Autumn Children's Activities, London 2015
It's September. Kids are going back to school. It's all a bit sad? Take heart, the fun isn't over. Here are the best out-of-school activities to make returning to the classroom bearable
Children's film Zarafa
Best kids events for London's toddlers
Storytelling and Music Sessions, Royal Albert Hall
London's toddlers (and their families) are invited to explore the Royal Albert Hall’s history of music, song movement and dance with two expert storytellers and entertainers almost every Wednesday morning this autumn.
1st September - 18th December
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The best kids events: children aged 6-10
Open House Junior
London's biggest architectural event is running programmes to help children explore the city and master their own creative talents.
19th-20th September
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KidZania
Already popular in Japan and Mexico, kiddies become mini adults, taking on real-life role play activities and jobs in Westfield London Shopping Centre.
Until 31st October
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Graphic Design and Illustration Workshop, Creative Arts Club
Create pencil drawn buildings, create 3D cardboard buildings decorated with colourful pop art stencils, stamp and spray textiles to be made into pillows all, as children become (civilised) street artists.
1st-4th September
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Cosmonauts Exhibition, Science Museum
The Science Museum breaths fresh life into Russia's remarkable story of being the first nation to travel into space. This show boasts some of the most significant artefacts from space ever shown in the UK.
18th September - 13 March 2016
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Drop-in Design V&A
From creating 3D sculptures with wire to celebrating the Chuseok Korean Family Day, the V&A transport children into a world of imagination and also learning.
Until 27th December
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Best Kids Events: Children aged 10-14
Lord of the Flies, Regents Park Open Air Theatre
Lord of the Flies Regent's Park 2015 returns to its beautiful original home theatre after a UK tour.
3rd-12th September
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Judith Kerr speaking at the Jewish Museum
Children's author Judith Kerr will be in conversation with The Guardian Book Editor, Claire Armitstead, discussing the real-life stories behind her words and pictures at the Tiger, Mog and Pink Rabbit: Judith Kerr Retrospective at the Jewish Museum.
10th September
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For all the Family:
Zarafa, animated film
This beautiful animated film follows a young a ten-year-old orphaned Sudanese boy Maki who has been sold into slavery as he attempts to protect the young giraffe Zarafa.
18th September - October
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Kew Literary Festival for families: children's book talks
Children's authors Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Butterfly Lion) and Jacqueline Wilson (Hetty Feather, Tracey Beaker) are speaking at Kew Literary Festival this Autumn, alongside plenty more kids events.
24th September - 28th September 2015
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Storytelling and Music Sessions, Royal Albert Hall
London's toddlers (and their families) are invited to explore the Royal Albert Hall’s history of music, song movement and dance with two expert storytellers and entertainers almost every Wednesday morning this autumn.
1st September - 18th December
find out more
The best kids events: children aged 6-10
Open House Junior
London's biggest architectural event is running programmes to help children explore the city and master their own creative talents.
19th-20th September
find out more
KidZania
Already popular in Japan and Mexico, kiddies become mini adults, taking on real-life role play activities and jobs in Westfield London Shopping Centre.
Until 31st October
find out more
Graphic Design and Illustration Workshop, Creative Arts Club
Create pencil drawn buildings, create 3D cardboard buildings decorated with colourful pop art stencils, stamp and spray textiles to be made into pillows all, as children become (civilised) street artists.
1st-4th September
find out more
Cosmonauts Exhibition, Science Museum
The Science Museum breaths fresh life into Russia's remarkable story of being the first nation to travel into space. This show boasts some of the most significant artefacts from space ever shown in the UK.
18th September - 13 March 2016
find out more
Drop-in Design V&A
From creating 3D sculptures with wire to celebrating the Chuseok Korean Family Day, the V&A transport children into a world of imagination and also learning.
Until 27th December
find out more
Best Kids Events: Children aged 10-14
Lord of the Flies, Regents Park Open Air Theatre
Lord of the Flies Regent's Park 2015 returns to its beautiful original home theatre after a UK tour.
3rd-12th September
find out more
Judith Kerr speaking at the Jewish Museum
Children's author Judith Kerr will be in conversation with The Guardian Book Editor, Claire Armitstead, discussing the real-life stories behind her words and pictures at the Tiger, Mog and Pink Rabbit: Judith Kerr Retrospective at the Jewish Museum.
10th September
find out more
For all the Family:
Zarafa, animated film
This beautiful animated film follows a young a ten-year-old orphaned Sudanese boy Maki who has been sold into slavery as he attempts to protect the young giraffe Zarafa.
18th September - October
find out more
Kew Literary Festival for families: children's book talks
Children's authors Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Butterfly Lion) and Jacqueline Wilson (Hetty Feather, Tracey Beaker) are speaking at Kew Literary Festival this Autumn, alongside plenty more kids events.
24th September - 28th September 2015
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