{"title": "Eerie animals of London", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "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": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "Eerie animals of London is a free family storytelling activity at London Museum Docklands, with sessions of 30 minutes each. Storyteller Olivia Armstrong explores the folklore of some of London's strangest creatures. Listeners hear the tale of the loneliest griffin in the world and the slightly spooky legend of a frozen chicken, and can discover what other mythical creatures roam London's streets. The drop-in sessions are for families, ages 5 and up, with children supervised at all times.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/eerie-animals-of-london-37058/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/eerie-animals-london/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/63c4b8cba396edde58879b6b85ccd714c973a8b4c80a3b1bcf2991db169ab35a-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "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": "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"}, {"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": "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": "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": "", "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": "Dark Fairy Tales From Around The World, with Viktor Wynd – LIVE", "start": "2026-11-09T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History", "address": "Mare Street 11, E8 4RP London", "price": "Early Bird £15, full price £20", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/exhibition/dark-fairy-tales-from-around-the-world-with-viktor-wynd-live-10", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fairy-tales"], "description": "An in-person storytelling evening at the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History, with tickets including a complimentary glass of Devil's Botany Absinthe. Master storyteller Viktor Wynd, proprietor of the museum, tells his favourite dark fairy tales from around the world — grim German tales, macabre stories from Borneo, giant octopuses and a buried moon from Papua New Guinea, or shapeshifting creatures from Wales. Be warned these are not the Ladybird or Disney versions and may not suit tender ears; only 30 tickets are available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dark-fairy-tales-from-around-the-world-with-viktor-wynd-live-79102/", "official_url": "https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/exhibition/dark-fairy-tales-from-around-the-world-with-viktor-wynd-live-10/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8c804595c0a24ab94d1774578355d02bb4b6ba997db28f7f0a69ce1a76e1d05a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Dig Deeper", "start": "2026-11-03T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T20:30:00Z", "place": "Natural History Museum", "address": "Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD London", "price": "£25, Members: £15", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://ticketing.nhm.ac.uk/events/VISEV-DIGDG", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["film/documentary", "nature/animals"], "description": "Dig Deeper is a talk evening in the Flett Events Theatre of the Natural History Museum, this time titled Dig Deeper: Behind the Lens of Wild London. It is led by the museum's scientists, joined by filmmakers from Passion Planet who made the documentary Wild London, which features Sir David Attenborough and the museum's gardens. They share behind-the-scenes stories about bringing London's lesser-spotted wildlife to the screen and discuss why urban wildlife matters, followed by a live question-and-answer session. Onsite tickets include a free drink, the event is recommended for ages 12 and over, and it is wheelchair accessible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dig-deeper-37304/", "official_url": "https://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/dig-deeper-talks.html", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1f04b1051d29b6d384b80c3b69ec61ab3d2eb14c5b74f398840ded8a157ae350-1200.webp"}, {"title": "SEANCHOÍCHE LONDON | FEAR", "start": "2026-10-30T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Old Church", "address": "Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 9ES London", "price": "27,30 €", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://dice.fm/event/v353ov-seanchoche-london-fear-30th-oct-the-old-church-stoke-newington-london-tickets", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Seanchoíche London | Fear is a storytelling night with a special Halloween edition. 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The night includes a special demonstration of Franklin's Glass Armonica. It takes place at the world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin, and dressing up in Georgian-inspired attire is encouraged but not required. Performers for the night include Alexandra Beaumont, Bessie Fallon, Catrin Lawrence, Cyn Grace Sylvie, Georgia Nicholson, Grace-Marie, Jay Rose Ana and Lara McClure.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-34934/", "official_url": "https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org/event/spooky-storytelling/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4b9b87247fe15222b8a09f29116f7607517df05fcff4b9fa241437356973154f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty", "start": "2026-10-31T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Discover Children's Story Centre", "address": "High Street 383-387, E15 4QZ London", "price": "£3", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "tickets_url": "https://discover.org.uk/select-your-tickets/2026-10-31/482601ALDLRRKDNDMRSPBDCLJQBPRHKDH?post_id=18147", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty is a spooky storytime event on Halloween at the Discover Children's Story Centre. Author and poet John Dougherty reads from his new picture book Something in the Darkness, accompanied by music and lots of interactive fun. The event asks what is out there in the dark, as strange whispers seem to follow your every step. It is for ages 4 and up and lasts 60 minutes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-with-john-dougherty-60430/", "official_url": "https://discover.org.uk/event/something-in-the-dark-with-john-dougherty/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/84dff37012e6d04c194ccbbf32c76bf7af50c4b3b2392bf82576f21943332160-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Pipsqueaks! Toddler Story Sessions", "start": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Battle of Britain Bunker - RAF Uxbridge", "address": "Wren Avenue, UB10 0GG Uxbridge", "price": "£ 2.50", "price_from": "2.50", "price_to": "2.50", "tickets_url": "https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=HIMS_MPV&orgid=54332&pid=9808232#/event/9808232/seatmap/?seatmapId=9298&minPrice=2.5&maxPrice=2.5&quantity=1&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "Pipsqueaks! Toddler Story Sessions is a story and play session for toddlers, with adventures, new friends and sing-along nursery rhymes, and fancy dress encouraged. It is run by Battle of Britain Bunker - RAF Uxbridge and is aimed at children aged 18 months to 3 years, with younger babies welcome. Each session includes entry to the Visitor Centre.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/pipsqueaks-toddler-story-sessions-60016/", "official_url": "https://battleofbritainbunker.co.uk/events/pipsqueaks-toddler-story-sessions-62/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Storytelling Residency Day 2: Shadows & Secrets with Diana Olutunmogun", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T12:30:00Z", "place": "Valence House", "address": "Becontree Avenue, RM8 3HT Dagenham", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "history/local-history", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A storytelling event for ages 5 and up, held in the historic Parlour of Valence House, with two immersive sessions of spooky tales and a hands-on craft workshop afterwards. Storyteller and heritage artist Diana Olutunmogun leads her final residency day, closing a month-long exploration of Villainy, the Other, and the Unknown. Session one, Legends of the Shadows, shares ancient tales and mysterious lore, while session two, Tales from Beyond, brings forgotten stories and cultural myths to life, each followed by a messy craft session making a creepy souvenir to take home. Entry is first-come, first-served, children must be accompanied by an adult, and the spaces are wheelchair accessible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/storytelling-residency-day-2-shadows-secrets-with-diana-olut-40056/", "official_url": "https://valencehousecollections.co.uk/events/storytelling-residency-day-2-shadows-secrets-with-diana-olutunmogun/", "image": ""}, {"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": "Worlds Lair", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Between the Bridges", "address": "The Queen's Walk", "price": "", "price_from": "50.99", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://link.dice.fm/aff6ebe73357", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "games/tabletop"], "description": "World's Lair is an evening of tabletop gaming and live entertainment returning to the heart of London for its second year, where guests can join a guild, take on quests, or simply watch the guilds compete. By night, the space transforms to welcome fabled storytellers, with acts such as Roll from the Hip and performers including Johnny Chiodini, Dom Allen, Jasper Cartwright, and Jane Douglas, with more to be announced. Visitors can come in character, in cosplay, or as they are, and all are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/worlds-lair-34967/", "official_url": "https://www.betweenthebridges.co.uk/events-btb/worlds-lair-daytime-6-nov-58lyd", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2f108f96741d4b7fff8ad7f14e5e7750005bea35e705e00ba49c6a3990243a6f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky Storytime with Anna Kemp", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T11:40:00Z", "place": "Southlands Arts Centre", "address": "The Green 75, UB7 7PW West Drayton", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/west-drayton/southlands-art-centre/spooky-storytime-with-anna-kemp/2026-10-31/11:00/t-glavmyz", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Spooky Storytime with Anna Kemp is a 40-minute Halloween session for families with gently spooky fun. It features the best-selling children's author Anna Kemp, known for Dogs don't do ballet and The Worst Princess, sharing her picture book Moggie McFlea: The Witch's Cat, a wickedly funny story about the baddest cat in history taken in by the nicest witch in town. The session includes storytelling, spell-making, Halloween crafts and the chance to get books dedicated and signed by the author. Adults go free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytime-with-anna-kemp-38692/", "official_url": "https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/spooky-storytime-with-anna-kemp/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6465206b7c7fa20bcd3ceb4c91c7621002a984818ad407ececa194f0e0b9287c-600.webp"}, {"title": "Octonauts: Adventure at the Horniman", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Horniman Museum and Gardens", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "9.80", "price_to": "9.80", "tickets_url": "https://www.horniman.ac.uk/event/octonauts-adventure-at-the-horniman", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature/animals/marine-life"], "description": "A free family trail called Octonauts: Adventure at the Horniman takes place across the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London. Visitors pick up a trail from the Ticket Desk or inside the Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures exhibition and help the Octonauts crew on mini-missions throughout the Museum. As Octocadets, children search for shells, mimic musical instruments, design their own underwater vehicle, discover fun Octofacts and collect a 'mission complete' sticker from HQ. The adventure continues with a bonus task outside in the Sound Garden, and it is perfect for families and all children.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/octonauts-adventure-at-the-horniman-50297/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c89fbd2aec41080c30e7f597cb5995b029a2f129bac0ccec22c55ae10f5cf3e3-2000.webp"}]}