London guide · Oct 11 – 17
Baby & toddler activities in London
Sing-alongs, baby concerts, stay-and-play sessions and gentle first shows for the under-threes in London this week.
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Our picks
Theatre & stage·Indoor
The Frog Princess
A musical theatre show for the whole family suitable for all ages, free for children under 3.
Sydenham Centre 44a Sydenham Road , London SE26 5QF
Film·Indoor
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Family cinema screening of the Shaun the Sheep animated film.
Everyman Crystal Palace · 25 Church Road, London, SE19 2TE
Family·Ages 0–2·Indoor
Baby Storytelling
An interactive storytelling session with songs and rhymes for babies and their caregivers.
Discover Children's Story Centre · 383-387 High Street, Stratford, London E15 4QZ
02
Sunday, October 11
4 events
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Disney's The Lion King
A spectacular musical stage production with vibrant colours and effects suitable for the whole family.
The Lyceum Theatre · 21 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7RQ
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
An award-winning theatre play continuing the Harry Potter story, suitable for families.
Palace Theatre · 113 Shaftesbury Ave, London, London W1D 5AY
Theatre & stage·Ages 2–5·Indoor
Pip and Posy Live on Stage
A short live stage show for toddlers based on the popular Pip and Posy picture books.
Little Angel Theatre · 14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–5·Indoor
0-5 Storytelling: Julian Is a Mermaid
A storytelling adventure for young children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Discover Children's Story Centre · 383-387 High Street, Stratford, London E15 4QZ
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Monday, October 12
9 events
Film·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom
A family cinema screening of the animated film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom.
Everyman Barnet · Great North Road, London, EN5 1AB
Film·Indoor
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
An animated family film screening at Everyman Canary Wharf suitable for all ages.
Everyman Canary Wharf · Crossrail Place - Level Minus Two, London, E14 5AR
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
We're Going on a Bear Hunt + The Tiger Who Came To Tea
A toddler-friendly cinema screening of two beloved children's story films.
Greenwich Picturehouse · 180 Greenwich High Road, London
Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor
Little Flamingos
A relaxed creative play morning for young children at Gunnersbury Park Museum.
Gunnersbury Park Museum · Gunnersbury Park House, Popes Lane, London, W5 4NH, London
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Square Roots Week 5: Halloween Fun
An early years Halloween-themed session for toddlers aged 1-3 and their parents or carers.
Eaton Square Prep School · 55-57 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PH, London
Family·Ages 0–6·Indoor
We're Going on a Bear Hunt + The Tiger Who Came To Tea
A toddler-friendly film screening for young children and their families.
East Dulwich Picturehouse · 116A Lordship Lane, London
Family·Ages 0–2·Indoor
Parent & Baby Screening: Digger
A relaxed cinema screening of Digger designed for parents attending with their babies.
Barbican Centre · Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Family·Ages 0–2·Indoor
Carers & Babies: Extra Geography
A parent-and-baby friendly screening of a coming-of-age drama set in an English boarding school.
Rio Cinema · 107 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2PB
Family·Ages 0–1·Indoor
Mini Play for Babies (Autumn Series)
A workshop series of playful activities for families with babies under one year old.
Young V&A · Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA
04
Tuesday, October 13
9 events
Film·Ages 0–3·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A cinema screening with a parent & baby showing welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman Hampstead · 5 Holly Bush Vale, London, NW3 6TX
Film·Ages 0–3·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A cinema screening with a parent & baby showing welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman Chelsea · 279 Kings Road, London, SW3 5EW
Play·Ages 0–1·Indoor
Squish Sessions - baby-led soft play
A calming Montessori-style soft play session with natural materials for babies.
Morocco Bound Wandsworth · SW18 1UZ, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Film·Ages 0–3·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A cinema screening with a parent & baby showing welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman Brentford · 5 West Bradbury Yard, London, TW8 8GJ
Family·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A parent-and-baby cinema screening of this film at Everyman Canary Wharf, welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman Canary Wharf · Crossrail Place - Level Minus Two, London, E14 5AR
Film·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A cinema screening with a parent-and-baby friendly session welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman King's Cross · 14-18 Handyside Street, London, N1C 4DN
Film·Ages 0–3·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A cinema screening with a parent & baby showing welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman The Whiteley · 8 Porchester Gardens, London, W2 4DB
Film·Indoor
Verity
A film screening at Everyman Stratford International, including a parent-and-baby friendly showing.
Everyman Stratford International · 4 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ
Film·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Verity
A parent-and-baby film screening welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman Muswell Hill · Fortis Green Road, London, N10 3HP
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Wednesday, October 14
9 events
Family·Indoor
North Middlesex Midwife Clinic at Park Lane Family Hub
Free midwife guidance for families from pregnancy through to after birth, by appointment only.
Best Start Family Hub – Park Lane, 139 Park Lane, Tottenham, N17 0HB
Family·Indoor
BCG Vaccination Clinic at Triangle Family Hub
A free clinic offering routine TB vaccinations for eligible infants, by appointment.
Best Start Family Hub – Triangle, 91-93 St Ann's Road, London, N15 6NU
Social·Indoor
Dads' Space at Rising Green Family Hub
A weekly drop-in support group for fathers at any stage of their parenting journey.
Best Start Family Hub – Rising Green, Unit 2A, Lymington Avenue, London, N22 6JA
Family·Indoor
Breastfeeding Support Group at Park Lane Family Hub
A free drop-in session for mothers to get support on breastfeeding, expressing and weaning.
Best Start Family Hub – Park Lane, 139 Park Lane, Tottenham, N17 0HB
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–8·Indoor
Toto
A new children's musical about a dreaming young donkey who wants to become an astronaut.
Polka Theatre – Y C Chan Theatre · 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor
Rhyme Time at Pimlico Library
A free rhymes and songs session for babies and young children at the library.
Pimlico Library · Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT
Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor
Rhyme Time at Paddington Children's Library
A free rhyme and song session for young children and parents at a children's library.
Paddington Children’s Library, Westbourne Park Villas, London, W2 5EA
Film·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A parent-and-baby cinema screening of The Social Reckoning, welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman Broadgate · 1 Finsbury Avenue, London, EC2M 2PF
Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor
We're Going on a Bear Hunt + The Tiger Who Came To Tea
A toddler-friendly film screening at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for young children.
Finsbury Park Picturehouse · Unit 1 Cinema LS, London
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Thursday, October 15
9 events
Film·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A cinema screening of The Social Reckoning, including a parent & baby friendly session.
Everyman Stratford International · 4 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ
Film·Indoor
Tony
A film screening at Everyman Screen on the Green including a parent & baby session.
Everyman Screen on the Green · 83 Upper Street, London, N1 0NP
Film·Indoor
The Social Reckoning
A cinema screening of The Social Reckoning, including a parent & baby friendly session.
Everyman Barnet · Great North Road, London, EN5 1AB
Film·Indoor
Sense and Sensibility
A cinema screening of Sense and Sensibility, including a parent & baby friendly session.
Everyman Stratford International · 4 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ
Film·Indoor
Sense and Sensibility
A film screening at Everyman Hampstead including a parent & baby session.
Everyman Hampstead · 5 Holly Bush Vale, London, NW3 6TX
Film·Indoor
Verity
A film screening at Everyman The Whiteley including a parent & baby session.
Everyman The Whiteley · 8 Porchester Gardens, London, W2 4DB
Film·Indoor
Verity
A film screening at Everyman Brentford including a parent & baby session.
Everyman Brentford · 5 West Bradbury Yard, London, TW8 8GJ
Film·Indoor
Digger
A parent-and-baby cinema screening welcoming adults with infants.
Everyman Crystal Palace · 25 Church Road, London, SE19 2TE
Film·Indoor
Verity
A film screening including a parent & baby session for adults with infants, plus regular showtimes.
Everyman King's Cross · 14-18 Handyside Street, London, N1C 4DN
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Friday, October 16
9 events
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Mini Makers
A hands-on creative activity for young children and families at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery · Mattock Lane, Ealing, London W5 5EQ
Family·Ages 0–2·Indoor
Health visiting team ASQ reviews at Park Lane Family Hub
An appointment-only two-year development check for babies with the health visitor.
Best Start Family Hub – Park Lane, 139 Park Lane, Tottenham, N17 0HB
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Foundling Libraries: Newham
A free drop-in creative workshop for babies and toddlers held at the library.
The Foundling Museum · 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
Sports·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Dancing Together – Toddlers at Triangle Family Hub
A free guided movement and dance session for toddlers and their adults.
Best Start Family Hub – Triangle, 91-93 St Ann's Road, London, N15 6NU
Family·Ages 0–2·Indoor
Sound Explorers
A free informal sensory session for families with children aged 0-2.
Young V&A · Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA
Family·Ages 0–12·Outdoor
Kids Garden Club at Clitterhouse Farm
A nature craft and gardening club for children to inspire creativity and love of nature.
Clitterhouse Farm Project, Clitterhouse Playing Fields, London, London
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Play After School (Sept-Oct 2026)
A free drop-in play session with various activities for children after school on term-time Thursdays and Fridays.
Young V&A · Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
The Kids Lab: Cookie Making Workshop
A hands-on cookie baking class where children mix, shape and decorate their own cookies to take home.
Layers Bakery · 68 Orchard Place, #Unit 4, London, E14 0JZ, London
Theatre & stage·Indoor
My Neighbour Totoro
An award-winning stage adaptation of the Studio Ghibli film, suitable for families.
Gillian Lynne Theatre · 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PF
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Saturday, October 17
9 events
Family·Ages 0–12·Outdoor
Great Fire of London family walk
An outdoor family walk exploring the history of the Great Fire of 1666, suitable for children.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Family·Ages 0–12·Outdoor
Second World War family walk
A guided family walk exploring traces of the Second World War left on London.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Museums & sights·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Character Encounters
A weekly museum event where families can meet characters from history and hear their stories.
National Maritime Museum · Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Observatory Unlocked
A drop-in session for families to chat with science explainers about astronomy at the Royal Observatory.
Royal Observatory Greenwich · Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London SE10 8XJ
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
SELMEC Meccano Show 2026
A family show displaying working Meccano models with a build-your-own competition for children.
Falconwood Community Centre · 31-39 Falconwood Parade, Welling DA16 2PG
Theatre & stage·Indoor
The Magic Sweet Jar
An interactive family play with puppetry and music about a girl's magical adventure in a candy world.
Vauxhall City Farm · 165 Tyers Street, London SE11 5HS
Outdoors·Outdoor
Apple Day at the Village Orchard Dulwich
An outdoor community celebration of apples at a London orchard, suitable for all.
London Wildlife Trust
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Bedtime Stories with the Foundling: British Library BSL Family Festival
Free storytelling for families in British Sign Language at the British Library.
The Foundling Museum · 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
Arts & crafts·Indoor
Meet the Designer, Christie Swallow
A free family event to meet designer Christie Swallow at Young V&A.
Young V&A · Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA
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Play·Ages 0–12·Outdoor
Hobbledown Heath: London's Largest Adventure Playground
London's largest adventure playground offering a day out for children and families.
Hobbledown Heath · Staines Road, Hounslow, TW14 0HH
Family·Indoor
Babylon Park - Kids Birthday Parties
An indoor adventure park with rides, arcade games and space-themed fun for birthday parties, suited to all ages.
Babylon Park London · 8 Castlehaven Rd, London, NW1 8QU
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Snap Happy! How Children Became Photographers
An exhibition exploring the history of children as photographers, suitable for families with children.
The Photographers' Gallery · 16-18 Ramillies Street, London W1F 7LW
Museums & sights·Indoor
Paradox Museum London Birthday Party
A birthday party venue experience at an illusion museum, suitable for all ages with children under 14 needing an adult.
Paradox Museum London · 90 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1JJ
Outdoors·Outdoor
Gripped London: Zip Line & High Ropes Outdoor Adventure
An outdoor aerial adventure park with ziplines and high ropes courses for a wide range of ages.
Gripped London · Staines Road, Hounslow, TW14 0HH
Outdoors·Outdoor
Autumn Adventures
A self-guided wetland exploration activity for families to discover autumn wildlife and fungi.
WWT London Wetland Centre · Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT
Outdoors·Outdoor
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Sydenham Hill Wood
A drop-in outdoor session exploring woodland wildlife and making nature crafts, for families.
Sydenham Hill Wood and Cox's Walk, London
Outdoors·Outdoor
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends
Free drop-in nature activities for families at a wildlife garden centre.
Centre for Wildlife Gardening, London
Family·Ages 0–8·Indoor
Mudlarks family gallery
An interactive gallery with soft play and water tables for children up to 8 years old.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Family·Indoor
Wonders of the warehouse
A family tour exploring the hidden history of the Georgian museum building.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Museums & sights·Indoor
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
A combo ticket giving access to Greenwich's maritime and astronomy museums, for all ages.
The Cutty Sark · King William Walk, SE10 9HT
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
October half term
Free family activities including crafts and storytelling at a Docklands museum during half term.
London Museum Docklands · No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
Quick answers
- Baby & toddler activities in London: what's on?
- 205 events (Oct 11 – 17) at 88 venues — 101 free and 204 suitable for kids. Highlights: The Frog Princess, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, Baby Storytelling.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 101 of them are free, for example: The Frog Princess, Disney's The Lion King, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
- Where does this information come from?
- CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Oct 11, 14:47.
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