Kids activities & events in October Half-term 2024



Looking for fun and exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this October half-term? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re after a creative day out or something to burn off their energy, I’m here to help you plan a fantastic week full of adventures. From museum workshops to theatre shows and hands-on activities, many of these are free or low-cost, making it easy to keep everyone happy without breaking the bank. Let’s dive into the best family-friendly events happening near you!

Museum of London

As always, the Museum of London has prepared a variety of interesting sessions and activities this October half-term!
From a dance party to a craft, check out the museum website here for the whole event!
26 Oct – 3 Nov 2024

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Museum of the Home

Diwali Family Day
2 Nov 11am-4pm
From making, dancing, and storytelling!
FREE
More information here

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National Gallery

FREE drop-in
Click each photo below for the event details page or here for the entire list.

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Old Royal Naval College

This half term they prepared a variety of chocolate themed activities as below!
(More information here)
31 Oct 10am-5pm

Hot Chocolate Lolly Making Workshop
£3.50
Booking required (book here)
11am–12pm, 1pm–2pm & 3pm–4pm 

Spooktacular Storytelling
FREE, Drop-in, first come first served. 
(Adults will need to purchase a £3 entry ticket to the Visitor Centre)
11.15–11.45am, 12.15–12.45pm & 2.15–2.45pm 

The Great Chocolate Pumpkin Activity Trail 
Free (adults will need to purchase a £3 entry ticket to the Visitor Centre)
10am–5pm

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Cutty Sark

Meet the Characters
Weekends and Fri-Mon in school holidays | 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Book here

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Royal Observatory

Ted’s Space Adventure (Planetarium show)
for under 7’s
weekends and holiday weekdays
Adult £12 | Child £6
Book here

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Out of This World: Moons (family workshop)
29 Oct 2024 | 10:30am – 12pm
£5 per child

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Natural History Museum

Jurassic Encounters (Animal Show)
1 Nov various times
Adult £8 | Child £8

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T.Rex Show with Teach Rex
28 Oct 2024 various times
Adult £12 | Child £12
Book here

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Dino Snores for Kids (sleepover at the museum)
19 Oct & 15 Nov 2024 18:30-10:00
Adults £80 | Child £80
Book here

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National Portrait Gallery

Family Day
29 Oct 2024 11am – 4pm
Free, drop-in (limited capacity, first come first served)

Hands and faces | 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
Stand out and shine | 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
Radical rosettes | 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
Portraits remixed | 11:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00

More details here

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British Library

Family Workshops | 20 Oct 2024
(all Free, ticketed: click the time slots below for booking links)
– Magical Moths 11:00-12:30 | 13:30-15:00
– Creepy Creatures 11:30-12:30 | 13:30-14:30
– Mysterious Monsters 12:30-13:30 | 15:00-16:00
(For more information)

Postal Museum

Mini Designers: Design your own greetings card
26 Oct – 1 Nov, 10am – 4pm

It would be even nicer to combine it with a train ride – Mail Rail – and post officer role play – Sorted!
(More details here)

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London Transport Museum

Depot Family Tours

30 Oct & 1 Nov 2024, various times
Adult £12 | Child (4-17) £6
Book here

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Bank of England Museum

October half term: Creepy crafts
28 Oct – 1 Nov
FREE drop-in

“Scare off any thieving hands and keep prying eyes away from your money by decorating your very own scary and gruesome money box.”
(More info here)

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Museum of the Order of St John

Seasole Sessions Family Activity: Herbal Pomanders
29 Oct 11:00-15:30
Free, booking essential (Book here)

Bats in the Belfry
30 Oct 11:00-15:30
Free, drop-in (more info)

Royal Academy of Arts
Family Studio: Cut-Out Worlds
27 Oct 2024 11am-1pm, 2-4pm
Free, drop-in
(More info)

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National Army Museum

Make Your Own Ration Kit
29 Oct – 1 Nov 2024 10:30am – 12:30pm, 1:45pm – 3:45pm
Free, drop-in
(more info)

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Drumming Orders
29-30 Oct 2024, various times
Free, drop-in
(more info)

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Orleans House Gallery

Let’s Get Creative (family activity)
29-30 Oct 2024
Details for the event, including whether you need to book will become available closer to the time.
(more info)

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Chickenshed Theathre

Halloween Tales (show)
28-31 Oct 2024, various times
From £7
(more info)

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Polka Theathre

The Storm Whale
25 Oct – 3 Nov 2024
From £10
(Book here)

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Everything Has Changed
30 Oct – 3 Nov 2024
From £14
(Book here)

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Little Angel Theatre

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet
13 Sept – 16 Nov 2024
Adult £15 | Child £13
(Book here)

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The Mystery of Little Angel Theatre
21 Sept – 17 Nov 2024
Adult £15 | Child £13
(Book here)

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Syon Park

Bat Walks
Until 31 Oct 2024, after dusk (see individual dates for exact times)
£2
(Book here)

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Kew Garden

Halloween at Kew
18 – 26 Oct 2024, 6pm to 10pm
Adult £20 | Child £15 (Family tickets available)
(Book here)

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Room on the Broom
19 Oct – 3 Nov 2024
Included with entry
(More info)

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Expressions in Blue (exhibition)
26 -28 Oct 2024
Included with entry

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Westminster Abbey

Voice and Verse Family Day: Get Creative!
1 Nov 10:00-12:00
(Book here)

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Fulham Palace

A Tour for the Curious
29 Oct 11am – 12pm
£10.50 (a child and their accompanying adult included)
(Book here)

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Community Bulb Planting
2 Nov 2024 11:00-12:30
£7
(Book here)

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Wigmore Hall

Family Workshop: Woodland Harmonies
31 Oct 2024 10am
Adult £12 | Child £10
(Book here: currently sold out, but check out for possible availability)

Family Concert: Blown Away
3 Nov 2024 3pm
Adult £12 | Child £10
(Book here)


I hope you and your little ones have a fantastic time, creating wonderful memories together! Enjoy every moment! 😊