Top things to do this spring

Top things to do this spring with our favourites!

We’ve rounded up our most loved, local #instaparents to bring you the best things to do in your area.

HARINGEY

@n4mummy KAREN

Big Fish Little Fish Space-themed family rave The Goodness Brewing Company 5a Clarendon Yard, Coburg Rd, London 25 Apr 13:30-16:00 Award-winning original family rave Big Fish Little Fish at Wood Green for the fi rst time. A space themed event for families with 0-8 yr olds. Party on the dance fl oor fi lled with bubbles, confetti, balloons and foam, get crafty at the arts table and have your face painted intergalactic style. There is a licensed bar and pizzas. Adults: £10 Kids: £7 Infants (not walking): free.

Easter Adventure Quest Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, NW3 7JR 10-13 Apr 10:00-16:00 Join the hunt for dragon eggs on a legendary quest this Easter. Crack the clues as you and your family follow the trail through the grounds. Prize a certifi cate and delicious treats from Hotel Chocolat!

Explore Queens Woods

Explore Queens Woods Queen’s Wood Cafe, 42 Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JP Nov-Apr: Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00; SatSun 9:00-17:00 May-Oct: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 Sat-Sun 9:00-18:00 Go on a bear hunt, make a den or climb a tree at Queen’s Woods. And when you’re fi nished make sure you pop into Queen’s Woods Cafe and sample their organic and veggie dishes.

YMCA North London, Fun Run Festival Priory Park, 112 Middle Ln, London N8 8LJ 3 Apr YMCA North London’s 30th Anniversary Fun Run & Festival A wonderful day comprising 10 fun running events, with a festival of food, music and fun for all. Cost of festival: free (there is a cost to enter the running events).

Tales From The Round Table Rayne Theatre, Chickenshed, 290 Chase Side, London N14 4PE 14-19 Apr Tue-Fri 11:30 & 13:00; Sat-Sun 10:00, 11:30 & 13:00 (run time 60 min) Chickenshed produces amazing interactive theatre for little ones and this Easter they are taking us back to the medieval times. Come and meet Guinevere, Merlin, King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Morgan Le Fay, the Lady in the Lake and the legendary sword Excalibur – as you’ve never seen them before. Age 3-7 years years Tickets: £7 Free for babies under six months.

Mini Flippers at Flip Out (Brent Cross) Unit 7, Staples Corner Retail Park, Geron Way, London NW2 6LW Mon 10:00-16:00 Tue-Fri, 9:00-16:00 The perfect place for under-fi ves to get rid of some excess energy. They can bounce on the trampolines, jump in the foam pit or do some moves on the tumble track and hopefully it will wear them out! From £7.95 (one adult fl ips for free).

ENFIELD

@thatenfi eldmum VICKI

Baby Broadway Family Concert Chickenshed, 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4PE 2 Apr 10:00-10:45 and 11:15-12:00 It’s never too early to be introduced to the razzle dazzle world of show tunes. Take your baby with you to this spectacular based on musicals! £6 entry. Babies under six months go free.

Goldilocks starring The Three Bears Dugdale Theatre, 39 London Road, Enfi eld EN2 6DS 2-19 Apr 11:00 or 13:30 The annual Easter pantomime is upon us! Oh yes it is! Goldilocks and the Three Bears promise to entertain. Will the three bears ever fi nd out who has eaten their porridge? Adults £15.50, young people £14, senior citizens £14, family ticket £54 (based on two adults and two young persons).

Easter Fun Capel Manor Farm, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfi eld, EN1 4RQ 10-11 Apr 10:00-17:00 Capel Manor Farm hosts their annual family fun days, including an Easter egg hunt, kids activities, food stands, animals and lots of fun-fi lled entertainment to keep the whole family busy. Adults £6, concessions £5 (including senior citizens, disabled, students, benefi t card holders), children £3 (under-threes go free) family ticket £15 (two adults and up to three children).

90’s Singalong The King’s Head, 9 Market Place, Enfield, EN2 6LL 25 Apr 20:00 Dig out your combat trousers and dust off those Reebok Classics because the 90s are back! Mumsing are bringing back the hits of the 90s and invite you to join them in this journey back in time. £11.37 per person.

A Star is Born Outdoor Cinema Experience Enfield Town Football Club, Queen Elizabeth II Stadium, Donkey Lane, Enfield, EN1 3PL 17 May 19:30-23:30 Grab a blanket, chair and picnic to enjoy the musical spectacle under the stars. Food, a bar and music will also be available before the film starts. Grab your tickets now. You’d be gaga not to. £13.77 for a standard ticket or £20.38 with a luxury deck chair in a prime position.

2020 ECA Canoe Slalom Euro Championships By Jaffa Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Rd, Waltham Cross EN9 1AB 15-17 May 8:00-20:00 This is your chance to see Team GB in action before the Olympics. If watersports float your boat, or you would just fancy seeing some amazing athletes in action, take the plunge and head down. £36 for adult three-day admission and £10 for children’s three-day admission. Daily prices vary.

Enfield Pageant Of Motoring St. George’s playing fields, Great Cambridge Road, EN1 3PL 23 May - 25 May 08:00-18:00 This event promises to be a day filled with family fun with an array of attractions including motorcycle displays, fairground rides, food stands and hundreds of classic cars. £10 admission. Accompanied children 12 and under are free.

Princess Party for The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre St. Peter’s Church Hall, Langham Gardens N21 1DN 30 May 10:00, 13:00 or 16:00 Children will be treated like royalty as Princesses await the little ones with a mixture of singing, dancing, crafts, photo opportunities and cupcake decorating. Children £15 (including party food buffet, suitable for children aged 2-7) Adults £3 (including tea and biscuits).

The Secret Garden Pop-up Cafe Salisbury House, Bush Hill Park, N9 9LA Various dates See www.thesecretgardenpopup.com

Meet friends over coffee and cake while your children enjoy playing in the lovely garden or taking part in one of their engaging workshops. They have an exciting programme of events coming up featuring Busybricks, The Junk Club, and Art and Design Room, as well as Easter-themed fun for the family in the garden and cafe. Free entry but advanced booking for children’s sessions advised. See the website for full details and upcoming café dates.

BARNET

@barnet_mum STEPHANIE

Cbeebies – Rainbow Adventure Brent Cross Shopping Centre, London 24 Apr-31 May Step inside your favourite children’s TV channel on a journey to find the missing colours of the rainbow. It’s an indoor play adventure for young children, their family and carers. Sing, dance and discover in a magical CBeebies garden with giant hedges and clouds, oversized colourful fruits, flowers that change colour, rocks that make sounds and walls that light up! For children up to six years old. £12.50 for children up to six years old. under 18 months free.

Red Riding Hood & The Missing Cape Big Time Productions at Mill Hill library London 3-6 Apr Join Red Riding Hood on her way to Grandma’s house. Help her defeat the wolf, save Granny and find her missing cape with the assistance of the Huntsman and you, the audience. Booking info: www.nw7creatives.com Child £9, adult £3.

Room on the Broom Arts Depot, North Finchley 14-19 Apr Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick is not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears! From £9 per person.

Eggtastic Egg Hunt and Egg Decorating Stephens House and Gardens, Finchley London 5 Apr An eggtastic drop-in session and eggcellent Egg Hunt is on offer, so let your little explorers follow the clues on a quest for eggs and then they can have lots of fun decorating their own. £4 per child, others from £9 per person.

Animal Easter Trail Raf Museum, Mill Hill London 4-19 Apr The Easter Bunny has lots of his animal friends in the museum, come and find them and find out why they might be hiding underneath our aircraft. Find all the animals and receive a delicious Cadbury easter egg when you hand in your trail. For all ages, £3 per child.

Kids do Mother’s Day Flower Bank, Barnet EN5 21 Mar 14:30-16:30 Children will create a beautiful flower bouquet to take home to their mums for Mother’s Day Book via www.theflowerbank.org.uk £10 per child.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Arts Depot, North Finchley, London 23-24 May Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos. A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised. Tickets from £9.

Belmont Farm Mill Hill, London 23-24 May Open all year round Spring is finally here, and the animals are out taking it all in. Hand feed the animals or why not take a tractor ride? Prices range from free to £7 per person.

HACKNEY, CAMDEN & CENTRAL LONDON

@struggleofthejuggle MAX

Pop Up Performance V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL Saturdays from 29 Feb-28 Mar 11:00-15:30 On 29 February, meet Mr Polito and his animals. From 7-28 March, tell tales with Talawa Theatre Company. An immersive experience designed to involve children in an array of movement, song and dance. Shows last for 30 minutes. Most events are for all ages but please see V&A website for more details. Free.

The Place 17 Duke’s Road, London, WC1H 9PY Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th April 10:00-16:00 This Easter holiday, The Place are hosting intensive dance schools for all ages between 11-18. Starting from 10am until 4pm in the afternoon, like minded children will be taught how to use their bodies to express feeling, thought and emotion, in a safe and professional environment. Mostly used as a dance hub by local schools around the area, it is still a hidden gem in the middle of the city. Dance classes are also available for adults. Prices vary: visit www.theplace.org.uk

Affordable Art Fair Lower Fairground Site, East Heath Road, Hampstead, London, NW3 1TH 30 Apr - 3 May 9:00-18:00 Immerse yourself and get lost in the art at the Affordable Art Fair. Whether a firsttime buyer, a connoisseur collector or just someone wanting to have a browse, take the kids, enjoy a glass of bubbles and soak up the culture. With an ever-eclectic mix of national and international galleries, all presenting work priced between £100 and £6,000, see thousands of stunning pieces, explore your own unique taste and discover the joy of collecting art. Prices: £9-£27.

Camley Street Gardens 12 Camley Street, London, N1C 4PW Weekdays 9:00-18:00 Amid the hustle and bustle of the trains, cars and people that make their way through Kings Cross every day, is a two-acre haven of green, water and life. Camley Street Gardens includes habitats like wetlands, woodland and meadow. It’s a great day out with the kids, exploring what feels like the middle of nowhere, and yet just on the other side is Granary Square,

filled with all types of restaurants to grab a bite to eat afterwards. Free.

Fantastic Beasts™: The Wonder of Nature Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL 22 May - 3 Jan Embark on a journey where not all is as it seems, where magical beasts and fantastic animals share abilities and behaviours that allow them to dazzle, attract and escape. Celebrate real-world explorers who, like the character Newt Scamander™, help us to understand our planet’s extraordinary creatures so we can protect them for the future. Child £10.95, adult £18.

HERTFORDSHIRE

@hart_at_home AIMEE HART

Easter Eggstravaganza Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney 4-19 Apr Inclusive activities all day Chock-a-block with family fun at Willows Activity Farm during Easter Eggstravaganza. They have a packed programme with our egg hunt, Easter arts and crafts, brand new Peter Rabbit and Friends shows, Tristan the Runaway Tractor and lots more. Definitely one not to miss! Adults from £17, children from £16 (undertwos free). Discounted entry online.

Easter Lambing Live Foxholes Farm Shop, London Road, Hertford 4-19 Apr 11:00 The ewes and new-born lambs can be viewed by the public from 11am to 3pm every day throughout the Easter school holidays, enabling you to get up close and meet the new-borns, help bottle feed and interact with our amazing farm staff. Although they cannot guarantee births when you view (as nature takes it course) you can certainly learn and interact throughout the experience from behind the scenes. £9.99 (this including Farm Park entry).

Lee Valley Easter Country Fair Lee Valley Showground, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire 12-13 Apr 10:00-17:00 Head out and hit your local green spaces this Easter for some family fun and fresh air at this traditional Country Fair. Now in its seventh year, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with allday entertainment. You can also browse sample and buy from their range of arts, crafts food drink and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands. on the Monday at this event, we are proud to host The Fun Family Dog Show (Dog Show Schedule) so bring along a canine friend and have a go (all proceeds from entries go to Marie Curie care). Adult £7.50, child £4.

Mother’s Day Jazz Lunch Brocket Hall, Welwyn, Hertfordshire 22 Mar 12:00-15:00 Join the team at The Melbourne Club to enjoy a delicious traditional three-course Sunday Lunch with the fabulous vintage jazz sounds of Miss Jones. The Oak Room is located on the Brocket Hall Estate and enjoys stunning views over 543 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. A really special treat for Mums. Adult £40, child £20.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Near Berkhamsted 10-13 Apr 10:00-16:00 You can get some fresh air with the kids, stretch your legs and learn about some amazing nature along our Easter trail. Come along to the visitor centre with your family to solve the clues, with a chocolate prize at the end for the kids. Price: £5.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

EditorsTop Podcasts

To listen to this spring! I’ve very recently found a place in my heart for podcasts and wanted to share my favs with you, some will inspire, some will give you get up and go. There’s even a cheeky one in there that is just a good old laugh!

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Monday Mumday

Two mothers launch a raw and real parenting podcast series Monday Mumday to talk freely and honestly about the pains of parenthood. In this series they will be having candid chats with parents, celebrities, influencers and experts to shine a light on areas of parenting that are overlooked, unspoken or not Instagram-worthy. Parenthood is hard and Monday Mumday and its guests are not afraid to talk about it.

@mondaymumday Co-host Emma Soraya Beard Co-host Joey Kendal Brown Headline sponsor @nanobebe_uk

Happy Place

Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them.

and finally @happyplaceofficial Host: Fearne Cotton

No Bull Business Women

No Bull Business School founder Sarah Akwisombe meets the best businesswomen in the game. From founders to artists to C-level executives, each woman shares her own perspective on what it takes to be successful in business.

@nobullschool Host Sarah Akwisombe www.nobullbusinessschool.com

The goop Podcast

Gwyneth Paltrow and goop’s Chief Content Officer Elise Loehnen chat with leading thinkers, culture changers, and industry disruptors—from doctors to creatives, CEOs to spiritual healers – about shifting old paradigms and starting new conversations.

@goop Hosts: Gwyneth Paltrow & Elise Loehnen

My Dad Wrote A Porno

This is absolutely hilarious, a smash hit and has had over 200 million downloads. Trust me, if you fancy a laugh and there are no kids in the car... download it. Imagine if your dad wrote a dirty book. Most people would try to ignore it – but not Jamie Morton. Instead, he decided to read it to the world in this groundbreaking comedy podcast. With the help of his best mates, James Cooper and Alice Levine, Jamie reads a chapter a week and discovers more about his father than he ever bargained for.

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