2 November – 9 November 2026

What's On This Week

The best family events, activities and things to do with kids in London this week

Featured This Weekend

2 Nov – 21 Nov

Young Astronomers & Solar Observing

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Included with entry (£18 adult, £9 child)

2 Nov – 14 Nov

Autumn Forest Explorers at Epping Forest

Epping Forest Visitor Centre

Free

2 Nov – 21 Nov

Pip and Posy Live on Stage

Little Angel Theatre

See booking page

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Vauxhall City Farm

Free (£3 suggested donation)

2 Nov – 15 Nov

Tudor Autumn Family Trail

Fulham Palace

Free

2 Nov – 27 Dec

Little Lyric Family Shows

Lyric Hammersmith

£12 per ticket

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2 Nov – 8 Nov

Home Song at the Unicorn Theatre

Unicorn Theatre

See booking page

2 Nov – 7 Nov

Mum2mum Market Baby & Children's Sale

Falconwood Community Centre

2 Nov – 8 Nov

Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

From £53.50 (Tickets must be booked in advance)

2 Nov – 7 Nov

Train Day at London Museum of Water & Steam

London Museum of Water & Steam

£1 per ride per person, plus museum admission

2 Nov – 8 Nov

Unicorn Theatre: Autumn Family Season 2026

Unicorn Theatre

From £10.00 to £18.50 per ticket

5 Nov – 5 Nov

Coram's Fields Fireworks Night 2026

Coram's Fields

Free general entry; Fast-Track tickets available

Free This Week

Boston Manor Park & House

Brentford

Stephens House & Gardens

Finchley

Barnet Museum

Chipping Barnet

Thames Chase Forest Centre

Upminster

Kingston Museum

Kingston upon Thames

Wandle Park

Waddon

Rainy Day Suggestions

Buster's Soft Play Erith

Tumble in the Jungle Woolwich

Jungle VIP

Hounslow

Rainforest Soft Play

Haggerston

Kiddiewinks Soft Play

Romford

Barnardo's Triangle

Crystal Palace

All Events This Week (79)

2 Nov – 21 Nov

Young Astronomers & Solar Observing

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Included with entry (£18 adult, £9 child)

2 Nov – 14 Nov

Autumn Forest Explorers at Epping Forest

Epping Forest Visitor Centre

Free

2 Nov – 21 Nov

Pip and Posy Live on Stage

Little Angel Theatre

See booking page

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Vauxhall City Farm

Free (£3 suggested donation)

2 Nov – 15 Nov

Tudor Autumn Family Trail

Fulham Palace

Free

2 Nov – 27 Dec

Little Lyric Family Shows

Lyric Hammersmith

£12 per ticket

2 Nov – 7 Dec

Nature Tots Forest School (Monday & Friday) at Walthamstow Wetlands

Walthamstow Wetlands

Free

2 Nov – 31 Dec

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

£17.50 adult; £13.50 child - various concessions

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Autumn Leaf & Wildlife Hunt at Morden Hall Park

Morden Hall Park

Free

2 Nov – 20 Nov

Autumn Woodland Explorer Hunt at Osterley

Osterley Park and House

Included with park entry (£12 adult, £6 child)

2 Nov – 19 Dec

Play Saturdays at Young V&A

Young V&A

Free

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Golders Hill Park Zoo

Golders Hill Park

Free

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Crystal Palace Park Dinosaur Trail & Audio Tour

Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs

Free

2 Nov – 22 Nov

Dulwich Picture Gallery Family Art Sundays

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Free with adult ticket (children free)

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Hackney City Farm Weekend Animal Feeding & Farming

Hackney City Farm

Free

2 Nov – 28 Nov

Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman Amphitheatre

Guildhall Art Gallery

Free

2 Nov – 28 Nov

Autumn Sea Shanty & Shipmate Saturday

Cutty Sark

Included with admission (£22 adult, £11child)

2 Nov – 8 Nov

Home Song at the Unicorn Theatre

Unicorn Theatre

See booking page

2 Nov – 11 Jul

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Exhibition

Natural History Museum

From £17 Adult, £8.50 Child, Free for under 4s

2 Nov – 20 Dec

James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids: Reducks

Museum of Comedy

£14.25

2 Nov – 17 Mar

Family History Group

Fullwell Cross Library

2 Nov – 1 Dec

The Crown London: Royal Family Outdoor Exploration Game

The Palace of Westminster

£10.99

2 Nov – 15 Dec

Toddler Time Travellers

Epping Forest District Museum

£3.50

2 Nov – 28 Nov

Dino Disco for Kids

Natural History Museum

£20

2 Nov – 1 Dec

Kid Quest in Kensington Gardens, London: Superhero City Adventure for Kids (Ages 4-8)

Europe Sculpture, Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens

£6

2 Nov – 22 Mar

Children’s Reading Group at Hainault Library

Hainault Library

2 Nov – 5 Dec

The Place, London Contemporary Dance School - Dance Classes for all ages

The Place

£14

2 Nov – 7 Dec

Children's Drawing & Painting

Lauderdale House

Taster class £7.50; Autumn Term fee: £195 (13 weeks at £15 / class)

2 Nov – 28 Jul

Children's Coding Club

Woodford Green Library & Gym

2 Nov – 17 Dec

Children's Chess Club

Woodford Green Library & Gym

2 Nov – 18 Dec

Children’s Arts and Crafts Club

Woodford Green Library & Gym

2 Nov – 7 Nov

Mum2mum Market Baby & Children's Sale

Falconwood Community Centre

2 Nov – 8 Nov

Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

From £53.50 (Tickets must be booked in advance)

2 Nov – 17 Dec

Storytelling and Music Sessions for 0-5 Year Olds at Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall

£5.00 per child (Subsidised £1.00 tickets available)

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Discover Children's Story Centre: Interactive Story World & Story Garden

Discover Children's Story Centre

From £9.00 per person (Free for under 1s)

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Ted's Space Adventure at Royal Observatory Planetarium

Royal Observatory Greenwich

£10.00 Adult, £5.00 Child

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Power Up Video Game Exhibition at Science Museum

Science Museum

From £10.00 per person (Annual Pass options available)

2 Nov – 30 Nov

UNIQLO Tate Play: Interactive Open Studio at Tate Modern

Tate Modern

Free

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Young V&A Interactive Galleries & Autumn Family Workshops

Young V&A

Free

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Matilda The Musical at Cambridge Theatre

Cambridge Theatre

From £20.00 per ticket

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Apollo Victoria Theatre

From £25.00 per ticket

2 Nov – 28 Nov

60 Years of Celebration: When B&D Won the World Cup

Valence House Museum

Check venue admission

2 Nov – 30 Nov

WWT London Wetland Centre Autumn Nature & Bird Trail

WWT London Wetland Centre

£15.95 Adult, £9.95 Child (Free for under 4s)

2 Nov – 20 Nov

London Transport Museum: Singing, Stories and Crafts for Under 5s

London Transport Museum

Included with Museum Annual Pass (£24.50 Adult, Kids go Free)

2 Nov – 5 Dec

Half Moon Theatre: Autumn Young Season

Half Moon Theatre

£9; £5 for 5 December

2 Nov – 7 Nov

Train Day at London Museum of Water & Steam

London Museum of Water & Steam

£1 per ride per person, plus museum admission

2 Nov – 30 Nov

Mudlarks Play Gallery at Museum of London Docklands

Museum of London Docklands

Free (Timed entry booking required)

2 Nov – 8 Nov

Unicorn Theatre: Autumn Family Season 2026

Unicorn Theatre

From £10.00 to £18.50 per ticket

2 Nov – 30 Nov

The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre

Lyceum Theatre

From £23.50 per ticket

5 Nov – 5 Nov

Coram's Fields Fireworks Night 2026

Coram's Fields

Free general entry; Fast-Track tickets available

5 Nov – 7 Nov

Stow Firework Spectacular 2026

Walthamstow Cricket, Tennis & Squash Club

Ticketed — see website

5 Nov – 5 Nov

Merton Fireworks in the Park 2026 — Wimbledon Park

Wimbledon Park

Ticketed — earlybird available

5 Nov – 5 Nov

Wimbledon Park Fireworks 2026

Wimbledon Park

From £10

5 Nov – 26 Nov

Hartbeeps at Stanley Arts

Stanley Arts

See current booking page

5 Nov – 5 Nov

Coram's Fields Fireworks Night 2026

Coram's Fields

Free

5 Nov – 18 Dec

Sound Explorers at Young V&A

Young V&A

Free

6 Nov – 6 Nov

A Tale of Us at Stanley Arts

Stanley Arts

Adult and baby £14; extra adult or baby £7

6 Nov – 6 Nov

BookTrust Story and Rhymetime at Wembley Library

Wembley Library

Free

7 Nov – 5 Dec

Ballroom Boogie x Toasty Tots XL

Royal Festival Hall

Free, no ticket required

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Dulwich Sports Club Fireworks Display

Dulwich Sports Club

From £11

7 Nov – 8 Nov

Battersea Park Fireworks 2026

Battersea Park

From £13.00 (Free for children under 10)

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Bromley High Fireworks 2026

Bromley High School

Ticketed — see Eventbrite

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Danson Fireworks 2026

Danson Park

Early bird: Adult £14, Child £8, Family from £22

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Blackheath Fireworks 2026

Blackheath Common

Ticketed; funfair rides extra

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Saturday Sessions: Drawing Futures

Royal Festival Hall

Free, no ticket required

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Harrow Fireworks & Diwali Display 2026

Harrow Fireworks

Free entry 12–3pm; ticketed for the evening display

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Merton Fireworks in the Park 2026 — Morden Park

Morden Park

Ticketed — earlybird available

7 Nov – 7 Nov

The Walker Ground Fireworks Display 2026

The Walker Ground

Ticketed — see Eventbrite

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Dulwich Firework Display 2026 — Kids for a Quid

Dulwich Sports Club

Adults £13, juniors £8, under 12s £1

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Relaxed Drawing Futures with MATT+FIONA

Royal Festival Hall

Free, ticket required

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Flipping Frame

Blackhorse Workshop

£35

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Family Make Stuff Morning: Bug Hotel

Blackhorse Workshop

£35

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Pub Quiz & Raffle for the Sick Children's Trust

Walthamstow Trades Hall & Institute

7 Nov – 19 Mar

Dino Snores for Kids

Natural History Museum

£87

7 Nov – 8 Nov

Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival 2026

Alexandra Palace

From £15.50 Adult, £10.50 Child

7 Nov – 5 Dec

Jazz Saturday at The Albany

The Albany

Free

7 Nov – 7 Nov

Out of the Box

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

Adults £10.70, children £8.70, including QNext fee

8 Nov – 20 Dec

Tiny Senses at Botwell Green Library

Botwell Green Library

Free

8 Nov – 8 Nov

The Wind in the Willows at artsdepot

artsdepot

From £13.75