We’ve got disco fever at Chat’s Palace plus a whole load of activities this weekend, from a Party in the Square for Trotters to a Disney Parade. And can you believe Danger Mouse is 30 years old? Yup, we’re that ancient!
Sat: Trotters Birthday Party, Duke of York Square, King’s Rd, SW3(Sloane Sq tube)
It’s 21 years since the one-stop kids’ shop opened on King’s Road and to celebrate their coming of age, they’re throwing a huge Party in the Square with donkey rides, petting zoo, carousel, food stalls, mums’ pampering corner and special guest appearances. Look out for the Giant Birthday Cake! 11am-5pm, free (Oct 1)
Sun: Disney Princess Parade, Kensington Gardens, W2 (Lancaster Gate tube)
Watch a sparkling procession as Disney’s heroines go on a horse-drawn procession for the first time ever through Central London. Catch the action along Mount Walk to Kensington Palace. The parade is followed by a VIP, invite-only bash inside the palace in honour of Disney’s 11th princess Rapunzel. From 1-1.30pm, free (Oct 2)
Sat: Danger Mouse and Mr. Benn at the Illustration Cupboard, 22 Bury St, London SW1 (Green Park tube)
Celebrate 30 years of the loveable rodent (top pic) and 40 years of the enigmatic Mr Benn with rare book illustrations, pencil drawings and film cels from the classic TV series. Also on display are works by Lauren Child, Nick Parks and more. Signed books and original art on sale. 11am-5pm (Sat), 9.30am-6pm (Mon-Fri) (Oct 1-15)
Local Pick
Thu-Sun: Pinocchio at Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, N1 (Angel tube)
A classic story to tug at the heart strings as the famous puppet company puts an inventive twist on the story of Geppetto and his wooden boy who desperately wants to be real. Using puppetry, shadow, music and lots of imagination for ages 4+. £8/£6 concs; 1pm (Thu); 1pm & 5pm (Fri); 11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm (Sat-Sun), Baby-friendly show Sun 11am. (Sep 29-Oct 2)
Babes Choice
Sun: Disco Loco at Chats Palace, 42-44 Brooksby Walk, Hackney E9 (Homerton train)
Definitely not a ‘kids disco’ but a family party that’s suitable for all ages, with live music from Real Fur, DJ spinning Motown, disco, pop, new wave, ska and reggae, baby-friendly facilities and quiet room upstairs. 3-6pm, £3 per head/£4 with live act, pre-walkers free. (Oct 2)
