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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail
31st January-3rd March 2026
Venue: Osterley Park and House
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Pick up a free The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail sheet and discover accompanying QR codes, games and activities to learn fun and fascinating facts inspired by this classic children’s tale. This...
Who Let The Gods Out
7th February-22nd March 2026
Venue: Polka Theatre
Website: www.polkatheatre.com
Elliot needs to save the world – and save his mum. Enter some epic Greek Gods with a few tricks up their togas…With book and lyrics by bestselling author Maz Evans, this first adventure in the brilliant...
The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
Venue: The Postal Museum
Website: www.postalmuseum.org
Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...
London Comic Con Spring
28th February-1st March 2026
Venue: Olympia
Website: www.olympia.co.uk/events/london-comic-con-spring
Where stories come to life, journey into a realm of comics and meet the world’s most talented creators at the Comic Zone. From superheroes to cutting-edge titles such as Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire...
Dear Zoo
2nd-5th March 2026
Venue: Lyric Hammersmith
Website: www.lyric.co.uk
Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets,...
World Book Day
5th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.worldbookday.com
Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...
Astronights
6th March 2026
Venue: Science Museum
Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Astronights are sleepovers for children and their parents/guardians, where you’ll get to explore the museum after dark and sleep among its wonders. Enjoy out-of-this-world, space-inspired workshops,...
Last Unicorn Airways
7th March 2026
Venue: Lyric Hammersmith
Website: www.lyric.co.uk
The show uses playful storytelling to remind us to see everyday life as an adventure and to cherish our world and each other. It’s a heartwarming reflection on courage, connection and resilience –...
The Quangle Wangle's Hat Workshop
7th March 2026
Venue: Harrow Arts Centre
Website: www.harrowarts.com
The Quangle Wangle’s Hat is a whimsical poem by Edward Lear. It’s full of eccentric creatures like “The Blue Baboon who played the flute and “The Orient Calf from the Land of Tute”. Can you imagine...
Harrow Registration Services Open Day
8th March 2026
Venue: Perceval Square, College Road
Website: www.harrow.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages
Meet the Registrars Team to discuss your baby naming ceremony, marriage or civil partnership ceremony. Attendance is free with no booking necessary. Meet suppliers who may be able to enhance your event. Visit...
Vikings: The Immersive Experience
12th March 2026
Venue: Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 2XU
Website: https://vikings-immersive.co.uk/london/
Open from 12th March 2026. Suitable for all generations, this experience will enthral history enthusiasts and families alike. Younger visitors have the opportunity step into the ‘Junior VR’...
Kish Kush
13th-15th March 2026
Venue: Polka Theatre
Website: www.polkatheatre.com
Kish Kush follows two strangers meeting for the first time, separated by a paper wall. They speak different languages and come from different places but share an intrigue and longing to understand one...
Exciting Science
14th March 2026
Venue: Lyric Hammersmith
Website: www.lyric.co.uk
This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years and upwards. With fun and fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as they recreate a volcanic eruption, transform...
Family Workshop: Mother’s Day Bouquet
14th March 2026
Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum
Website: www.headstonemanor.org
Craft your very own vibrant and everlasting bouquet from wool, straws, pipe cleaners, egg boxes and a flourish of imagination. It’s amazing what you can make from recycled materials and creative crafting...
St Patrick’s Festival 2026
15th March 2026
Venue: Trafalgar Square
Website: www.london.gov.uk
This annual event has become a highlight of London’s cultural calendar, bringing together visitors and Londoners alike to celebrate the many contributions the Irish community have made to our great city....
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
19th-29th March 2026
Venue: Polka Theatre
Website: www.polkatheatre.com
Perfect for children and families alike, this exciting musical retelling of a fairytale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic that will capture...
Red Nose Day
20th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...
West End Magic
21st March 2026
Venue: Leicester Square Theatre
Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com
An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice plus special guest acts. The...
My First Ballet: Cinderella
3rd-11th April 2026
Venue: The Peacock
Website: www.ballet.org.uk
Everyone’s invited to this new ballet for children aged 3+. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened, recorded version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the...
St Augustine's Priory School Open Day
24th April 2026
Venue: St Augustine's Priory School
Website: www.sapriory.com
St Augustine’s Priory, a leading independent Catholic school and Nursery for ages 2–18 and is proud of its exceptional A Level results, consistently placing pupils among the top achievers nationally....