Oh so many things to do with kids in London this weekend!
Dragon boat racing, Greenwich + Docklands Festival, FREE Wimbledon screenings around town, City of London Children’s Parade, Fiesta in London Fields, Rastamouse in Stratford, Festival of Love at Southbank Centre…
Have fun!
WATCH WIMBLEDON ON THE BIG SCREEN FOR FREE!
Thu-Sun: Strawberries and Screen at King’s Cross Granary Square, NC1 (King’s Cross tube)
Kick back on deck chair and catch all the action from centre court as the big screens return to King’s Cross Granary Square. There will be strawberries, cream, jugs of Pimms and more on offer. Daily, FREE (until Jul 6)
You can also watch the tennis at Wimbledon screenings at Duke of York Square; Wimbledon Screenings at One New Change in EC4 (St. Paul’s tube); Regent’s Place Summer of Sport, W1; Wimbledon on the Rooftop at Cardinal Square in Victoria; Wimbledon at More London’s The Scoop;
Thomas More Square in Tower Hill; New Street Square in Chancery Lane; and Wimbledon Live on The Street at Westfield Stratford City (until Jul 6)
Thu-Sun: Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, various sites around Greenwich (Cutty Sark DLR/Greenwich rail/Canary Wharf tube)
Every year this bubbling part of London is taken over by the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, offering a vibrant mix of theatre, street arts, dance performances, pop-up installations and family friendly workshops. And it’s all FREE! Dates and times vary, check the web site for details. (until Jun 29)
Thu-Sun: Moominsummer Madness at Polka Theatre (pictured), 240 The Broadway, SW19 1SB (South Wimbledon tube)
The fabulous Moomins arrive at Polka Theatre in puppet form (with music and humour) in a collaboration with Little Angel Theatre, celebrating the 100th birthday of Tove Jansson, creator of the classic picture books. Ages 4+ (plus special All Ages welcome shows for babies). From 11am (dates & times vary); £13.50/concs £9 (until Aug 16)
Fri: Off the Page: City of London Festival Children’s Parade venues around the Square Mile
As part of the City of London festival ongoing through mid-July, 1400 children will parade the streets dressed as their favourite characters from books, comics and more. The route includes Guildhall Yard, Cheapside, Paternoster Square, rounding off at St Paul’s Cathedral where there will be a special performance by the cast of Matilda the Musical. 12.45pm-1.30pm, FREE (Jun 27)
Sat: Fiesta in the Fields at London Fields Brewery, The Brewhouse, Railway Arches 369-370, Helmsley Place, E8 3SB (Hackney Central overground)
Don’t let England’s defeat get you down. Head to London Fields for a day-long carnival atmosphere, with samba beats and Brazilian cocktails, Latin American street food, kids face painting, blow football, Pimms bar, Capoeira and samba displays and world cup matches screened throughout the day. 12pm-late, £4 entry (Jun 28)
Sat: Rastamouse & the Rocksteady Reggae School at Stratford Circus (pictured), Theatre Square, E15 1BX (Stratford tube/overground)
Prepare to bust a move to some boombastic tunes from Da Easy Crew, as the coolest rodent on the block takes centre stage. A musical extravaganza for ages 2+. 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm: £12/£10 concs/family of 4 £40 (Jun 28)
Sat: RNIB Family Day at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore St, W1U 2BP (Bond St tube)
Step back in time to the 18th century at this all-day event aimed at supporting families of blind and partially sighted children. Experience a day in the life of an aristocrat and explore the museum’s famous paintings. 11am-4pm. For ticket information and to apply to take part, contact James Risdon, Music Officer, RNIB on 020 7391 2273 or jrisdon@rnib.org.uk (Jun 28)
Sat-Sun: Glorious Georges Festival at Kensington Palace, W8 4PX (High St Kensington tube)
Experience Georgian fashion, games and characters at this festival celebrating 300 years since George 1’s ascension to the throne. More festival fun coming up at Kew Palace and Hampton Court Palace over the summer. 10am-6pm, adult entry £16.50/child under 16 FREE (Jun 28-29)
Sat-Sun: Festival of Love at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (Waterloo/Embankment tube)
Love makes the world go around and this weekend officially kicks off two months celebrating love in all its many crazy colours at Southbank Centre. Check out the 1000 Acts of Kindness art installation, join in Voice Lab’s Big Love Sing for all ages, tuck into Real Food made with love and learn more about upcoming events including The Big Wedding Weekend in August! Daily activities from around 9.30am, times and prices vary, many events are FREE (Jun 28-Aug 31)
Sat-Sun: Brasil 2014 Screenings at The Wick at CRE8 Lifestyle Centre, The Old Baths, 80 Eastway, E9 5JH (Hackney Wick tube)
A brilliant pop-up festival for the World Cup offering giant screens, outdoor beach, live music and DJs, a kids play zone, ice cream emporium, footy pitch and competitions, BBQ, beer garden, cocktails and more. All ages. Keep an eye on the The Wick Facebook page for opening hours, all FREE entry (until Jul 13)
Find more family friendly footie events in our World Cup 2014 London Kids guide
Sun: Dragon Boat Festival, London Regatta Centre, E16 2QT (Royal Albert DLR)
Martial arts, Chinese lion and dragon dancing, food festival, live music and of course dragon boat racing are all on the cards at this spectacular family day out. Races start from 10am-5pm, event rounds off at 6pm, all FREE entry (Jun 29)
We also like
Lambeth Parish Fete (Sat); Bermondsey Carnival (Sat); Kentish Town Festival (Sat); Damselflies and Dragonflies at London Wetland Centre (Sat-Sun); Spitalfields City Farm Summer Market in E1 (Sun); Parasol Unit Family Art Workshop in N1 (Sun); City of London Festival featuring The Bowler Hat, venues around the Square Mile (until Jul 17)
