- Our Summer Calendar of Family-Friendly Fetes, Fairs and Fun for July ‘08 in London with Babies and Toddlers (and even older Kids)
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We’ll update the calendar regularly so check back for more fun and frivolity!
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August
- From 11am to 7pm on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August in Regent’s Park (W1).
- Fabulous family-focused fete with a great music line-up, alfresco dancing, duck herding, funfair rides, face painting, a farmers’ market and loads of stuff for tots and the odd grown-up too.
- The innocent village fete is a non profit making event that supports Samaritans, Friends of the Earth, Wellchild and the Innocent Foundation.
- Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for kids aged 3 and older (excludes a booking fee). Book early – click here.
V&A Museum of Childhood Summer Fete (E2)
- Sunday 3 August from 11.30am-4.30pm at the V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA.
- The V&A Museum of Childhood’s summer festival brings a touch of Glastonbury to East London, the museum grounds buzz with the sounds of live music, street performers and rickshaw rides. Plus face painting, food stalls, activities and games to keep the little monsters entertained.
- Entrance is free.
Monday 4 to Friday 8 August 2008
Pizzaz at Hyde Park (Lido Children’s Playground)
- Monday 4 August 2008 to Friday 8 August at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
- The highly energetic Pizazz entertains the kids with parachute games, circus antics and much, muchmore.
- Hyde Park, Lido Children’s Playground
- Free but there is an entrance charge for the Lido
Monday 4 August
Fairytale Princess with Deva the Dreamduster
- On Monday 4 August your little princess will be wowed at the Fairytale Princess Camp with Deva the Dreamduster.
- A drop off activity session for 4-6 year olds, the Camp runs from 10am-1pm at Eddie Catz Putney, First Floor, 68 -70 Putney High Street, SW15 1SF.
- The price is £26 – £29 depending on the class and includes a hot lunch. (There is a sibling discount.)
- To book call Eddie Catz on 0845 2011268 and press 1 for PUTNEY.
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August
Kids’ Theatre Week (Various Locations)
- As if you need more drama in your life, for the week of 15 – 29 August, West-End Shows are free for children (aged 5 to 16years), if accompanied by a paying adult (and up to two more pay half-price). There are over 30 shows participating.
- Children can also take a peek backstage and discover the secrets of the shows, meet the stars, learn to dance, to stage-fight or slap on stage make-up.
- Booking opens on 15 July 2008. For further information, visit the website
Family Music Intro (SW7)
- Saturday 9 August at 5.15pm (before Prom 31), this programme includes Gershwin, Stravinsky and Bernstein.
- The Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS.
- Part of the BBC Proms, the Family Music Intro pre-concert workshops introduce the concert’s music in an interactive and fun way.
- Bring along an instrument if you want to play along with the workshop musicians, or just sit back and watch!
- For children aged 7-plus and their families.
- See the website for other dates.
Proms Family Orchestra (SW7)
- Saturday 9 August at 2.00pm-4.00pm (before Prom 31)
- The Royal College of Music, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS.
- Jazz infuses the concert programme with the rhythms and melodies that inspired Gershwin, Stravinsky and Gwilym Simcock.
- Join the Proms team and professional musicians in a session inspired by the Doctor Who Prom and its themes of time and space. The idea is to give family members –mums, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents – the chance to play music together. Everyone is welcome, from keen amateurs to those who’ve never played in an orchestra before – it’s ideal for those who haven’t picked up their instrument in years! Whatever instrument you play, at whatever level, you can come and join in the fun.
- Free to all but places must be reserved in advance. Call 020 7765 0643 for further information.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic (NW3)
- Sunday 10 August at 11.00 – 12.30pm at Gymboree Hampstead.
- Tickets cost £10.00 with all proceeds going to Tommy, The Baby Charity.
- Gymboree Hampstead O2 Shopping Centre, Finchley Road, NW3 6LU
- Places are limited so early booking is essential.
Monday 11 to Friday 15 August 2008
Inspired Lunacy at Hyde Park (Lido Children’s Playground)
- Monday 11 August 2008 to Friday 15 August at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
- Circus antics, balloon modeling, puppetry, comedy and magic.
- Free but there is an entrance charge for the Lido
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August
- Friday 15 to Monday 18 August
- Four days of free family events to celebrate the Summer at Somerset House.
- Enjoy circus-inspired events with performances, participatory activities, storytelling and workshops tailor-made for children and their families.
- The Courtauld Gallery will also be free to adults and children during this time.
- A detailed timetable should be published soon so keep checking the website.
Monday 18 August 2008 to Friday 22 August
Dr Palfi at Hyde Park (Lido Children’s Playground)
- Monday 18 August 2008 to Friday 22 August at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
- Consultant laughologist to the under 5s
Free but there is an entrance charge for the Lido
Saturday 23, Sunday 24 August & Monday 25 August
August Bank Holiday Weekend
Notting Hill Carnival (W11)
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August 2008 (You know. You’ve already booked your weekend get-away?).
Family Music Intro (SW7)
- Saturday 23 August at 4.45pm (before Prom 49), it includes Rachmaninov and Copland.
- The Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS.
- Part of the BBC Proms, the Family Music Intro pre-concert workshops introduce the concert’s music in an interactive and fun way.
- Bring along an instrument if you want to play along with the workshop musicians, or just sit back and watch!
- For children aged 7-plus and their families.
- See the website for other dates.
Proms Family Orchestra (SW7)
- Monday 25 August, 11.30am-4.20pm (before Prom 53)
- The Royal College of Music, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS.
- A new piece specially commissioned from Errollyn Wallen. Begin with a rehearsal at the Royal College of Music before moving over to the Royal Albert Hall for a performance of the world premiere of the piece with Errollyn and her brother, trumpet player Byron Wallen, on the stage at 4.00pm.
- Join the Proms team and professional musicians in a session inspired by the Doctor Who Prom and its themes of time and space. The idea is to give family members –mums, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents – the chance to play music together. Everyone is welcome, from keen amateurs to those who’ve never played in an orchestra before – it’s ideal for those who haven’t picked up their instrument in years! Whatever instrument you play, at whatever level, you can come and join in the fun.
- Free to all but places must be reserved in advance. Call 020 7765 0643 for further information.
Tuesday 26 August & Wednesday 27 August
Summer Camp at Eddie Catz
- On Tuesday 26 August from 10am to 1pm attend the Pirates & Mermaids Camp with Deva the Dreamduster.
- On Wednesday 27 August from 10am to 1pm have fun with Cookie Crumble’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
- Drop off activity sessions for 4-6 year olds
- Eddie Catz Putney, First Floor, 68 -70 Putney High Street, SW15 1SF
- To book, call Eddie Catz on 0845 2011268 and press 1 for PUTNEY
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 August
Proms Family Orchestra (SW7)
- Saturday 30 August from 2.00pm-4.00pm.
- The Royal College of Music, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS.
- The final Proms Family Orchestra explores the virtuosic world of the piano.
- Join the Proms team and professional musicians in a session inspired by the Doctor Who Prom and its themes of time and space. The idea is to give family members –mums, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents – the chance to play music together. Everyone is welcome, from keen amateurs to those who’ve never played in an orchestra before – it’s ideal for those who haven’t picked up their instrument in years! Whatever instrument you play, at whatever level, you can come and join in the fun.
- Free to all but places must be reserved in advance. Call 020 7765 0643 for further information.
The Great British Duck Race at Hampton Court Palace
- Sunday 31 August, Hampton Court Palace.
- The RSPB wants us to chuck a duck in the Thames as part of the World Record attempt for the biggest duck race ever! Sponsor a duck for just £2 and help raise money for the RSPB’s conservation work. The race starts near Hampton Court Palace and the course will wind its way downstream to Albany Reach in Kingston upon Thames. Quack! Quack!
