We’re back to routine but there’s nothing routine about our selection of things to do this month. September brings us treats for the whole family. Dates in brackets.
1
Little ones learn fascinating facts about the cycle of a butterfly and practice skills like counting as they experience one of nature’s greatest transformations on Ham House’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail. (From 17)
2
Join the party at Little Feet: Teddies’ Grand Celebration and have a go at crafting, playing music instruments and dancing. (18)
3
Expect stormy seas, grumpy fishermen and seaweed cake in Captain Sandy and the Sea Monster – a fun-filled musical adventure on the high seas for all the family. (Until 28)
4
Experience Picasso’s works in a new way with an exhibition staged by contemporary artists at Theatre Picasso. (From 17)
5
sSnuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime at Half Moon Theatre’s Counting Sheeps. (20)
6
Explore the lasting influence of the most fashionable (and ill-fated) queen in history, with over 250 years of design, fashion, film and art at Marie Antoinette Style. (From 20)
7
Celebrate art, fashion and plants at the Material World festival at Kew Gardens, and discover the hidden stories behind everyday materials. (From 20)
8
Travel back in time at London’s oldest botanical garden and try pond dipping, craft activities, and lively storytelling sessions at the Chelsea Physic Garden’s Open Weekend. (26 to 27)
9
sStep into the creative worlds and archive of David Bowie and explore costumes, sounds, lyrics, and sketches that mapped his reinventions. (All month)
10
Learn all about seeds and discover the variety of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables at the Greenwich Park Orchard Open Day. (20)
11
Head to Lewisham and bid farewell to the summer at the last outdoor family rave from Big Fish Little Fish. (21)
12
Celebrate 100 years of film and TV with a day packed full of movie magic, family fun and a chance to be part of a Guinness World Records attempt. (27)
13
Grab the family and shimmy your way to the Natural History Museum’s Dino Disco where you can don a set of headphones and dance the evening away. (26)
14
Explore the sonic world through our voices, bodies, and props at the Whitechapel Gallery’s Popcorn exhibition. (Until 21)
15
Come along and Meet the Instruments in the fun and interactive family concert at the Southbank. (28)
16
Discover over 320,000 objects, hands-on activities, talks and demos in this four-day celebration of the art and design that keep London moving at the London Museum of Transport Depot Open Days. (18-21)
17
Head to Titanic Echoes from the Past to journey 3,800 metres below the Atlantic to explore the Titanic’s wreck through cutting-edge VR technology, following filmmaker William Harbeck on an immersive voyage into the ship’s secrets and its fateful end. Daily.
18
Avoid the rain at Babylon Park, London’s indoor theme park with a rollercoaster, games and rides galore.
19
Cosy up to a cafe full of rescues at Whiskers & Cream and enjoy light bites or afternoon tea. Daily
20
Watch 250 crews – from skiffs to Viking longboats – row 21.6 miles along the Thames in this thrilling annual dash from Millwall to Richmond.
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