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 »
Over 8.9 million people have seen Mamma Mia! on stage in London since it opened in 1999. Together the cast have played over 7,750 performances and has broken box office 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 more »
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 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 »
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Weald & Downland Living Museum launched a competition earlier in the year asking local young supporters to design a badge to mark 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 »