February is brimming with family-friendly activities. With February’s Half Term kicking off, there are extra special activities to keep your children entertained.
Celebrate the Gruffalo’s 25th birthday with an interactive trail, explore dazzling light art at Battersea Power Station’s Light Festival, join Lunar New Year celebrations at the National Maritime Museum, and embark on adventures like ‘Everywhere Bear’ and ‘The Great Big Dinosaur Show.’ Delve into the arts with workshops, exhibitions, and even interactive storytelling tours.
February is the perfect time for quality family outings, even on chilly days, so wrap up warm and make the most of these exciting experiences! Oooh, and don’t forget it’s Pancake Day on 13 Feb!
1. Join The Gruffalo for a birthday adventure at Forestry England: Celebrate the Gruffalo’s 25th birthday and embark on an interactive family trail filled with party-themed activities and games. 24 Jan – Ongoing (ages 3 – 9), Paid.
2. Experience Battersea Power Station’s Light Festival with dazzling light art installations, family-friendly workshops, and more: Enjoy face painting and unique workshops during the February Half-Term. 25 Jan – 25 Feb, Paid/ FREE.
3. Join Lunar New Year Celebrations at the National Maritime Museum: Welcome the new year with a day of celebration, performances, workshops, and more! 3 Feb, FREE.
4. Experience Julia Donaldson’s Everywhere Bear at Little Angel Theatre: Join The Everywhere Bear on an unforgettable adventure! 03 – 14 Feb (ages 3 – 8), Paid.
5. Experience The Great Big Dinosaur Show on their National Tour: Discover fascinating facts about dinosaurs through poems, raps, and songs. 04 – 18 Feb (ages 3 – 11), Paid.
6. Step into Battersea Arts Centre and experience a time-bending, mind-wobbling journey! Uncover the secrets of possible futures with Time Quest. 05 Feb – 30 Apr (ages 3+), FREE.
7. Explore Imagine Children’s Festival: Dive into 11 days of family fun, including theatre, comedy, music, and more. 7 –17 Feb (ages 0 – 11), FREE/Paid.
8. Experience Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book at artsdepot: Join Charlie in a delightful journey through books brought to life with puppetry and songs. 09 – 11 Feb (ages 3 -8), Paid.
9. Join Fantasy Worlds at the British Library and unleash your imagination: Experience magical activities, enchanting performances, and creative quests. 10 Feb (all ages), FREE.
10. Experience theatrical dining at The Roc-King Club: Join in for The Greatest Knight of The Year. 10 Feb (ages 6-12), Paid.
11. Join Family Workshops – The Everywhere Bear at Little Angel Studios: Craft teddy bears and friends’ puppets to tell the adventure story of a lost teddy bear. 10 – 18 Feb (ages 3 -8), Paid.
12. Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs and their rEvolution at the Horniman Museum: Discover the true nature of these ancient creatures, from feathers to scales, and see the connection between dinosaurs and modern birds. 10 Feb – 3 Nov, Paid.
13. Become a Nature Hero and embark on a mission to save sloths! Join Pip, Bud, and Sprout as they protect the rainforests sloths call home. Hang out with artist-designed sloths, learn about their superpower of being slow, and explore woodlands trails. 10 – 18 Feb, Paid.
14. Join the Butler Games at Leeds Castle this February half term: Help Mr. Borrett, the Head Butler, prepare for a grand house party with treasure hunts, ‘butler training’ games, and a magical finale. 10 – 18 Feb, Paid.
15. Explore the Seahorse Hotel at Sea Life London Aquarium: Learn about seahorses and ocean conservation. 10 – 25 Feb, Paid.
16. Experience a Zootastic February Half Term at Chessington Zoo: Get close to over 1,000 animals, enjoy animal talks, feeds, and an exclusive Animal Trail. 10 – 18 Feb, Paid.
17. Experience birdwatching at WWT London: Borrow binoculars and explore wetland birds, enjoy bird-themed activities, and spot wild birds on South Route and West Route. 10 – 18 Feb (all ages), Paid.
18. Celebrate Victorian heroes at the Florence Nightingale Museum: Explore Super Women in STEM, 10 – 18 Feb (All ages), Included with museum admission.
19. Celebrate the Lunar New Year & February half term at the Museum of London Docklands: Join the Lunar New Year festival on 10–11 Feb and enjoy a week of activities from 12–18 Feb, themed around migration. 10–18 Feb (all ages), FREE.
20. Join Vets in Action at London Zoo: Let your kids become junior vets and experience animal care first-hand! 10 – 18 Feb, Paid.
21. Explore Women at Work exhibition at London Transport Museum: Discover pioneering women’s stories in transport, 10 – 18 Feb (ages 4+), Kids go FREE!
22. Experience Fireman Sam’s New Camping Adventure at Orchard West Theatre: Join Fireman Sam as he embarks on a thrilling adventure to save Norman and ensure everyone’s safety on their camping trip! 11 Feb, Paid.
23. Explore A Message for the Future – Half Term Exhibition at artsdepot: Immerse in a sensory theatrical experience for early years and their carers. 11 – 17 Feb (ages 0-5), FREE.
24. Introduce the family to Shakespeare with activities created especially for younger audiences at Shakespeare’s Globe: Explore Shakespeare’s blistering tragedies together as a family in these fun and practical workshops. 11 – 17 Feb (ags 5+), Paid.
25. Join the Fun DMC daytime hip-hop party for Kids & Parents at the Royal Albert Hall: Enjoy great music, competitions, games, and more. 12 Feb (all ages), Paid.
26. Join John Lawson’s Circus at Ruxley Manor this half term: Roll up and see the greatest circus around this half term! 12 – 18 Feb, Paid.
27. Get creative at Marble Hill’s Family Arts and Crafts event this half-term: Explore your artistic side with drawing, painting, and crafts in the beautiful surroundings of Marble Hill. 13 Feb (Everyone), Paid.
28. Explore the wonderful world of musical instruments at the Royal College of Music London: Join in the fun Mini Music Makers exploratory session. 13 Feb (ages 2–5), Paid.
29. Join Family Day: Picture This at the National Portrait Gallery: Explore photographic portraits through workshops and activities inspired by the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize exhibition. 13 Feb (all ages), FREE.
30. Attend the Around the Table: February Half Term Family Day at the Museum of the Home: Enjoy artist-led workshops, including collective clay building and placemat making, in a collaborative and playful environment. 13 Feb (all ages), FREE.
31. Join the Royal Guard Crafts workshop at the National Army Museum: Celebrate the Army at Home by creating your own royal guards. 13 Feb (ages 5+), FREE.
32. Join The Cartoon Museum for a week of creative workshops: Learn to design cartoon characters, draw comic strips, create superheroes and villains, craft your own Wallace & Gromit adventure, make Aardman Animation models, explore manga drawing, and design mini-comics. 13 – 16 Feb, Paid.
33. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities at the Royal College of Music London this half term: Discover and engage with amazing collections through music, stories, and crafts. 13 – 18 Feb (all ages), FREE.
34. Join The Big Maths Gameshow at the Royal Institution: Discover maths in an exciting and accessible way, competing in five different rounds of mathematical games for the ultimate champion. 14 Feb (ages 12 and under), Paid.
35. Get crafty at Marble Hill’s Pine Cone Bird Feeders event this half-term: Join in building pine cone feeders for the garden’s birds. 14 Feb, Paid.
36. See the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton Depot: Join exclusive family tours to uncover the stories of special vehicles in the collection. Learn about historic buses, trams, and more. 14 Feb (ages 5-9), Paid.
37. Join a drumming workshop at the National Army Museum: Learn how to command an army just by beating a drum. 14-15 Feb (ages 5+), FREE.
38. Watch Dear Zoo live on stage at artsdepot: Join Ben and Sally in their search for the perfect pet, as they receive unexpected animals from the zoo. 14 – 18 Feb (ages 2+), Paid.
39. Experience Remarkable Rhythm at Polka Theatre: Join Rhythm and Glas on a journey of connection through music and movement. 14 – 18 Feb, Paid.
40. Get ready for a culinary adventure at your local Fenwick store: Get your little chefs at the ready because a culinary adventure awaits with a day out at this Children’s Bakery Classes and Adults Sparkling Cream Tea. 14 – 23 Feb, Paid.
41. Enjoy an interactive Family Workshop and Concert at the Royal College of Music: Listen to live music and get creative with your family, inspired by objects and stories from the RCM Museum. 15 Feb (ages 7–12), Paid.
42. Get involved in Bug Hotel Building at Marble Hill: Help construct insect hotels for the garden and support local wildlife. 15 Feb 2024 (Everyone), Paid.
43. Experience the interactive Family Concert: “Selense – Let’s Merry and Dance” at Wigmore Hall: Join musicians from the African Concert Series for a musical journey celebrating African rhythms and melodies. 15 Feb (ages 7-11), Paid.
44. Join an immersive storytelling tour at the National Army Museum and help a time-travelling member of the ATS get back home during the Blitz: Explore the galleries and learn about this historical period. 16 Feb (Families), FREE.
45. Explore expressive art-inspired activities at Dulwich Picture Gallery: Join in for free family-friendly workshops inspired by the Rubens & Women exhibition. 16 Feb (ages 7-12), FREE.
46. Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Museum of the Home: Enjoy a day of family activities, creativity, and storytelling in collaboration with Kakilang 自己人. Hear author Eva Wong Nava read her book, create Lunar New Year animal puppets, and engage in interactive family playhouse fun! 18 Feb (ages 3+), FREE.
47. Join Little Explorers at the National Portrait Gallery: Enjoy a free monthly session for under 5s to explore the gallery and its collection with your family through stories, songs, and creative activities. 21 Feb (under 5s), FREE.
48. Explore the history of Army transport at the National Army Museum: Saddle your horse and gallop across Europe as we charge into the history of Army transport. 24 Feb (ages 5+), FREE.
49. Discover Claytime at the artsdepot: Dive into the world of clay and engage in this interactive play. 25 Feb (ages 3 – 6), Paid.
50. Explore Kaleidoscope at the artsdepot: Blink and be amazed as your baby discovers a world of colours, lights, and sounds. 28 Feb (ages 6 – 18 months), Paid.