is awash with wildlife and culture. At the open day you can get up close and personal with wild plants and animals - on land and in the...

Family Art Club

13th September 2025

Venue: The Exchange

Address: Walnut Tree Road

Website: www.theexchangeerith.com

Join Family Art Club for this special extended session as part of Erith Made! We will be creating a Victorian "Pleasure Garden" - a cardboard installation of puppet theatres, a bowling green, a tea room...

From Object to Art

13th September 2025

Venue: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

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

A monthly craft club at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, offering a welcoming space to relax, create, and connect with others through making. Each session introduces a new craft technique,...

Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

13th September 2025

Venue: Shakespeare's Globe

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

From the Three Witches’ spells in Macbeth, to the appearance of Hamlet’s father’s ghost, you’ll learn about Shakespeare’s love for all things supernatural as well as hearing the grisly details...

SENsory Sailors

13th September 2025

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum

Families with children with 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 together,...

Woolwich Carnival featuring Nigeria Cultural Festival

13th September 2025

Venue: General Gordon Square Woolwich

Website: www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events/woolwich-carnival-featuring-nigeria-cultural-festival

An annual celebration of music, dance, art, and community fun where residents come to celebrate the borough's diversity. Witness the majestic Benin masquerade performance and join in the parade through...

Open up a world of possibilities with Kumon

16th September-31st October 2025

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk/find-a-tutor/campaign

The Kumon Maths and English Programmes help children build confidence, improve focus, and develop independent study skills that last a lifetime. Kumon Study Centres near you are offering Free Registration...

International Talk Like a Pirate Day Weekend

19th-21st September 2025

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum

The National Maritime Museum is celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day over the penultimate weekend of September. This will include talks, character actors, and a 2-for-1 discount on tickets...

Bexley Mum2Mum Market

20th September 2025

Venue: Falconwood Community Centre

Website: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

Mum2Mum Market organise nearly new sales of lightly used baby, childre's and maternity clothes, toys, books and equipment. At the award winning baby and children's markets you can save a fortune on high...

Community Hospice Fun Day

20th September 2025

Venue: Avery Hill Park

Website: www.communityhospice.org.uk/events/fun-day

Join in this end of summer celebration and take in the last rays of summer, while you relax and enjoy a line-up of live entertainment and local talent, delicious street food and plenty to keep the kids...

Safe Harbour

20th September 2025

Venue: National Maritime Museum

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum

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

Children's Garden quiet sessions

21st September 2025

Venue: Kew Gardens

Website: www.kew.org

Explore all the things plants need to grow - earth, air, sun and water, and enjoy the sensory elements of the Children's Garden during a quiet session. During the quiet sessions, Kew will permit fewer...

Heritage Open Day

21st September 2025

Venue: The Fireworks Factory

Website: www.woolwich.works/heritage-open-day

Woolwich Works are delighted to take part in the National Trust’s Heritage Open Days. The architectural award-winning Grade II listed heritage buildings date back over 300 years and have some amazing...

Let’s Get Creative

21st September 2025

Venue: Orleans House Gallery

Website: www.orleanshousegallery.org

Let’s Get Creative is aimed at families with children aged 4-11 years, though all are welcome.  Sessions are free and run regularly throughout the year.  Specific details for this event, including...

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Capturing The Forest

25th-28th September 2025

Venue: Battersea Arts Centre

Website: https://bac.org.uk

Capturing the Forest is a powerful, multi-media immersive installation exploring access to nature for everyone who isn’t able to. Audiences will be treated to a magical unforgettable experience immersed...

Liberty Festival

25th-28th September 2025

Venue: Various venues

Website: https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/liberty-festival/

The Mayor of London’s flagship free festival of work by disabled artists comes to BAC as part of London Borough of Culture 2025. Liberty Festival will celebrate the very best disabled artists in Wandsworth...

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When the World Turns

25th September 2025

Venue: Battersea Arts Centre

Website: https://bac.org.uk

When the World Turns is an award-winning, accessible show from the Wandsworth based pioneers of Sensory Theatre, Oily Cart. You can expect small audience numbers to allow for lots of up-close sensory moments,...

'Community Tales' Storytelling and Craft: Chinese Mid-Autumn 'Moon' Festival

27th September 2025

Venue: Morden Hall Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

This autumn, take part in a magical morning of stories and craft at Morden Hall Park.Children and their grown-ups will hear traditional stories linked to the festival, enjoy playful songs and movement,...

Caribbean Takeover

27th September 2025

Venue: National Maritime Museum and Queen's House

Website: www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum

This annual festival celebrating Caribbean culture will be taking over the National Maritime Museum and the Queens House. The day will be filled with a series of talks, workshops, creative activities,...

Guess How Much I Love You – Autumn Weekend

27th-28th September 2025

Venue: RHS Garden Wisley

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

This weekend, join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare for some additional garden activities as they get ready to celebrate the arrival of autumn. Hop along to the Hilltop Learning Studios and get...

Mudlarking Weekend at London Museum Docklands

27th-28th September 2025

Venue: London Museum Docklands

Website: www.thamesfestivaltrust.org

You won’t believe what mudlarks have discovered in the River Thames! Go and see thousands of historic artefacts recovered from the muddy riverbed and meet the friendly mudlarks who found them. Arts and...

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The Three Little Pigs

27th September-2nd November 2025

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

From the award-winning duo Stiles and Drewe (The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Honk!, Half a Sixpence), in a Unicorn co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre, this hugely entertaining adaptation of a...

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The Three Little Pigs

27th September-2nd November 2025

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

Join little superstar piglets Bar, Bee and Q as they set off into the big wide world to build their three little houses out of hay, sticks and bricks... but can they get the better of the huffing, puffing...

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The Three Little Pigs

27th September-2nd November 2025

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

From the award-winning duo Stiles and Drewe (The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Honk!, Half a Sixpence), in a Unicorn co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre, this hugely entertaining adaptation of a...

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The Three Little Pigs

27th September-2nd November 2025

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

From the award-winning duo Stiles and Drewe (The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Honk!, Half a Sixpence), in a Unicorn co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre, this hugely entertaining adaptation of a...

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Daughters of the Sea

28th September 2025

Venue: Battersea Arts Centre

Website: https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/V9w-daughters-of-the-sea/

A bold adaptation of the Welsh folktale Daughters of the Sea with music by Kizzy Crawford. Every land has its tale, its origin story if you will . . . Daughters of the Sea is a tapestry of multilingual...

Liberty Festival Sunday Picnic in the Park

28th September 2025

Venue: Battersea Arts Centre

Website: https://welcometowandsworth.com/events/VJ2-liberty-festival-sunday-picnic-in-the-park

Take your friends, pack a picnic for a final moment of togetherness out in the green! Experience the ever-fabulous Miss Jacqui and her band for a luscious live set at 4pm, before a final thank you and...

Lost and Found: Creekside Low Tide Walk

28th September 2025

Venue: Creekside Discovery Centre

Website: www.thamesfestivaltrust.org

A low tide walk takes about two hours, which includes putting on waders and preparing for the river, walking up and back down the river, using nets to observe the wildlife under the water, and washing...

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Meet the Instruments

28th September 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The party is a chance to meet the neighbours: who lives behind which door? What instrument do they play? Find out in a fun, participatory family concert, as Aurora Orchestra and presenter Lucy Drever introduce...

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Meet the Instruments

28th September 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The party is a chance to meet the neighbours: who lives behind which door? What instrument do they play? Find out in a fun, participatory family concert, as Aurora Orchestra and presenter Lucy Drever introduce...

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Meet the Instruments

28th September 2025

Venue: Southbank Centre

Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The party is a chance to meet the neighbours: who lives behind which door? What instrument do they play? Find out in a fun, participatory family concert, as Aurora Orchestra and presenter Lucy Drever introduce...

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The Ultimate Bubble Show

28th September 2025

Venue: Stanley Arts

Website: www.stanleyarts.org

Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! The show was inspired by Ray’s work...

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The Ultimate Bubble Show

28th September 2025

Venue: Stanley Arts

Website: www.stanleyarts.org

Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! The show was inspired by Ray’s work...

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Zippos Circus

2nd-6th October 2025

Venue: Hall Place and Gardens

Website: https://zippos.co.uk

The ever-popular acrobat and comedy star Paulo Dos Santos once again hosts the show. He might only be 3ft 6in tall but he has a big personality. Artists from Italy, France, Kenya, Mongolia, South America,...

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Anansi the Spider

3rd October-16th November 2025

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

People say that in a time long, long ago, animals walked on two feet and spoke with words, like we do. And back then, everyone knew that the cleverest of all the animals in the kingdom was a spider –...

Theatre & Cinema

Anansi the Spider

3rd October-16th November 2025

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

People say that in a time long, long ago, animals walked on two feet and spoke with words, like we do. And back then, everyone knew that the cleverest of all the animals in the kingdom was a spider –...

Theatre & Cinema

Anansi the Spider

3rd October-16th November 2025

Venue: Unicorn Theatre

Website: www.unicorntheatre.com

People say that in a time long, long ago, animals walked on two feet and spoke with words, like we do. And back then, everyone knew that the cleverest of all the animals in the kingdom was a spider –...

Theatre & Cinema

Boppin’ Bunnies Interactive Music Show

4th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

The show is fully interactive so join in with the music! Shake maracas, bang drums, and sing your heart out with percussion instruments for all babies, toddlers, adults and older siblings to enjoy playing...

Theatre & Cinema

Boppin’ Bunnies Interactive Music Show

4th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

The show is fully interactive so join in with the music! Shake maracas, bang drums, and sing your heart out with percussion instruments for all babies, toddlers, adults and older siblings to enjoy playing...

Theatre & Cinema

Boppin’ Bunnies Interactive Music Show

4th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

The show is fully interactive so join in with the music! Shake maracas, bang drums, and sing your heart out with percussion instruments for all babies, toddlers, adults and older siblings to enjoy playing...

Chorister Experience Day

4th October 2025

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.abbeychoirschool.org

Each term, interested boys aged 6-9 can experience being an Abbey chorister for the day. A love of singing and enthusiasm for music are all they need, no formal training is necessary.

Fireman Sam Weekend

4th-5th October 2025

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Fireman Sam will be making special appearances at intervals throughout the day at SteamWorks!, Sheffield Park Station this October. He’s excited to meet you and your little ones and it’s all free with...

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Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids!

4th October 2025

Venue: Tramshed

Website: www.tramshed.org

Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic. Anybody can become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds,...

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ABBA for Kids

5th October 2025

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

Featuring all your favourite ABBA hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Waterloo’, ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’, ‘Thank You For The Music’, ‘Super Trooper’, ‘Money, Money, Money’, ‘Dancing...

Theatre & Cinema

ABBA for Kids

5th October 2025

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

Featuring all your favourite ABBA hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Waterloo’, ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’, ‘Thank You For The Music’, ‘Super Trooper’, ‘Money, Money, Money’, ‘Dancing...

Theatre & Cinema

ABBA for Kids

5th October 2025

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

Featuring all your favourite ABBA hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Waterloo’, ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’, ‘Thank You For The Music’, ‘Super Trooper’, ‘Money, Money, Money’, ‘Dancing...

RBC Race for the Kids at School

6th-10th October 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.gosh.org/get-involved

Take part in the annual school charity fun run between 6-10 October and help build the new Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Get the whole class - or even the whole school...

Theatre & Cinema

The Bubble Show

11th October 2025

Venue: The Exchange Twickenham

Website: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

A unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble-art. Whether you’re a wide-eyed child or a child at heart, prepare to be captivated by the spellbinding wonder of bubbles! Brace yourselves to...

Theatre & Cinema

Comedy Club 4 Kids

12th October 2025

Venue: The Exchange Twickenham

Website: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without...

Theatre & Cinema

The Gruffalo’s Child

18th-19th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures...

Theatre & Cinema

The Gruffalo’s Child

18th-19th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures...

Theatre & Cinema

The Gruffalo’s Child

18th-19th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures...

Theatre & Cinema

Magical Merlin

27th October-2nd November 2025

Venue: St. Martin's Theatre

Website: www.perform.org.uk/shows/magical-merlin

This West End theatre show offer Perform children the unforgettable experience of seeing their term's story brought to life by professional actors on a real stage. But whether your child attends Perform...

Theatre & Cinema

Hansel & Gretel

28th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

With expressive music and staging, this vibrant retelling of the classic tale celebrates the timeless themes of courage, family bonds and the power of love. Combining charm, suspense and fantasy in a beautifully...

Theatre & Cinema

Hansel & Gretel

28th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

With expressive music and staging, this vibrant retelling of the classic tale celebrates the timeless themes of courage, family bonds and the power of love. Combining charm, suspense and fantasy in a beautifully...

Theatre & Cinema

Hansel and Gretel

28th October 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

With expressive music and staging, this vibrant retelling of the classic tale celebrates the timeless themes of courage, family bonds and the power of love. Combining charm, suspense and fantasy in a beautifully...

Theatre & Cinema

Hickory Dickory Dock

1st November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

In a marvellous museum of clocks is the wonderful Mouse Clock for all to see. One day the clock gets broken and a brave little mouse runs away…Enjoy this merry slapstick show, starring glove puppets,...

Theatre & Cinema

Hickory Dickory Dock

1st November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

In a marvellous museum of clocks is the wonderful Mouse Clock for all to see. One day the clock gets broken and a brave little mouse runs away…Enjoy this merry slapstick show, starring glove puppets,...

Theatre & Cinema

Hickory Dickory Dock

1st November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

In a marvellous museum of clocks is the wonderful Mouse Clock for all to see. One day the clock gets broken and a brave little mouse runs away…Enjoy this merry slapstick show, starring glove puppets,...

Theatre & Cinema

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

2nd November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.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...

Theatre & Cinema

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

2nd November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.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...

Theatre & Cinema

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

2nd November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Smeds and The Smoos

8th-9th November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary...

Theatre & Cinema

The Smeds and The Smoos

8th-9th November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary...

Theatre & Cinema

The Smeds and The Smoos

8th-9th November 2025

Venue: Blackheath Halls

Website: www.blackheathhalls.com

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary...

Theatre & Cinema

A Christmas Carol

12th November-10th January 2026

Venue: The Old Vic

Website: www.oldvictheatre.com

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by  Jack Thorne. A Christmas Carol  fills the auditorium...

Theatre & Cinema

A Christmas Carol

12th November-10th January 2026

Venue: The Old Vic

Website: www.oldvictheatre.com

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by  Jack Thorne. A Christmas Carol  fills the auditorium...

Theatre & Cinema

A Christmas Carol

12th November-10th January 2026

Venue: The Old Vic

Website: www.oldvictheatre.com

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by  Jack Thorne. A Christmas Carol  fills the auditorium...

Theatre & Cinema

A Christmas Carol

12th November-10th January 2026

Venue: The Old Vic

Website: www.oldvictheatre.com

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by  Jack Thorne. A Christmas Carol  fills the auditorium...

Theatre & Cinema

Ballet Shoes

17th November-21st February 2026

Venue: National Theatre

Website: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes of their guardian...

Theatre & Cinema

Ballet Shoes

17th November-21st February 2026

Venue: National Theatre

Website: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes of their guardian...

Theatre & Cinema

Ballet Shoes

17th November-21st February 2026

Venue: National Theatre

Website: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes of their guardian...

Theatre & Cinema

Ballet Shoes

17th November-21st February 2026

Venue: National Theatre

Website: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes of their guardian...

Theatre & Cinema

Peter Pan: A Pantomime Adventure

28th November-11th January 2025

Venue: Greenwich Theatre

Website: https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Join Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinker Bell as they soar into action to outwit Hook and his pirate crew in this high flying magical adventure! Brought to you by the team behind last years award winning Panto...

Community Hospice Santa's Grotto

13th-24th December 2025

Venue: JLL Greenwich

Address: 22 College Approach

Website: https://communityhospice.org.uk/events/grotto

Experience the festive magic as the Community Hospice transform the JLL’s Greenwich office into a sparkling grotto. Children will meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes and receive a special gift....

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