What’s On
More What’s On Your family diary for March, April & May
April neurodiverse families. Free, booking required. For more details or to book, contact communitylearning@ horniman.ac.uk or call 020 8291 8725.
Fri 17 Apr
Fraud and Forgery, City of London Police Museum, EC2V 7HH 11am-4pm. Could you spot fake money? Do you know how to spot a scam? Attend this masterclass to learn how to detect frauds and forgeries. For more information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ policemuseum
Sat 18 Apr
Spring Bird Nests, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Create a cosy nest and some little bird friends to live in it. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www. horniman.ac.uk
St George’s Day 2020, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN
12noon-6pm. Trafalgar square will turn red and white in honour of England’s national day and its patron St George. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk
Sat 18 – Sun 19 Apr
Spring Diesel Gala, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN
The first of the ever-popular Diesel Galas for 2020, where the home fleet, along with some interesting visiting locomotives, come out to be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation. For more information visit www.eorailway.co.uk
Wed 22 Apr – Tues 5 May Sustrans Big Pedal, Nationwide
Join in with the UK’s largest interschool cycling, walking and scooting challenges inspiring pupils, staff and parents to choose human power for their journey to school. To register and for free, fun and interactive resources visit www.bigpedal.org.uk
Low Tide Walk, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA
(Also 17, 21 May). 10am-12noon. A guided adventure in Deptford Creek for adults and accompanied children ages 9+. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Charges apply. Waders provided. For more details visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk
Sun 26 Apr
2020 Virgin Money London Marathon, Various Locations
The mass race starts at 10am from Blackheath and Greenwich Park, winding its way around London to the finish line at The Mall. Spectators help create the atmosphere, so pop down, cheer on the runners and watch out for fun costumes. For more details visit www. virginmoneylondonmarathon.com
May Sat 2 May
Spring Bird Nests, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
12noon-6pm. Join the Vaisakhi festival, a celebration of Sikh and Punjabi tradition, heritage and culture, commemorating the birth of the Khalsa (the inner core of the Sikh faith) over 300 years ago. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk
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Swimming Turtle Puppets, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Celebrate World Turtle Day by making your own brilliant turtle puppet, then take it for a ‘swim’ around the museum. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www.horniman.ac.uk
Kingswood House Goes Green, East Dulwich, SE21 8QR
From 10.30am. A range of Green activities for all the family. Join Zoolab to get up close to a variety of small animals, learn how to do some easy planting and join storyteller Arabella Butler for an interactive, thought provoking story. Free. For more information visit www.dulwichfestival. co.uk
Sat 9 – Sun 17 May
Dinosaurs at the Railway, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN
1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Create a cosy nest and some little bird friends to live in it. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www. horniman.ac.uk
Meet Dexter, the walking, roaring baby Tyrannosaurus Rex. Dexter will be performing at intervals at Ongar. Also, meet the baby dinosaurs on board the train and follow a dinosaur trail. For more information visit www.eorailway.co.uk
Fishy Art, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ
Dulwich Festival Fair on Goose Green, SE22 9AT
12noon-2pm. Decorate some fishy friends, making them shiny and special. Ages 3+. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com
Sun 3 May
Before the Firebird, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 12noon-1pm. Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for some compelling storytelling and fantastic new participatory music, followed by extracts from Stravinsky’s original score. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Sat 25 Apr
Vaisakhi, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN
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12noon-5pm. Bursting with more family fun and free stuff than ever. Face painting, donkey rides and bouncy castles will keep the kids entertained whilst grown-ups enjoy gorgeous arts and crafts stalls, delicious street food and local live music. For more information visit www.dulwichfestival.co.uk
Thurs 14 May
Festival Youth Concert, Kingsdale Foundation School, SE21 8SQ
7pm. Go along to hear talented pupils from local primary and secondary schools making music of an exceptionally high standard and of an incredible variety. Charges apply. For more information visit www. dulwichfestival.co.uk
Sat 16 May
Phoenix Festival, Forster Memorial Park, SE6 1UA
12noon-5pm. The Phoenix Festival is rising once again. Attracting up to 6,000 neighbours in Lewisham and across London, it’s the annual celebration of the community. Everyone is welcome for free activities and to join the community spirt. For more information visit www.phoenixch.org.uk
Urban Tree Day, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
11am-3.30pm. Celebrate urban trees and their importance to our city. Join in fun family activities to find out more about the trees growing in the Museum gardens. Ages 3+. Free. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk
Sun 17 May
Dulwich Park Fair, Dulwich Park, SE21 7BQ
12noon-5pm. A free outdoor event ending the week long Dulwich Festival. Includes a Fun Fair,Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, a magician, interactive performances and a dog show. Plenty of food, craft, drink and charity stalls. For more details visit www.dulwichparkfair.wordpress. com
Family Rave, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
2-6pm. Join this May frolic with the award winning Big Fish Little Fish for a family rave day featuring DJ legends of London clubland. There will be craft, face painting and more family fun. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk
Sun 24 – Mon 25 May Crystal Palace Sprint, Crystal Palace Park, SE19 2AD
The 2020 event will again feature classic and historic motor-cycles performing demonstration runs to revive the period when bikes raced at the circuit from 1927. Also, trade stands, autojumble, car shows and various other attractions. For more details visit www.motorsportatthepalace.co.uk
Mon 25 May
Peppa and George, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN
Take a ride on the steam and diesel trains and see the cheeky little piggies at intervals. A great day out for all the family – especially the younger ones. There’ll be a small Kids Market selling Peppa Pig goodies, and face painting for an additional charge. For more information visit www. eorailway.co.uk
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