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These kids' fancy dress ideas go well beyond the typical princess or pirate – and beyond the ultra-shiny supermarket fancy dress looks you've come to expect

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Baby shows are family-friendly events where parents can shop, chill and pick up tips on pregnancy, baby and child-rearing. Here are the ones coming up in London

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The Baby Show brings all things parenting – from trying out baby gear to getting sleep and weaning tips – to Olympia this October

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LEGO's latest Rebuild the World campaign unleashes the creativity of kids across the UK's landmarks

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Musicals 

Sharon Osbourne joins the cast of this family festival musical: Nativity comes to the stage this Christmas

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These are the London cake cafes to head to when you need a steaming mug of warmth or a pastry that's almost too pretty to eat

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Hoxton Street Monster Supplies lets kids stock up on monster essentials - and nurtures a love of writing through its charity, Ministry of Stories

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We've rounded up London's top pregnancy-friendly pampering destinations, from massage therapists to women's health physios.

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You're never too young for activism. As teen climate change strikers return, we explore how to channel a child's desire to save the world

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Looking for things to do in London with the kids this September? We’ve rounded up the best the city has to offer.

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The best apps for mums introduce them to new friends, find after-school babysitters and help them organise their lives. Here are the must-have apps all mums need to have.

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Is Notting Hill Carnival kid friendly? Here's how to party on the streets safely and enjoy carnival with children

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Millions of grandparents look after their grandchildren - for a weekend, school holiday or on a regular basis. Here are some ideas for the most grandparent-friendly places to enjoy.

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Child-friendly London restaurants with an added bonus: outside seating and gardens to explore for urban kids who love their green spaces (and their green veggies).

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We round up the child-friendly restaurants in London that offer kids menus and even free kids' meals. And the food and atmosphere is still fab for grown-ups

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Zog combines puppetry, storytelling, song and dance to bring Julia Donaldson's beloved picture book to the stage - and it's a perfect introduction to theatre for your 3-to-4-year-old

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Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! The Musical from Beano Studios and Selladoor is bringing laughs to the stage in a UK tour with London dates in March 2020.

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Adored kids' book Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear is now a wildly entertaining musical at the National's Dorfman Theatre this summer

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Anno’s Journey: The World of Anno Mitsumasa brings the work of one of Japan's greatest children's illustrators and authors to London

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Wow the kids with their favourite dinosaurs in this immersive puppetry show coming to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this summer

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Jill Murphy's beloved The Worst Witch gets the West End treatment this summer and it's the ideal show for the 6-8 set.

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Clive Rowe makes his return as the Dame for Dick Whittington and His Cat at the Hackney Empire this festive season.

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London's playgrounds are where you'll spend 90% of your early parenting years. These adventure playgrounds are worth the trip outside of your post code.

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Disney in the West End Summer Pop-Up brings props and experiences from musicals like Aladdin, Mary Poppins, The Lion King and Frozen to fans of all ages.

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Castles and palaces make great days out for the children and many of the ones near London offer lots of kid-friendly fun, from dressing up to jousting

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Here are the London summer camps for kids of all ages - and with all kinds of interests.

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Some like it hot - kids do not. Here are the best water slides and water parks you can find in London and beyond

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Travelling with kids can be amazing – if you know where to go. The pros at Smith & Family give us their top tips.

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Festival 

Bountiful blooms, prize vegetables and a lineup packed with Brixton beats: the Lambeth Country Show has it all

Tried and Tested

Kids 

Donald Glover, Beyoncé and more star in Jon Favreau's remake of The Lion King – a visually impressive feat that falls short on almost every level

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School's out for summer: keep children entertained with our round up of the best London has to offer throughout the 2019 summer holidays

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Theatre 

Brainiac Live! returns with some wacky, explosive experiments on a West End stage. Get those science goggles ready!