London Family Events October 22nd - 29th
This Weekend
London Science Festival Space Explorers, Royal Observatory Greenwhich. Saturday 22nd and Sunday 24rd October 2:00 – 4:30pm. Ages 3+, free
Come and take part in exploring space with fabulously hands-on and interactive workshops designed to help children create knowledge of the solar system. Make a planet finder dial in workshops running every half-hour on the hour from 2:00pm. http://www.nmm.ac.uk/visit/events/science-festival-space-explorers
Half-Term Events
In case you missed last week’s email, click here for listings of concerts, theatre, film, workshops, etc.
The Holland Park Ecology Centre is holding their Half-Term Workshops Monday 24th – Friday 28th 5 – 10 years, £5 non-residents, £4 for RBKC residents. Come and make your own shelter, find animal tracks, make a bird-feeder, hunt for mini-beasts .. loads of quality interactions learning about nature and the environment. Workshops run from 10 – noon and from 2pm – 4pm. Children over 8 years old may be left with the staff and collected at the end of the session. http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/pdf/Ecology%20Events%20October%20half%20term%202011.pdf
Halloween
Here’s a pick of interesting activities for Halloween in Central London
Fortnum and Mason: Hello, Hello its Halloween Pumpkin Carving Competition. Friday 28th October 3-5pm, children under 10. Bring your carving ideas to the demonstration kitchen at Fortnum Mason Piccadilly and get ready to carve. Come in fancy dress and enjoy goulish and delectable treats. Judging for the pumpkins and costumes will take place at 4pm http://www.fortnumandmason.com/c-423-hello-hello-its-halloween.aspx
Cardinal Place The House of Fairy Tales Hallow` een Event. Saturday 29th October noon – 4pm, all ages, free. Come and partake in a spooky family theatre workshop filled with fun and fear. The House of Fairy Tales Theatre will be located on the rooftop garden, located at the top of the escalator. http://www.cardinalplace.co.uk/news-events/44
Tate Britain, Tiny Tate Action Art, Saturday 29th October 10am – 3pm, free, all ages. Bring your little ones to the Tate Family Day to take part in action, performance, playing, sounds, and dance. Activities are for the under fives, but older siblings are welcome. http://www.tate.org.uk/families/britain/24904.htm
