It’s the last weekend of February (didn’t it fly by?) and we had a glimpse of warmer, sunnier times yesterday. Boy do we need some cheering up. If it’s not racism (and ableism) rearing their ugly heads at BAFTA 2026, it’s the relentless horrors coming out of those files. You know the ones. But enough of that, your best family friendly London Weekend Guide has plenty to lift your mood, both indoors and out. Take a look and take care of yourselves. Happy weekend and hello March!
Your Best Family Friendly London Weekend Guide
Thu-Sun: Mundo Pixar Experience at Wembley Park, Fulton Road, Wembley, HA9 0TF (Wembley Park tube)
Walk into Andy’s room, find out what it’s like to be a toy with Woody and Buzz, or zoom on a track with Lightning McQueen! Immersive fun for Pixar fans. 9am-7pm or 10am-7pm (Mon & Wed-Sun, closed Tues except school holidays); adult from £34/child under 16 from £22/family of 4 from £28pp/under 3s FREE (until Jun 28)
Thu-Sun: Cirque du Soleil: Ovo at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore SW7 2AP (South Kensington tube)
LAST CHANCE: The legendary circus from Quebec returns to wow London with another iteration of their show inspired by insects. Expect incredible stunts, acrobatics and illusions. All ages, under 14s must be accompanied, ages 2+ must have own seat/ticket. Various shows at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm; £50.40-£198.90/under 2s FREE on parent’s lap (until Mar 1)
Thu-Sun: Who Let the Gods Out at Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB (South Wimbledon tube)
Maz Evans adapts her hilarious kids’ book for the theatre. Watch Elliot Hooper try to save the world (and his mum) with interference from a pantheon of Greek gods! Post show Q&A with the author on select dates. Ages 8-13. Various start times from 10am-2.30pm (Wed-Sun); from £12.50 (until Mar 22)
Thu-Sun: Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill SE23 3PQ (Forest Hill overground)
Climb aboard the ‘Nautilus’ submarine in this deep sea exhibition, inspired by Jules Verne’s ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Seas’. Young mariners can play Captain Nemo’s Bubbly Pipe Organ and keep an eye out for Octonauts’ creature reports as well as the Octonauts trail. All ages. 10am-5.30pm daily; adult from £9.80/child from £7/family from £20.20/under 3s FREE (until Nov 1)
Thu-Sun: Orchids at Kew, Kew Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE (Kew Gardens tube/Kew Bridge rail, overground)
Journey among dragons, lanterns and plant sculptures at this popular horticultural showcase, this year exploring China’s extraordinary biodiversity. All ages welcome. Time slots available 11am-4pm (daily, from 12pm Mons); adult tickets from £16-£27 (£10-£11 after 4pm)/child 4-15yrs from £5-£9/family tickets from £23-£63/under 4s FREE (until Mar 8)
Thu-Sun: Club Curling at Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, N1C 4DQ (King’s Cross St Pancras tube/rail)
LAST CHANCE: If watching the Winter Olympics has got you and your kids excited about this sport (dubbed ‘bowling’s cooler cousin’), don’t miss your chance to play with up to 6 family or friends. All ages and abilities welcome. 12pm-9pm daily (last slot 8pm); £9 per person/under 12s FREE (when accompanied by an adult) (until Mar 1)
Thu-Sun: Planetarium Go! at Battersea Power Station, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms SW8 5BN (Battersea Power Station tube, Battersea Park rail/overground)
LAST CHANCE: Families can explore the cosmos at this pop-up planetarium. Discover the wonders of the universe on a 360º screen with projections. All ages. 10am-7pm (Sun-Thu) & 10am-9pm (Fri-Sat); £15/family & student discounts available/under 4s FREE on grown up’s lap (until Mar 1)
Fri-Sun: Tracey Emin: A Second Life at Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG (Blackfriars rail, London Bridge tube/rail)
You’re invited into the intimate, confessional, provocative world of Tracey Emin, one of the UK’s leading artists. This landmark exhibition spans 40+ years of painting, textiles, neon, sculpture, writing, video and installations. See how Tracey uses the female body as both tool and canvas to express pleasure, power and pain. PG (see content warnings). 10am-6pm daily, 9pm Fri (last entry 5.30pm/8.30pm Fri); from £20/child 12-18 £5/under 12s and members FREE (Feb 27-Aug 31)
Sat: The Great Big Bug Show at Half Moon Young People’s Theatre, 43 White Horse Road, E1 0ND (Limehouse rail/DLR)
Poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko will have families bugging out over creepy crawlies at this interactive show, inspired by Simon Mole’s picture book. Bring your mini-beasts to learn all about bottom-blasting beetles, eight-legged predators, and more through poems, raps and songs. 11am & 2pm (Feb 28)
Sat-Sun: Ramses and the Pharoah’s Gold Exhibition at Neon, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms SW8 5BN (Battersea Power Station tube, Battersea Park rail/overground)
Egyptologists big and small, get ready. For the first and only time in the UK, Neon presents the acclaimed Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition. Meet the pharaoh and view 180+ authentic artefacts, from colossal statues and glittering gold to royal coffins. Endorsed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. 10am-4pm (Mon-Thu & Sun), 10am-6pm (Fri), 9am-6pm (Sat) – times may vary: adult from £24.55/child from £19.55 (Feb 28-May 31)
Sat-Sun: James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids: Reducks at Museum of Comedy, The Undercroft,St Georges Church, Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2SR (Holborn/Tottenham Court Rd tube)
James Campbell is back with more comedy aimed at youngsters and their grownups, playing at Museum of Comedy every last weekend of the month through June. The brains behind popular family standup series Comedy Club 4 Kids, James’ solo show promises age-appropriate laughs, songs, and perhaps an exploding penguin or two. Ages 6+. 3.30pm; £12 + booking fee (Feb 28-Mar 1)
Sat-Sun: Black Culture Market, The Department Store (Downstairs), 248 Ferndale Road, Brixton SW9 8FR (Brixton tube)
Gather your crew for the springtime edition of the Black Culture Market. Support Black-owned businesses while shopping for fashion, books, homeware, prints, gifts, jewellery, natural hair and skincare. Yummy food on offer too! All ages welcome. 11am-5pm; FREE but advanced registration recommended (Feb 28-Mar 1)
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It’s your LAST CHANCE to see the powerful and moving exhibition From Gaza: A Personal Story of Survival by Ahmed Abu Aisha at Rich Mix (until Fri); Lauderdale House and Waterloo Park host a Family Day on Sunday as part of Highgate Heritage Weekend (Sat-Sun); meet the cast and crew and catch Pixar’s latest animation Hoppers (rated U) at BFI Southbank (Sun); go on a family friendly, educational tour of St Paul’s and Bank with Black History Walks (Sun)
Booking Ahead
- Dear Zoo at Little Lyric, W6 (Mar 2-5)
- AstroNights Sleepovers at Science Museum (Mar 6 & 13, Apr 24, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 10)
- Big Fish Little Fish Mother’s Day Family Rave at Peckham Levels, SE15 (Mar 15)
- St Patrick’s Day Family Party at Big Penny Social, E17 (Mar 15)
- Star Trek at 60 at Science Museum, SW7 (Mar 26-Sep 8)
- Family Fun Day: Spectacular Space! at Royal Institution, W1 (Mar 28)
- Black History Bus Tour, from Brixton across London (Mar 29)
- Family Wildlife Drawing Easter Special at Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 (Mar 29)
- Easter Family Disco at Big Penny Social, E17 (Apr 5)
- World’s Greatest Lover: The Musical at The Other Palace (Apr 12-Jun 7)
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at Soho Place (Apr 25-Jul 18)
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**NB: Please note that all event timings and prices are subject to change/cancellation at short notice, so always check ahead with the venue before making a trip!**
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