Child-friendly events in London
Child-friendly events in London
Editors' picks

British Wildlife Photography Awards - FREE!
17/07/2026 - 21/02/2027
Daily 10:00-17:30
Horniman Museum & GardensIn the Centre

Matilda The Musical
20/05/2025 - 02/09/2027
Tue-Fri 19:00; Wed & Sat 14:00; Sun 15:00
Cambridge Theatre
Paddington The Musical
01/11/2025 - 13/02/2028
Mon, Wed-Sat 19:00 (+ Thu & Sat 14:00); Sun 14:00
Savoy Theatre
Snap Happy! How Children Became Photographers
14/10/2026 - 21/02/2027
Mon-Wed, Sat 10:30-18:00; Thu-Fri 10:30-20:00; Sun 11:00-18:00
Photographers' GalleryAcross London

Becoming America - How Science Shaped a Nation - FREE
23/10/2026 - 25/04/2027
Daily: 10:00-17:00 (Pre-book online)
Science Museum
ABBA Voyage
27/05/2022 - 28/06/2027
Mon, Thu-Fri 19:45; Sat 15:00 & 19:45; Sun 13:00 & 18:00
ABBA Arena
Pip and Posy Live on Stage
19/09/2026 - 22/11/2026
Daytime performances; check website
Little Angel Theatre
After The Fire: Insurance, Finance & A Rebuilt City - FREE
05/10/2026 - 27/11/2026
Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:00
Bank of England Museum
Visions of Nature: A mixed reality experience
05/10/2026 - 03/01/2027
10:15-16:45
Natural History Museum
Disney's High School Musical
12/10/2026 - 03/01/2027
Wed-Thu 19:30 (+ Thu 14:30); Fri 20:00; Sat 14:30 & 19:30; Sun 13:00 & 17:30
Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse
24/10/2026 - 15/11/2026
Various times, see the event link for more information.
Puppet Theatre Barge
Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Fox, the Mole, the Horse... And You
03/11/2026 - 07/02/2027
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Basilitrix
11/11/2026 - 15/11/2026
Various times, see event link for more details.
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Christmas Lights
11/11/2026 - 22/11/2026
Wed-Fri 10:00, 12:00 & 14:30; Sat-Sun 10:30, 12:30 & 15:00
Polka TheatreFrequently asked questions
Are these activities suitable for toddlers as well as older children?
Suitability varies by event; where an age range is known we show it. Click through to any listing for detailed age guidance before you book.


