What's On
listings for all the family Compiled by Anna Blackshaw
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www.FamiliesOnline.co.uk for all our local weekly regular events. Many activities and events require advance booking. Please check the website in the listing to confirm terms and conditions for attending before heading out. Wed 9 Nov - Tiny Troopers: Poppies (SW3) Sing, play and create with your little ones at these fun, sensory sessions at the National Army Museum, perfect for ages 2 to 4. Each month will have a different theme. The November session will be exploring poppies and remembrance. Each session lasts approx 45 minutes. 10.15-11am & 11.15am-12pm. www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/tinytroopers-poppies-2 Wed 9 Nov-Wed 14 Dec Parenting Course for Separated Parents (online) This course is recommended for parents who have separated or newly separated and would like to co-parent. Both parents are not required to attend. Topics include: Understanding and acknowledging your needs and those of your children : Building self-esteem: Understanding children’s behaviour : Why a consistent approach works best : Listening skills : Effective communication : Dealing with feelings, and promoting positive discipline. Every Wed, 7-9pm. Call on 020 8863 7319 to register or email info@hopeharrow.org.uk www.hopeharrow.org.uk Sat 12 Nov - Remembrance Day Poppies (SW3) Head along to the National Army Museum this Remembrance weekend to reflect on the service of soldiers past and present. Craft a poppy and add it to the Remembrance Day installation, which will grow and bloom across the day. This drop-in activity is suitable for all ages. www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/ remembrance-day-poppies Sat 12 Nov - Lord Mayor’s Show (EC2R) Join in the fun at a rare weekend opening at the Bank of England Museum, as part of Lord Mayor’s Show! Watch the parade, then explore the galleries and enjoy a variety of activities for all of the family. 11am-4pm. www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum/whats-on/2022/lordmayors-show Sat 12 Nov & Sat 10 Dec - SENsory Sailors (SE10) Families with children with special educational needs and disabilities (under 13 years) are invited to a monthly session at the National Maritime Museum. Explore the collection, enjoy the opportunity to be creative together as a family, and meet other local families. 11am12.30pm, free, pre-book. www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/nationalmaritime-museum/sensory-sailors
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Sat 19 Nov–Sat 3 Dec - Festive Carolling for Families (HA5) Learn about tone, pitch, melody and tempo while singing a selection of festive family songs, prepared especially for the sessions. Ages 5+. www. harrowarts.com/whats-on/event/ festive-carolling-for-families
Illuminature at WWT London Wetland Centre
Fri 25 Nov - Rickmansworth Winter Fair 2022 (WD3) Rickmansworth library will be open as part of the Christmas evening. Access to all facilities, plus children’s activities. FREE, donations welcome. 6-7.30pm. www.hertfordshire. gov.uk/services/libraries-andarchives/library-opening-hours/ rickmansworth-library.aspx
Sat 12–Sun 13 Nov - VegfestUK London (W14) The UK’s biggest indoor vegan gathering of the year VegfestUK London at Olympia Grand. With a vast array of new products, new vegan businesses, firm favourites from pre pandemic days and a whole host of exciting developments in the plant based world. www.london.vegfest.co.uk Sat 12 Nov–Mon 2 Jan - Christmas at Waddesdon (HP18) With magical lights, the gardens aglow and dazzling displays inside the house creating a Waddesdoninspired wonderland. Experience the Christmas Fair (until 18 Dec), illuminations, and Winter Light Trail. www.waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/ christmas Sun 13 Nov - Family Workshop: Build Your Own ‘Operation’ Game (HA2) Inspired by the well-loved game Operation this magnetic fishing game is a fun family make where you can create your very own patient to pamper. This craft involves cutting, colouring, sticking and fiddling. At Headstone Manor and Museum. 11am, 12:15pm & 2pm. www.headstonemanor.org/events/ family-workshop-build-your-ownoperation-game Mon 14 Nov - Toddler Takeover Day (HA2) A day for Under 5’s to take over the running of Headstone Manor & Museum. Toddlers will have the chance to be Security Guards, Curators Archaeologists and more! www.headstonemanor.org/events/ toddler-takeover-day Thu 17 Nov - Museum Late: Go for Gold! (EC2R) Discover all things gold at this free evening opening. Kids and adults alike can make their very own money box to take home, shaped like a gold bar. 5-8pm. www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum/whats-on/2022/museumlate-go-for-gold
Fri 18 Nov–Sun 8 Jan – Illuminature (SW13) Explore WWT London Wetland Centre in a magical new light. Wrap up with your family and friends this winter and experience the wonder of wildlife at night. 4.30–9pm. www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/ london/whats-on/illuminature-lighttrail Sat 19 Nov - LGBTQ+ Family Network (SE10) As part of their regular LGBTQ+ programming, the National Maritime Museum hosts a space for LGBTQ+ families to meet and get creative. Join in with artistled activities and LGBTQ+ histories. 10am-12pm. www.rmg.co.uk/whatson/national-maritime-museum/ lgbtq-family-network Sat 19 Nov - Magic in the Museum (TW8) Ryan F. Lacey is a magician specialising in card magic. His tricks will delight anyone. Young and old! You’ll find him exploring the London Museum of Water & Steam and sharing some amazing tricks between 11am-12pm. www.waterandsteam.org. uk/event/magic-in-the-museum Sat 19 Nov - Sea Shanty Festival 2022 (SE10) Visit Cutty Sark for a fantastic day of sea shanty performances and workshops in celebration of the tea clipper’s birthday. 10am-4.30pm. Free with entry to ship. www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cuttysark/sea-shanty-festival-2022 Sat 19 Nov - Families Workshop: Body Adornment (NW7) Make your own wearable creations using a wide range of materials and design techniques at the V&A Museum. Artist Anita Quansah will demonstrate and share her diverse creative skills in exploring the past and the present. There are two sessions, the 10:30am for ages 7-10 and 2pm for ages 10-13. www.vam.ac.uk
Fri 25–Sun 27 Nov - Knebworth Christmas Fair (SG1) Enjoy festive shopping and fun as the Knebworth Christmas Fair returns to the Barns and Marquees at Knebworth House. The region’s biggest festive shopping event, packed with Christmas presents and gift ideas for all ages, plus festive food and drink. www. knebworthhouse.com/events/ knebworth-christmas-fair Fri 25 Nov-Fri 6 Jan - Toys, Tech and Tamagotchis: Christmas Bestsellers of the 20th Century (W11) A new display at the Museum of Brands, featuring the top-selling Christmas toys of the 20th Century. Toys will include Star Wars, Simon, Atari Video Computer System and Bratz dolls. Children are invited to explore the Time Tunnel by helping fill the pretend Christmas Stocking, before creating their very own Christmas tree decoration. www. museumofbrands.com/#exhibitions Sat 26 Nov - Family Workshops: Books you can wear (NW1) Join artists Helen Rousseau and Katriona Beales on a creative adventure inspired by the British Library’s Artists Books Collection. Learn how to fold, cut and thread paper in interesting ways. Let your imagination run wild as you turn everyday materials into wearable artworks. Take your wearable books for a walk around the Library and maybe even wear them home. Free, drop in, ages 5–11. www.bl.uk/ events/family-workshops-booksyou-can-wear-26-november-2022 Sat 26 Nov - War Games Live (SE1) A half-day festival taking place at the Imperial War Museum, exploring the phenomenon of war video games. Bringing leading designers, podcasters, journalists and gaming enthusiasts, this unique event will feature live performances, talks and gaming interactives with visitors granted after-hours access to the exhibition and retro game zone. 2-8pm. www.iwm.org.uk/events/ war-games-live Familiesonline.co.uk