Everyone loves LEGO®, right?! Well this August Bank Holiday weekend, LEGO is putting on a surprise pop-up show in London! It's called LEGO® Mini Missions: Ninjas in the City and is taking place on the Southbank. It's the first time this has ever been done and the pop-up event is full of stuff from LEGO® City more »
Spanning the whole of September, 2017's Totally Thames festival is set to be bigger and better than ever before! If you've never been before or don't know what it is, more »
Trolls is on NOW TV so to celebrate, you can experience your very own Troll transformation! They've opened the UK’s first Troll inspired pop-up beauty salon... Located under a bridge in London - just like real trolls! - the salon will offer free candy-coloured makeovers inspired by Troll characters - Poppy, Guy Diamond and Smidge. more »
The monthly, family Arty Sundays at The Wilson are the perfect way for you to explore your creative side.
As Autumn sets in at Basildon Park, the woodland really comes to life.
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Cheltenham Montpellier?
Join Down House's expert gardeners who’ll cover a different topic each weekend giving you top tips from the harvest season as they draw from their experience tending Darwin’s famous garden – his ‘outdoor laboratory’.
Today is Roald Dahl Day and if you love Roald Dahls’ stories, the best place to go is the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden. That's the village between Aylesbury and High Wycombe where the author lived and wrote for 36 years. There’s three fun galleries to explore! Find out about Roald more »
Join CBeebies' Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour!
With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise!
Celebrate all things apple at Audley End - from bobbing and weaving to trapping and tasting, apples have never been so appetising!
Explore shape, pattern and type to create your own poetry, and then have fun playing with different ways of performing and recording your work. Join artists James Bulley and Helen Frosi to experiment with a variety of poetry-making activities such as cut-ups and collage, using everyday materials to create your own visual poems! Explore fun more »
Europe's largest dedicated children's literature festival - is back from Friday 29 September to Sunday 8 October 2017!
Experience the history of rowing, from the ancient Greeks to the modern Olympic Games! See boats of all shapes and sizes, including the boat that Sir Team GB’s Sir Steve more »
Did you know - there’s a Cartoon Museum in London where you’ll find over 5000 books and 4000 comics? It’s just around the corner from Oxford Street and you can more »
You can go on a journey through space and time at Discovery Quay in Cardiff! The Doctor Who Experience is packed with loads of incredible stuff all to do with Doctor Who. You’ll be flying the TARDIS and helping the Doctor escape some of the scariest monsters the universe has ever seen, including Daleks, Cybermen more »
The RBC Race for the Kids 5K family fun run is returning this year!
This year is expected to be the biggest yet, helping to raise even more money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
The British Pet Show is taking place this Saturday at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex.
Scotland’s first Festival of Polish Art for Children ‘’KITE AND TRUMPET’' is here! For eleven days, in the Summerhall, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, and the North Edinburg Arts Centre the younger and quite older citizens of Edinburgh can take part in creative workshops, admire beautifully illustrated Polish books, play with quality toys and games crafted more »
If you love gaming, one of the biggest gaming shows in the UK is coming to Manchester this month! You can play the latest games and even some ones that haven’t been released yet! There’s also incredible virtual reality experiences to try from PlayStation, HTC and Oculus Rift. Click here to find out more! In more »
From detective hunts, decoding secret messages, and fortune telling in Ancient Rome, to piracy on the high seas and uncovering outrageous fibs, this year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas is packed full of family-fun events!
Have you ever wanted to ponder the peculiarities of Potions, delve into Divination, or discover enchanting creatures? Now you can! There's a huge Harry Potter exhibit at the British Library until February 2018!
Children and their families can enjoy a scarily huge variety of spooky fun at nine WWT Wetland Centres spread across the UK this October half term. Many events incorporate a more »
If you've ever wanted to get behind the screen and work out what exactly happens on a film set, now's your chance!
Secrets of the Movies is back for a spooky Halloween spectacular, this time at The Gallery, 15 Bateman Street, Soho!
Get the adrenaline pumping with a ride on The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Whizz down the UK’s tallest public artwork with a 40-second ride on the tallest and longest tunnel slide in the world. Twist and more »
Go stargazing at this famous British observatory!
Gather friends and family to enjoy Ascot’s first meeting of the 2017/18 Jumps season on Saturday 4th November, featuring the £100,000 Sodexo Gold Cup Chase, ran over three miles. After the last race finishes, preparations will begin for a 6.30pm fireworks show! The Plaza Lawn will be alive with activity throughout the afternoon with fairground more »
Head to Lightwater Valley Theme Park for a fabulous firework spectacular, choreographed to music and set over the picturesque Swan Lake.
Edinburgh has been remembering the 5 of November for over 30 years with its annual fireworks display at Meadowbank Stadium being the city's largest. However, with the stadium soon set to close its doors for redevelopment, this year's will be its final firework show for a while. A great event for the whole family, this more »
Featuring guest speakers from the film industry and supported by free curriculum-linked resources, IntoFilm aims to help educators bring learning to life for 5-19 year olds by inspiring young people to watch and understand film in new and creative ways. This year's Into Film Festival takes place from 8-24 November! The Into Film Festival is the more »
For over 10 years, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland has been spreading the Christmas spirit throughout London! The festival has become a landmark event for Londoners and tourists alike. With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice skating, shows, roller coaster rides, street more »
This festive season, experience Christmas time at Hogwarts and discover how film-makers created fire, ice and snow that never melts! From 18th November 2017 – 28th January 2018 you will have the opportunity to see the Harry Potter film series’ most iconic sets decorated for festive scenes. Click here to book tickets! The Great Hall will be transformed, more »
Ho-ho-ho! Have you written your list for Santa yet? The Funbox team are back for more seasonal fun with their brand new festive show SANTA’S FUNTASTIC FACTORY! Gary, Anya and Kevin have been invited by the big chap in the red suit himself to help finish the lists for all the boys and girls before more »
Follow a sparkling trail of over one million twinkling lights, illuminating heritage trees and buildings through Kew Gardens. Fairy-tale meets fantasy in a world of singing trees, larger-than-life flora, ribbons of light, giant baubles, and a flickering Fire Garden. The Palm House leaps into life with a dazzling show of laser beams, jets of light and kaleidoscopic more »
Twinkling with festive spirit The Snowman is now celebrating 20 consecutive years on the stage! Based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates which has transported a generation of children and their families into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman. more »
See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for little ones! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun and bright more »
This amazing live music experience relives classic moments from hit films like Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and more!
There's a brand-new festive, family festival coming to London this December!
The characters from The Emoji Movie have jumped out of the big screen and will be at intu Lakeside Shopping Centre on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. Come and meet the characters and pose for pics with your fave Emoji. There’s also the chance to win some awesome prizes! If that wasn’t enough there’s more »
Ever since 1872, The Varsity Match has been played annually and is renowned as one of the most pulsating fixtures on the rugby calendar! Held at Twickenham Stadium since December 1921, The Varsity Match is once again set to turn the hallowed turf two shades of blue as the women and men from Oxford and more »
Rapunzel is one of this year's must-see pantos according to loads of really famous critics, who love the songs and the villains!
When a brother and sister have to move in together neither of them are too happy about it! But they both soon realise that sharing isn’t all bad as their fights and frustrations soon turn into games and giggles in this hilarious new play.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Find out for yourselves...
Kai and Gerda are best friends and together they reimagine the thrilling adventure of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter fairy-tale!
The Liverpool International Horse Show is back for its third year!
In a repeat of Big Game 7, Harlequins will play 2014 Aviva Premiership Champions Northampton Saints, following back-to-back years against Gloucester Rugby.
LEGO DUPLO are putting on play mornings throughout January where pre-school children can design and build all sorts of amazing things through creative play!
Miximals is the new and exciting collectible that engages and encourages children to imagine, create and share their own adorable Miximal characters! Head down to Smyths Toys Superstores on Staples Corner, Saturday 20th January to see the unveiling of Creative Celeste and Ruby Rube Miximal! There's also an exciting meet and greet with the awesome YouTuber. Even more »
Would you like to dance with a dance troop, or get your skills to be seen by local talent scouts? Can you jump an Olympic size hurdle, rugby tackle a mascot, shoot more than 5 hoops in a row at basketball or netball? Can you do more kick ups than a professional footballer? Would you more »
Join us for a wondrous afternoon of science activities that you can do at home! Alom Shaha will show his favourite demos and you can try them afterwards! From simple things you have lying around the house, Alom will show you how to create exciting and hands-on science anywhere in the house. The event will consist more »
A brand-new live stage adaptation of Guess How Much I Love You is going on a UK tour! Watch and join in as Little and Big Nutbrown Hare settle down after a bedtime story and re-awaken to discover the delights and colours of each season as they compete to measure their love for each other! more »
Learn to become a knight this February half term with the Tower of London's 'Knight School' and help defend the Tower!
To mark Chinese New Year, which is on the 16th February, Hamley the Bear will be making his way over to China Town, London! He's handing out 10% off Hamleys coupons and extra special lucky red envelopes between 15th and 18th February. Following the opening of Hamleys’ largest store in Beijing just before Christmas, Hamleys more »
Meet, make, play as the ultimate festival of games returns to Dreamland this February half term! This year, they're celebrating 40 years of Space Invaders with a whole galaxy of space play featuring Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournaments, retro arcade games, board games and more! There are even spots dedicated to VR Gameplay and Minecraft more »
Drop in for an action-packed day of talks, demonstrations and experiments that explore the intriguing world of communication. Family Fun Day activities are suitable for ages 6+ but all under-16's must be accompanied by an adult. Activities on the day will explore the wide ranging science behind human and animal communication. Have a go at more »
Explore the world of Peter Pan this February and March at the Museum of London Docklands! It's transforming into Neverland for two fun-filled weekends. A series of interactive events, film screenings and performances will take place throughout the weekends, providing a whole new generation with an introduction to J.M. Barrie’s characters. Professional character actors will more »
Following a really successful run in Paris, ‘DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes’ is now open at The O2 Arena in London! It's a one-of-a-kind exhibition that celebrates all things DC from the unique mythology to iconic Super Heroes and Super Villains such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and The Joker. The exhibit features more more »
Whether you're a racer or a cruiser, getting back into a boat or just getting started, The RYA Dinghy Show has something for everyone. This unique show is the only show in the world dedicated exclusively to dinghies! It's taking place at Alexandra Palace in London on the 3rd and 4th March 2018 and to top it all, kids more »
Have you ever wanted to hear some incredible stories while boating around on the Thames taking in the amazing London skyline? Well now you can! MBNA Thames Clippers are putting on ‘Tales on the Thames’ throughout March in partnership with Walker Books. These stories telling sessions will be happening on the 9th, 16th and 23rd more »
If you're looking for some Easter fun that involves over 500 animals and your favourite TV characters then Twycross Zoo has got you covered. There's plenty of awesome stuff going on this Easter at Twycross Zoo. You can visit the animals, have fun on the Easter Trail and even meet your favourite characters from PJ more »
For the first time ever, Peter Rabbit is coming to Kew Gardens! The event, called 'A big day out with Peter Rabbit' starts on Good Friday and runs until Sunday, April 15th. Visitors can expect an exciting activity-packed day out with games, crafts and storytelling inspired by Beatrix Potter’s iconic tales. Spring will be well more »
Basically, you can get a load of great food and read a book at the same time - for April the kids book is ‘Railway Children’ and the adult book is ‘Frankenstein‘
Follow the adventures of two brothers and the night-time disappearance of a chocolate cake in this new musical adaptation! It's based on a poem by Michael Rosen called Chocolate Cake, which has just been published as a picture book. The show is from the same people as We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and How more »
The final days of one of the Tower of London’s most infamous prisoners, Anne Boleyn, is being brought to life in a brand new play! The performance is staged on the site of the lost Tudor Palace at the Tower, where Anne spent her last 17 days. It uses loads of factual information - including more »
Enter the home of 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques, living in an ancient Staffordshire woodland. Wander along the ¾ mile visitor path and watch the monkeys’ antics unfold in front of you. Listen to hourly feedings talks, visit The Jungle Shop and have a bite to eat in The Banana Café. There are also multiple play more »
Polka Theatre are hosting a new Techtopia Festival! It's running from 24 May until 3 June and includes a number of performances, workshops and installations spanning two weeks exploring the role of technology in modern childhood. The festival opens with Scanner’s Inc and House of Absolute’s Stardust, a special exploration of sound and dance. Other more »
MCM Comic Con is a fun filled day out for all the family and they've got so much for your little superhero to do when you’re at MCM London this May! Friday and Sunday are our quieter days so if you are bringing little ones, they're probably the best days to come. Kids go free to everyone more »
Open House Families is London’s brand new festival of architecture, design and engineering taking place this summer on the 9 and 10 June! It is being held across some of the city’s most iconic buildings! The charity behind Open House are launching the free family festival to inspire and excite the next generation of city-shapers! more »
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is coming back to the West End after more than ten years. This time it's returning to the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 4 July. Music, laughter, rhymes, rhythms and repetitions together with puppetry, paint, water and mud... not to mention a bear – we’re not scared! – make more »
Whitby is preparing to push the boat out for one our area’s most iconic figures by holding a weekend-long Captain Cook Festival. To mark 250 years since Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage of discovery to the South Seas, a festival of celebrations will take place from July 6 to July 8! Giving a feel more »
British Summer Time is a huge festival that's held every year in Hyde Park in London! There's something there called Open House, which is packed with themed movie nights, live music, street food, tennis screenings, circuses, theatre, and more! Enjoy the long days and warm summer nights with 4 days of activities and free entry more »
Henley Festival has announced its Family Sunday this year and it's going to be a great day!
Come along to London’s Hot Air Balloon festival on 21st & 22nd July at Enfield Town Park! It's shaping up to be a summer weekend jam packed with street food from local traders, funfair rides, stunts and shows, fireworks and more! There's even a kid’s zone and, of course, a colourful array of hot air more »
If you haven't heard of the BeWILDerwood then we know you're going to absolutely love it! The BeWILDerwood is basically a huge wood with absolutely loads to see and do for all the family from boat rides to slides and more! The whole wood is based on the books by Tom Blofeld which feature Twiggles more »
Join Sooty, Sweep and Soo and Richard Cadell from the telly as they celebrate Sooty's 70th Birthday in fine style! With buckets of laughs and loads of audience participation, Sooty's 70th Birthday Party is a family show to delight Sooty fans old and new. It's taking place at North Pier Theatre in Blackpool and all proceeds more »
Sea Creatures is a brand new, interactive exhibition that takes you on a deep dive into the sea so you can learn more about the creatures that live there! The exhibit shows you not only what lies beneath the waves, but also beneath fur, skin and scales. From pregnant sharks to Leafy Seadragons; from the deep-dwelling more »
X barks the spot in the new tour PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure!” It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration! But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. When they do, they also discover a more »
Taking place at Printworks in South London, Monstrous is a one day festival experience for all ages. Expect a line-up jam packed with live performances, amazing experiences, exciting attractions and wonderful adventures – all resulting in a fantastic family day out! Click here to find out more! One of the UK’s biggest football clubs will more »
Wild Child is London’s newest children’s festival, created by mums and dads for the whole family! Wild Child brings together the very best in arts activities, workshops and performances by a wide range of companies, many founded by London mums and dads themselves! Click here to find out more! Whilst there you can visit the more »
Sea Creatures is a brand new, interactive exhibition that takes you on a deep dive into the sea so you can learn more about the creatures that live there! The exhibit shows you not only what lies beneath the waves, but also beneath fur, skin and scales. From pregnant sharks to Leafy Seadragons; from the deep-dwelling more »
Discover the world of ballet through creative, fun and sensory dance workshops for children and adults. Ballet Dots is a dance programme for under 5s, giving children and adults the chance to explore dance, music and the world of The Royal Ballet. No experience needed, just enthusiasm! Each session lasts about 45 minutes; there is more »
Kidtropolis is one of the coolest events on the calendar and it’s back for its third year! If you’ve never been before, it’s basically an epic event packed full of live shows, cool characters, exciting entertainment and amazing activities. Click here to book tickets! It’s at the London ExCeL on the 20th to 22nd October 2018 making more »
Students from across the UK and from every school type are taking part in the world’s largest drama festival! It's run by award-winning cultural education charity Shakespeare Schools Foundation. They've got nearly 900 schools across the country to perform as part of a special annual Festival. It involves people like you performing Shakespeare plays on real more »
The Moomin family was hibernating in the drawing room as they were wont to do. They had been sleeping for a few months already and were going to keep it up until spring… Now all at once a cold draught disturbed Moomintroll's dreams. And someone was pulling at his quilt and shouting that he was more »
Twinkling with festive spirit, The Snowman returns for a record-breaking 21st year at The Peacock Theatre in London! It's based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film from Dianne Jackson and John Coates. They've transported a generation of children and their families into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman, more »
Here's a freezin' to be cheerful... Regular writers Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton unite with musical director Greg Last to bring the usual music and mayhem to this chilly tale. Click here to get tickets! The notorious dame Francis Tucker and master of mischief Adam Keast will bring audiences to their feet to dance, more »
This Christmas why not pull on your wellies, button up your coats, wrap up warm and head to Warwick Castle. This year they're having Santa Sleepovers where you get to stay in the Castle grounds and join in with loads of amazing Christmas activities that the whole family will love! Click here to get your tickets more »
Jack and his mother are so poor that they have to sell their cow Daisy. After a magical encounter Jack has some beans, but no cow and no money! A beansprout in the back garden will take Jack and his mother to a world they have never dared to imagine. Will they get their beloved more »
Santa's Naughty Elf is celebrating 10 years of calamity in this year's pantomime for under sevens and their families at The Customs House. Wayne Miller, who writes and directs the show and stars as Elfluent, will have all sorts of mayhem in mind as he is joined by new faces for the celebrations. Click here more »
There's nothing more fun then a party at Christmas, and this year Big Fish Little Fish are throwing an amazing 'Winter Wonderland' party to get everyone in the festive mood! The party will have loads of amazing electronic music for everyone to dance to. Get tickets here! Kids will have a great time dancing to more »
The Showstoppers' Christmas Kids Show is an amazing performance where the audience are in charge of what happens which means every show is different! This year they're bringing the show to Leicester Square throughout December. Their elves are ready and waiting to take kids’ ideas and suggestions and transform them on the spot into hilarious, magical, musical adventures. more »
A Christmas Carol is one of the classic Christmas stories that everyone loves! It's about of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean old man who hates Christmas and everything it stands for. Then on Christmas Eve he gets visited by three Christmas Spirits, The Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas present, and the Ghost of more »
Nativity! The Musical is the hilarious feel-good show based on the Nativity! films. The show is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and get you in the Christmas spirit! Get your tickets here The Musical is coming to the New Oxford Theatre in December so why not head over for a family fun more »
Calling Santa’s little helpers! Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully Albert’s Orchestra has found it but they need your help to return it to him ahead of the big day! Together, we need to zip around the world on an orchestral adventure to track down Father more »
Join Zoo Keeper Sue and mischievous Little Monkey on Christmas Eve, and discover numbers are all around us! Packed with bold, engaging puppets and a musical mash-up, the makers of Dogs Don't Do Ballet bring the universally popular song to life. Click here to find out more! Learn to love counting during an endlessly surprising more »
The Hubbub Club returns with the perfect party to celebrate this special time of year. Join them for interactive activities, seasonal performances from the company and special guests in a magical Winter Wonderland setting. Click here to get tickets! Meet mischievous elves, dancing penguins and a host of delightful characters... Make sure you dress up more »
It's Christmas and when Clara is given a wooden nutcracker in the shape of a handsome Prince, little does she know that she and her brother Fritz are about to be drawn into a great adventure. The Mouse Queen has stolen the magic of the Christmas Tree star and the Land of Make Believe is more »
This year Santa's gong to be making a stop at one of the coolest places in the country... The National Space Centre! The centre is filled with loads of cool things to see and do all about space and this year Santa's going to be stopping by to say hello to the countries youngest astronauts. more »
Home Alone is a hilarious film about a boy who gets left at home on his own for Christmas. It's a classic and this year it's being shown at the Royal Albert Hall with a live orchestra! The film's score was written by legendary composer John Williams who did the music for Harry Potter, Star more »
Say goodbye to 2018 and welcome 2019 with Seven Stories! Seven Stories is The National Centre for Children's Books. They select original artwork and manuscripts - from first scribbles to finished books - to create innovative exhibitions and popular events. Seven Stories celebrates children's books: How books are made, where they come from and how more »