SEE
Aracaladanza’s Clouds at Sadler’s Wells
Catch mesmerising dance, imagery and marionettes as part of Family Weekend, a two-day dance festival for ages 4 to 104! Don’t miss the spectacular pre-show The Light Garden, free for under 4s. (Apr 2-3)
Singing in the Rain at Barbican Family Film Club
Whether it’s sunny outside or grey, this classic musical will have every generation of the family humming and toe-tapping along. Sat Apr 3 10.30am
Red Riding Hood and the Frog Prince
Pekko’s Puppets tell two familiar stories with music and rod puppets at Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn NW2. (Sat Apr 3)
Andy and Mike’s Big Box of Bananas
CBeebies zany presenter Andy and his comedy partner Mike open up a box of tricks for 4 to 7-year-olds at Pleasance Theatre in N1. (Sat Apr 3 & 10)
V&A Quilts 1700-2010
In its first ever exhibition of 65 British quilts, the finest examples dating from King Charles II to Tracey Emin go on display at the V&A. (until July 4)
TASTE
The Kitchen at Parsons Green
Cook and eat sessions for April include Easter chocolate treats (Apr 3), Lasagne and Chocolate Crispies (Apr 10 and Apr 18), Chocolate Treats (Apr 11) and Fish Pie & Rocky Road (Apr 17 and 25). £15 per child, £25 for two.
Easter at Fortnum & Mason
Go deluxe with hampers, Russian doll-style nested eggs and one-of-a-kind Easter egg designs by Lulu Guinness at the Piccadilly store.
Ice Cream Easter Egg at Haagen Dazs
Treat the whole family to a limited edition ice cream Easter egg at Haagen Dazs in Leicester Square. (until Apr 11)
Easter Tea at Claridges
The hotel’s famous afternoon tea offers an Easter special with buttered hot cross buns, a glass of bubbly and limited edition Easter eggs on sale at £45. (until Apr 5)
Wonderland Pop Up Cafe at Planet Harrods
White Rabbit meets Easter Bunny at the cafe inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Enjoy personalised eggs and eye-popping treats after a hard day’s shopping. (until Apr 11)
EXPLORE
Wild Wild Whipsnade at London Zoo
Easter sees the grand opening of this new animal exhibit featuring beasts of legend from moose and reindeer to lynx and wild boar.
Easter Funfair at Alexandra Palace
The Ally Pally funfair draws throngs of families from around the capital for dodgems, big tops and other old-school rides. (Apr 1-8)
Easter Activities in Duke of York’s Square
On Easter Saturday, a pop-up tent in SW3 offers storytelling, old-school puppet action with Punch & Judy, egg and basket decorating and a mobile farm showcasing Easter bunnies, lambs and chicks. From 11am-4pm, free. (Apr 3)
Easter at Kew Gardens
It’s the launch of the new Treehouse Towers, three towers of fun for kids as well as an Easter egg hunt on Sunday and a visit from the Easter Bunny at these gorgeous gardens in Kew. (Apr 2-5)
Easter Eggstravaganza at London Wetlands Centre
The popular nature reserve hosts Easter egg hunts, puppeteers and storytelling (Chickie Lickie and more). Kids can dress up as a Duck Decoy and watch newly hatched ducklings taking their first swim. (Apr 2-18)
