WHAT’S ON!
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Disclaimer: We aim to be as accurate as possible, but these listings are compiled several weeks beforehand and may be subject to change. Please check before setting out.
Family Theatre
Tuesdays
Storytelling
Sensory interactive stories. 10am & 10.35am. The Woodman, N6 5UA. 0-5.
From £7 parent & child. www.littlesupernovas.com/bookings
Fridays
Storytelling
Sensory interactive stories. 9.30am. The Prince of Wales, N6 5JX. 0-5. From £7 parent & child. www.littlesupernovas.com/bookings
Fridays Planet Play
Until March 24, exc Mar 3 & 10. Check for later dates. Interactive, sensory show.. 10am & 11.30amChickenshed, N14 4PE. See Easter Planet Play Apr 14. 0-3. Adults £9, children & babies free, must have ticket. www.chickenshed.org.uk
Fridays
Les Aventures de Martin Avril
Join Martin and his suitcase full of magic for a live music puppet show with musicians from around the world. 10.15am and 11.05am. Check website for French or English. Poppets Stores, N1 1LX. 0-5. £13 adult and one child. lesaventuresdemartinavril.com
Saturdays Tales from the Shed
Until Mar 25, exc Mar 4 & 11. Check for
later dates. Vibrant, inclusive, informal and educational show. 10am & 11.30am. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. 0-6. Adults & children £7. Under 6mths free, must book. See Easter Bunny Tales Apr 11-15.
www.chickenshed.org.uk
Until Apr 16
The Instrumentals
When Belle is feeling down she slips into her grandfather’s basement and discovers his dusty old instruments. A show for all children, inspired by the African-Caribbean diaspora. Various times. Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. 4-8. Adult £14, child £12. Fridays 4.45pm £8.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Until Apr 23
The Flying Bath
When everyone has left the house, the bath toys head off exciting adventures. Based on the Julia Donaldson book. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH, 2-5. Adult £14, child £12, Fridays 4.45pm £8.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Until Jun 6
Sleeping Beauty
Magic and fairytale brought to life through ballet. Various dates/times. See Tour with Lilac Fairy High Tea in Events Apr 11. Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD. All ages, £5-£170. www.roh.org.uk
Mar 2-5
Coppelia
Silicon Valley’s newest inventor Dr Coppelius reveals a world of robots and clones, as Scottish Ballet asks what it means to be human in a world of artificial intelligence, Various times inc matinees. 80mins. Mar 4 2.30pm. audio described and touch tour. Sadler’s Wells, Theatre,
EC1R 4TN. From £15. www.sadlerswells.com
Mar 3-5
Zog
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Various times. Mar 4, 4pm, relaxed. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 3+. From £12,. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Mar 4
Mister Magnolia
Join him on a wacky adventure to find his boot. 11am & 1pm. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL. 4-10. £8. www.lyric.co.uk
Mar 5
Meet Me a Tree
Interactive first opera with music by Schumann, Delibes and Handel in this multi-sensory experience. 1pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 0-2 and carers. £15 admits one baby and one adult www.artsdepot.co.uk
Professor Slug’s House of Bugs
An eccentric expert helps bugs out with their problems – and you can too. 11am & 2pm. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. 3+. £10 www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Mar 8
Lighthouse
Poised between dance, circus and performance art, this solo piece uses gentleness as a tool in the face of adversity and change. A reflection on what it is to be a generation born into a plastic-overflowing world. 7.30pm. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £14. www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Mar 9-25
Rush – Through the Eyes of my Ancestor
Told by three women, connected in ancestry, united in spirit, spanning generations, but divided by experiences of oppression echoing across the centuries. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. 11+. From £8.
www.chickenshed.org.uk
Mar 11
The Tap-Dancing Mermaid
A magical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer from the sea. 11am & 1pm. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL. 3-133. £8.
www.lyric.co.uk
Mar 12
The King of Nothing
Anarchic puppet musical retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes. 11am & 2pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 5+. From £10.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Mar 13
S.O.L.O
One-man circus/gymnastic and multimedia performance about life’s struggles, losses and hopes. 50mins. 6pm. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £12.
www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Mar 18
Groove Into The Woods
Animation, interactive music-making and solid groove, follows three friends in a fairytale forest, who learn important lessons about who you can trust and which troll might eat you. From Groove Baby. 11am & 2pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 3-7. From £10.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
The King of Nothing
Anarchic puppet musical retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes. 11am & 1pm. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL. 5+. £8.
www.lyric.co.uk
Mar 19
Curious Investigators
Scribble and Clipboard have a job to do – sort the recycling. But Scribble keeps finding things to investigate. Adventure in collaboration with engineering experts from Lancaster University. 11am & 2.30pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 3-7. From £10 www.artsdepot.co.uk
Nick Cope’s Family Show
The star of Cbeebies Nick Cope’s Popcast sings his child-friendly, funny and unique songs. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 2+. From £12.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Mar 19
Ernie’s Journey
Magical circus theatre journey. Ernie discovers that being himself and following his dreams can lead to adventures. 11am & 2pm. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. 4-11. £10.
www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Mar 25
Funnybones
Non-verbal adventure of two scientists who have lost their ideas, based on the tale by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, 11am & 1pm. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL. 4-7. £8.
www.lyric.co.uk
Flashdance
Presented by Urdang, part of City University, 2.30pm. Later shows and on other days. Bernie Grant Arts Centre, N15 4RX. £15, concs £12.50. www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk
Mar 27-May 3
Cinderella Ballet. Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD. £9-£107.
www.roh.org.uk
Mar 30 & May 25 Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
Grown-up comedy. Babies welcome. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 12pm & 2pm. For over-18s and babies under 15mths. From £12 adult & child.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Apr 1 Breathe
Extraordinary journey from the perspevtive of an acorn, with puppetry, live camera work, drum & bass and ethereal folk music. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 11.30am & 2pm. 5+. From £10.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Lily and Bear
Musical about friendship, with animation and puppets. 11am & 1pm. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL. U-6. £8.
www.lyric.co.uk
Let’s All Dance – Cinderella
Accessible, crystal clear storytelling in this fairytale ballet. 55mins. Photo opp after the show. 3pm. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. All ages. £16, concs £14.
www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Apr 2
Animal
The animals are gathering but one species hasn’t turned up – and it’s the one causing all the trouble. 11am & 2.30pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 6+. From £10.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Apr 2-6
Jack v Giant
Join Jack, a brave young girl, on a musical adventure from underground goldmines to a castle in the sky. Various times. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 4+. From £12.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
WHAT’S ON
Apr 3-5
Hey Diddle Diddle
Spectacular nursery rhyme caberet. Various times. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 0-6. From £10
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Apr 4-8
Johanes Radebe - Freedom Unleashed
After a sell-out debut tour, the Strictly star presents a new fun and feelgood dance show. 7.30pm, and Sat 2.30pm. Touch tour and audio-described Sat 2.30pm. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT. 5+ only. From £18.
www.sadlerswells.com
Apr 4-15
Jungle Book Reimagined
Mowgli’s journey is reinvented through the eyes of a climate refugee in a tale of connecting with others and the natural world. Apr 7 & 8, 2pm, relaxed. Apr 8, 2pm audio-desc, touch tour, & captioned. From £15. Sadler’s Wells, Theatre, EC1R 4TN
www.sadlerswells.com
Apr 6-10
The Adventures of the Easter Bunny in Fairytale High Interactive production that promising to have you singing and dancing along in your seat. Various times. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. 3-9. £15, concs £12.50.
www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Apr 8
The Bubble Show
Unique blend of magic, storytelling, art and bubbles. 2pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 3-12. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Bossy
Beth is confident, clever and wants to become the world’s best leader, but
people keep calling her bossy. 11am & 1pm. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL 5-9. £8.
www.lyric.co.uk
Apr 9
The Amazing Maurice
Screening with full orchestra playing the score. 11am performance in aid of charity Cats Protection. The 2.30pm screening features Gabrielle Aplin singing live, performing songs she wrote for the film. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. All ages. Adult £32.55£111.75. Child from £25.95.
www.alexandrapalace.com
Apr 11
The Wish Gatherer
English Touring Opera explores the impact of climate change on the natural world in this adventure story. 11am & 2pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 7+. From £10.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Apr 11-15
Easter Bunny Tales from the Shed Vibrant, inclusive, informal and educational show. 10am & 11.30am. Fri 11.30am. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. 0-6. Adults & children £7. Under 6mths free, must book.
www.chickenshed.org.uk
Apr 11-15
The Wizard of Oz
Amateur production by Potters Bar Theatre Company. 7.30pm, plus 2.30pm on Sat. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. £19-£21. https://wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Apr 11-15
The “Not so” Grimm Twins Meet the brothers Grimm, and their little sister Lottie, as they tell their tales and then have to defeat the creatures of their own creation. 11am & 1pm.
Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL. 4+. £10.
www.lyric.co.uk
Apr 12
Gulliver
Lost at sea for nine years, Gulliver has returned. They say travel broadens the mind – but how far before it breaks?
7.30pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 12+. From £15.
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Apr 13-14
Let’s All Dance – Cinderella Clear storytelling ballet. 55mins. Photo opp after shows. 1pm & 3pm. From £19.50. Lilian Bayliss Studio, in Sadler’s Wells, Theatre, EC1R 4TN www.sadlerswells.com
Apr 13-16
Snow White
London Children’s Ballet presents the much-loved classic. Various times. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT. 3+. Family-friendly. £18 - £55 www.sadlerswells.com
April 13-16
Wizard of Oz
All-singing, all-dancing magical, hilarious show for all the family. Various times. Cockpit, NW8 8EH. Various prices. 20% discount until Mar 31. www.thecockpit.org.uk
Apr 14
Cinderella
Screening of the Royal Opera House ballet 1pm. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. £12. wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Apr 14
Easter Planet Play
Magical, interactive, sensory show with songs, music and movement. 10am & 11.30am. Chickenshed, N14
4PE. 0-3. Adults £9, children & babies free, must have a ticket.
www.chickenshed.org.uk
Apr 15
Andy and The Odd Socks
Singalong songs with humour, from CBeebies Andy and the band. 12pm & 4pm. Meet & greet tickets available. Hackney Empire, E8 1EL. All ages. £17.50-£25.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Apr 16
Tom Thumb
One night, tiny Tom overhears Mum and Dad says there is nothing to eat and they are going to leave him and his six brothers in the forest. Tom must find a way to protect his brothers in this big adventure. 11am & 2pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 3+. From £10. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Apr 21
Romeo and Juliet
Abridged version. 1.30pm & 5pm. The Bull Theatre, EN5 5SJ. Ideal for schools and older children and teens studying the text. £10.
www.thebulltheatre.com
Apr 21-23
The Nosy Little Troll
Deep in the Norwegian Forest live the trolls – big, tiny and a troll with an amazing sense of smell. Funny Scandinavian story. Various times. Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. 3-8. Adult £14, child £12, Fridays 4.45pm £8.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Apr 23
Baby Broadway
Well-known numbers from favourite shows, performed by West End singers, plus bubbles, poetry, dance and audience interaction. 11am & 2pm.
artsdepot, N12 0GA. 0-6. From £7. www.artsdepot.co.uk
Wind in the Willows
A beautiful new adaptation of the classic by Box Tale Soup. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. 4+. £10. www.jacksonslane.org.uk
High Jinx
See magic tricks, grand illusions and crazy circus thrills in this family show. 2.30pm. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. 4+. £14.50, child £12.50. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
Apr 29
Woodland Tales with Granddad
The machines are gathering at the edge of the wood. The animals are worried. Can Granddad save them –and will the mysterious stranger help? With Hattie Naylor. 11am & 1pm. Lyric Hammersmith, W6 0QL. 3+. £8 www.lyric.co.uk
Apr 29-30
Breakin’ Convention
Twentieth anniversary international festival of hip hop. 6pm. BSL interpreted. Sadler’s Wells, EC1R 4TN. All ages. From £15. www.sadlerswells.com
Apr 30
The Instrumentals
See “Until Apr 16” for full description. 11am & 2pm. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. 4+. £10.
www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Comedy Club 4 Kids
The best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit – but without the rude bits. 12pm & 2.30pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. .6+. From £10. www.artsdepot.co.uk
May 10
Once On This Island
A musical tale of a love that prejudice forbids. Regents Park Open Air Theatre, through Queen Mary’s Garden, Regents Park. NW1 4NU. 10+. From £25.
openairtheatre.com
May 12-Jul 23
The Wolves in the Wall Lucy’s family ignore her when she says there are wolves in the walls of the house – until one day the wolves come out and evict them to live in the garden. Spooky and hilarious. Various times. Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. 6+. Adult £14, child £12. Fridays 4.45pm £8. Plus family workshops. Various dates.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
May 19-Jul 30
WOW! Said the Owl
Explore the wonderful world of colours with a curious little owl, from the acclaimed book by Tom Hopgood. Various times. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. 6+. Adult £14, child £12. Fridays 4.45pm £8.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
May 22-Jun 10
Every Leaf A Hallelujah
Ben Okri’s new fairytale invites children and their families into an enchanted world of extraordinary, endangered trees. Regents Park Open Air Theatre, through Queen Mary’s Garden, Regents Park. NW1 4NU. 4+. £10.
openairtheatre.com
What's On Events
SEN sessions
Some venues run sessions for children with special needs. See our page at www.bit.ly/FNLsend
Ongoing
Mac’s Indoor and Outdoor Trails
Family discovery trails at Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, NW3. Family Events have been on hold, but check out www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kenwood/families
Forty Hall, Enfield, EN2
Features interactive children’s exhibition about the lives of children who may have lived and worked there. Free. Or help Rip the dog find his bones and win a small prize – £2.50. Open 11am4pm Thurs to Sun. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Grant Museum of Zoology
Get to know a dodo from a quagga. Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm. Sat 11am-5pm. Free, no booking required. UCL, University St WC1E 6DE.
ucl.ac.uk/culture/grant-museum- zoology
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport
Open Tuesdays and the last Sunday in the month. Check website for events and closures. Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, Whitewebbs Road, EN2 9HP
www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk
Being Human Permanent exhibition exploring what it means to be human, and looking at how humans have sought to understand the human body, protect themselves and care for one other. Free. The Wellcome Collection, NW1 2BE. https://wellcomecollection.org
Ted’s Space Adventures
Planetarium show, under 7s. 11.30am, weekends and school hols. See Mar 18, Apr 4 and Apr 6 for other events. Check website for One Day On
Mars7+, Lunar Encounter, 7+, The Sky Tonight, 7+. Adults £10, child £5. Student & under 25 £6.50. Booking advised. Entry adult £16, child £8. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ. See also Until Aug 13 Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition. www.rmg.co.uk
Various dates
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz & Walks Venues throughout North London. www.bringyourbaby.org
Family Art & Craft
Bruce Castle Museum hosts art, crafts and poetry led-workshops. 4-12 , must be accompanied. Little explorer gallery with interactives and dress-up, 3-8 . Free. Plus there is a Mystery Manor Trail with sticker booklet for £1, and a Tree Trail. WedsSun 1pm-5pm. N17 8NU
www.brucecastle.org/families
Storytelling and Music for 0-4s
Various times. £5. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP
www.royalalberthall.com
First Saturday of the month
Coder Dojo
10.30am-12pm. Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, SE3 9QS. 7-17. Free, £1 booking fee.
www.rmg.co.uk
Third Saturday of the month
Make, Do and Maintain
Facilitated session. Various themes. 10.30am-12pm. Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, SE3 9QS. All ages/abilities. Free, £1 booking fee.
www.rmg.co.uk
Sundays Crafternoons
Until Mar 26, exc Mar 5. 2pm-4.30pm. JW3, Finchley Road, NW3. JW3 com-
munity centre, NW3 6ET. 3-8s and their families. Free, drop-in. www.jw3.org.uk
Sundays
Wonderful Wildlife
1pm-3pm. Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ. Free, drop-in. www.wildlondon.org.uk
Every other Sunday
Wonderful Wildlife
Mar 12, 26. Apr 9, 23. 1pm-3pm. Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW. All ages. Free, drop-in. www.wildlondon.org.uk
Second & Fourth Sunday
Chess Club
All levels welcome. Children must be accompanied. 1-3pm. Free. Wood Green Library, N22 6XD
Email dalmar.gibson@haringey.gov.uk husseyin.ali-diakides@haringey.gov.uk
First weekend of the month
Family Fun Weekends
Workshops, songs, activities and experiences for all ages. See colourful characters aboard every weekend and school holiday. Cutty Sark, SE10 9HT. www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
Every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday
Dad’s drop-in group
T on The Green, Bruce Castle Park, N17. Sat 12-1.30pm, Tues & Thurs 3.30pm-5pm. Free children’s refreshments.
tonthegreen.co.uk
Sats & Suns
Character Encounters – Sats. Join an exciting performance and see maritime history brought to life. Various times.
Discover Sundays – term-time. Creative activities. Drop-in. Plus hands-on galleries and trails. National Maritime
Museum, SE10 9NF. All ages, Free. www.rmg.co.uk
Tuesdays
Children’s Board Games Club
Free. No book. 8+. 4.30pm-6.30pm. Muswell Hill Library, N10 3PE. Email mhlibrarygamesclub@gmail.com
Tuesdays in term-time
Play Tuesdays
Facilitated play, songs and stories. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. U-5,. £4. www.rmg.co.uk
Weekdays term-time
Little Tots and Ice Cream Pots
From early March. Check website. Fun sessions, sensory play, music, animals, and more. Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Galley Lane, EN5
www.lewisoflondon.co.uk
Tuesdays and Fridays in term-time
Singing and Story Sessions
For under-5s. Various times. London Transport Museum, WC2 ltmuseum.co.uk
Tuesdays in term time
Library Club
Free, with reading corner and diverse book-pairing service. 3.30-5.30pm. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN. 0-11. Free, drop-in.
www.hackneyshowroom.com
Wednesdays from Jan 18
Easy Rollerz
Hang-out for babies, toddlers and their adults, with soft play and music. 1011am for pre-walkers. 11am-noon tots on the move. £3 donation. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN
www.hackneyshowroom.com/ easy-rollerz
Wednesdays
Girl’s Football
3.30pm-5pm. The Muga, Markfield Park, N15 6UL. 12-16. Free. Email get.active@haringey.gov.uk
Thursdays
Amazing Tots
Apr 28-Jul 2 Developmental stay and play for under 2s with a disability or developmental delay. 10.30am. Free. Email Karen Rodrigues-Ayers@kids. org.uk. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET.
www.jw3.org.uk
Weekends, Fridays and holidays
Play Studio
Until March 31. A place for families to play, make and create together. Plus Tate Draw, every day. Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG. All ages, Free. tate.org.uk
Wednesdays and weekends
Uniqlo Tate Play: Empower
Until May 24. Check online for Easter programme. Make an activist poster about a cause you care about. From 10.30am. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. Weds: Families with U5s. Weekends: all the family. Free. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Until…
Until Apr 2
Step Into Infinite Space
Experience two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. Be immersed in endless reflections. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. £10. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Until Apr 10
Weird Sensations Feels Good: The World of ASMR
Explore the emerging creativity triggered through this sound phenomenon. Adults from £9.50. Family from £21. Must book. Design Museum, W8 6AG. designmuseum.org
Until Apr 16
Executions
How, over 700 years, public executions shaped the city we know today. Museum of London Docklands, E14 4AL. 12+. Various prices.
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Until Apr 16
Africa Fashion
Exploring its global impact through photos, textiles, music and visual arts. £16, under-26 £10, under-12 free. V&A, SW7 2RL.
www.vam.ac.uk
Until Apr 28
Slavery & The Bank
How wealth created through transatlantic slavery shaped the development of Britain. Bank of England, museum entrance on Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH. Free.
www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum
Until May 4
Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination
Immersive genre-defying exhibition exploring visions of the future through the science of today. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. 8+ recommended. Adult £18, child/concs £16.20.
Plus, design, create or become a sci-fi character. Weekends and school holiday. 3-13. Free drop-in.
Mar 11: Imax screening of Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (PG), with special guest
Mar 12: Imax screening of Wall-E (U) featuring a conversation with a top Hollywood animator.
Mar 12: How to Build an Android. discussion panel on whether and how we
might build advanced humans,. 14+. £10.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Until May 9
Beyond The Streets London
Graffiti and street art exhibition with over 150 artists, icons and rule-breakers. From £15, concs available. Saatchi Gallery, SW3 4RY www.saatchigallery.com
Until May 21
Magdelena Abakanowicz: Every Tangle of Thread and Rope Enormous sculptures in fabric. Great for talking about art. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. Gallery free. Exhibition, various prices. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Until May 28
War Games: Real Conflicts/Virtual Worlds/ Extreme Entertainment Exhibition exploring what video games can tell us about conflict, placing video games alongside real-world artefacts, plus playable retro-gaming focusing on the First World War. Advance book timed entry or walk up and wait. Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ. Age suitability not given. Free.
https://www.iwm.org.uk
Alternate Saturdays until Jun 24
Transformative Futures
Weekly collective for young people to think, discuss and create together. 2-4pm. Free. Book. Camden Art Centre, NW3 6DG. For 15-25s.
https://camdenartcentre.org
Until Jun 25
Yinka Ilori
The colourful world of the artist/designer. Free. Design Museum, W8 6AG. www.designmuseum.org
Until Jul 2
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Various prices. Must book. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD
www.nhm.ac.uk
Until Aug 13
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Exhibition. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. Adult £10, child £5, concs £6.50.
www.rmg.co.uk
Until Sep 3
The King’s Stamp
First and only chance to see a sheet of King Charles III stamps before they are released. Explore the history of the mail, and ride the Mail Rail. The Postal Museum, WC1X 0DA. Adult from £16, child from £9. www.postalmuseum.org
Until Dec 1
Tutankhamun the Boy: Growing Up in Ancient Egypt
Find out what life was like as a young boy at the palaces of Amarna and Gurob. Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm. Sat 11am5pm. Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL, Malet Place WC1 6BT. For schools and families. Free ucl.ac.uk/culture/petrie-museum
Day by day
Mar 1, Apr 12, May 10
Gaming@artsdepot
Bring a board game or use one of theirs. 16+. 6.30pm. Free. Artsdepot, N12 0GA
www.artsdepot.co.uk
Mar 1-28
Angus Anderson
Exhibition and sale of work left in the studio of the late artist who ran classes at Newtown Community Centre. All proceeds from sales to charities
he supported. Gallery open Thurs to Tues 12-4pm. Weds 11am-3pm. Except private events. Check website. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG. Child-accessible work. Free www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
Mar 4
Minecraft Masterpieces: Rome
Try your own Roman construction. 10am-4pm. British Museum, WC1E
7JW. Free drop-in, must book free museum entry.
www.britishmuseum.org
Mar 4
Minecraft Masterpieces: Rome
Try your own Roman construction. 10am-4pm. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. Free drop-in, must book free museum entry.
www.britishmuseum.org
Mar 5
Party on Purim
Storytelling and puppets, baking, singalongs, crafts and more. 3pm, adult £10, child £9, under-2 free. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET www.jw3.org.uk
Mar 11
Impossible Images: Japan
Create an Egypt-themed family photo. Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW
www.britishmuseum.org
Make a Rubbish Puppet
Workshops, 90mins. Be inspired by characters and animals in the Re:Imagining Musicals display. Must book. V&A, SW7 2RL 10.30am 5-7, 1pm 8-10, 3pm 11-13. £12.
www.vam.ac.uk
Mar 11-12
Crafterama
Exhibition. Inspiration and shopping
for crafters. Watch demonstrations and join a make-and-take. From £5.50, U12 free. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY
www.alexandrapalace.com
Mar 11-Aug 27 selected dates
Family Swordfighting Demonstration
See how swords were used on stage in Shakespeare’s day. Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. All ages. £10.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Mar 12
Holi Festival Colour Party
Drummers, dancers, food and colour play herald the Spring in this traditional Hindu celebration, All are welcome. Ticket includes one packet of Holi colour. 10am, 12pm or 2pm. Earlybird tickets from £18. Discounts for groups. www.magicofindia.org/holicolourparty
Mar 12 & 24, May 6 & 21
Herstory of the Royal Opera House
Tour, uncovering the stories of the women who made it. Lots of walking and info so suitable for older children. ROH recommends 5+. £16. Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD
www.roh.org.uk
Mar 15
Object Handling: Information Age. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. 7+. Free, drop-in.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Mar 16-Aug 27
Finding Family
Examines the family through art from the 17th century to the present day. Closed Mondays. Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ. Adults from £9.50. U21 free. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Mar 18
Astronomy and Islam Family Special
Planetarium show focusing on stories about constellations visible that night and the new crescent moon. 10.30am. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ. 7+. Adult £10, child £5.
www.rmg.co.uk
Wasps vs Snakes vs Rats
Forget the cute ‘n’ fluffy. Three experts set out to convince that the animal they study is the best. Particularly suitable for 7+, families and 13+. 6pm. £16, concs £10. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS www.rigb.org
Making Masks: Aztecs
Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org
Mar 18-19
The London Festival of Railway Modelling
One of the UK’s biggest model railway exhibitions. Expect over 35 model railways. Plus shopping, Adult £14, 5-16s £8. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY www.alexandrapalace.com
Mar 18-26
Free Parking
to visit RSPB Rye Meads, SG12 8JS, when you show a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard. events.rspb.org.uk/ryemeads
Mar 18 & Apr 22
Nearly New Sale
Top-quality baby and children’s clothes sold by mums to mums at a fraction of the high street price. Parents with outgrown goods can sell and keep 100 per cent of the proceeds. 10am-12noon. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Avenue, EN1 2BA.
www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
Mar 19
Mother’s Day Family Kokedama Workshop
Create your own kokedama – a ball of soil, covered in moss and planted - with seasonal spring flowers. 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. 7+, must be accompanied. £25 per person.
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Mar 23
The Stitch Festival
Workshops, drop-in area, textile installations and specialist craft supplies. Adult £16.50, 5-18s £7.50. Workshops extra. Check for suitability. Business Design Centre, N1 0QH
www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk
Food Wave & Meet the Scientists
Learn how to tackle climate change one meal at a time, and see how museum research is helping us understand impacts on the natural world. 11am-2pm. Hintze Hall, Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. Free, drop-in.
www.nhm.ac.uk
Masterpieces in Minecraft: Japan
Drop in. 10am-4pm. Free, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW.
www.britishmuseum.org
Nearly New Sale
Top-quality baby and children’s clothes sold by mums to mums at a fraction of the high street price. Parents with outgrown goods can sell and keep 100 per cent of the proceeds. 10am-12noon, Earlham Primary School, Earlham Grove, N22 5HJ. Entry is £2 on the door.
www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
Mar 25
The Itch!
Youth Theatre Taster Day for 12-17s to create innovative theatre through workshop activities and games in an inclusive environment. 1pm-5pm. Chicken Shed, N14 4PE. 12-17. £20. www.chickenshed.org.uk
Mar 25-Aug 13
After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art
Celebrating the influences of three greats: Cezanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin on younger generations of artists. Featuring iconic works loaned worldwide. The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN. Good for teens. Entry to the gallery is free. Exhibition various prices. www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Mar 26
K'Mo B'Bayit Pesach
Israeli family get-together for Tu B’Shvat. Songs, games and festival surprises. In Hebrew. 3-6s. 11am. £15 per family. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET www.jw3.org.uk
Mar 26 & Apr 23
Guided Walk
10.30am-11.30am. Camley Street
Natural Park, N1C 4PW. 18+ and accompanied 12+. Free, must book. www.wildlondon.org.uk
From Mar 30 BBC Earth Experience
Travel the natural world and journey through seven continents in this new attraction. With bespoke narration from David Attenborough. From £28 adult and £22 child. The Dalkin Centre, SW6 1TW
https://bbcearthexperience.com
Make your own Family Haggadah Workshop
Art and story-sharing workshop. 2pm & 4pm. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. 5-11. Child £10, adult £5.
www.jw3.org.uk
Mar 31
Family Freestyle Workshop
Dance workshop on a theme, for 2-4s and their families. 2pm. From £4. Sadler’s Wells, Theatre, EC1R 4TN
www.sadlerswells.com
Mar 31-Jan 7 2024
Titanosaur: Life as the Biggest
Dinosaur
Exhibition: Step into the colossal world of Patagotitan mayorum. Advance booking advised. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. 5+. All ages welcome. Adult £19.60, child £9. Various concs. See Apr 3 Bring a Titanosaur to Life Animation Workshop.
www.nhm.ac.uk
Apr 1
Caribbean Takeover
Across the day. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. All ages. Book free ticket or drop in.
www.rmg.co.uk
Apr 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15
The Tempest Family Workshop
12pm. Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. 9-12s and their families. £10.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Apr 1-15
Ways Into Drawing
Selected dates, check website.11am -4pm. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. All ages, drop in, free. www.rmg.co.uk
Apr 1-16
Superworm
Trail. Explore the world of Superworm. Can you save him from Wizard Lizard? See how plants and animals work together. Kew Gardens, TW9 3AE. Included with entry. Adult from £17, child from £5, various concs. www.kew.org
Pilot Training
Face four challenges to get your Pilot Training passport. £5 or £10 for 3. Plus free: family trails, interactive exhibits in RAF: First To The Future. And paidfor: 4D theatre, flight simulator, Spitfire Experience. Open every day. 10am -5pm. Must book free entry. Parking charge. RAF Museum. NW9 5LL. www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london
Easter Activity Trail
Solve the riddles to find out who has left their eggs around the reserve. Discover the mysteries of nests and young animals. Rock painting available – can you design the ultimate egg? Plus self-led pond dipping. Check website for details. RSPB Rye Meads, SG12 8JS events.rspb.org.uk/ryemeads
Easter Adventure Quest
Explore for clues and discover traditional Easter games, find the eggs and win a treat. 10am-5pm. £2, pay on the day. If entering the house, book free timed ticket. Kenwood, NW3 7JR. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ visit/places/kenwood
Momentous Moments
Meet time-travelling characters from London’s past and get crafty as you build your own futuristic vehicle in a hands-on workshop. London Transport Museum. The Piazza, WC2E 7BB. Free with admission. Kids go free. Adults £21 annual pass only.
www.ltmuseum.co.uk
From Apr 1
The Box Rocket
Play exhibit alongside permanent play spaces designed to fire imaginations. Must book. Discover Children’s Story Centre, Stratford, E5 4QZ. 0-8. https://discover.org.uk
Apr 2
Family Sing-A-Long: The Prince of Egypt
Join West End musical cast members for a child-friendly singalong screening. 3pm. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. All the family. Adult £10, child £9, under-2 free.
www.jw3.org.uk
Apr 3
Science of Surgery
Get your hands on the science of surgery in this annual medical science fair for families. Meet scientists at UCL/WEISS and find out about their amazing research. Lots of hands-on demos to try. 11am-4pm. Charles Bell House, 43-45 Foley Street, London, W1W 7TS. 5+ to adults. Free and no need to book.
www.ucl.ac.uk/events
Apr 3
Family Funky Bubbles Soap Making
1pm-2.30pm. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. 5+, Adult £20, child £15. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Apr 3, 6, 10. 13
Bring a Titanosaur to Life Animation Workshop
Complements Titanosaur exhibition. Various times. 11+. £35. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD www.nhm.ac.uk
Apr 4
Family Garden Workshop: Hunting for Weeds
Unlock the fascinating lives of these robust plants. 2pm-3pm. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. 5+, Adult £10, child £5.
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
The Power of Patterns
Talk, with audience experiments to understand our relationship with patterns. 6pm-7.15pm. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. Particularly suitable 11+. Adults £16, child £10. www.rigb.org
Apr 4 & 11
Out of this World: Moons Family workshop. 10.30am-12pm. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ. 7+. £5 per child.
www.rmg.co.uk
Apr 5 & 12
Delve Into The Jurassic
Meet modern-day relatives of the animals that lived alongside Dippy. Animal handling show. 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. £8.
www.nhm.ac.uk
Apr 5-Oct 29
Crown to Couture
How the trailblazing fashion of 18th century nobility has inspired celeb red carpet-looks. From Charles II to Lizzo and Lady Gaga, Kensington Palace, W8 4PX. Adult £25.40, child £12.70. www.hrp.org.uk
Apr 6-10
Hoppy Easter Fun
Hunt down the giant eggs and unscramble the clues to receive an Easter treat. Visit the mini zoo and the holly maze. Plus Easter crafts and plant a seed to take home. 10am-5pm. Capel Manor Gardens, EN1 4RQ. Adult £11, Child £8, under 2 free.
www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Apr 6 & 13
Holiday to Space
See a planetarium show before interactive workshop to help Ted decide which planet to holiday on. 10.30am12pm. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ. 3-6. £5 per child.
www.rmg.co.uk
Apr 7-9
Easter Trail
Discover the amazing world of plants – ends with a chocolate treat. Book timed slot for trail. 11am-4pm. Arrive any time. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. All ages but designed for children. Trail £5. Entry to garden adult £9.50, child £6.50.
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Apr 11
Family Chocolate Workshop
Learn how chocolate is grown and create your own treats. 10am & 2pm. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. 5+. Adult £25, child £20.
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Apr 11, May 5 & 21
Sleeping Beauty Tour with Lilac Fairy High Tea
Discover how magic and fairytale characters are brought to life in a 1hr tour, themed on Sleeping Beauty, followed by Lilac Fairy High Tea. 2pm. Check for extra dates. Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD. 12+. £55. www.roh.org.uk
Apr 12 & 14
Family Events: Macbeth
Two workshops, 11am. 9-12s and their families, and 5-8s and their families. £10. Macbeth Storytelling, 1hr. 1pm & 3pm. 5-12. £15.
Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com
Apr 13
Family Garden Discovery: Relaxed Sensory Tour
Take time to smell the flowers. 11am12.30pm. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. 5+. Adult £10, child £5. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uks
Apr 13, 15, May 28 and more
Family Events: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Two workshops, 11am. 9-12 and their families, and 5-8 and their families, 11am.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Storytelling, 1hr. 1pm & 3pm. 5-12. £15.
Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT www.shakespearesglobe.com
Apr 13-16
Easter Dragon Quest
Egg hunt in the forest, make your own clay dragon egg, weave a Celtic dream catcher, in a whole day of activities. 10am-4pm. Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, SG13 8NY. All ages, £12.50.
celticharmony.org
Apr 14
Fartology
The extraordinary science behind the humble fart. 2pm & 6pm. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. Particularly suitable 7+. Adult £16, child £10. www.rigb.org
Apr 16
Book Buzz
Celebration of all things book – with book swap. 11am-4pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. Check website for activities. All ages.. Free www.artsdepot.co.uk
Apr 21-23
The Cycle Show
The UK’s biggest cycling show, with stars of the sport, demo tracks, skills sessions and experts. 10am-5pm. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. Adult from £16, child £7.
www.alexandrapalace.com
Apr 22
The Wild Escape
Art workshops to celebrate Earth Day. Timed slots. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG. 7-11s. Free, must book.
www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
From May 19
Every Wednesday
Secret Garden Pop-Up Café
Check website for dates and events. Activity sessions and cafe. Salisbury House, Bush Hill Park, N9 9LA.
www.thesecretgardenpopup.com
Looking ahead
May 19
Night Hike
In support of Nightingale Cancer Support Centre. 10k or 15k walk around Enfield. All ages.
www.nightingalesupport.org.uk/ nighthike
May 13-Jun 4
UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey
A tale of courage and self-sacrifice told in ballet and dance. Reimagines Jim Henson’s 1982 movie. £4-£27.50. Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD. All ages. £6-£35. www.roh.org.uk
May 27-Jun 1
The Snail and The Whale
Join an adventurous young girl and her dad as they reimagine the story of a tiny snails trip around the world. Various times. Relaxed, May 31. artsdepot, N12 0GA. 4+. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk
May 31-Jun 1
In The Night Garden Live
Various times. The Alban Arena, St Albans, AL1 3LD. Adult from £18.50, child from £16.50. alban-arena.co.uk
Jun 4
Disney 100
Concert with legendary film scenes to celebrate 100 years of Disney. 4.30pm. From £36. The O2, SE10 0DX www.theo2.co.uk
Jun 13-Aug 20
Summer Exhibition 2023
Eclectic, vibrant and innovative art exhibition, ideal for introducing children to art. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. Paid entry. www.royalacademy.org.uk
Jul 22-Aug 26
Midsummer Mechanicals
The runaway hit of last summer returns. Will get booked up quickly. Check out their family workshops
and events too. Undercover in the Sam Wannamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. 5-105. £18-£28
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Aug 11-Sep 3
Dinosaur World Live
The roarsome adventure is back. Join intrepid explorers to meet a host of creatures. With meet and greet after. Regents Park Open Air Theatre, through Queen Mary’s Garden, Regents Park. NW1 4NU. 3+. From £15.20. openairtheatre.com
...and further afield
Mar 19
Sunday Leisure Walks
Guided walk with Active Herts. around 4 miles. Meet 10am. Rye House Gatehouse, Lee Valley Park, EN11 0EH. Go with older children/teens. Free.
Mar 20
A Guide to the Walthamstow Night Sky
Introduction to urban stargazing with a tour through the wetlands to see the sky. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH. Older children and teens. £20.21.
www.wildlondon.org.uk
Mar 24
Open Evening Bayfordbury Observatory
Meet experts, see demonstrations, planetarium tour, weather permitting view interesting sky objects. Bayfordbury Observatory, Hertfordshire University, SG13 8LD. All ages. Adults £10, concs £5.
www.herts.ac.uk/bayfordbury/ bayfordbury-observatory/visitbayfordbury-observatory/publicopen-evenings
Mar 25
Lee Valley Minithon
Athletics fest. Children can compete in three events and have fun. Lee Valley Athletics Centre, N9 0AR. Year 3 to Year 7. £20 www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/leevalley/athletics-centre/kids-activities
Mar 25
Willow’s Great Big Duck Race
Hook a duck, decorate a duck and join the duck race in aid of Willow Foundation. 3pm. Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB. All ages. Free to attend. Racing duck £6. Ducks can be bought online and will be raced for you. www.willowfoundation.org.uk/events/ duckrace/
Apr 1-16
Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt
Find the bunny statues and uncover fascinating stories. Plus win a chocolate treat. Alternatives available. 3-12. Overlaps with Tulip Festival Apr 14-May 1. Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU. Included in admission. www.hrp.org.uk
Apr 16
Statues in the Park
Guided walk. 2.3m. Meet Fishers Green Car Park (charges apply) EN9 2EF 11am. Suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. Walk Free. www.visitleevalley.org.uk/eventlistings
Little Angel Theatre www. littleangeltheatre.com
The Cartoon Museum www. cartoonmuseum.org
The Design Museum, holiday courses for 10-14s www. designmuseum.org
Dugdale Centre www. dugdalecentre.co.uk
Bank of England Museum www.bankofengland.co.uk
National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 4HT. Character meets www.nam.ac.uk
Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Galley Lane, EN5 www. lewisoflondon.co.uk
The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. STEM holiday workshops. www. rigb.org
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