Here’s our pick of London kids and family activities for October Half Term (by date order):
1. Clown around with the Moscow State Circus at Clapham Common, SW4 (Oct 24-Nov 4)
2. Get stuck into half-term activities at Museum of London and Museum of London Docklands (Oct 27-Nov 2)
3. Find out why Potato Needs a Bath at Southbank Centre, SE1 (Oct 27-Nov 2)
4. Pack up for The Campsite (pic), a pop-up arts and learning festival with tents and camper vans at Natural History Museum, SW7 (Oct 27-Nov 4)
5. The Incredible Book Eating Boy is happily munching at Arts Depot, N12 (Oct 29-31)
6. Travel back in time FREE with the Retro Kids at V&A Museum of Childhood (Oct 29-Nov 2)
7. Discover the Insect Circus at Jacksons Lane, N6 (Oct 29-Nov 2)
8. Get Ahead of the Games with workshops and storytelling inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics 2012-themed exhibition FREE at London Transport Museum, WC2 (Oct 29-Nov 2)
9. Go on a Family Safari adventure walk in Greenwich, SE10 (Oct 29-Nov 2)
10. Celebrate Good Times with arts, crafts and Halloween fun FREE at Geffrye Museum, E2 (Oct 30-Nov 4)
11. Where’s Wally?, find him at special half-term tours at Wembley Stadium (Oct 30-Nov 4)
12. Hang out at a Puppet Fun Day at Little Angel Theatre, N1 (Oct 31)
13. Have a mammoth adventure with Ice Age Live at Wembley Arena (Nov 1-3)
14. Glide on The Ice Rink at Natural History Museum, SW7 (Nov 2-Jan 6)
15. It’s another Barbican Weekender: Natural Circuits, exploring nature and creativity at Barbican Centre, EC1 (Nov 3-4)
16. Meet The Good Neighbour at Battersea Arts Centre, SW11 (until Nov 4)
17. Fly high with the Superheroes at Discover Children’s Story Centre, E15 (until Nov 4)
18. Ho, ho, ho! Santa’s Grotto opens at Harrods, SW1 (Nov 3-Dec 4)
19. Catch Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson the Immortal at O2 Arena (ongoing)
20. Watch stuff go bang at Science Museum Live, Cromwell Rd, SW7 (ongoing)
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