Family-Friendly Events in London

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 21:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) at Prince Charles Cinema. A breezy John Hughes comedy about Ferris, Sloane and Cameron skipping school in Chicago, packed with witty hijinks and unforgettable lines that still charm audiences.

The Big South London Flea

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 · All day

Various London Venues

Market

Explore a multi-venue outdoor flea market across London with The Big South London Flea, featuring vintage finds, antiques, crafts, and unique bargains from local vendors. A casual, family-friendly daytime event spread across several London venues, perfect for browsing and scoring one-of-a-kind items.

SEND Play

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Young V&A

Family

Drop-in SEND Play sessions at Young V&A for children with SEND and their families. Free and ongoing through Feb–June 2026, these relaxed, sensory-friendly play experiences take place indoors at the museum.

Sunday Sessions Paper Flower Making

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Workshop

Join a free DIY workshop at the Garden Museum on Sunday 7 Jun 2026 at 10:00, learning to make paper flowers. Suitable for beginners and families, this hands-on session walks you through simple folding techniques to create decorative blooms to take home.

Imperial College London Year 1 Open Day

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 · All day

Blackett Building, Imperial College London

Conference

Explore Imperial College London's Year 1 Project Open Days at the Blackett Building. Prospective students and families can tour the campus, meet lecturers, and learn about first-year projects and degree options. A lively, information-rich glimpse into campus life and research opportunities.

Garden Visits: South Gloucestershire & Somerset

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Family

Join a regional garden visit series hosted by the Garden Museum. On 9 June 2026, explore The Old Rectory in Doynton and Caisson Gardens as part of South Gloucestershire & Somerset tours. An outdoor, family-friendly day celebrating historic gardens.

Tuesday Tots: The Tiny Seed Storytelling

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Family

A free, family-friendly morning workshop on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 at the Garden Museum, where toddlers and their grown-ups explore seeds through storytelling. Tuesday Tots: The Tiny Seed Storytelling invites young children to discover nature with interactive tales and leafy crafts.

My Neighbour Totoro

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Theater

Stage musical adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London. A magical, family-friendly production that brings Totoro and forest spirits to life with playful design, live songs, and wonder for both kids and grown-ups.

Schools Concert: The Duck with No Luck

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 12:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

An exciting school concert at Wigmore Hall featuring The Duck with No Luck, a charming children's musical program crafted for young listeners. Set in the intimate London recital hall, the performance blends narrative storytelling with classical music to inspire pupils and families to experience live art together.

Community Garden Action Days 8

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 14:00

Imperial College London

Community

Volunteer days at Imperial College London's community garden, offering hands-on gardening, planting, composting and soil prep. Meet fellow volunteers, learn urban gardening basics, and help maintain a thriving campus greenspace on a sunny afternoon.

Oliver!

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 15:30

Gielgud Theatre

Theater

Oliver! returns to the West End in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's timeless musical at the Gielgud Theatre. Expect soaring songs, exuberant spectacle, and a family-friendly night in a historic London venue.

Aladdin

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

Aladdin unfolds on The Garden Cinema's intimate screen in London, where lush visuals, warm corner-light, and an art-house vibe make this familiar tale feel fresh, sly and wonderfully cinematic.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at The Garden Cinema in London brings golden-ticket whimsy to a stylish venue, in situ candy colors, and a timeless family fantasy that crackles with magical wonder.

Shrek's Adventure London VIP Experience

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

Shrek's Adventure! London

Family

Shrek's Adventure London VIP Experience invites families on a goofy, immersive quest through Far Far Away, with interactive moments, meet-and-greets, and plenty of laughs for kids and parents alike.

The Muppet Movie

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of The Muppet Movie (1979) at Prince Charles Cinema. A family-friendly road comedy following Kermit, Miss Piggy and the Electric Mayhem on a cross-country quest from Florida to California, packed with puppets, songs and timeless humor.

Family Concert: The Duck With No Luck

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Family

A family-friendly afternoon of classical music at Wigmore Hall featuring the charming tale The Duck With No Luck. This intimate concert welcomes kids and their grown-ups to enjoy accessible melodies in a welcoming, child-centered setting.

Shrek London VIP Experience

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Shrek's Adventure! London

Family

Shrek London VIP Experience at Shrek's Adventure London invites families on a brilliantly bonkers immersive quest to find Shrek, with interactive encounters and a fairy-tale vibe that charms all ages.

DRUMSHEDS SPRING FLEA

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · All day

Various London Venues

Market

Explore dozens of stalls across multiple London venues at Drumsheds Spring Flea. Discover vintage wares, handmade goods, and quirky bargains in a casual, family-friendly market circuit across the city, with a welcoming, community atmosphere.

Sunday Sessions: Family Dance & Garden Design

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Workshop

Explore how garden design and movement interconnect in a family-friendly workshop at the Garden Museum. Dance-inspired activities let kids and adults trace design trends across the ages, in a free outdoor session that blends play with learning.

London Eye Fast Track Flexi

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

The Riverside Rooms

Family

London Eye Fast Track Flexi at the Riverside Rooms on the South Bank gives families a swift, flexible ride on the 135-metre Ferris wheel, delivering iconic Thames skyline views.

The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 20:30

Soho Place London W1D 3BG

Theater

An uplifting new musical at Soho Place telling the true story of a boy who defies expectations to bring power and hope to his community.

Jubilee General Market Covent Garden

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 · All day

Market

Explore Jubilee General Market at Covent Garden, a lively outdoor market offering greeting cards, souvenirs and beauty goods at Jubilee Market. Open Tue-Fri 10:30–19:00, this central London market is ideal for craft shoppers, casual strolls, and family-friendly browsing.

Wales

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Community

Join a guided outdoor garden visit at the Garden Museum exploring Gwaenynog Walled Garden and Denbigh in Wales. On 16 June 2026 at 10:00, this casual, family-friendly excursion offers a chance to learn about historic Welsh gardens from the Garden Museum’s team.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Wes Anderson's stop-motion animated comedy Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) at Prince Charles Cinema in London. The quirky, witty film brings together animal antics and sharp dialogue in a cozy indie cinema setting.

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