Events Around London

Casey Elisha Books presents I Am Festival, an event where children from all backgrounds can come to be celebrated and empowered, and to discover new literature with images that reflect their reality.

This major exhibition presents ideas of security and secrecy through the lens of British Special Forces. Discover who these elite soldiers are, the training and skills they need and some of the operations they’ve undertaken around the world over the past 70 years.

To celebrate 6 years running, The Gluten Free Street Food Festival is coming back to Camden Market to showcase some of London’s most sought after street food vendors, all 100% gluten free.

Join Granary Square Brasserie for an immersive House of Apothecary gin experience, in partnership with Fever-Tree, that will take place throughout Summer to help Londoners get their G&T fix!

Babygirl is eighteen, a student, and has just discovered SEX – in spite of her strict Catholic upbringing by two crotchety old women. Having rapidly disposed of her virginity, she sets out to find something a little more satisfying. But before she can manage it, she discovers she’s Up the proverbial Duff.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

From the producer who brought Breaking Up is Hard to Do and 9 to 5 the Musical to Upstairs at The Gatehouse, Joseph Hodges proudly presents the world premiere of “Give My Regards to Broadway”.

For one day only The Place is taken over by an explosion of dance performances and workshops especially for children and their families including:• The Buildy-Uppy Dance Show• Tidy Up (dance theatre show)• Protein: The Little PrinceFamily Workshop• Family Break Dance• Romp and Roll•

During the summer holidays discover our garden play trail which will take you on a journey around our nearly three acre community garden. Inspired by our current exhibition, about the day nursery which operated from Rainham Hall in 1943-1954, our summer trail allows children to follow in the footsteps of the past.

Bring your children and come enjoy the holidays with us at Battersea Power Station! Our Power of Summer kids activities run every weekend (Thursday to Sunday) from 21 July to 27 August (incl. Bank Holiday Monday). Our workshops are most suited for children aged 4+ but everyone is welcome to join.

Design a parachute, prepare for your mission and attempt to land safely on the Giant Parachute Drop Zone in these free family-friendly workshops. Design Your Own Parachute Sessions: What material, shape and design makes the best parachute? What will you choose?

Annual summer art show featuring local artists inspired by Epping Forest.

After the huge success of last year’s Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Pandemonium Performance return to Abney Park with a new version of L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard Of Oz. Join Dorothy as she is blown away from her home in Kansas and into the strange and wonderful world of Oz.

The Yoruba arts festival returns to Clissold park for its 9th year, celebrating the rich vibrant and colorful arts and culture of the Yoruba from around the world.

Love balloons? Fancy a fun day out for all the family? Come along to London’s only Hot Air Balloon festival on 21st and 22nd July.

Designer Crafts gives visitors the chance to view, buy or commission, work from over 90 exhibitors from a range of works including ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, metal and textiles, wood and mixed media.

This summer, join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (July 21st – August 27th).

KidZania London, the indoor city run by kids, and Nintendo UK, the worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, are excited to announce a new partnership and the launch of their Nintendo Labo workshop experience.

The Funny Side of Hammersmith is hosted at ’The Crabtree’ an iconic Victorian pub situated on a fine stretch of the Thames riverbank between Hammersmith & Putney bridges. This Saturday featuring two full length Edinburgh Preview shows from Carey Marx and Cameron Blair.

RadFax are back at the Islington bringing some more music for your ears

Have you a Jones, a Davies or a Thomas in your family tree? Do you know the difference between Aberhonddu and Brecon? Did your ancestors worship at chapel or at church? Did your ancestors move to or from Wales? Join us for a half day course focusing on Welsh Ancestry.

In this half-day course, Sue Adams covers two topics. Session 1: How maps were made and why it matters for family historians ’Where?’ is an important question that family historians ask about ancestors. Maps are all about where, and were made for many purposes.

Find out what archaeologists have discovered about Elsyng Palace this year at the annual archaeological dig. Follow the children’s picture trail and learn interesting facts about the royal hunting grounds visited by King Henry VIII and his court, both in the house and hidden in the grounds of the Estate.

Cosmic hard dance: Tickets avaiable.