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Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun!
14th November 2024
It's time for Jack and the Beanstalk! Don’t miss Wimbledon’s gigantic panto spectacular! Promising a magical adventure for audiences of all ages. This beloved story follows Jack, a poor young farmhand, who trades his family's cow for some magic beans. When the beans sprout into a...
Trinity Piano Books
14th November 2024
Unlock a world of music with Trinity Piano books – perfect for young pianists aspiring to play their favourite pieces or explore new genres. Within the Trinity books, pianists can explore pieces by iconic composers and artists including J.S. Bach, Haydn, Debussy, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, as...
Winter Nights at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
14th November 2024
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo invites you to experience the zoo after hours with a new 'Winter Nights' festive experience. On the 6th, 13th, and 20th of December, the zoo will open its doors after dark for a seasonal event to delight animal lovers of all ages. See how the animals...
Beauty and The Beast at Richmond Theatre
14th November 2024
Dame Maureen Lipman returns to Richmond to star as Mrs Potty in this enchanting pantomime adventure, alongside comedy magician Pete Firman as Silly Billy. One of the most magical pantos of all time, Beauty and The Beast at Richmond Theatre is a funny, festive show for the whole family this Christmas. Dreaming...
Dreaming of a Kingston Christmas: 14th November 2024 - 5th January 2025
14th November 2024
Experience the magic of Christmas in Kingston with its popular Christmas Market, overflowing with unique gifts, artisanal crafts and delicious festive treats. The festive stage is also back this year with live music and performances, along with the bar serving mulled wine, cider, and hot chocolate -...
30 years of Jigsaw Performing Arts
14th November 2024
Looking for a fun, creative outlet for your child in the new year? Join Jigsaw Performing Arts, where children aged 3-18 can discover their passion for dance, drama, and singing in a safe, nurturing environment. Jigsaw's highly experienced teachers help to build confidence, teamwork, and performance...
Meet Santa at Southside this Christmas
14th November 2024
Santa is coming to Southside this festive season! Get ready for Christmas and join them for a festive meet and greet with Santa in his cosy cabin. During this 30-minute experience, you can enjoy Christmas bauble decorating with their Christmas elves before heading to meet Santa. Each child will receive...
Make memories to treasure this Christmas at Ham House and Garden!
14th November 2024
Bring along the whole family for a festive day out at Ham House and Garden in Richmond. Kids can enjoy a spotter trail inspired by Ham’s resident cat, Roscoe, inside the spectacular 17th-century house – a fun way to explore stunning rooms decorated with Christmas trees, twinkling lights and...
Enjoy Putney this Christmas
14th November 2024
For all your festive needs, Putney town centre has you covered. Shopping in person is so much more fun whilst supporting local businesses. With the wide range of restaurants, bars, and pubs, celebrating in Putney is also a breeze. For one very special day don’t miss the Frosty Films ice sculpture...
Playtopia, 3rd-4th August at Evolution London
28th June 2024
A two-day adventure of endless fun and entertainment awaits the kids this August. Playtopia promises a jam-packed schedule of games, activities, and educational fun. Book your ticket for inclusive access to all activities, from £13 - £24. Exclusions may apply; for some rides, you will...
Visit Polka Theatre this Summer Holiday
28th June 2024
There’s plenty on offer at Polka this Summer with fantastic shows available from as little as £10* per ticket, plus themed workshops for the whole family to enjoy! Don’t miss the world premiere of ‘Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts’, newly adapted for stage for ages 6-12!...
A summer of fun at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
28th June 2024
Have some wildlife fun at one of the most lovable family zoos in London! Extra activities will take place over the summer holidays including a rare breeds weekend - celebrating Oxford Sandy and Black pigs, Bagot goats, Sussex chickens and more! As well as visiting the endangered, exotic and farm...
Summer fun at Ham House and Garden!
28th June 2024
Are you ready to compete in the Ham Games? Get into this summer’s sporting spirit with fun play stations dotted around the spectacular gardens at Ham House. Take on friends and family or try and beat your own personal best in the four sport activity zones. Including throwing, ball sports, racing...
Play, eat and socialise this summer at Rotunda
28th June 2024
Visit Rotunda this summer, the ultimate entertainment destination in Kingston! Experience a line-up of incredible venues all under one roof, and get ready for meet and greet sessions with your favourite characters including Sonic, Kung Fu Panda, and Paddington. Mark your calendars for August 3rd,...
Get ready for a summer of fun at Wimbledon Quarter!
28th June 2024
Kicking off on Monday 1st July, tennis enthusiasts can catch all of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship action in the tennis lounge. Visit ‘Courtside at Wimbledon Quarter’ where you can watch every serve, rally, and match point on a five-metre digital screen whilst sitting under their very...
Explore Putney town centre this summer
28th June 2024
Follow the Animal Games augmented reality outdoor trail, celebrating sport and local sporting heroes, with ten characters hidden in shop windows and around the town centre. If you visit all ten, completing mini sporting challenges as you go, you can download a prize e-book. Also, there are free activities...
Fun Fest Kingston & Worcester Park offers children a choice about how they spend their holidays
28th June 2024
With a menu of exciting activities to choose from every morning and afternoon, children can plan their own individual holiday programme. For the summer camp (29th July to 23rd August), here are some of the activities: from Nerf Gun Challenge, Harry Potter experiences and Great Outdoors to Creative...
Horrible Science at Kew Gardens
28th June 2024
This summer, families are invited to enjoy Horrible Science, a brand-new trail based on the best-selling series of books and set within the beautiful landscape of Kew Gardens’ arboretum. From the mysterious lives of Foul Fungi to the hidden world of Revolting Roots, the Horrible Science trail...
Kingston Museum’s Saxon Fayre 2024
28th June 2024
Explore the skills and trades from 410 - 1066. The Fayre celebrates the extraordinary craftsmanship that developed in the Saxon period and explores how these methods and practices are still in use today. Highlights of the day include Surbiton Forge, Kingston Beekeepers Association and Little Sherwood...
Lantern Children’s Theatre Club in the heart of Raynes Park, SW20
28th June 2024
Celebrating 25 years of excellence! • Join the thriving Children’s Theatre Club and Youth Theatre (for 3 to 19 year olds) at the Lantern Arts Centre. • Gain confidence,...
Take centre stage with Rose Youth Theatre Summer Schools
28th June 2024
The popular Rose Youth Theatre Summer Schools are back for 2024! There’s a great selection of courses to choose from to get stuck into during the holidays. For Years 3 – 6, the Three Day Courses are full of fun drama-based activities, crafts, exercises and skills. In small groups, work...
Jigsaw invites children to take part in a week of theatrical fun during the school holidays
28th June 2024
Children aged 3-5 and 5-16 will take part in singing, dance, and drama workshops at the Summer Camp as well as fun friendship building games, arts and crafts and putting together a performance to show friends and family at the end of the week. Jigsaw Kids Summer Camps are open to all children, not...
Summer Family Theatre at Morden Hall Park
28th June 2024
It’s time to roll out the picnic blankets, unfold those deckchairs and sit amongst the roses in the Rose Garden to enjoy outdoor theatre this summer. Fly high with Peter Pan and friends with Immersion Theatre's adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic tale or visit for Quantum Theatre’s...
Summer Holidays at Polka Theatre, shows and summer activities for the whole family
5th June 2024
Polka Theatre’s Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive Helen Matravers and the whole team are pleased to announce further details of shows and activities for families to enjoy during the summer holidays, alongside the previously announced Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts (Main Theatre, 22 June...