April Holidays and Easter Breaks

Wednesday 1 April

Willie Wonka Class with Cookie Crumbles at Eddie Catz Putney

·         Wednesday 1 April at 10am-1pm

·         For ages 5-8yrs – tickets cost £29 per child (includes lunch). Plus, all activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class.

·         Eddie Catz Putney 68-70 Putney High Street, London SW15 1SF. Call    0845 2011268    to book

 

Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 April

Family Albums at the V&A Museum of Childhood

·         Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April at 10.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.00

·         A weekend of family events looking at how siblings shape our lives. Over the weekend, parents and children will be invited to contribute to a collaborative piece of sibling-themed artwork as well as explore how some of the Museum*s objects can inspire very personal memories of childhood.

·         Saturday: Drop-in; Ages 3-12 and Sunday: Spaces limited for some activities; Ages 6-12

·         V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9PA. Click here for Mini-et-Moi’s Vital Stats.

 

Saturday 4 April – Sunday 19 April

Enjoy a blooming marvelous Easter for Kew Garden’s 250th anniversary year

·         Over five million flowering bulbs will fill Kew Gardens with an array colour and fragrance this Spring. The biggest display of seasonal spring flowers in the country returns in Kew’s 250th year with more than 10,000 additional bulbs planted for the anniversary.

·         Family Activities –

o    Miller’s Ark Animals (4 April – 19 April, 11am to 3pm) children have the chance to see animals including goats, pigs, geese and chickens.  Handling sessions run throughout the day.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

o    Or Join in Kew’s annual free Easter Egg Hunt around the gardens on Easter Sunday (12 April). Click here for details.

o     Climbers and Creepers (4 April – 19 April), hosts ‘Spring into new life’, free planting and craft activity sessions for the new growing season. Children can also get festive by having their face painted (£4 per child or £7 for two children).

·         Opening hours: Monday – Friday:   9.30am – 5.30pm. Glasshouses, Galleries and Treetop Walkway close at 5.30pm and Weekends: 9.30am – 7.30pm. Glasshouses and Galleries close at 5.30 and Treetop Walkway closes at 6.30pm

·         Admission: Adults £13, Concessions £12, free for children under 17 (accompanied by an adult) Visitor enquiries:    020 8332 5655    or info@kew.org Website: www.kew.org 

 

How very Victorian – Easter holiday family fun at London Transport Museum

·         4 to 19 April 2009

·         Travel back in time for a ‘very Victorian’ view of London – climb aboard an old ‘stage coach’ Omnibus pulled by horses, eavesdrop in a conversation on board the 1863 steam Underground train and sit in the infamous ‘padded cell’.   Join in daily free family fun workshops and story telling and talk to Victorian characters as they bring to life the fascinating history of transport in London during the 1800s. 

·         Plus!  Thames tunnel vision (Family workshop)

·         Drop in sessions daily at 12:00, 14:30 & 16:00

·         Delve deep into the murky Thames with the true tale of the ‘first ever underwater tunnel in the world’.  Learn about the poisonous gases, pickpockets and performing horses. As a souvenir, make your very own reproduction optical illusion Victorian view finder toy to take home.

·         Art workshop suitable for ages 5+

·         Under 5s Story telling:  Transport Tales and Railway Rhymes

·         6 to 9 April and 14 to17 April at 11:00 am

·         Listen to transport tales then sing-along with catchy tunes and railway rhymes.  With the Wheels on the bus, Chuff-chuff trains and flying saucers, these action-packed story telling sessions have all forms of transport covered.  

·         Admission to the Museum is free to accompanied children under 16.  (Adults £10)

·         London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB. Click here to see our Vital Stats.

 

Monday 6 April to Saturday 11 April

What a Wonderful World at the Lyric Hammersmith, W6

·         Monday 6 April to Saturday 11 April

·         How would you sing the earth to sleep or play with the baby stars to help them make a show that is out of this world?

·         For ages 2 – 5 years

·         The Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL

 

Monday 6 April to Friday 17 April

Easter Fun at Maggie and Rose

·         For full details of the Easter Programme at Maggie and Rose, click here.

 

Superheroes at the Museum of Childhood at the V&A Museum of Childhood

·         Monday 6 – Friday 10 and Monday 13 – Friday 17 April at 10.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.00

·         Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Unleash your superpowers during the Easter holidays with two weeks of amazing events and activities designed to challenge even the most incredible superhero. Design your own superhero or find out how to become a master of disguise with our creative workshops. Don’t forget to dress up!

·         Spaces are limited for some activities

·         Ages 3-12

·         V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9PA. Click here for Mini-et-Moi’s Vital Stats.

 

Monday 6 April

Museum Impossible at the Science Museum

·         Monday 6 April 2009 at 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30 (lasts 40 minutes)

·         Warning! Warning! The Science Museum has been invaded by an impostor. It’s your mission to seek out the intruder by cracking cryptic clues on this interactive top secret spy quest.

·         Free event

·         See the website for more details or call    0870 870 4868   

·         See our review here as well as or Vital Stats.

 

‘The Lamb Who Couldn’t Jump’ by the Music House for Children

·         Monday 6th April 2-2:45pm

·         Lucy the lamb cannot jump! Help put a spring in her step again by joining in with spring time songs and dances. A magical show for all the family (especially for under 5’s) followed by tea and cake.

·         £5 Adults, £3 children, Under 1’s free

·         The Music House for Children 306-310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LJ. Tel    020 8932 2652   

 

‘Little Bo Peep’ by the Music House for Children

·         Monday 6th April 9:45-12pm

·         Little Bo Peep’ Poor Miss Peep has lost her sheep and doesn’t know where to find them! Go on a musical adventure with Miss Peep and help her to find her flock in time for Easter.

·         Music & Art Workshop 3-5yrs

·         £20

·         The Music House for Children 306-310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LJ. Tel    020 8932 2652   

 

Creative Acts – create a show in a day! at Eddie Catz Putney

·         Monday 6 April at 10am-3pm

·         For ages 5-8yrs. £35 per child (included snack & lunch)

·         Become part of the Creative Acts Theatre group as we put on a show in a day! Our challenge begins as together we develop a unique and exciting story, deciding which characters we will be. There will be the opportunity to make a puppet and learn a toe-tapping musical number, not to mention having our faces painted before the curtain rises! A day of puppetry, mime, movement and music with a show for family and friends at the end! All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class

·         Eddie Catz Putney 68-70 Putney High Street, London SW15 1SF. Call    0845 2011268    to book

 

Monday 6 April

Spicy singing at the Museum of London Docklands

·         Monday 6 April at 10.30-11am, 11.30am – 12pm & 2-2.30pm

·         Set sail and join in together in this interactive musical session all about smelly cargos and journeys across the sea.

·         Part of the Under 5s Programme at Museum of London Docklands. Learn, play and explore together in our weekly sessions and holiday events especially for our younger audience and their carers.Events are aimed at under 5s but older siblings are welcome.

·         Tickets are allocated on arrival so please collect your ticket from the admission desk prior to the event. Museum of London Docklands, Under 5s events and weekly sessions are free for children, unless otherwise stated. To access the Museum, Under 5s events and sessions adults must purchase an annual ticket for just £5.

·         Museum of London Docklands, No1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL (Tel.    020 7001 9844   )

 

Tuesday 7 – Friday 17 April 2009

‘In the Holidays’ at the Tate Modern

·         Tuesday 7 – Friday 17 April 2009 (except Monday 13 April)

·         Pick up a fun Start game and get the most out of your visit to Tate Modern during the Easter break – play Strange Dominoes, chase one another around the board in Outside the Box, or discover strange worlds in the brand new Surrealist Challenge activity pack.

·         Family Zone Level 3 Concourse. Free for children 5 years and over but children must be accompanied by an adult

·         Click here for our Vital Stats including full address and contact details.

 

Tuesday 7 April – Saturday 18 April

The Flea Pit at the Polka Theatre SW19

·         Thursday 7 April – Saturday 18 April

·         It’s not every day you see performing fleas but this unique show may, literally have you itching to see it! These magnificent mini-beasts have performed across the USA, Europe and Ireland amazing people with incredible feats of weight-lifting, trapeze and high-wire. Come along, be amazed and delighted by this sensational circus troupe featuring live music, loads of laughs and magic tricks galore.

·         Age Range: 4 – 11 year olds. The show lasts for 20 minutes

·         The Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1SB Contact the Box Office on    020 8543 4888    or at boxoffice@polkatheatre.com

 

Tuesday 7 April

‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ by the Music House for Children

·         Tuesday 7th April 9:45-12pm

·         ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ Join Goldilocks on a journey through the woods and meet woodland creatures such as Winston the Woodpecker and Susie the Squirrel. Visit the three bear’s house for some tasty porridge but be careful not to out stay your welcome!

·         Music & Art Workshop 3-5yrs

·         £20

·         The Music House for Children 306-310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LJ. Tel    020 8932 2652   

 

Mad Hatter Tea Party with Deva the Dreamduster at Eddie Catz Putney

·         Tuesday, 7 April at 1.30pm-4.30pm

·         For ages 4-6yrs. £27 per child (includes tea)

·         Visit the world of Alice in Wonderland through a mixture of drama, storytelling and crafts…the day ends with a magical tea party! All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class

·         Eddie Catz Putney 68-70 Putney High Street, London SW15 1SF. Call    0845 2011268    to book

 

Wednesday 8 April

Musical cooking at the Museum of London

·         Wednesday 8 April at 10.30-11am, 11.30am-12pm & 2-2.30pm
Come and be a Roman cook and sing and play in this musical feast. An interactive musical session for children under 5 and their carers.

·         Part of the Under 5s Programme at the Museum of London. The sessions are free and no advance booking is required. Events are aimed at under 5s but older siblings are welcome.

·         Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN (Tel.    020 7001 9844   )

 

Easter Arts and Crafts at Eddie Catz Wimbledon

·         Wednesday, 8 April at 11am-12pm

·         For ages 5-8yrs. £9 per child. All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class.

·         Eddie Catz Wimbledon 42 Station Road, Merton SW19 2LP. Call    0845 2011268    to book

 

Thursday 9 April

Eggstra’ Exciting Easter Party with Creative Acts! at Eddie Catz Wimbledon

·         Thursday, 9 April at 3 – 4pm

·         For ages 4-6yrs. Children £9.

·         Join us at Eddie Catz for a non-stop, action packed hour of fun with party games galore, face painting, music, dance and storytelling with a twist. Plus a special delivery from the Easter Bunny! All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class

·         Eddie Catz Wimbledon 42 Station Road, Merton SW19 2LP. Call    0845 2011268    to book

 

Thursday 9 April

Eggstra’ Exciting Easter Party with Creative Acts! at Eddie Catz Putney

·         Thursday, 9 April at 11am-12pm

·         For ages 4-6yrs. Children £9 

·         Join us at Eddie Catz for a non-stop, action packed hour of fun with party games galore, face painting, music, dance and storytelling with a twist. All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class

·         Eddie Catz Putney 68-70 Putney High Street, London SW15 1SF. Call    0845 2011268    to book

 

Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April – Easter Weekend

Easter Identity at the RAF Museum NW9

·         10 April – 13 April

·         Children can take on the identity of a member of the Royal Air Force with our Identity Trail. On completion collect your certificate and find out more about your chosen individual.

·         On Easter Saturday and Sunday, each child completing the identity trail will receive an Easter egg.

·         For further information, please telephone    020 8358 4896      .

·         RAF Museum Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL

 

Monday 13 April 2009 to Saturday 18 April 2009

Wizard of Oz at the Richmond Theatre 

·         Monday 13 April 2009 to Saturday 18 April 2009

·         This spectacular family musical, based on the much loved film is sure to be a magical treat that will enthrall the whole family from grandparents to the smallest of munchkins!

·         Join Dorothy and her dog, Toto, on a twister of an adventure and meet all of her special friends, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, as they journey to the magical Emerald City chasing their dreams.

 

Tuesday 14 April

Princess Fairy Craft Workshop at Eddie Catz Wimbledon

·         Tuesday 14 April at 10am-1pm

·         For ages 5-7yrs. £15 per child (includes lunch)

·         Calling all Princess and Fairies – join us to make some magical creations and sit down to a royal lunch! Come dressed in your favourite costume. All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class

·         Eddie Catz Wimbledon 42 Station Road, Merton SW19 2LP. Call    0845 2011268    to book

 

Wednesday 15 April 2009

Crash, Jingle, Swish! At the Tate Britain

·         15 April 2009 at 10.30–11.30 and 13.30-14.30

·         Make a noise and build a sculpture with artist Nick Hornby and musician Soweto Kinch through ultramodern play!

·         Session 1: 10.30-11.30 – Sculpture activity with Nick Hornby

·         Session 2: 13.30-14.30 – Sound and music workshop with Soweto Kinch

·         Tate Britain Millbank Studio

·         This is a free event but booking is recommended.

·         For families with children aged 2-5

·         Book online or call    020 7887 8888   .

·         Click here for our Vital Stats including full address and contact details.

 

Time to Sew! At the Tate Britain

·         15 April 2009 at 11.00–12.30 and 14.00–15.30

·         Want to make your own dress, skirt, trousers or hat? Sew, stitch, weave and bind to make a costume inspired by the elegant lords and ladies in Anthony van Dyck’s paintings. Dive into flowing taffeta, satin, silk and lace and produce your own item of clothing like the ones in the paintings, but with a modern, fashion twist.

·         Tate Britain Meet in the Manton Studio

·         Tickets cost £6 and booking is recommended

·         Price is per session

·         For ages 5 – 12

·         Book online or call    020 7887 8888   .

·         Click here for our Vital Stats including full address and contact details.

 

Cooking from around the World with Cookie Crumbles at Eddie Catz Putney

·         Wednesday, 15 April at 10am-1pm 

·         For ages 5-8yrs. £29 per child (includes lunch).

·         Join the Cookie Crumbles chef to make American muffins, Italian pasta and Chinese fortune cookies. All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class.

·         Eddie Catz Putney 68-70 Putney High Street, London SW15 1SF. Call    0845 2011268    to book

Wednesday 15 April

Goldilocks and the three bowls at the Museum of London

·         Wednesday 15 April at 10.30-11.15am & 11.30am-12.15pm

·         Help us to tell the story of Goldilocks and the three bears and then make your own special bowls together, inspired by our collections. A hands on creative session for children under 5 and their carers.

·         Part of the Under 5s Programme at the Museum of London. The sessions are free and no advance booking is required. Events are aimed at under 5s but older siblings are welcome.

·         Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN (Tel.    020 7001 9844   )

 

Lego Workshop at Eddie Catz Wimbledon

·         Wednesday, 15 April at 11am-12pm

·         For ages 5-8yrs

·         £9 per child  

·         A good old favourite – a chance to build Lego to your heat’s content with prizes for the best creations!

·         All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class

·         Eddie Catz Wimbledon 42 Station Road, Merton SW19 2LP. Call    0845 2011268    to book

 

Thursday 16 April 2009

Dress up!  At Tate Britain

·         16 April 2009 at 11.00–12.30 and14.00–15.30

·         Take a look at the costumes in Anthony van Dyck’s paintings with their billowing fabric and frilly cuffs, and have a go at making your own outfit. Play with fabrics, materials and accessories and create your own item of clothing that will transport you back in time to seventeenth-century Britain.

·         Tate Britain Duffield Room

·         For children under 5 years old £6 per session and booking is recommended . Book online or call    020 7887 8888   .

·         Click here for our Vital Stats including full address and contact details.

 

The Great Spring Races at Eddie Catz Putney

·         Thursday, 16 April at 10.30am – 11.30am

·         For ages 2-4yrs. Children £9, Adults £1. This is not a drop off – parents stay in room and enjoy a complimentary drink.

·         Join the Creative Acts team as they bring to life a day at the Races in Fairytale forest in a fun session of drama, music & movement. Become your favourite animal and get ready for the start! The animals of Fairytale forest fly off on a fun adventure, racing through Fairytale forest and meeting new friends along the way, as they try to find the finish! Will the ducks on the pond be able to help? Maybe the teddies at their picnic will know which way to go! All activities include a free play at Eddie Catz after the class.

·         Eddie Catz Putney 68-70 Putney High Street, London SW15 1SF. Call    0845 2011268    to book