What's On? Spend Next Week With Children In London
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Half term is here, and London is buzzing with family-friendly fun. From music and magic to storytelling and interactive theatre, there’s something to keep kids of all ages entertained. Here’s our round-up of the best events happening this week.
Monday 27th – Friday 31st October
The Strings Club Half Term Camp
Running across multiple London locations, the Strings Club holiday camps are packed with music, creativity and screen-free fun. Kids will explore instruments, songwriting and performance in a supportive, playful environment.
Ages: 4–11 | Dates: 27–31 Oct | Tip: Use code NEWCUS10 for a discount
Thursday 23rd October
The Magic Gateway, Greenwood Theatre
Step through a neon portal into a magical family show filled with illusions, audience participation and laugh-out-loud moments. Children get to help make the magic happen on stage.
Ages: 4+ | Price: from £15 | Location: London Bridge SE1
Billy Marrows + Grande Família, Puppet Theatre Barge
A lively evening of contemporary jazz blending classical, folk and Brazilian influences. Older children can enjoy the intimate floating theatre experience and soulful live music.
Ages: 12+ | Price: from £15 | Location: Little Venice W9
Thursday 23rd October – Sunday 9th November
Dweeb-A-Mania, Polka Theatre
Mega-nerds Kemi and Norah crash a wrestling-themed party by becoming champion wrestlers themselves. Expect flying kicks, fake blood and plenty of laughs in this punchy new comedy about being proudly different.
Ages: 8–13 | Price: from £11 | Location: Wimbledon SW19
Friday 24th – Sunday 26th October
Glow Circus, Shaw Theatre
A neon circus spectacular inspired by Japanese culture. Kids can enjoy acrobatics, glow-in-the-dark fans, LED costumes and daring stunts in a visually stunning show.
Ages: 8+ | Price: from £25 | Location: King’s Cross NW1
A Squash and a Squeeze, artsdepot
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic story comes to life with puppets, songs and farmyard chaos. Perfect for little ones to enjoy interactive theatre.
Ages: 3+ | Price: from £15 | Location: North Finchley N12
Enchanted Cinema: My Neighbour Totoro, Woolwich Works
An interactive screening of Studio Ghibli’s classic where families create live sound effects using instruments like bird flutes and turtle drums. A magical mix of cinema, storytelling and music.
Ages: 4+ | Price: £11 | Location: Woolwich SE18
The Sleep Show, Half Moon Theatre
A gentle, imaginative dance-theatre performance about the wonders of sleep. Perfect for helping children see bedtime as magical.
Ages: 4+ | Price: £9 | Location: Limehouse E1
Alphabet Soup, Southbank Centre
Drop-in workshop celebrating the language of food. Kids help build a growing art installation filled with words, laughter and creativity.
Ages: 5–11 | Price: free | Location: Southbank SE1
Comedy Club 4 Kids, artsdepot
Top stand-up comics perform a fast-paced, interactive comedy show with clean, family-friendly humour.
Ages: 6+ | Price: £11 | Location: North Finchley N12
Mischievous Monsters Workshop, Little Angel Studios
Kids make their own furry glove puppet with ears, horns and silly faces in this creative workshop—perfect for Halloween fans.
Ages: 5–8 | Price: £9.50 | Location: Islington N1
Sunday 26th October
POP-KID Halloween, Somerset House
A family-friendly party with pop hits from the 80s to today, glow sticks, face painting and dance-offs. Prizes for best dancers add extra excitement.
Ages: Everyone | Price: from £6 | Location: Strand WC2R
The Tempest: Family Workshop, Shakespeare’s Globe
Interactive games and storytelling explore the magic of Shakespeare’s classic. Children join actors for a hands-on hour of fun.
Ages: 5–8 | Price: £10 | Location: Bankside SE1
Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour, Royal Opera House
An interactive backstage tour through Alice’s world. Kids explore props, meet performers and enjoy themed surprises with lunch and a creative gift included.
Ages: 5+ | Price: from £20 | Location: Covent Garden WC2E
Monday 27th – Friday 31st October
Spooky Skeletons & Sugar Skulls, British Museum
Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos with storytelling, mariachi music, art workshops and hands-on activities for the whole family.
Ages: Everyone | Price: free | Location: Bloomsbury WC1B
Thursday 30th – Friday 31st October
Back to the Future in Concert, Royal Albert Hall
Watch the 1985 classic on the big screen while the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs the iconic score live.
Ages: 8+ | Price: from £28 | Location: South Kensington SW7
Friday 31st October
Holiday to Space, Royal Observatory Greenwich
Explore the Solar System with Ted and Plant in a fun morning of workshops, planetarium shows and interactive science.
Ages: 3–6 | Price: from £5 | Location: Greenwich SE10
Sunday 2nd November
Day of the Dead Family Festival, Horniman Museum
Celebrate Mexico’s Día de los Muertos with music, dance, crafts, face painting and a traditional altar honouring loved ones.
Ages: Everyone | Price: free | Location: Forest Hill SE23
The Big Monster Bake, Discover Children’s Story Centre
Join Fiona Barker for spooky storytelling, singing and a Halloween quiz, then craft your own monster to take home.
Ages: 3+ | Price: included with admission | Location: Stratford E15