Lights, mudlarking and creativity!
In the mood for some February family fun? Look no further than our roundup of London’s 20 best things to do in February this month.
1
3 Little Pig Tails is a retelling of the classic story, complete with live music and puppets. The story is now set in Paris, and the wolf is a chef who needs some pigs’ tails for his soup. (1)
2
Find out what London’s docks were used for and what life would’ve been like for sailors many years ago at the Mudlarks Family Gallery. (Until 2)
3
Explore the 100-year-old Mail Rail tunnels on foot and discover one of London’s best-kept secrets at the Postal Museum’s Tunnel Walks. (From 4)
4
Dance your day away at a Raver Tots multi-sensory family rave at BOXPARK Wembley. (9)
5
Developed through working creatively with young people in care over a period of years, Belongings explores a fundamental need we all share – the need to belong. (14 to 15)
6
Play, create, taste and enjoy with Everyone a Maker: Create with Oitij-Jo, a celebration of cuisine, culture and community. (9)
7
Gamers of all ages will love the Science Museum’s interactive gaming event Power UP, which features the best video games and consoles from the past five decades. (All month)
8
The Future of Money exhibition at the Bank of England explores money and how the way we use it has changed over the years. (All month)
9
The National Theatre’s Ballet Shoes is spectacular re-imagining of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel. (Until 22)
10
Brighten up a winter’s day with Battersea Power Station’s Light Festival 2025, with light installations glowing in and around the iconic four-chimneyed building. (Until 23)
11
Enter the fascinating world of The Robot Zoo and discover the mechanisms that give animals their amazing abilities. (From 14)
12
Mini creatives can join an artist at Orleans House Gallery for an arts and craft session at Let’s Get Creative. (19)
13
Unlock your creativity and let your imagination run wild at the Southbank’s Imagine Festival. On the packed agenda is children’s theatre, literature, comedy, music, dance and art. (18 to 23)
14
Journey into the Barbie universe at a major exhibition at The Design Museum exploring the design evolution of one of the world’s most famous dolls. (Until 23)
15
Play and explore with Mini Makers at Pitzhanger Manor. Get creative in the colder months through an exploratory play session led by artist Lewis McVey. (7 and 21)
16
Treat your older kids to a jazz musical with Play On! The show is based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. (Until 22)
17
Enter REPLAY – an endless world of play and invention in a limitless recycled playground for children and their grown-ups to tap into their imaginations. (All month)
18
Embark on a fascinating journey through the ancient past to modern day at the Young V&A’s Making Egypt. (From 15)
19
The Noisy Garden Centre is a hilarious yet meaningful farce enthused with the naivety of the imagination of children. (22)
20
If you’re looking for some winter sun then look no further than the celestial artwork of Helios at the Old Royal Naval College. (All month)
