There’s loads to do indoors and out, if you’re willing to brave the clouds. Say Happy 30th Birthday to Culpeper Gardens in Angel, explore London’s architecture with your kid detectives and enjoy free West End numbers in Trafalgar Square.
Sat-Sun: Junior Open House Festival, around City of London and Square Mile
It’s the city’s first every festival of architecture for children, opening young eyes to the marvels of London’s iconic buildings, with activities ranging from Balloon City at Cheapside Fayre and Stringscape at Broadgate Tower Plaza, to Toddle in the City photography and Legobusier master classes. 10am-6pm (times and venues vary), FREE (Jun 23-24)
Sat-Sun: West End Live, Trafalgar Square, WC2 (Leicester Square tube)
Experience the best of London’s West End with free live performances from every show currently playing, including The Lion King, Matilda the Musical, War Horse, Angelina Ballerina and Stomp. 11am-6pm (Sat) and 12-6pm (Sun), FREE (Jun 23-24)
Sat-Sun: Greenwich Fair, Monument Gardens at Old Royal Naval College, SE10 (Cutty Sark DLR)
Two fabulous family days out in Greenwich Town Centre showcasing the best of street arts and theatre including a performance inside a giant pig, street choirs and a flying grand piano. All day, FREE (Jun 23-24)
Sun: 50 Golden Street Pianos, various locations around City of London
Enjoy a musical marathon as part of the City of London Festival kick-off, with 50 pianos popping up all over the Square Mile. Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley makes an appearance at Millennium Bridge at 12.45pm and there are free piano lessons for the public from 1-4pm. 12.45-4pm, FREE (Jun 24)
Sun: Going for Gold: A Summer Party at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 (West Dulwich rail)
Join this family celebration of the Olympics with fancy dress parade by the Veteran Cycle Club, Punch and Judy shows, giant Four Seasons sculptures in the gardens, jazz band, food stalls and a 1,000 balloons racing from 4pm. 11am-5pm, £1 per family max (Jun 24)
Local Pick
Sat: Culpeper Garden 30th Anniversary at Culpeper Community Garden, 1 Cloudsley Rd, N1 (Angel tube)
Celebrate 30 years of the gorgeous space of green in Angel with garden tours, live music from Woven Gold, Anusha and more, cake cutting, storytelling and delicious supper. 3-6pm, FREE (Jun 23)
We also like
Baby Dance at Stratford Circus, Sorted Saturdays at Chelsea Theatre, Tottenham Carnival, RBC Race for the Kids in Battersea Park, Midsummer Street Party in Spitalfields, Tunnel Boat Trips from London Canal Museum
