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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 more »
If you're totally Marvel obsessed, you're in luck! Marvel’s Avengers Station opens in London at ExCel London on 29th November 2018. It's basically a huge multi-room experience where you get 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 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 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 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! 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 more »
Come to the Tower of London this February half term and join their Knight School! You'll begin your training as a page. Impress your Lord or Lady with good manners as more »
Bookshops across the UK are hosting Isadora Moon parties, with storytimes, sparkly craft activities, and fun party games this February! You can also pick up a copy of the brand more »
The BAFTA award-winning TV show ‘Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom’ has now got it’s own stage show! The show’s all about Holly and Ben. Holly's a young Fairy Princess who more »
The Ehrlich Brothers are bringing their unbelievable illusion show to the UK for the first time in 2019! It's at the Wembley Arena in London on April 6th 2019. The more »
RHS Garden Wisley is the perfect place for a day out this Easter! The garden is bursting into bloom and there's a fun family activity every day! Hop on down more »
Kidtropolis is the UK's biggest and best kids event. It's always jam packed with shows and activities and this year is no different! Sam and Mark from CBBC's Big Friday more »
The BIG Event of the year... the Tractor Ted Big Machines Weekend is returning to Bowood this on the May Bank Holiday weekend (25th-27th May) and, with combine harvesters and more »
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in the Oxford University Parks?
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is more »
Showstopper: The Improvised Musical Kids Show is coming to the Underbelly Southbank on the 16th June and 7th July! In the show, the team are about to put on a more »
Take a ride on the newly opened Mail Rail, a journey into London's secret history! One hundred years ago, the Post Office built a secret railway under central London... Stretching more »
For hundreds of years, the Tower of London served as a prison for enemies of the Crown. Rebels, plotters, heretics, spies and traitors have filled its cells and dungeons. Some more »
Monkey World is a unique place!Visitors can see four large family groups of chimpanzees living naturally outside of Africa, Europe's only orangutan crèche, and an active breeding population of incredibly more »
The Look Out Discovery Centre is full of hands-on science.
They have over 90 activities which children of all ages can enjoy and learn from. Launch a hydrogen rocket, play with boats in the indoor stream, or build a house with your friends.
You can a journey through space without even leaving the ground at Spaceport in The Wirral!
The World Rugby Museum is home to the most extensive collection of rugby football memorabilia in the world! Once inside this rugby treasure trove, you can stand face-to-face with the world’s oldest international football jersey and international cup and take-up a number of interactive challenges. Become a commentator in our commentator’s booth; sing-along to your national more »
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4T2DMSoMvI more »
Visitors to RHS Garden Wisley this summer can join in a very special anniversary celebration, as the Royal Horticultural Society partners with The World of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar to celebrate the book’s 50th anniversary. Join us at RHS Garden Wisley for the Very Hungry Caterpillar family trail through the garden. Click here more »
We have our own stage show, The Fun Kids Epic Roadshow Adventure – and it's back at CarFest in Cheshire. We're going to be at CarFest North all weekend, 26th to 28th July 2019! CarFest is founded by radio friend Chris Evans and it’s a super-charged weekend, packed full of cars, live music and more. more »
Mid Hants heritage railway will play host to Thomas and friends from August 3rd to 11th, bringing loads of fun, activities and entertainment for all the family. Not only will you have the chance to meet Thomas, you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy unlimited trips behind him! Experience a ride on a real steam engine and more »
Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold more than 43 million copies worldwide since it was first released in 1969! Now the book has made its way off the page and is back in London at The Troubadour White City Theatre! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features over 75 puppets, adapting four of Eric more »
Meraki Festival is an all-inclusive family festival- so once you’re through the gates, your family can enjoy ALL of the festival activities at no extra cost! This allows the kids to have as much fun as possible and for you to be able to just say yes… to everything! Running across the bank holiday weekend more »
Make sure you’re at London’s Southbank on August 24th for the holiday hunt of the summer where you could win the ultimate family getaway to Germany! The lucky winner will get flown out by Eurowings to Stuttgart Airport, explore SouthWest Germany and spend time in the famous Europa-Park! But winning won’t be easy – you’ll more »
This August Bank Holiday Sunday (25 Aug), Culture Mile presents Smithfield Street Party: A Beastly Adventure, a fantastical free street party where the animals top the bill, that marks the culmination of #PlayTheMile. Learn how to dance like a bee, look up and watch extraordinary aerialists fly through the sky, transform your perspectives with free-running classes more »
The Royal Opera House are hosting a family get-together!The fun-filled days are packed with pop-up performances, prop making, live make-up and stage combat demonstrations and loads more. You can try your hand at dressing up, singing, dancing and performing!There’s lots to see and do and the days are perfect for all the family.Whether you're more »
Go to RHS Garden Wisley and celebrate ‘Awesome Autumn’ during October half-term, October 26th to November 3rd 2019. Enjoy fun activities throughout the week, including a family garden trail, drop-in craft and sow-and-grow workshops! There's also pumpkin carving and guided walks for families with the Education team. Check out a quick list of events below more »
This half-term RHS Garden Hyde Hall have loads of amazing activities that you can get involved with! There's an amazing garden trail for the whole family to get involved with and you can get into the Halloween spirit by carving pumpkins! Woodfest will also be on November 1-3, its a festival all about wood and more »
The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming and hilarious musical, based on Dr. Seuss’ hugely popular best-selling books made famous by the film adaptions. Join in the Christmas spirit with the show critics have called 'A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults' more »
Dazzling family shows, festive markets, sparkling lights and musical sandpits – with more seasonal delights than you can shake a stocking at, Southbank Centre in winter is truly magical. Play in giant sandpits illuminated by beautiful graphics, creating music with your own movements at the return of Soundpit. All ages can come and explore unique more »
The enchanting festive favourite, The Snowman, returns for a magical 22nd year. Based up the book by Raymond Briggs and produced by John Coates, this charming stage adaptation is guaranteed to transport you to a world of wintery adventure. With music and lyrics by Howard Blake, including Walking in the Air, choreography by Robert North, more »
The Fun Kids Epic Roadshow Adventure is an interactive stage show for all ages, hosted by Fun Kids radio presenters Bex Lindsay and Dan Simpson! After successful runs at the Southbank Festival and Car-Fest this year the show is back with a festive Christmas twist. Click here to get your tickets In the show, Bex more »
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience when Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic skates into London! Be charmed by a cast of over 50 unforgettable Disney characters, with Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse, the spirited Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and many of the Disney Princesses, including Jasmine, Cinderella, Rapunzel, more »
Come and meet Father Christmas at his top-secret London headquarters, the Royal Albert Hall! Once upon a time, nearly 150 years ago, Father Christmas and his workshop elves used Christmas magic to enchant the Royal Albert Hall and turn it into their secret London Headquarters... but this year, the elves are a little behind schedule! more »
From the producers of last year’s Santa Claus and the Christmas Adventure, the enchanting Christmas experience returns with a brand new story for all the family to enjoy. Join us this year at Wimbledon Library. It’s Christmas Eve and whilst most children are hanging up their stockings, there are a few boys and girls who are more »
Take a drive on the wild side this winter, by heading to West Midland Safari Park. Their four mile self-drive safari is open on weekends until 10th February, that means that you don't have to wait until summer to see all their amazing animals. You'll see Zebra's while cruising through the African Plains, Rhino's while more »
If you love Doctor Who then this event may be just for you! It takes you through the science of Doctor Who with loads of amazing things to see and do. There are talks all about Doctor Who including ‘An Audience with a Dalek’ and ‘An Audience with the 15th Cyber Legion’. You can even learn how more »
Tuesday 5th May – Crab Finger Puppet Fun for all the family. All that’s needed is a glue stick, pen, scissors, cotton bud, egg box and card to make a crab finger puppet at home. Tuesday 5th May at 6pm - Yoga at the Aquarium As part of the aquarium’s Facebook Live relaxation sessions, on 5th more »
We're in lockdown. And our sports are suffering. The current coronavirus pandemic and consequent lockdown has had a huge impact on everyone, across all regions of the UK, in every aspect of our lives. We know the risks to our health, and the strain to the economy. But we've forgotten about our local, grassroots sports more »
VE Day Craft Ideas and Wartime Recipes from Preston Park Museum and Grounds Offers lots of things you can make together as a family to get ready for the 75th anniversary. Even though celebrations will be happening at home or in our gardens, that’s no reason not to make our parties special! Full of ideas more »
Join author, comedian, podcaster and history presenter Iszi Lawrence this Tuesday 12th May at 12pm on the KidsBloomsbury Facebook Page, as she teaches you all about the Suffragettes using her debut historical adventure The Unstoppable Letty Pegg and answers your questions! Suitable for ages 5-11. Click here!
We may all be isolating at home but that shouldn’t stop us enjoying London’s culture – find the best things to do at home in London, from live streams and more »
The Box Museum in Plymouth is the UK’s biggest new museum of 2020, and was due to open its doors to the public this coming weekend 16-17 May. While due to coronavirus and the government’s social distancing guidelines the opening of The Box has been postponed until later in 2020, this coming weekend, The Box more »
Whilst the National Marine Aquarium has been closed during lockdown, the team have been working hard behind the scenes making plans to celebrate World Oceans Day on 8 June, through more »
Don't Worry, Little Crab will be available to watch for free on the Little Angel Theatre YouTube channel from Sunday 21st June at 11am BST until Friday 31st July. Join more »
London Zoo have worked hard to put safety measures in place at their Zoos, offering an open-air opportunity to see amazing animals and to reconnect with nature. They have implemented more »
The school summer holidays are officially here and Rainbow Trust have a #BoredomBusters activity for you. Whilst we all love cake, we love the time making it together a whole more »
Are you ready for take-off? The UK is go for launch! As part of our Destination Space programme, this summer holiday we will be blasting off from the UK, thanks more »
Saturday 8th August at 9pm will see the event’s iconic nightglow take place virtually, featuring 12 hot air balloons and their crews. The production will feature some incredible special effects more »
Are you ready for some fun this summer? Over the next 5 weeks the Odd Socks Summer Camp will be bringing you missions from Andy and each of the Odd more »
London Transport Museums Acton Depot is opening it's doors this month for 10 days! Visit the museum full of amazing transport artefacts from the past August 19-23 and August 26-30 2020. The more »
The 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge will take place in September 2020 and aims to raise thousands of pounds for dog-related charities, whilst not more »
Ocean lessons and virtual tours for schools For 22 years, the Ocean Conservation Trust has been providing an exciting and engaging learning programme, using the Ocean as a hook for more »
Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present: Locked down. Locked in. But living. Three site specific dance productions by Studio Wayne McGregor, Northern Ballet and Gary Clarke Company. Following the success of more »
Track down Billy Brown at London Transport Museum and its Depot in Acton this October half-term London Transport Museum is opening its doors in two locations this October half-term as more »
To celebrate twenty years of the International Space Station we are joined by a special guest for a LIVE online Q&A. The National Space Centre will be hosting Libby Jackson, more »
The Ocean Conservation Trust is partnering with Encounter Edu and the CARMABI coral research station in the southern Caribbean to host the AXA Coral Live Lessons at the National Marine Aquarium from 9th to 19th November 2020. The free more »
Join us for a special #SciFRI as we speak with Charles Cockell, professor of astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh. Friday is officially the best day of the week #SciFRI more »
Hannah Khalil presents Mrs Scrooge as part of Fly High Stories’ 12 Tiny Plays Winter theatre project. From Sarah Gain Productions, Hannah Khalil presents Mrs Scrooge– a digital interactive story more »
With this being such an incredibly challenging year for everyone, and with many of our much loved traditions cancelled, GirlGuiding is partnering with children’s theatre company Join the Dots to more »
The Ocean Conservation Trust will be running a free webinar series beginning on Thursday 10th December at 4:30pm about the incredible seabed habitats and animals found around the UK, and how we are working more »
Scratch Built Productions are planning something special for any families who didn’t manage to get tickets for their Christmas show this year…. ….join Mrs Christmas and the rest of the more »
Chickenshed has a treat for all the family at this time when there is very little live-theatre on our Stages. We would like to transport you back in time to more »
Watermans is delighted to present Myths and Adventures from Ancient Greece, a series of four online children’s theatre shows written by Hannah Khalil (15 Heroines, Jermyn Street Theatre; Not The Gingerbread more »
Virtual visitors are invited to take a 1-hour tour with the Ocean Discovery Rangers, exploring the whole Ocean, from the rocky shores of the coast in Devon, all the way more »
The Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country who are being educated at home during lockdown. The National Marine Aquarium, an initiative of more »