How is it November already? Remember, remember…. wait, what was I meant to remember? Ah yes it’s the big weekend for fireworks and bonfire night displays in London. Rest assured there are also other things going on that don’t require keeping the kids up late and/or terrifying them. For ideas to have family friendly fun in London this weekend, read on…
Diwali Celebration Trafalgar Square
Free family-frienldy festival chock full of live music, dance performances, street food and different activity zones. In the Children’s Zone, event organisers say that kids will “immerse themselves in a gripping walkthrough of Lord Rama’s life with his wife Sita”; make their own celebratory candle light and other activities.
When: 3 Nov; 1pm-7pm
Where: Trafalgar Square
Ages: all
Cost: free
More info: website
Reach at Jacksons Lane Theatre
At this children’s theatre performance you’ll watch a jumping, climbing and swinging exploration of the utmost importance. Cookie hunting!
See our EVENTS page for more details.
Bauhaus Baby Ballroom at Whitechapel Gallery
Celebrate 100 years of Bauhaus with music, art, dancing making and mayhem. Expect geometric mobiles, architectural collage, abstract costume creation and bauhaus badges. Refresh yourselves with mocktails; they’ll be serving a Walter Gropius Glass or a Kandinsky Mix.
When: 2 Nov; 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Where: Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High St, E1 7QX
Ages: all
Cost: free, advanced booking required
More info: website
Regent Street Motor Show
First of all your kids will think it’s cool that Regent Street is closed to moving traffic for an event. Then they’ll probably be entertained by it being turned into a car show complete with family friendly activities. Predicted highlights: driving a kid kart around a track and watching West End Kids perform.
When: 2 Nov; 10.30am-4pm
Where: Regent Street
Ages: all
Cost: free
More info: website
The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat at Little Angel Theatre
As part of its Edward Lear season the Little Angel Theatre in Islington is running two puppet productions based on Lear’s ‘nonsense’ poems – ‘The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy Cat’ and ‘The Dong with a Luminous Nose’.
Read our review and find out more details HERE
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