The circus comes to Greenwich, there's a barn dance near Regent's Park and Christmas puddings are on the run in Covent Garden. Another swinging weekend for London kids and families! Fri-Sun: Greenwich Circus Festival, Hangar Arts Trust, unit 7a, Harrington Way,

If the season of jolly brings out the Scrooge in you, then consider this a warning: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is like Christmas cheer on steroids. There are life-size Santas up to all sorts of tricks around the park and the

We've handpicked some cracking activities and events for London kids and families this Christmas. SIGHTS & SCENES LEGO Christmas Tree (pic) at St. Pancras Station, NW1 Built over 2 months using 600,000 bricks and decorated with LEGO baubles made by local school

This week's highlights include drawing duels in South Kensington, line dancing in Bethnal Green, a loveable alien flick in Bayswater and to get you in the seasonal spirit, the reindeer have arrived at London Zoo! Look out for our bumper guide

Thrillax? Just do it. Babes about Town experienced serious thrillaxation last week bombing up the Thames on a speed boat. Yeah baby. The Thames RIB Experience takes you on a part leisurely, part adrenaline-packed tour (with wisecracking guide) from

Big bangs aren't much fun for little people, but you can still enjoy Guy Fawkes at a craft workshop or toddler-friendly fireworks display. Here's our pick of where to celebrate a family Bonfire Night with your mini firecrackers. GUY FAWKES CRAFTS 1.

Le freak, c'est chic. Sink your teeth into our London Kids Halloween events guide! Babes Choice Sun 23: One Bigg Party at Fulham Palace, SW6 (Putney Bridge tube) A fangtastic mix of entertainers, workshops, stalls and prizes for ages 2-10. 11am-6pm, child £16.50/adult

We were invited to a preview screening of the documentary Meerkats 3D (review coming soon) in Maplin Pavilion at London Zoo and afterwards, we got to check out live meerkats and other zoo creatures. Right opposite the pavilion, wallabies bounded