What’s On over February Half-Term

Babes Choice

Dinosaurs Unleashed at O2 Centre, Meridian Gardens SE10
A jurassic adventure into the past with 25 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs plus activities to thrill ages 2 and up. 10am-6pm, £14.25 adult/£11.25 kids (2+), babies under 2 free. (starts Feb 18-Dec 31)

Imagine Children’s Festival at Southbank Centre, SE1
A feast of live performance, music, storytelling and visual art. Half-term highlights include a special family concert by the Berliner Philharmoniker (Sun Feb 20) and kids rock with Dan Zanes (Feb 24-27). (ends Feb 27)

Super Sensory February at Sea Life London Aquarium, SE1
Exciting hands-on experience of deep sea creatures for kids and families. Family tickets from £54, open 10am-6pm (Feb 19-27)

Dr Who Experience at Olympia 2, Hammersmith W14
Step through a crack in time into the world of the Dr, the Daleks and the Tardis. Fab show for families and fans. 10am-6pm, £18 adults/£14 kids, £52 family (peak/holiday). (Feb 20-Nov 30)

LEGO Grand Opening at Westfield Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush, W12
Celebrate the launch of the new LEGO store at a three day event. Families can help build iconic London landmarks with LEGO bricks and enter a raffle draw. (Feb 25-27)

Daily Activities

February Half-Term Fun at Museum of London, London Wall EC2
Fun workshops for ages 5+ and a special Crazy Creepy Crawlies activity for ages 2-5 on Wed Feb 23, starts 11am. Daily activities, varying times (Feb 19-27)

Make, Do & Mend at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, WC2
Make paper dolls and buses (ages 5+) and hear Transport Tales (under 5s) in daily half-term sessions. Stories 11am & 4pm, Workshops 12.30-1pm and 3-4pm, daily. Free museum admission for kids, adults £13.50 valid for 12 months (Feb 21-25)

Grub’s Up at V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green E2
A week of storytelling (10.30am, 11.15am & 12pm), trails and crafts (2-4pm) inspired by the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Ages 3-12, Free (Feb 21-25)

Family Art Fun at Horniman Museum, Forest Hill SE23
Drop-in half-term workshops for families at the popular museum. 11am-3.30pm, Free (Feb 21-25)

Express Yourself at Geffrye Museum, Hackney E8
Nursery rhyme time for ages 3-7 (10.30-11am and 11.30-12pm), workshops for older kids and drop-in craft activities for all ages (2-4pm). Free, limited places. Daily (Feb 22-25)

Day by Day Guide

Fri: Zippos Circus: Horsepower at Brent Cross Shopping Centre, NW4
Stunning live equestrian acts and the raw power of motorbikes. Varying times (Feb 18-20 and Feb 24-27)

Sat: Family Film Club: The Sound of Music, Barbican Centre, EC1
Screening of the musical classic, with art activities (10am) followed by film (10.30am). Advanced booking (Feb 19)

Sat-Sun: Rainbow Fish at Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith W6
A dazzling, deep sea adventure from the creators of The Very Noisy Night production. 11am & 1pm (Sat), 12 & 2pm (Sun). Ages 4-7. £8 adults/£6 kids (Feb 19-20)

Sun: Stories & Tales for Kids who can Run Faster than Snails Arts Depot, North Finchley N12
Lively show by the award-winning comic and storyteller Patrick Monahan, for ages 4-7. 12pm & 3pm, £7 (Feb 20)

Mon: Wind & Sails at Museum in London Docklands
Experiment with wind, sails and more and make your own kite to take home. Drop-in session, ages 2-5. 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm Free (Feb 21)

Tue: Sock it and See: Family Day at South London Gallery Peckham Rd, SE5
Make your own video art using sock puppets. Ages 3-12, 2-4pm. Free (Feb 22)

Tue: Moshi Monsters World First at Whiteleys Shopping Centre, Bayswater
Catch the Moshi Monsters in their first live appearance. (Feb 22)

Tue-Thu: Early Bird Sessions at National Gallery, Trafalgar Square WC2
Storyscape (Tue & Thu) and Drawing Stories (Wed) are interactive storytelling and drawing activities over the holidays for under fives. 11.30am-12.30pm, free (Feb 22-24)

Wed: The Gruffalo at Westfield Shopping Centre, W12
Meet the Gruffalo at this fundraising event for Red Nose Day with prizes for costumes and best growls and two live shows at 1pm & 4pm. 10am-5pm, Free (Feb 23)

Wed-Fri: Half-Term Events at Fortnum & Mason Regent St, W1
Bake cupcakes with the Cupcake Queen (Wed), make Brilliant Biscuits (Thu) and try your hand at Whoopie Pies (Fri). All sessions 2pm in First Floor Demonstration Kitchen (Feb 23-25)

Thu-Fri: Art Trolley: Half Term at Tate Britain
Two extra half term sessions of the popular weekend workshops for families. 10am-3pm, Free (also Fri Feb 25/regular sessions Feb 26-27)

Fri: Busy Bees at Horniman Museum, Forest Hill, SE18
Fun storytelling and crafts sessions for under fives. 10.30am, 11.15am & 12pm. Free, ticketed. (every Fri until Mar 25)

Sat: Animate You at Geffrye Museum, Hackney E8
Become part of a life-size animation that will bring the museum and its objects to life. Drop-in, 10.30am-4pm. Free (Feb 26)

Sun: Disney 50 Funday Workshop and Screening: Dumbo at BFI Southbank, SE1
Do elephants fly? Catch the animated classic on screen after a themed workshop for families. 11.30am, film 1.30pm, advance booking. (Feb 27)