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The Snowman at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre (Babes Review)

December 5, 2019 by Uju 4 Comments

The Snowman

My 13-year-old is too old for The Snowman. When I told him we were going to review the production at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre, his eyebrows went flying. When we arrived at the theatre, Ezra’s eyebrows nearly hit the roof at the sight of all the toddlers riding shoulders and clutching Snowman balloons. He slumped… 

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London Kids Weekend Scoop (October 10-13, 2019)

October 10, 2019 by Uju Leave a Comment

New Scientist Live 2019

Do your kids love STEM activities? Get them to New Scientist Live, just one of our 12 fantastic family weekend activities for all ages. There’s also puppet theatre, a Bloomsbury festival, and a Pillow Fight Club. Read on. 12 Fantastic Family Weekend Activities for All Ages Thu: World Homelessness Day: Massaoke (for one night only),… 

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London Kids Weekend Scoop (September 26-29, 2019)

September 26, 2019 by Uju Leave a Comment

Royal Opera House Family Sunday

It’s the last weekend of September (if you can believe it), and there’s loads on for family fun in London. My Top 14 ideas include Marvel Superheroes Assemble live on stage, Regatta London paddle sports on the Thames, family raving and discos everywhere from Balham to Camden, and some brilliant children’s theatre. Enjoy! If you… 

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London Kids Weekend Scoop (September 13-15, 2019)

September 13, 2019 by Uju Leave a Comment

Have you seen our Autumn hot list? You’ll find some cool ideas for the weekend there, and here’s more of what’s happening for families in London over the next couple of days. London Kids Weekend Scoop: Cool Ideas for you and Your Family (Mini Mode-Photography Credit Santoshi Padhiar) Fri-Sun: London Design Festival, King’s Cross and… 

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London Kids Weekend Scoop (September 5-8, 2019)

September 5, 2019 by Uju Leave a Comment

Hackney Carnival

    Welcome back! Did you have a great summer? It felt like it whizzed by, although we packed lots in from theatre shows, to a fab time at Boomtown Fair, and a magical holiday in Venice and Croatia. I’ll have more to report soon, in the meantime here’s what’s happening in London this weekend…. 

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London Summer Holiday Guide: 50+ Coolest Things to Do with Kids

July 20, 2019 by Uju 2 Comments

Disco Loco at Southbank Centre

    There’s a heatwave coming and we’ve everything crossed for another hot summer in the city. Our London summer holiday guide is JAM-PACKED with family fun ideas from now through September. Check it out.   London Summer Holiday Guide: BABES CHOICE     The Moon at National Maritime Museum, King William Walk, London SE10… 

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May Half Term in London: 30 Things to do with Kids

May 24, 2019 by Uju Leave a Comment

Beasts of London family festival

    Are you ready for May half term? We are! We’ve a busy start with All Points East Festival in Victoria Park, and then off to a football tournament with Ezra’s team (wish us luck). Our school holiday guide is stuffed with family fun ideas as alway: Beasts of London family festival, Gruffalo Pop-Up… 

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London Kids Weekend Scoop (May 9-12, 2019)

May 9, 2019 by Uju Leave a Comment

Royal Academy Family Studio movement

    Come out, come out, wherever you are summertime! Don’t let the gloomy weather get you down, there’s lots of family friendly things to do in London this weekend, from a Punch and Judy festival in Covent Garden, to a Kite Day on Streatham Common. And if you’re in the party mood head to… 

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