Things to do with kids in Greater London

Week of Jul 29 – Aug 5, 2026

Here's what's actually worth your family's time this week — each one checked against its source, with the registration windows and ages we could verify. We left out anything we couldn't stand behind.

Last checked Tue, Jul 28

• Arthur: Legend of the Sword Show

  Ongoing through Sun, Aug 9 · Polka Theatre

  • $$
  • Ages 6–12
• Rhymetime in Cheam Library

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:00 AM · Cheam Library

  • Free
  • Ages 0–5
• Under 5s Drop-in Playground & Sandbox

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:00 AM · Coram's Fields Playground

  • Free
  • Ages 0–5
• Storytime in Wallington Library

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:00 AM · Wallington Library

  • Free
  • Ages 2–6
• Barbican Centre: Storytime & Rhyme Time

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Barbican Centre

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Peckham Levels Family Studio: Family Pottery & Clay Modeling

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Peckham Levels Family Studio

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Wimbledon Park & Lake: Family Art & Craft Studio

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Wimbledon Park & Lake

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Highgate Wood: Storytime & Rhyme Time

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Highgate Wood

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Epping Forest Visitor Centre: Little Discoverers STEM Workshop

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Epping Forest Visitor Centre

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Foundling Museum: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Foundling Museum

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• National Gallery: Family Art & Craft Studio

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · National Gallery

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Rhymetime in Library @ Life Centre

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Library @ The Life Centre

  • Free
  • Ages 0–5
• London Museum Docklands: Storytime & Rhyme Time

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Museum of London Docklands

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• The Design Museum: Storytime & Rhyme Time

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · The Design Museum

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Deen City Farm: Toddler Music & Movement

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Deen City Farm

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• Sutton Central Library: Junior Nature Trail & Scavenger Hunt

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Sutton Central Library

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Greenwich Park Pavilion: Junior Nature Trail & Scavenger Hunt

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Greenwich Park Pavilion

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Ravenscourt Park & Paddling Pool: Toddler Music & Movement

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Ravenscourt Park & Paddling Pool

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• St John's Wood Library: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · St John's Wood Library

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• Saatchi Gallery: Little Discoverers STEM Workshop

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Saatchi Gallery

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Victoria Park: Young Builders LEGO & Block Club

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Victoria Park

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Kenwood House: Young Builders LEGO & Block Club

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Kenwood House

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Morden Hall Park: Young Builders LEGO & Block Club

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Morden Hall Park

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Cheam Library: Family Art & Craft Studio

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Cheam Library

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Bishop's Park & Splash Pad: Young Builders LEGO & Block Club

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Bishop's Park & Splash Pad

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Clissold Park & Playground: Family Pottery & Clay Modeling

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:30 AM · Clissold Park & Playground

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Rhymetime in Westcroft Library

  Wed, Jul 29 · 10:45 AM · Westcroft Library

  • Free
  • Ages 0–5
• Storytime in Library @ Phoenix Centre

  Thu, Jul 30 · 10:00 AM · Library @ The Phoenix Centre

  • Free
  • Ages 2–6
• Kenwood House: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Kenwood House

  • Free
  • Ages 1–5
• Bishop's Park & Splash Pad: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Bishop's Park & Splash Pad

  • Free
  • Ages 1–5
• The Design Museum: Little Discoverers STEM Workshop

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · The Design Museum

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Sutton Central Library: Toddler Music & Movement

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Sutton Central Library

  • Free
  • Ages 1–5
• Foundling Museum: Family Pottery & Clay Modeling

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Foundling Museum

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Epping Forest Visitor Centre: Family Art & Craft Studio

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Epping Forest Visitor Centre

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Cheam Library: Junior Nature Trail & Scavenger Hunt

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Cheam Library

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• London Museum Docklands: Little Discoverers STEM Workshop

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Museum of London Docklands

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Greenwich Park Pavilion: Toddler Music & Movement

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Greenwich Park Pavilion

  • Free
  • Ages 1–5
• Victoria Park: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Victoria Park

  • Free
  • Ages 1–5
• St John's Wood Library: Family Pottery & Clay Modeling

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · St John's Wood Library

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Wimbledon Park & Lake: Junior Nature Trail & Scavenger Hunt

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Wimbledon Park & Lake

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Peckham Levels Family Studio: Storytime & Rhyme Time

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Peckham Levels Family Studio

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Highgate Wood: Little Discoverers STEM Workshop

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Highgate Wood

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Clissold Park & Playground: Storytime & Rhyme Time

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Clissold Park & Playground

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Barbican Centre: Little Discoverers STEM Workshop

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Barbican Centre

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Morden Hall Park: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Morden Hall Park

  • Free
  • Ages 1–5
• Deen City Farm: Young Builders LEGO & Block Club

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Deen City Farm

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• National Gallery: Junior Nature Trail & Scavenger Hunt

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · National Gallery

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Saatchi Gallery: Family Art & Craft Studio

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Saatchi Gallery

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Ravenscourt Park & Paddling Pool: Young Builders LEGO & Block Club

  Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM · Ravenscourt Park & Paddling Pool

  • Free
  • Ages 3–12
• Mudchute Park and City Farm: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Mudchute Park and City Farm

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• Hackney City Farm: Toddler Music & Movement

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Hackney City Farm

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• Tumbling Bay Playground: Little Discoverers STEM Workshop

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Tumbling Bay Playground

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Syon House Great Conservatory: Toddler Music & Movement

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Syon House Great Conservatory

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• Bruce Castle Park: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Bruce Castle Park

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• Victoria Park & Pavilion: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Victoria Park

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• Chickenshed Theatre: Junior Nature Trail & Scavenger Hunt

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Chickenshed Theatre

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Lee Valley Regional Park: Under 5s Play & Sensory Workshop

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Lee Valley Regional Park

  • $
  • Ages 1–5
• National Maritime Museum: Junior Nature Trail & Scavenger Hunt

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · National Maritime Museum

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Woolwich Works Cultural Hub: Junior Nature Trail & Scavenger Hunt

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Woolwich Works Cultural Hub

  • $
  • Ages 3–12
• Rhymetime in Library @ Life Centre

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:30 AM · Library @ The Life Centre

  • Free
  • Ages 0–5