Calendar: What’s Hot for London Kids and Families in November (2013)

Can you believe Halloween’s just over and Santa’s about already? We’re getting in that festive mood with lots of Christmas activities for families stacked up in our London kids guide for November. Look out for our big Christmas in London guide coming soon!

Harrods Christmas Grotto, 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1 (Nov 2-Dec 24)
Bonfire Night in London, various locations (Nov 5)
Christmas in Covent Garden, WC2 (Nov 6-Jan 2)
Lord Mayor’s Show and Fireworks Display, City of London, EC1 (Nov 9)
King Alfred School Fireworks Night, 149 North End Rd, Hampstead, NW11 (Nov 9)
Pudsey’s Family Fun Day at St Pancras, NW1 (Nov 9)
Plusher Luxury Baby Show, Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, SW1 (Nov 9)
Discover Dogs at Earl’s Court, SW5 (Nov 9)
Confiscation Cabinets at V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, E2 (Nov 9-Jun 1, 2014)
Comedy Club for Kids (ages 6+) at Soho Theatre, 21 Dean St, W1 (Nov 9 & Nov 23)
Collider: World’s Greatest Experiment at Science Museum, Cromwell Rd, SW7 (Nov 13-May 6)
Sensacional (for Toddlers) at Unicorn Theatre, Tooley St, SE1 (until Nov 14)
Kensington Mums 2nd Birthday Dinner, surprise location in Kensington W6 (Nov 14)
Puree: World’s First Baby Restaurant at 7 Grape St, Covent Garden WC2 (Nov 15-16)
Disney Fantasia: Live in Concert at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 (Nov 16)
Emil and the Detectives at the National Theatre, SE1 (Nov 16-Feb 20)
Framed Family Film Festival at Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC1 (Nov 16-24)
South Ken Kids’ Festival at Institut Francais, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 (Nov 18-24)
Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas at Lyric Hammersmith, W6 (Nov 22-Jan 4)
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, W2 (Nov 22-Jan 5)
Puss in Boots at Hackney Empire, 291 Mare St, E8 (Nov 23-Jan 5)
Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave, at The Dome, 178 Junction Rd, Tufnell Park N19 (Nov 24)
West London Tots Fair at The Alice House, 53-55 Salusbury Rd, Queen’s Park NW6 (Nov 26)
EyeSkate: London Eye Ice Rink, South Bank, SE1 (Nov 27-Jan 5)
The Snowman at Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, Holborn WC2 (Nov 27-Jan 5)
Christmas at Kew, Kew Gardens, Richmond TW8 (Nov 28-Jan 4)
Nitro Circus Live at Earl’s Court, SW5 (Nov 29-30)
Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 (Nov 30-Dec 1)

Ongoing
Natural History Museum Ice Rink, Cromwell Rd, SW7 (until Jan 5)
Mummy Mondays at Beaufort House Chelsea, 354 Kings Rd, SW3 (ongoing)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, WC2 (ongoing)
Horrible Histories: Spies exhibition at Imperial War Museum in Lambeth Rd, SE1 (until Jan 4, 2015)

Calendar Cutie

Who’s the gorgeous little pumpkin up above? It’s Max, aged just 8 weeks and already a seasoned babe about town. He’s out soaking in the vibes at a Halloween party, looking very snug. Max enjoys chilling at home and gazing at his older brother Phoenix playing Scooby Doo on Wii!

Send in your favourite photos of your babes (ages 5 and under) for a chance to be our next Calendar Cutie and be entered into a prize draw! Email photos and a short description to editor@babesabouttown.com