So little time, still so much to do? Don’t get caught up in the crazy, take some time out to enjoy yourselves this weekend. Merry Christmas!
Fri-Mon: Special Event: It’s a Wonderful Life at Electric Cinema, 191 Portobello Rd, W11 (Portobello Rd tube)
Frank Capra’s Christmas classic is hard to beat in the heart-warming department. Snuggle down in the comfy seating of this fabulous venue and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies during the special screening. 3pm (Fri), 12.45pm (Sat), 1.15pm (Mon); £13-£15/£32 two-seater sofas (Dec 23-24 & 26)
Fri-Mon: The Gruffalo’s Child at Arts Depot. Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N22 (West Finchley tube)
If there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo, just how did he procreate? Well in this fun adaptation of the smash hit story sequel, it’s little Gruffalo who’s convinced that the Mouse doesn’t exist and braves it into the woods to find out! Ages 3+. Varying times, £12/£40 family (until Dec 30)
Sat: 5 Go Jiving at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 (Waterloo tube)
Party through Christmas Eve as this lively ensemble plays a festive mix of jazz and big band. There’ll be singing and swinging but no jive turkeys! 1pm, FREE (Dec 24)
Sun: Peter Pan Cup at Hyde Park, W2 (Hyde Park Corner tube)
The annual race features nutters brave members of the Serpentine Swimming Club who strip off on Christmas morning to swim across the lake. Rather you than me, mate! 9am, FREE (Dec 25)
Sun: Christmas Services at Westminster Abbey, SW1 (Westminster tube)
Tickets for the popular carol services on Dec 23 and 24 are sold out, but you can still attend the Holy Communion, Sung Eucharist and Evensong on Christmas Day. Celebrate the true meaning of the holiday in one of London’s most spectacular settings. 8am, 12pm & 3pm, FREE (Dec 25)
Local Pick
Sat: Christmas at St. Pancras, NW1 (King’s Cross/St. Pancras)
If you haven’t already, go and see the amazing Lego Christmas tree. It’s your last chance to guess how many bricks it took to build the tree and win a trip to Legoland. Also kids can go on a Harry Potter Lego treasure hunt to win fun prizes. Catch up on Xmas shopping and hear the Salvation Army Choir sing carols between 11am-1pm. All events FREE (Dec 24)
Don’t miss our Babes Christmas Guide for London Families
