{"id":2353,"date":"2026-03-29T12:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.loopla.com\/?p=2353"},"modified":"2026-05-03T13:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T12:25:13","slug":"whats-on-this-month-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/whats-on-this-month-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"20+ Fun Things to do in London with Kids in May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>May is Britain\u2019s joint-most popular month.(<a href=\"https:\/\/d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net\/cumulus_uploads\/document\/5qk32oufpx\/InternalResults_161129_FavDayMonthSeason_W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>) With so many fun things to do in London with kids opening up, it\u2019s easy to see why families love it so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From bank holidays to the school break and everything in between, here are some of the best upcoming family events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In a hurry? Here\u2019s a quick overview of <strong>family activities in London this May<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfbc Best free kids\u2019 event: <\/strong>Play along (virtually) with one of London\u2019s best orchestras at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/play-along-virtual-orchestra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Southbank Centre<\/a> during the May half-term. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseainbloom.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chelsea in Bloom<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgraviavillage.com\/belgravia-in-bloom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Belgravia in Bloom<\/a> also offer plenty of \u2018wow\u2019 moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfa4 Best show for kids: <\/strong>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cineworld.co.uk\/films\/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu\/ho00014513#\/buy-tickets-by-film?in-cinema=london&amp;at=2026-05-24&amp;for-movie=ho00014513&amp;view-mode=list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cineworld\u2019s 4DX<\/a> screenings, you can not only see the new Star Wars film but <em>feel<\/em> it from 22 May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc34 Best thing to do with toddlers in London this month: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/pie-rat-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pie-Rat Island<\/a> (15-16 May) is a one-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-shows-for-toddlers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theatre show for toddlers<\/a> where the audience gets to join in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc3f\ufe0f Best nature-based activity for kids in London: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/discovery-days-time-travellers-260526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Discovery Days<\/a> are back at Hyde Park from 26 May, this time with special \u2018time travel\u2019 sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Best things to do in London with kids this May 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every week, we dig through hundreds of kid-friendly London events, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time doing. These 26 are our May favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minigolf by Craig &amp; Karl<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Canary-Wharf-Mini-Golf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Canary-Wharf-Mini-Golf.jpg 590w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Canary-Wharf-Mini-Golf-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Canary Wharf&#8217;s free <a href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/minigolf-by-craig-and-karl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">minigolf course<\/a> returns to Montgomery Square for the summer. The nine holes have been designed by art duo Craig &amp; Karl in their signature pop-art style, with neon ramps, a chequered bridge and polka-dotted obstacles in clashing colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clubs and balls are provided on site. Play is first come, first served, so you may have to queue at peak times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our newsletter recently rounded up the best mini golf experiences across London. Soon we\u2019ll be featuring a bunch of fun, unique May half-term activities for kids. To make sure you don\u2019t miss it, <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\">sign up here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 1 May to Sunday 27 September 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Montgomery Square, E14<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/canarywharf.com\/whats-on\/minigolf-by-craig-and-karl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ministry of Science LIVE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/richmond-theatre\/the-ministry-of-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ministry-of-Science.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ministry-of-Science.jpg 746w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ministry-of-Science-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a touring <a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/richmond-theatre\/the-ministry-of-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">science show<\/a> where experiments happen live on stage. Kids get to see fire tornadoes, 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, hydrogen bottle rockets and a hovercraft built from scratch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two performances on the day, at 12.30pm and 4pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday 3 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 6 years+<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Richmond Theatre, TW9<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a315.55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/richmond-theatre\/the-ministry-of-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Big Birthday Bash at London Zoo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/zsl\/big-birthday-bash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/London-Zoo-Birthday-Bash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/London-Zoo-Birthday-Bash.jpg 610w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/London-Zoo-Birthday-Bash-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zoological Society of London turns 200 this year, and <a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/zsl\/big-birthday-bash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">London Zoo<\/a> will celebrate over the early May bank holiday weekend. The zoo will be given a street party makeover, with Hook a Flamingo and Animal Tail Tag just two of the classic games to get a zoo twist. There will also be stage shows, arts and crafts and a BBQ area with birthday cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s included in standard admission, so you still get keeper talks, walk-through habitats and the rest of the zoo alongside the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> London Zoo, NW1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Included in zoo admission (from \u00a333.60 adults)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/zsl\/big-birthday-bash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mini Genius Lab: Cool Science Experiments for Kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/mini-genius-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mini-Genius-Lab-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mini-Genius-Lab-1.jpg 894w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mini-Genius-Lab-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mini-Genius-Lab-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/mini-genius-lab\">Mini Genius Lab<\/a> is a 60-minute hands-on science workshop near London Bridge, led by a \u2018mad scientist\u2019. Kids make their own slime to take home, blow giant soap bubbles and watch dry ice fog and fizz across the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sessions are best for ages 6 and up, though slightly younger kids can join with a parent&#8217;s help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 8 &#8211; Sunday 10 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 6 years+ (under-2s free)<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Glaziers Hall, SE1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Adult-child bundles from \u00a339<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/mini-genius-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Affordable Art Fair Hampstead Family Morning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/affordable-art-fair-hampstead\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/affordable-art-fair-hampstead\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Affordable Art Fair<\/a> returns to Hampstead Heath in May with over 100 galleries showing thousands of original artworks priced from \u00a3100. On Saturday and Sunday, it opens early for dedicated family mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are designed to gently introduce little ones to contemporary art: quieter than peak hours, and with engaging kids\u2019 activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Family mornings Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hampstead Heath, NW3<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Family morning tickets from \u00a323.32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/affordable-art-fair-hampstead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fantastic Fungi Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An entire <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/the-royal-institution\/fantastic-fungi-festival\/31413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">festival dedicated to fungi<\/a> is a rare thing, especially one aimed at families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Zombie Ant Fungus Live<\/em> is the headline act here: a 30-minute blend of science, theatre and live music, exploring a parasitic fungus that takes over ants&#8217; bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterwards, scientists will run hands-on demos and tabletop activities across the Ri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday 9 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 6 years+<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Royal Institution, W1S<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a317.06<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/the-royal-institution\/fantastic-fungi-festival\/31413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surrey Docks Farm Spring Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surreydocksfarm.org.uk\/events\/spring-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Surrey Docks Farm<\/a> is a working city farm on the Thames, and this May it celebrates turning 51 with its annual Spring Fair. The day features sheep shearing demos, wool spinning and wood-fired pizzas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry is free. But for \u00a33, kids can head into the petting area to cuddle rabbits and guinea pigs, and meet the bottle-fed lambs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday 9 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Surrey Docks Farm, SE16<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surreydocksfarm.org.uk\/events\/spring-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pie-Rat Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ratty and her crew are setting sail on the high seas, but they need a little help from the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This one-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/pie-rat-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">theatre adventure<\/a> for toddlers involves puppetry, original music and play-along storytelling. It\u2019s on in mid-May at Limehouse\u2019s Half Moon, a theatre that&#8217;s been making work for kids since 1979. Each performance is followed by a stay-and-play session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 15 to Saturday 16 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2 to 6 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Half Moon Theatre, E1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a39<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/pie-rat-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family Shakespeare: Pyramus &amp; Thisbe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rude Mechanicals have to perform a play at the Duke&#8217;s wedding, but they haven&#8217;t finished writing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No two performances of this interactive 45-minute show from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecockpit.org.uk\/pyramusandthisbe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/hullabaloo\/family-shakespeare-pyramus-thisbe\/31441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hullabaloo<\/a> are the same. Kids are invited to fill in the blanks with songs, puppets and whatever else they can dream up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with three price points to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday 16 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 4 years+<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Cockpit, NW8<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Pay what you can (\u00a313, \u00a315 or \u00a318)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/hullabaloo\/family-shakespeare-pyramus-thisbe\/31441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vauxhall May Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vauxhallcityfarm.org\/events\/spring-fair-at-vauxhall-city-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vauxhall City Farm\u2019s<\/a> May Fair is a full-on weekend takeover. Tyers Street will close to traffic, as visitors flock for live music from Banjo Chicken Man and Mini Mozart, sheep shearing demos, wool spinners and farm games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry is free, as are most activities. But you&#8217;ll need \u00a35 for the cuddle corner or for unlimited games-arena access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Vauxhall City Farm, SE11<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vauxhallcityfarm.org\/events\/spring-fair-at-vauxhall-city-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festival of the Boy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A first-of-its-kind festival for boys, this Walthamstow event invites 7- to 11-year-olds to meet pilots, try new sports, embark on wilderness adventures and spend time with authors and artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bigpennysocial.co.uk\/whats-on\/festival-of-the-boy-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Festival of the Boy<\/a> is hosted at Big Penny Social, in partnership with Male Allies UK. Pay-what-you-can tickets are available on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday 17 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> Aimed at 7 to 11 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Big Penny Social, E17<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a35.20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bigpennysocial.co.uk\/whats-on\/festival-of-the-boy-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chelsea + Belgravia in Bloom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chelsea-in-Bloom-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chelsea-in-Bloom-1.jpg 635w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chelsea-in-Bloom-1-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For one week each May, two of London&#8217;s fanciest neighbourhoods will celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show with floral makeovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseainbloom.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chelsea in Bloom<\/a> will feature a UFO on Pavilion Road and a lunar landscape at Duke of York Square. A short walk away, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgraviavillage.com\/belgravia-in-bloom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belgravia in Bloom<\/a> will be going for storybook charm. Its shopfronts, squares and street corners will become enchanted gardens or other fairy tale-inspired settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both are completely free and within walking distance of each other, so you can cover the city&#8217;s biggest free flower show in one afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Chelsea (SW3) and Belgravia (SW1)<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseainbloom.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids get to handle millions-of-years-old fossils at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/visit\/exhibitions\/jurassic-oceans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Natural History Museum\u2019s new exhibition<\/a>. Among these is the tooth of the mighty mosasaur, a creature known as the T. rex of the sea (instantly recognisable if you&#8217;ve seen Jurassic World). There will also be full-size skeletons to measure yourself against.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> From Friday 22 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 8 years+<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Natural History Museum, SW7<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Adult off-peak tickets from \u00a315<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/visit\/exhibitions\/jurassic-oceans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DroneArt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/drone-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Drone-Art-Show.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Drone-Art-Show.jpg 884w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Drone-Art-Show-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Drone-Art-Show-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/drone-art\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/drone-art\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DroneArt<\/a> is back at Kempton Park Racecourse this May after a sold-out first London run. It\u2019s best described as a cross between a classical music concert and a fireworks show. While a string quartet plays Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky on the ground, hundreds of drones draw shapes like swans, birds and flowers in the night sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole spectacle lasts 65 minutes. Under-3s go free, but the show starts at 9.30pm, well past their bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 22 to Saturday 23 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages (under-3s free)<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From \u00a325.90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/london\/drone-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Charlie Mackesy: An Evening of Drawing, Stories and Music<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Charlie Mackesy is the author and illustrator of <em>The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse<\/em>, the bestseller adapted into an Oscar-winning animated short. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalalberthall.com\/tickets\/events\/2026\/charlie-mackesy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">one night<\/a> this May at the Royal Albert Hall, he&#8217;ll draw live on stage and share stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pianist and string quartet will perform pieces from Isobel Waller-Bridge&#8217;s Oscar-winning film score alongside him. You\u2019re also invited to bring dry drawing materials and sketch along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday 22 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 5 years+<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Royal Albert Hall, SW7<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets from \u00a329.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalalberthall.com\/tickets\/events\/2026\/charlie-mackesy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MCM Comic Con<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmcomiccon.com\/london\/en-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MCM Comic Con<\/a> is the UK&#8217;s biggest pop culture convention, drawing over 100,000 fans of anime, gaming and sci-fi to the Excel each May. Visitors come to try new video games and meet voice actors. May&#8217;s confirmed guests include author Brandon Sanderson, along with actors Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, though, the main appeal is getting to dress up. Kids can join the Cosplay Masquerades on the main stage. There&#8217;s also a Pop Asia area dedicated to anime, manga and K-pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> ExceL London, E16<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids \u00a37, general entry from \u00a327, weekend pass \u00a397<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmcomiccon.com\/london\/en-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Michael Rosen&#8217;s Birthday<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The author of <em>We&#8217;re Going on a Bear Hunt<\/em> turns 80 in May, and the Royal Festival Hall is throwing him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/michael-rosens-birthday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a party<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/michael-rosens-birthday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>Joined by special guests, Michael Rosen will spend the day in the Clore Ballroom reading poems and telling stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole thing runs for 4.5 hours and is free, with no ticket required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday 23 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 5 years+<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Southbank Centre, SE1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/michael-rosens-birthday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Barbican Family Film Club: James and the Giant Peach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1996 stop-motion adaptation of Roald Dahl&#8217;s <em>James and the Giant Peach<\/em> turns 30 this year. To celebrate, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbican.org.uk\/whats-on\/2026\/event\/family-film-club-james-and-the-giant-peach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbican<\/a> is bringing it back to the big screen as part of its Family Film Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday 23 May 2026, 11am<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 6 years+<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Barbican Cinema 2, EC2Y<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a32.50 kids, \u00a35 adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbican.org.uk\/whats-on\/2026\/event\/family-film-club-james-and-the-giant-peach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Big Bahooey at Hampton Court Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Bahooey&#8221; means utter silliness, a fair summary of what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/the-big-bahooey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hampton Court Palace<\/a> has planned for the late May bank holiday weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cirque Bijou will take over the East Front lawns with aerial acts, street theatre and a silent disco. There will also be circus workshops where kids can try juggling, plate spinning and wire walking with professionals. The whole thing runs across three days and is included in standard palace admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hampton Court Palace, KT8<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Included in palace admission (kids\u2019 tickets from \u00a314.50)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/the-big-bahooey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Greenwich Dog Show 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/greenwich-dog-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"813\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Greenwich-Dog-Show.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Greenwich-Dog-Show.jpg 813w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Greenwich-Dog-Show-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Greenwich-Dog-Show-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/greenwich-dog-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Greenwich Dog Show<\/a> takes over the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College toward the end of May. Ahead of the Best in Show finale at 5pm, there\u2019s a full day of competitions, street food and crafts to enjoy. There&#8217;s also a Best Baroque category this year to mark the Painted Hall&#8217;s 300th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families can enter their dogs in categories like Waggiest Tail, Cutest Pup and Best Trick. Places are limited to 30 per class. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday 24 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Old Royal Naval College, SE10<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free (pre-booking required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/greenwich-dog-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See the new Star Wars film in 4DX<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Star Wars film in seven years opens on 22 May. <em>The Mandalorian and Grogu<\/em> follows bounty hunter Din Djarin and his little green friend onto the big screen for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For kids who want to feel the action as they watch it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cineworld.co.uk\/films\/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu\/ho00014513#\/buy-tickets-by-film?in-cinema=london&amp;at=2026-05-24&amp;for-movie=ho00014513&amp;view-mode=list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cineworld&#8217;s 4DX screenings<\/a> feature moving seats, wind, water spray and strobe lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> From Friday 22 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 4 years+<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Cineworld cinemas across London (including Leicester Square)<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Varies by location and showtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cineworld.co.uk\/films\/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu\/ho00014513#\/buy-tickets-by-film?in-cinema=london&amp;at=2026-05-24&amp;for-movie=ho00014513&amp;view-mode=list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>King Arthur and the Holy Fail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/king-arthur-and-the-holy-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Three Inch Fools<\/a> are a touring theatre company known for funny, music-filled outdoor shows at heritage sites around the UK. Their latest, a slapstick retelling of the King Arthur legend, is performed by five actors with armfuls of instruments in the Queen Mary Courtyard at the Old Royal Naval College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a bring-your-own-chair affair, with picnics welcome and a bar on site. The show runs about two hours, including an interval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 27 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Old Royal Naval College, SE10<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Kids&#8217; tickets from \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/whats-on\/king-arthur-and-the-holy-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discovery Days: Time Travellers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Parks&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/discovery-days-time-travellers-260526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Discovery Days<\/a> return to Hyde Park over half term, this time with a history theme. Kids will make plant prints with a mallet, design a park of the future and meet a costumed Queen Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special storytelling sessions run at 12, 1 and 2pm. The rest is drop-in, with most families spending one to two hours. It&#8217;s free, but pre-register online to receive a reminder email beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> Great for 3 to 11 years<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Hyde Park Learning Centre, W2<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/discovery-days-time-travellers-260526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play Along: Virtual Orchestra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philharmonia Orchestra is considered one of London\u2019s \u2018big four\u2019. Youngsters can join them in a performance of Rossini&#8217;s William Tell Overture through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/play-along-virtual-orchestra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">this VR experience<\/a> at the Southbank Centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After putting on the headset, they\u2019ll pick a percussion instrument, follow a short tutorial, then play along with the musicians who appear around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a free drop-in designed for all families, whatever their musical background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Southbank Centre, SE1<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/play-along-virtual-orchestra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Style and Sketch at Buckingham Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Toward the end of May half-term, Buckingham Palace will be running a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rct.uk\/event\/style-and-sketch-a-family-design-workshop-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">fashion design workshop<\/a> for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity coincides with their <em>Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style<\/em> exhibition. Kids get to sketch and design outfits inspired by the Queen&#8217;s wardrobe, everything from her 1947 wedding dress to her signature colourful coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three sessions run across the day, each lasting 90 minutes. The workshop is free with a standard gallery ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday 29 May 2026<br><strong>Ages:<\/strong> All ages<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Buckingham Palace, SW1A<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Included with gallery admission (\u00a311 for kids)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rct.uk\/event\/style-and-sketch-a-family-design-workshop-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>How to save time and money, without missing out on magical family experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>May&#8217;s school break is a great time to make wonderful family memories, but it can also be a lot of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorting through what is worth your time and money is half the battle. Loopla&#8217;s weekly newsletter for London parents does the legwork for you. You can also check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/category\/holiday-camps\">kids&#8217; holiday camps in London<\/a> while you are here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every week, our 30,000 subscribers get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family-friendly deals and discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details for around 10 free family events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A heads-up on popular events we think might sell out fast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\">Subscribe to the Loopla newsletter here or below<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May is Britain\u2019s joint-most popular month.(1) With so many fun things to do in London with kids opening up, it\u2019s easy to see why families love it so much. From bank holidays to the school break and everything in between, here are some of the best upcoming family events. In a hurry? 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