Check out our latest monthly round up with the 20 best things to do this October – and it’s not all about Halloween – there’s plenty of other offerings to help the month fly by smoothly. (But do keep an eye out for our half term and Halloween roundups landing soon)

1

Expect flying kicks, body slams and a mind-blowing number of barbecued chickens at comedy show Dweeb-A-Mania. (From 4)

2

Explore past visions of future life at The Cartoon Museum’s exhibition The Future Was Then, featuring original comic art from iconic futuristic worlds. (From 4)

3

The Teletubbies hit the West End on Sunday. Spot them on a double decker bus tour or at Borough Market and Pop Mart, Oxford Circus (5)

4

Get creative at Tower Bridge’s Hats Ahoy session, where you can make a sailor’s hat while learning about the iconic London landmark. (11)

5

Spark your mini artist’s imagination at the Family Mornings at the Affordable Art Fair, with face painting and plenty of activities on offer. (18 to 19)

6

Hop aboard a theatre barge for Anansi & The Lost Sun, a West African tale told with puppetry, spoken word and traditional music. (From 11)

7

The Festival of the Girl aims to empower young girls to break down stereotypes. (18 to 19)

8

Celebrate art, fashion and plants at the Material World festival at Kew Gardens, and discover the hidden stories behind everyday materials. (All month)

9

See iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects with Space at the Science Museum, a new free gallery celebrating all things space. (All month)

10

At the Garden Museum Harvest Festival, you can enjoy a day of stalls, talks and workshops exploring the role that food and growing plays in the modern world. (19)

11

Fly away to Neverland with as you’ve never experienced it before with Wendy & Peter Pan, a darkly witty retelling of JM Barrie’s classic tale. (From 21)

12

Explore themes of family, migration and home at the Family Threads pop up, which features family photos from the early 1900s to the present day. (All month)

13

Step into a colourful journey through East London at Half Moon Theatre’s exhibition Wandering East. (All month)

14

Meander through the captivating space of artist Do Ho Suh and explore his large-scale colourful installations, sculptures and videos at Tate Modern’s The Genesis Exhibition. (Until 26)

15

Celebrate all things pop culture at MCM Comic Con, where you have the chance to dress up, meet TV and film stars and browse comic art and literature. (24 to 26)

16

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. (All month)

17

Don’t miss the latest Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians at the Rose Theatre. (From 29)

18

Discover the wonders of canal heritage and wildlife at a Canal Museum Family Fun Day. (28)

19

Inspire and delight your little movie buffs at the Barbican’s Family Film Week 2025, full of movie screenings and activities. (From 25)

20

Marvel at the wonders of dreaming and see the secrets of the body clock come to life through dance at The Sleep Show. (25)

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