Half term activities: some ideas

[LocalEditorLambeth]

Hi everyone! Half term seems to be speeding towards us so I thought I would share some local ideas for you to keep the children entertained. Please feel free to share your suggestions and favourite activities!

First up is a family show at the Ovalhouse Theatre. Dr. Zeiffal, Dr. Zeigal and The Hippo That Can Never Be Caught! is suitable for ages 4-11.

www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/dr-zeiffal-dr-zeigal-and-the-hippo-that-can-never-be-caught-ovalhouse

Hi! We are hosting some half-term creative writing workshops at Effraspace in Brixton. Ross Montgomery, who was nominated for a Costa Children's Book Award in 2013 and has published three books with Faber & Faber, will be running the three-day class, in which every child will become an author! The course will run between 25th and 27th October between 10-1pm. More information can be found on our website or email us directly at [email protected]. inkhead.co.uk/courses/

There's a show at the Southbank coming up - Laura Dockrill's Mum Is Growing Down! Recommended for ages 6-9.

www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/laura-dockrill-s-mum-is-growing-down-

There's a London Philharmonic Orchestra FUNharmonics family concert at the Royal Festival Hall at the start of the half term week. See a screening of The Gruffalo's Child with live music:
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/london-philharmonic-orchestra-funharmonics-family-concert

And staying on the Southbank, there's a puppet show called Tröll for ages 4-9 at the end of the week:

www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/tr-ll

Book now for an autumn leaves crafty session at the South London Botanical Institute:

www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/half-term-activities-day-autumn-leaves

We're going pumpkin picking 🎃

Ooh that sounds very exciting SnowBodyforrrrm - us too! I have found somewhere in Surrey I think it is. Never been before so excited.

The Garden Museum are running some drop in sessions for The Big Draw (ages 3+) - find out more here:
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/half-term-october-2017-at-the-garden-museum-the-big-draw

The Lorax, recommended for ages 6+, continues its run at The Old Vic over half term. If you like the idea of this, you might want to book sooner rather than later - a lot of the shows seem to be running low on tickets already!
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/the-lorax

Hopster are also showing some spooky Halloween shows for younger ones at both the Clapham Picturehouse:
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/hopster-showtime-spooky-stories-at-clapham-picturehouse

And the Ritzy in Brixton:
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/hopster-showtime-spooky-stories-at-ritzy-picturehouse

Vauxhall City Farm has the usual array of lovely, family friendly activities over half term week:
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/vauxhall-city-farm-half-term-activities-october-2017

I've just found out about the Half Term Kids Klub Art Class at Pop Brixton - for ages 3+
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/half-term-kids-klub-art-class

And staying with Pop Brixton, there's a drumming workshop on Friday 27th October - suitable for all ages.

Oops, posted too soon without adding in the link - this is for the drumming workshop at Pop Brixton as above:
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/half-term-kids-klub-happy-drums

A slightly late entry but the London Fire Brigade Pop Up Museum are running a family activity on Wednesday (25th October):
www.mumsnet.com/local/lambeth/event/london-fire-brigade-museum-family-activity-day

This is the month for pumpkins! There are lots of half-term spooky events at pumpkin-picking farms too. Some inspo here: www.culturewhisper.com/r/kids/best_pumpkin_patch_london/12362
I actually went to Garsons last week with my kids and you can pick apples there too. Was fab!