{"title": "Beastly bookmarks", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["diy/making"], "description": "Beastly bookmarks is a free drop-in family craft activity at London Museum Docklands, lasting about 30 minutes. Visitors can craft a cat or bat bookmark to keep their place in favourite fairy tales or spooky stories, making pals for dark autumn nights with a good book. Afterwards, families can handle objects once thought to bring good luck in the No.1 Warehouse gallery, subject to staff availability. The activity is for ages 5 and up, with children supervised at all times, and is part of the museum's October half term series.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/beastly-bookmarks-37068/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/beastly-bookmarks/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f308b401d88118318dddbde73677048b25f18ff5b0ce04041701189438c13210-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Make a mythical creature", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "A drop-in art workshop for families at London Museum Docklands. The museum invites children to craft a mythical river creature from London's folklore, inspired by centuries of stories about serpents and sirens in the Thames, or to design a monster of their own. It is for ages 3 and up, children must be supervised, and it lasts 90 minutes. It is part of the museum's October half term programme.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/make-a-mythical-creature-37057/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/make-mythical-creature/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8e78505a370ffec27297481150fda9da93c0e3e23585cf9c6396ab62ce24ed7d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "October half term", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free, but some activities require booking tickets in advance", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "October half term is a series of free, family activities at London Museum Docklands, running in person from 24 to 31 October 2026. It is organised by London Museum and invites families to dive into London legends and spooky superstitions in the historic heart of Canary Wharf. Children can set sail with superstitious sailors, sculpt clay lucky charms, learn about London's loneliest griffin, explore fairytale forests and write ten-word stories with former Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho OBE. All activities are free, though some require booking tickets in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-37052/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/556f1e18cf69ec01c06199511520f9d11dd94d7839ccca872cd57f38aada9586-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Tots at the docks", "start": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history/london", "literature/fairy-tales"], "description": "Tots at the docks is a free monthly drop-in play session for babies and toddlers under five and their carers, themed around London's past and present. It is run by the London Museum at London Museum Docklands in the historic heart of Canary Wharf, with activities changing each month, such as sensory areas, role play, soft toy sea creatures, a mini digger and puppet shows. On this day the theme is fairy tales, and entry may be limited during busy times.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tots-at-the-docks-37060/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/tots-at-the-docks/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/87e4ba3b7708a669e3aacb0050aecdbe7dd94b327fcba18cdeaccdf2b2001b5a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Not So Spooky Halloween", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Battersea Park Children's Zoo", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/tickets-and-memberships/#", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature/animals", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Not So Spooky Halloween is a half term Halloween celebration at Battersea Park Children's Zoo, a little London zoo, running from 24th October to 1st November 2026. It is put on by the zoo and is suitable for younger children, perfect for primary school age and under. Visitors can meet the zoo's mysterious invertebrates at the Minibeast Mansion, enjoy Halloween storytime including a Gruffalo Granny story time, spooky-themed crafts and games such as badge and keyring making, and extra daily animal keeper talks. Some activities are included in the entrance ticket, while entry to the Minibeast Mansion and the storytimes are free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/not-so-spooky-halloween-34848/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/922f55e8620d4478d20ff6264cd1646466828802e9c19718588556c7d7fcf613-2000.webp"}, {"title": "October half term activities at the National Maritime Museum", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=NMMADM&_gl=1*161cl5v*_ga*MTAxMTc2MjU0MC4xNjYyMTA0NTE5*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*MTY2MjExMzU3Mi4zLjEuMTY2MjExMzY2NS4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.121511624.1990949396.1662104519-1011762540.1662104519", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/animals/insects", "art/crafts", "occasion/half-term"], "description": "October half term at the National Maritime Museum is a family programme of craft workshops and storytelling themed around bugs and creepy crawlies, with something different each day of the holidays. It is run by Royal Museums Greenwich, whose conservators, astronomers and invited performers lead activities such as puppet making, live science shows and a bug-themed music workshop. Many activities are free and drop-in, with no need to book in advance, and the Cove outdoor playground is open every day too. Workshops are designed for children and their carers to learn together, planned on the basis of each adult bringing up to four children.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-activities-at-the-national-maritime-museum-37275/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0448815a0ced04e8d2c953af084a98623ab0f420a2a018e6ab19e789857a155f-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Mudlarks family gallery", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-25T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "3.95", "price_to": "4.95", "tickets_url": "https://museumtickets.londonmuseum.org.uk/ticketbooth/shows/1173647814", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history"], "description": "Mudlarks family gallery is an interactive play space at London Museum Docklands for children aged up to eight. Run by the London Museum, it brings the docks to life through play that keeps little ones occupied and supports their development. Kids can find out what the docks were used for and what life was like for sailors years ago, driving a DLR train in the soft play area, moving ships along the docks on the water play station and helping workers move cargo with wheelbarrows. Each 45-minute session ends with a bell rung five minutes before tidying-up time.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mudlarks-family-gallery-37067/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/07c3773f438adcea796a64cd1d6469bd542b02435ac6f0b403736ed36c836b41-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky silent disco", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free (ticketed)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween", "music"], "description": "A family silent disco with a spooky twist, held inside the museum's centuries-old warehouse. London Museum invites children to dance like monsters, witches and ghosts to Halloween songs, with gentler options such as family favourites and sea shanties. Each session lasts 30 minutes with limited spaces, and it is aimed at ages 5 and up as part of the October half term series.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-silent-disco-37062/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/spooky-silent-disco/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2123ff52b77f335b5b61991653774b8b7e1b1fdcd4aa39aa0792a2d9d61d1db7-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Half-Term Session: Haunted House Cards", "start": "2026-10-30T13:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T15:30:00Z", "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Half-Term Session: Haunted House Cards is a playful, family friendly two-hour drop-in card-making workshop at Art in the Docks. Children and adults create their own fold-out haunted house cards inspired by spooky houses, crooked rooftops and Halloween characters, opening to reveal ghosts, bats and other surprises. Artists are on hand throughout to demonstrate folding and construction techniques and help develop individual designs, and no previous art or craft experience is needed. The workshops are funded by Newham's People Powered Places and supported by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund and Royal Docks Trust.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/half-term-session-haunted-house-cards-40960/", "official_url": "https://www.artinthedocks.com/upcomingevents/haunted-house-cards", "image": "https://noky.io/images/516528a60f1f542b5ebf3c880751a4a62646cb7496c080ca2776c387960f5531-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Halloween Scraptastic Event with Children's Scrapstore Bristol", "start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Roman Baths", "address": "Strand Lane, London", "price": "£5 per participant", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/tickets/2026-09-september", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A Halloween crafting event for families, run with Children's Scrapstore Bristol, at The Roman Baths. Children turn reclaimed scrap materials into spooky props or costumes inspired by the museum's collection and Roman myths and legends. Sessions suit children aged 5-12, with younger siblings welcome, and every child must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Finished creations go home with their makers, and visitors should wear clothes that can get messy.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/halloween-scraptastic-event-with-childrens-scrapstore-bristo-64915/", "official_url": "https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/halloween-scraptastic-event-childrens-scrapstore-bristol", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2dbaef0ed30869c6387038299dde42eac4a4d33b6b8753d2413f2265421828da-2000.webp"}, {"title": "🍂🎃 Half-Term Fun at West Ealing Community Library! 🍂🎃", "start": "2026-10-30T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T12:30:00Z", "place": "West Ealing Community Library", "address": "Melbourne Avenue, W13 9BA London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["diy/making", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "🍂🎃 Half-Term Fun at West Ealing Community Library! 🍂🎃 is a week of fun and creative activities for children during the October half-term. It is run by West Ealing Community Library and includes autumn-inspired arts and crafts, woodland adventures, pumpkin decorating, spooky creations and magical storytelling. Visitors can also drop in anytime to add their own colourful creation to the Magical Autumn Tree. Booking is essential for scheduled activities, and all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/half-term-fun-at-west-ealing-community-library-40268/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/%f0%9f%8d%82%f0%9f%8e%83-half-term-fun-at-west-ealing-community-library-%f0%9f%8d%82%f0%9f%8e%83/2026-10-27/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ead4d5ac5ab4076585930aaf35fe4efd72f7eb26e0500a1fd9ca6ec457d3c29f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Clay charms", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Clay charms is a family clay workshop where you can smush, sculpt and shape clay. It is run by London Museum Docklands as part of the October half term series. Participants sculpt their own lucky charms inspired by tokens once carried for good luck, such as acorns, coins and clovers. The session lasts 45 minutes and is for ages 5 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/clay-charms-37053/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/clay-charms/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0dc5f0da14dfe5a2e9fc226c48f54218058177d6b9a29a738017a9c7675be81a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Zoolab - Zoo on a Broom", "start": "2026-10-30T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T15:30:00Z", "place": "Hall Place and Gardens", "address": "Bourne Road, DA5 1PQ Bexley", "price": "£13.50", "price_from": "13.50", "price_to": "13.50", "tickets_url": "https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/ShowPage?LID=522&PID=699759e7-3d39-46db-ba32-c3a9166c64e1", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "nature/animals", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Zoolab – Zoo on a Broom is a Halloween storytelling session with real animals, aimed at family groups with children aged 3 to 7 years. It is delivered by ZooLab, whose Ranger tells a rhyming story adventure based on a well-known children's classic. The tale follows a friendly witch named Zog, who rides her broomstick through towns, forests and a bog and offers rides to animal hitchhikers, so her broom starts to resemble a zoo; the Ranger stops during the story to introduce children to the real versions of these animals, including live mini beasts. Each interactive session lasts 45 to 55 minutes and takes place in the Education Room in the Visitor Centre, with all children accompanied by an adult at all times.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/zoolab-zoo-on-a-broom-36358/", "official_url": "https://www.hallplace.org.uk/event/zoolab-zoo-on-a-broom/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/541507be17229ff7906b045846ca1ae0cbf34fb1a859b962b6ff0d198529d537-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Craft club: Creepy crafts", "start": "2026-10-30T11:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T13:00:00Z", "place": "Museum of Croydon", "address": "", "price": "Free, no booking required", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Craft club: Creepy crafts is a relaxed drop-in workshop where participants create paper lanterns, spiders, and other creepy crafts. It is run by the Museum of Croydon and is suitable for ages 5 and up, with no booking required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/craft-club-creepy-crafts-37215/", "official_url": "https://museumofcroydon.com/whats-on-listings/craft-club-creepy-crafts", "image": "https://noky.io/images/79b8b9a25d4e4eb67ecc710e048a5ab8be7e08b74eb4146f27742f67441a993a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Craft time at Marylebone Library (in-person)", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Church Street Library", "address": "Church Street 67, NW8 8EU London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy"], "description": "Craft time at Marylebone Library (in-person) is a weekly craft session where children create something new. It is run by Marylebone Library and takes place every Saturday at the library. The sessions suit children aged 4 to 10 years old, and younger children may need help from a grown up. There is no need to book, just turn up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/craft-time-at-marylebone-library-in-person-73886/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/craft-time-marylebone-library-person", "image": ""}]}