Fri-Sun: King's Place Festival Four-day event continues with boat trips, jazz and classical concerts for kids, free family events and Rotunda restaurant's food market. (Sep 9-12) Sat-Sun: Mayor's Thames Festival The annual bonanza includes live African music, circus shows, Thames Beach activities, Night

I took the babes to the Diana Memorial Playground at Kensington Gardens to meet up with my Cybermummy buddy Jacqui, of Mummy's Little Monkey fame. It was great to catch up with Jacqui (she looks fab going on 8 months

Fri-Sun: Discover Garden Party There's a Very Hungry Caterpillar puppet show, garden games and planting sessions at this popular storytelling centre in Stratford, E8. 10.30am and 2.30pm (ends Sep 5) Sat: London International Animation Festival Family Sessions Two special programmes for kids aged

Our pick of family-friendly events in London this September. We will update these listings throughout the month so check back regularly. Space Safari, National Maritime Museum, SE10 (Sep 1-30) Camley Street Summer Playscheme, NW1 (ends Sep 3) Doll Face, V&A Museum of Childhood,

It can take a bit of planning when you're a new mama trying to meet one of your pre-baby friends in central London. You want to strike a balance between somewhere that will be fun for the kids without being

Flicking through some old photos the other day I came across this one from Notting Hill Carnival 2006. It's crazy to think four years have gone by since then. We took Ezra to Carnival when he was not yet 7

Fri-Sun: Cake Britain Join the Mad Artist's Tea Party for an exhibition of edible art with cakes, bakes and fun for little ones at The Future Gallery in WC2. (Aug 27-29) Sat-Sun: Urban Picnic Furniture designer Gareth Neal takes over Elys Yard at

Our pick of family-friendly events at the end of August.

Fri: Gamesagogo at Kensington Gardens Free interactive sessions of high-energy fun including parachute games, balloon modelling, circus skills and gigantic bubbles near the Diana Memorial Playground. Suitable for ages 3+, 11am, 1pm & 3pm Sat: In the Night Garden Live It's not too

When you become part of the stroller set it's a good idea to make walking a regular practice. Not only does it get you and baby out of the house, a daily stroll is great for the mind, body and