London Baby, Toddler, Child and Family Events January 6th-13th
Just for Babies:
Gate Cinema: Tuesday 10th January, 10:30am: The Artist. More details
For Toddlers and Babies
Classics with my Baby offers the perfect remedy to all our Christmas excesses. Our treat of music begins with two of Bach’s most beautiful concerto movements to cleanse and uplift the spirits. (The fact that he worked at all with his twenty children hanging around can be an inspiration to us all and our New Year’s Resolutions…! ) We travel throughFrancewith an exquisite Gnossienne by Satie and Tombeau de Couperin where Ravel pays homage to the Baroque masters. When we are rid of all noise toxins (I’m thinking in-laws, traffic, out-of-control beepy toys), we fling ourselves into the Viennese New Year tradition with the Beautiful Blue Danube leading to a sparkling finale from Fritz Kreisler. You definitely owe it to yourself to be there. Happy New Year!
Wednesday 11th January, Christ Church, Chelsea, £10 per adult, babies free
Pippa’s Poppets: St. Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico. Mondays 2:45 (babies, 4-12months), 3:30 (toddlers, 1-2years), 4:15 (small children 2-3.5) and Wednesdays 3:30 (toddlers, 1-2years) and 4:15 (small children 2-3.5) fabulous music class created by multi award-winning composer, and local entrepreneur, Pippa Cleary. Original music and fun!! £82.50 for 11 week term, more details www.pippaspoppets.co.uk
- London Symphony Orchestra, St. Luke’s (near the Barbican): Early Years Music Workshops. Mondays from 9th January – 26th March10:00, 11:00 and noon with children grouped by age. £92.50 for the term, under fives. More details
Classical Babies: Monday, 9th January, Knightsbridge, St. Columba’s Church, 10:30am (I will be there) NEW VENUE!!!! (read my review of the Belsize Park venue if you are not sure if you should come)
Wednesdays, 11:00am, Belsize Park, Interchange Studios. £10 per family for a delightful classical concert that is completely baby and toddler friendly, the perfect mid-week bit of brain candy. More details
For Bigger Kids:
Little Angle Theatre: Goldlocks. Fri 6th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th, Tue 10th and Wed 11th. Ages 2-5, baby friendly performances on Sundays 10am. £10
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings: Fri 6th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th and Wed 11th. Ages 6+, £13 critically acclaimed touching tale of beauty and magic … can you believe a very old man can fly? More details
Kids Club at The Gate Picturehouse: Ratatouille From 10am they have activities, then watch the foodie/kiddie feel good flick at 10:30. £4 to join the Kids Club, but then tickets are £1 after, popcorn and juice for the kids £2. More details
Family Art Workshops in the Saatchi Gallery on Sunday 8th, 15th, 22nd January, £3 per child. The fabulous Valeria will take your children on a guided discovery through the galleries with drawing activities and a further exploration of different artistic materials. Very good value and great interaction with the Saatchi collection. £3 per child, ages 4+ http://familyworkshops.wordpress.com/about/
For Babies, Toddlers, Big Kids and the Family:
Somerset House, Ice Palaces Holiday Drop-In Workshops: Saturday 7th and 14th January, 11-1pm and again 2-4pm. Come and make miniature ice skating rinks complete with glitter and miniature skaters. The activity lasts about half an hour, if you show up and the session is full, you can wait for a place to open. Free, ages 5+ more details
Mini Make Believe: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th January 11:30. For under fives, come dance, sing, make a craft and have a really good time. Free, tickets allocated on arrival. More details
Wallace Collection, Little Draw: Sunday 8th January 1:30 – 4:30pm. Come for a workshop with artist Julia Iwasz and explore the connection between photography and drawing. Free, all ages More details
