This weekend we highlight a puppet show at Tricycle Theatre, Chinese New Year celebrations in the Docklands and in Camden, a Hootenanny (but no Jools Holland). Enjoy!Fri-Sat: The Pied Piper of Hamelin at Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Rd, NW6

Should old acquaintance be forgot... ring out the last days of 2011 and welcome the New Year at our pick of family-friendly events around London. Fri-Sun: Lost Letters to Santa at Rich Mix, Bethnal Green Rd, E1 (Shoreditch High St overground) A

I can still hum the tune of the Danish folk song from the theatre adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, even though I barely remember the translation. The song (about a series of different coloured dresses) is used to

How did we love The Snowman? Let me count the ways. From the beautiful set and lighting, to the soaring score, to the heart-stopping moment when Snowman and James take to the air... it's spine-tingling from start to finish. 'Oh I

From skating against the backdrop of the Giant Wheel in Hyde Park to a record-breaking ping pong tournament at Rich Mix, we've got this week's action for London kids and families covered. Have fun! Fri-Sun: Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park, W1

Is it that time of year already? The reindeers are back in Covent Garden, the ice rinks are opening and the Christmas countdown has begun. And with the Lord Mayor's fireworks finale, it's set to be a spectacular weekend for

If you're passing through the King's Cross area and fancy a bite to eat, don't just head for your nearest McSnack joint. For the same spend, you can feast like (kerbside) royalty on anything from burritos and crepes to unusual

Hip hop battles on the South Bank, a floating stage on Regent's Canal and a smoothie-making bike at Pleasance Theatre, all part of your weekend scoop. Enjoy! Thu-Sun: Intelligent Movement: Hip Hop at Southbank Centre, SE1 (Embankment/Charing Cross tube) B-boys, DJs, emcees