February 2026
February is here and to see you through the last month of winter, London is brimming with fun, unique things to do with kids.
You’ll have the chance to step into the world of Ancient Egypt and your favourite Pixar movie. Plus, with half-term approaching, the city’s best museums have planned free or budget-friendly family activities.
Find our full list of fun things to do with kids in London this month below.
In a hurry? Here’s a quick guide to family fun across London in February 2026:
🎭 Best free family activity: The Southbank Centre have planned a jam-packed schedule of family fun for half-term. Much of the Imagine festival is free, including dance theatre and comedy for kids.
🧑🚀 Most exciting event for kids: Mundo Pixar opens at Wembley Park on 13 February. Nearly an acre of immersive magic where little ones can step into their favourite animated movies!
👶 Best activities for babies: You Are the Sun is a folk-inspired opera for babies (Jacksons Lane, N6, on 25 Feb). For a gentle sensory adventure, check out toooB (Polka Theatre, SW19, on 5 February – 8 March).
🧌 Best show for kids: There’s a brand-new musical opera adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant playing at the Royal Albert Hall on 18 Feb.
🦇 Best new show for older kids: See Wicked star Cynthia Erivo play Dracula (among many other characters) at the Noël Coward Theatre from Sat 7 Feb. Recommended for ages 12 years+.
Best family activities in London this February
Candlelight concert for Babies
A calm, candlelit classical concert created especially for babies, with gentle melodies played at baby-friendly sound levels in a relaxed, movement-friendly space.
Designed for parents and babies aged 0–9 months, this soothing experience supports early sensory development while offering a peaceful, shared moment to unwind and bond together.
Event details
Dates: Saturday 7 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: The Great Hall, Barts North Wing, EC1A
Prices: Tickets from £47.25
Mundo Pixar Experience
This large-scale immersive exhibition brings Pixar’s most loved films to life through walk-through sets inspired by worlds such as Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Up and Coco.
Families can explore detailed environments, spot familiar characters and take photos throughout nearly an acre of themed spaces designed to feel as though you’ve stepped inside the films themselves.
Event details
Dates: Opens Friday 13 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: Wembley Park, HA9
Prices: Kids’ tickets from £20
Samurai Family Festival
This free family festival at the British Museum explores the world of the samurai through workshops, performances and hands-on activities.
Children can learn about armour, weapons, stories and traditions, linking to the museum’s samurai displays and Japanese collections in an accessible, practical way.
Event details
Dates: Monday 16 – Wednesday 18 February 2026
Ages: 6 years+
Where: British Museum, WC1B
Prices: Free (booking advised)
Frameless’ Colour Monster Emotions Art Show
Based on the popular picture book The Colour Monster, this immersive exhibition invites families to step inside a world of colour, emotion and imagination.
Using large-scale projections, sound and interactive spaces, children can explore feelings through playful environments that encourage movement, curiosity and shared discovery.
Event details
Dates: Friday 13 – Sunday 22 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: Frameless, W1H
Prices: Kids’ tickets from £18
Kew Gardens’ Orchid Festival
This year’s Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens celebrates the biodiversity, landscapes and cultural heritage of China, marking 30 years of this much-loved winter event. The Princess of Wales Conservatory is filled with thousands of orchids alongside large-scale displays inspired by Chinese wildlife, design and symbolism.
Families can wander through the warm glasshouse surrounded by dragons, lanterns and intricate plant sculptures, offering a colourful escape from winter while learning about plant conservation and Kew’s global research work.
Event details
Dates: Saturday 7 February – Sunday 8 March 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: Kew Gardens, TW9
Prices: Kids’ tickets from £7
London Wetland Centre Mudfest 2026
Mudfest is a hands-on nature festival celebrating all things muddy, messy and outdoors.
Families can take part in wildlife-themed activities, explore muddy trails, try crafts, follow discovery challenges and learn about wetland animals, making it an ideal half-term event for kids who enjoy being active and outdoors.
Event details
Dates: Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: London Wetland Centre, SW13
Prices: Kids’ entry from £11.65
Space by Luxmuralis
This immersive light and sound installation transforms St Martin-in-the-Fields into a glowing exploration of space and the universe.
Families can wander through projections inspired by planets, stars and cosmic imagery, creating a calm but visually striking experience suitable for all ages.
Event details
Dates: Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: St Martin-in-the-Fields, WC2N
Prices: Kids’ tickets from £8.95
Fandom Fest: K-Pop cosplay and Pokémon gaming
Fandom Fest: K-Pop cosplay and Pokémon gaming is a free pop culture day out at The Sidings, Waterloo Station.
Families can drop in to meet costumed characters, enjoy Pokémon card gaming, and take fun photos in themed photo spots. There are also simple craft activities, live anime-style artists creating drawings on the day, and music inspired by anime, films and superheroes playing throughout.
The event runs all day, so you can stay as long or as little as you like. A relaxed, lively option for half term, especially for kids who enjoy gaming, cosplay and pop culture.
Dates: Saturday 21st February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: The Sidings, Waterloo Station, SE1
Prices: Free
Chinatown’s Chinese New Year parade
Chinatown’s Chinese New Year parade is one of London’s biggest cultural celebrations and a great free day out for families.
The parade marks the Year of the Horse and brings colour, music and movement to central London. Expect traditional lion dances, drums, and performers making their way from Trafalgar Square through to Chinatown London. Streets are decorated with lanterns, and there is a lively, festive atmosphere throughout the area.
You can watch from anywhere along the route, dip into Chinatown for food, or just enjoy the buzz as the celebrations pass by. It does get busy, so arriving earlier in the day makes things easier, especially with children.
Event details
Dates: Sunday 22 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: Trafalgar Square, WC2N to Chinatown, W1D
Prices: Free
We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Light Show
A modern twist on the classic ballet, with dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes bringing Sleeping Beauty to life through movement and light.
Visually striking and easy to follow, it’s best suited to older children who enjoy dance, music, and theatrical spectacle.
Event details
Date: Friday 20 February 2026
Ages: 6 years+
Where: Shaw Theatre, NW1
The Selfish Giant: Opera for kids
The Selfish Giant: Opera for kids is a gentle introduction to opera, specially created for young audiences.
Based on the much-loved story by Oscar Wilde, this new musical production tells the story of a lonely giant who learns about kindness, sharing and friendship. Children can follow the story through clear storytelling, memorable songs and colourful staging.
Event details
Dates: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Ages: 4 years+
Where: Royal Albert Hall, SW7
Prices: Tickets from £12.50
Imagine: Southbank Centre’s family festival
Imagine: Southbank Centre’s family festival is a half-term mix of shows, workshops and creative activities for all ages.
The Southbank Centre becomes a lively playground, with events grouped by age and plenty of free options. Easy to dip in for an hour or make a full day of it.
Event details
Dates: Wednesday 11 – Saturday 21 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: Southbank Centre, SE1
Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends
This playful exhibition at the Young V&A celebrates the world of Aardman, taking families behind the scenes of much-loved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph.
Children can explore original models, sketches and sets, and discover how stop-motion animation is made, with interactive elements designed especially for younger visitors.
Event details
Dates: Opens Thursday 12 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: Young V&A, E2
Prices: Tickets from £11
Ally Pally Rooftop Adventure
This outdoor climbing and adventure experience on the roof of Alexandra Palace offers older children a mix of high ropes, zip lines and challenge elements, all with panoramic views across London.
Designed for confident adventurers aged 8 and up, it’s a physical, confidence-building activity that adds a thrill to half-term plans.
Event details
Dates: Opens Saturday 14 February 2026
Ages: 8 years+
Where: Alexandra Palace, N22
Prices: Kids’ tickets from £22
Voyage to the Deep: Underwater Adventures
This family-friendly exhibition at the Horniman Museum takes young children on an underwater journey, exploring life beneath the ocean’s surface.
Designed for ages 2 and up, it combines interactive displays, playful storytelling and hands-on activities that introduce marine animals and habitats in an accessible, engaging way.
Event details
Dates: Opens Friday 13 February 2026
Ages: 2 years+
Where: Horniman Museum, SE23
Prices: Kids’ tickets £7
The Jolly Postman: Interactive exhibition
Based on the much-loved book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this immersive exhibition invites families to step inside the story as they follow the Jolly Postman on his rounds.
Children can open envelopes, explore storybook settings and take part in interactive play that brings familiar fairy-tale characters and letters to life.
Event details
Dates: Opens Saturday 14 February 2026
Ages: All ages
Where: The Postal Museum, WC1X
Prices: Kids’ tickets £11
Join London Zoo: vets in action
This half-term experience lets children step into the role of a zoo vet, tackling hands-on challenges inspired by real animal rescue work.
Aimed at ages 4–11, kids can learn about animal care, problem-solving and conservation through interactive missions set around the zoo.
Event details
Dates: Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 February 2026
Ages: Recommended 4-11 years
Where: London Zoo, NW1
Prices: Kids’ entry from £22.20
You are the Sun: Babies’ Very First Opera
This gentle, folk-inspired opera is designed for babies aged 0–2 and their grown-ups, blending soft classical singing with simple sensory play.
Through music, movement and natural themes like water, light and plants, it invites very young children to explore sound and texture in a calm, welcoming way.
A short, soothing performance at Jacksons Lane, well great for first theatre experiences.
Event details
Dates: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Ages: 0-2 years
Where: Jacksons Lane, N6
Prices: Tickets from £15
Family Festival: Once Upon a Time
Family Festival: Once Upon a Time is a free day of storytelling and creative activities for families with younger children.
Hosted at the British Library, the festival explores myths, fairy tales and classic stories through workshops, performances and hands-on sessions. A calm, imaginative way to spend the day, with booking required in advance.
Event details
Dates: Saturday 28 February 2026
Ages: 2-11 years
Where: British Library, NW1
Prices: Free (booking required)
All You Can Eat Doughnut Making Class
This hands-on class shows families how to make mini doughnuts with different fillings, then enjoy them together at the end. Everything is provided, with clear step-by-step guidance in a relaxed setting.
Best suited to older children who enjoy cooking and trying new skills at The Avenue Cookery School.
Event details
Dates: Saturday 21st February 2026
Ages: 8 years+
Where: The Avenue Cookery School Wandsworth, SW18
Prices: Tickets from £75
Taste Film presents The Hunger Games
An immersive cinema dining experience where you watch The Hunger Games while enjoying a multi-course menu served in sync with iconic moments from the film.
Designed for older kids, teens and adults, this three-hour experience blends film, food and theatre, bringing the story to life through carefully timed dishes inspired by the world of Panem.
Event details
Dates: Saturday 7 – Saturday 21 February 2026
Ages: 12 years+
Where: The Refinery Citypoint, EC2Y
Prices: Tickets from £85.80
Peter and the Wolf Family Concert
A lively introduction to orchestral music, this family concert brings Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf to life through live performance and storytelling.
Children aged 7 and up can learn how different instruments represent characters, making it both entertaining and educational.
Event details
Dates: Monday 24 November – Sunday 4 January 2026
Ages: 7 years+
Where: Battersea Arts Centre, SW11
Prices: Tickets from £17
🕹️ Activate London gaming experience
A high-energy indoor gaming experience where kids and teens become the players, moving between interactive rooms filled with climbing, laser-dodging and problem-solving challenges.
Fast-paced and physical, it’s best for older children who enjoy competition, teamwork and burning off energy.
Event details
Dates: Ongoing (winter 2026)
Ages: Best for 8+ (some games suit teens and adults better)
Where: Activate at The O2, SE10
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