UNTIL 7 DECEMBER
MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS
Bocketts Farm – www.bockettsfarm.co.uk
Hop on board the Santa Express and meet Father Christmas, baby lambs, and experience a white Christmas in the giant snow globe.
NOW
IN THE WINTER WOOD
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon – www.polkatheatre.com
Little ones will love this tale of bravery and friendship, as Pig and Goat decide to run away together.
NOW
CHRISTMAS AT THE ZOO
ZSL London Zoo – www.zsl.org
Experience where fairy tale meets fantasy as an illuminated pathway winds its way through the Zoo in a magical after-dark experience. 22 November to 1 January.
NOW
STICK MAN
Leicester Square Theatre – www.leicestersquaretheatre.com
The hit production of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s popular book is back for another year – and it’s staying until 2019! From 20 October to 6 January.
NOW
WINTER WONDERLAND
Hyde Park – www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
The nights are drawing in and temperatures are falling… so better get into the festive spirit with Winter Wonderland! Until 6 January.
1 / 7 / 8 & 9 DECEMBER
THE PRINCESS AND THE PANTOMIME
Windsor Castle – www.rct.uk
Take a journey through the State Apartments, ending with a performance of Aladdin in the Waterloo Chamber where the Queen performed as a princess.
NOW
RAYMOND BRIGGS’ FATHER CHRISTMAS
Lyric Hammersmith – www.lyric.co.uk
Join Santa as he awakes on the busiest day of the year – Christmas Eve – in Raymond Briggs’ hit show. Until 30 December.
NOW
ICE RINK
Natural History Museum – www.nhm.ac.uk
Make your way to the iconic museum for a festive glide around the ice, then warm up in the café afterwards. Until 20 January.
NOW
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon – www.polkatheatre.com
This delightful adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic story of friendship and bravery will take you on a journey through the seasons. Until 17 February.
FROM 8 DECEMBER
SNOW WHITE
London Palladium – www.snowwhitepalladium.com
Dawn French and Julian Clary join the star-studded cast of London’s must-see panto, packed with laughter, music and theatrical magic. Until 13 January.
FROM 8 DECEMBER
THE GINGERBREAD CITY
Museum of Architecture – www.thegingerbreadcity.com
Annual exhibition where architects, designers and engineers create an entire city made of gingerbread. Children under 12 go free. Until 6 January.
9 DECEMBER
FAMILY STUDIO: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROYAL ACADEMY
The Royal Academy, Piccadilly – www.royalacademy.org.uk
Celebrate the Royal Academy’s 250th birthday by taking part in a free drop-in family workshop to create giant playing cards.
FROM 8 DECEMBER
PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE
Theatre Royal Haymarket – www.peppapiglive.com
Peppa and her friends are back this Christmas in a new show with plenty of laughs, songs and muddy puddles. Until 6 January.
8 TO 30 DECEMBER
HEART OF WINTER
Watermans – www.watermans.org.uk
A magical show which celebrates family, friendship and the good fortune of finding the winter we really need and want.
13 TO 19 DECEMBER
ENO NUTCRACKER
London Coliseum – www.ballet.org.uk
Over 100 dancers and musicians bring to life the popular Tchaikovsky score, performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
FROM 13 DECEMBER
RUMPELSTILTSKIN
QEC, Southbank Centre – www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Starring Australian cabaret star Paul Capsis, this anarchic show is filled with theatrical spectacles, energetic music and vibrant sets (for ages 8+). Until 6 January.
FROM 17 DECEMBER
THE LUNA WINTER CINEMA
Kensington Palace – www.thelunacinema.com
Watch iconic family films, like It’s A Wonderful Life and Elf, in an indoor, heated cinema. See website for listings.
FROM 19 DECEMBER
CIRCUS 1903
Southbank Centre – www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Circus 1903 visits Southbank Centre for its European premiere. The show includes life-sized elephants created by War Horse puppeteers. Until 5 January.
19 TO 31 DECEMBER
NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL
Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith – www.eventimapollo.com/
Join father and daughter Danny and Dani Dyer, Jo Brand and West End star Simon Lipkin as he reprises his role as ‘Mr Poppy’.
FROM 22 DECEMBER
TALES AND TRAILS
Kew Gardens – www.sadlerswells.com
With an exciting programme of special activities and walks, there’s plenty to do and see at Kew throughout the holidays. Until 6 January.
25 DECEMBER
PETER PAN CUP
The Serpentine, Hyde Park – www.royalparks.org.uk
Head to Hyde Park to watch some very brave souls strip off for the annual outdoor Christmas Day swimming race.
FROM 26 DECEMBER
DISNEY ON ICE DREAM BIG
The 02 Arena, Greenwich Peninsula – www.disneyonice.com
It’s Moana’s first appearance on the ice in Dream Big, promising loads of high-flying jumps and breathtaking skating. Until 6 January.
27 TO 30 DECEMBER
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS
Wembley SSE Arena – www.dinosaurlive.com
Be amazed as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes in this arena experience.
1 JANUARY
NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE
Central London, Green Park to Westminster – www.lnydp.com
Welcome in 2019 on this annual parade down Piccadilly and towards Parliament. Expect to see cheerleaders, clowns, acrobats and more.
UNTIL 5 JANUARY
CIRCUS 1903
Southbank Centre – www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Circus 1903 visits Southbank Centre for its European premiere. The show includes life-sized elephants created by War Horse puppeteers.
UNTIL 6 JANUARY
TALES AND TRAILS
Kew Gardens – www.sadlerswells.com
With an exciting programme of special activities and walks, there’s plenty to do and see at Kew throughout the holidays.
UNTIL 6 JANUARY
DISNEY ON ICE DREAM BIG
The 02 Arena, Greenwich Peninsula – www.disneyonice.com
It’s Moana’s first appearance on the ice in Dream Big, promising loads of high-flying jumps and breathtaking skating. Until 6 January.
UNTIL 6 JANUARY
RUMPELSTILTSKIN
QEC, Southbank Centre – www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Starring Australian cabaret star Paul Capsis, this anarchic show is filled with theatrical spectacles, energetic music and vibrant sets (for ages 8+).
UNTIL 6 JANUARY
WINTER WONDERLAND
Hyde Park – www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
The nights are drawing in and temperatures are falling… so better get into the festive spirit with Winter Wonderland!
UNTIL 6 JANUARY
PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE
Theatre Royal Haymarket – www.peppapiglive.com
Peppa and her friends are back this Christmas in a new show with plenty of laughs, songs and muddy puddles.
UNTIL 6 JANUARY
THE GINGERBREAD CITY
Museum of Architecture – www.thegingerbreadcity.com
Annual exhibition where architects, designers and engineers create an entire city made of gingerbread. Children under 12 go free.
UNTIL 13 JANUARY
SNOW WHITE
London Palladium – www.snowwhitepalladium.com
Dawn French and Julian Clary join the star-studded cast of London’s must-see panto, packed with laughter, music and theatrical magic.
UNTIL 20 JANUARY
DREAM ON
V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green – www.vam.ac.uk
This exhibition plays explores the idea of objects coming to life when we aren’t looking – just like our dreams.
NOW
IN THE WINTER WOOD
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon – www.polkatheatre.com
Little ones will love this tale of bravery and friendship, as Pig and Goat decide to run away together. Until 17 February.
NOW
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon – www.polkatheatre.com
This delightful adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic story of friendship and bravery will take you on a journey through the seasons. Until 17 February.
FROM 12 JANUARY
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Royal Albert Hall – www.cirquedusoleil.com
If you’ve never been before, make 2019 the year you discover the magic of the world’s finest circus performers. Until 26 February.
27 JANUARY
HANDS ON ARCHAEOLOGY: TUDOR GRUB
Fulham Palace – www.fulhampalace.org
Explore life at the palace and learn what the Bishop of London ate in Tudor times as you discover archaeology.
UNTIL 20 JANUARY
ICE RINK
Natural History Museum – www.nhm.ac.uk
Make your way to the iconic museum for a festive glide around the ice, then warm up in the café afterwards.
FROM 2 FEBRUARY
IT’S HOT, IT’S NOT
Unicorn Theatre – www.hrp.org.uk
This surreal and funny performance explores all kinds of weather and takes delight in discovering the world wherever we are. Until 10 March.
7 & 8 FEBRUARY
STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR
SSE Arena, Wembley – www.strictlycomedancinglive.com
Bring on the bling, the sequins and the spray tan for this much-anticipated live tour of everyone’s favourite dance show.
9 FEBRUARY
ASTRONIGHT SLEEPOVER
Science Museum – www.hrp.org.uk
Explore the museum and its wonders after dark. With workshops, science shows and activities, it will be an unforgettable night.
10 to 18 FEBRUARY
KNIGHT SCHOOL – DEFEND THE TOWER!
Tower of London – www.hrp.org.uk
This half term become a knight and defend the Tower of London as you learn the components of a Knight’s arsenal.
10 / 16 / 17 & 24 FEBRUARY
AURORA ORCHESTRA – FAR FAR AWAY
Kings Place, Kings Cross – www.southbankcentre.co.uk
An immersive storytelling concert for under-fives and families. Audiences are invited to listen, sing, dance, and enter a magical world of play.
13 to 24 FEBRUARY
IMAGINE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
Southbank Centre – www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Children take over Southbank Centre, as the unique Imagine Children’s Festival returns with a range of theatre, music, dance, and more.
14 to 23 FEBRUARY
ZOG
Rose Theatre, Kingston – www.rosetheatrekingston.org
The Rose invites you to the world premiere of Zog, based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved book.
UNTIL 17 FEBRUARY
IN THE WINTER WOOD
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon – www.polkatheatre.com
Little ones will love this tale of bravery and friendship, as Pig and Goat decide to run away together.
UNTIL 17 FEBRUARY
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon – www.polkatheatre.com
This delightful adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic story of friendship and bravery will take you on a journey through the seasons.
18 FEBRUARY
FAME
New Wimbledon Theatre – www.atgtickets.com
The Kids from Fame still wanna live forever and they’re back to prove it in south-west London this February.
UNTIL 26 FEBRUARY
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Royal Albert Hall – www.cirquedusoleil.com
If you’ve never been before, make 2019 the year you discover the magic of the world’s finest circus performers.
8 MARCH
ASTRONIGHT SLEEPOVER
Science Museum – www.hrp.org.uk
Explore the museum and its wonders after dark. With workshops, science shows and activities, it will be an unforgettable night.
UNTIL 10 MARCH
IT’S HOT, IT’S NOT
Unicorn Theatre – www.hrp.org.uk
This surreal and funny performance explores all kinds of weather and takes delight in discovering the world wherever we are.