{"title": "Make Your Mark: Black History Badge Making", "start": "2026-10-30T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "history/black-history"], "description": "Make Your Mark: Black History Badge Making is a free, creative badge-making session for children aged 5 to 12. The event, hosted by Lambeth Council at Waterloo Library, invites children to discover pioneers, heroes and icons who have made their mark on history and create their own badge inspired by a Black history hero, pioneer or famous person. It runs as part of Black History Month.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/make-your-mark-black-history-badge-making-60870/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/make-your-mark-black-history-badge-making-0", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fe918e7864d7afc40032a26494748599457cc446389a6083df4ec563dc36b18e-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-30T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Make a Carnival Headdress", "start": "2026-10-30T14:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Carnegie Library", "address": "Herne Hill Road 192", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/carnival"], "description": "A free craft workshop where children aged 5 to 12 design and decorate their own carnival-inspired headdress to take home and wear. 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Hosted by Ben Walters, it offers free, easy and creative fun in a crafty utopian hangout, described by a punter as 'overt existential joy'. It is part of a series of Wednesday sessions at the Soho Poly running from late October to early December.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-badge-cafe-70645/", "official_url": "https://sohopoly.co.uk/events/autumn-badge-cafe-4/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Claudia Jones Mini Newspaper", "start": "2026-10-30T14:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "history/black-history"], "description": "A children's workshop where participants create their own newspaper front page about Claudia Jones. It is run at Tate South Lambeth Library as part of Black History Month, for ages 5 to 12. The workshop introduces Claudia Jones, a journalist, campaigner and community organiser whose work helped shape the tradition of the Notting Hill Carnival, and then invites children to become journalists themselves, making a front page with a headline, pictures and stories about her contribution.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/claudia-jones-mini-newspaper-60871/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/claudia-jones-mini-newspaper", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4cc3d0f75fd4900ac1cb60958942ea943667ca0c64155a40def070db8f4094db-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": "Talk and draw: Celebrating Black History Month", "start": "2026-10-30T16:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "National Gallery", "address": "London", "price": "Free (booking required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://my.nationalgallery.org.uk/13665/13666", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing", "society/identity"], "description": "An online talk and draw workshop marking Black History Month, hosted on Zoom. It is led by artist and Gallery Educator Joanna Conybeare together with Articulation alumnus Jacob Panchoo. Participants explore representations of Black and minority figures in the National Gallery's collection, reflecting on identity, visibility and lived experience, and respond creatively through relaxed drawing activities. No drawing experience is needed; the session lasts about an hour and is accompanied by live speech-to-text transcription.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/talk-and-draw-celebrating-black-history-month-49217/", "official_url": "https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/workshop-talk-and-draw-october-celebrating-black-history-month-30-10-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8161ecc473d4d5dfbf2907ca5a8ba57f8570484451a44a16df7bf7b029aadf1f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening", "start": "2026-11-05T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T20:00:00Z", "place": "London LGBTQ+ Community Centre", "address": "Hopton Street 60-62, SE1 9JH London", "price": "Pay What You Can", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/quiet-room-bookings/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/zines"], "description": "Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening is a crafting workshop where LGBTQIA+ adults can make their own personal Queer Teenage History Zine, collaging, doodling and writing to a throwback soundtrack. All materials are provided, including paper, scissors, felt-tips and old teen mags to cut up, and attendees may bring a favourite object, picture or memory as inspiration. It is brought to you by the team behind Queer Diary, the night where LGBTQIA+ adults read their teenage diaries on stage. Booking is essential and spaces are limited.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queer-diary-zine-making-evening-41650/", "official_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/queer-diary-zine-making-evening/2026-11-05/", "image": ""}, {"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": ""}, {"title": "Creative Kids’ Monster Masks", "start": "2026-10-30T09:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Mycenae House", "address": "Mycenae Road 90, SE3 7SE London", "price": "£45 per child", "price_from": "45.00", "price_to": "45.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Creative Kids’ Monster Masks is a creative day for children aged 6 to 9 at Mycenae House. Run by professional artists and teachers, it is about making Halloween heads ready for trick or treating, with scary games, a treasure hunt and spooky storytelling to get in the mood for the big night. Children should bring a packed lunch and wear old clothes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/creative-kids-monster-masks-41742/", "official_url": "https://mycenaehouse.co.uk/events/creative-kids/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b68b75629ec8d13b849e0dd3a54d6ce04d9215fe61ad8a0d5639a84187b43d29-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Black Indie Author/Illustrator Fair", "start": "2026-10-31T14:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998636332071", "category": "markets", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "The Black Indie Author/Illustrator Fair is a book fair celebrating Black independent publishing. It is run by Lambeth Libraries at Upper Norwood Library as part of the borough's Black History Month programme. Independent and self-published Black authors and illustrators can showcase and sell their work for any audience. Visitors can explore books and illustration beyond the mainstream publishing shelves and meet the creators directly.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/black-indie-authorillustrator-fair-60876/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/black-indie-authorillustrator-fair", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f1c29b440d5df2e5941eb88d6bc08c512d1f3d4f983ef2ddb6dda6025bab212a-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": "Coat of Arms Creative Workshop", "start": "2026-10-30T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art", "history"], "description": "A creative workshop where participants design their own Coat of Arms to show off their personality. Ideas and inspiration come from exploring the Library archive with Librarian Anna, after which artist Caroline Dorset helps with colours, animals and symbols. Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day; it is for ages 5+, with children accompanied by a supervising adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/coat-of-arms-creative-workshop-39895/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/coat-of-arms-creative-workshop/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a0fe41671d3472d23c26cc0433763a4cfc213b3ff48e6619a72f100fa49a8c20-1200.webp"}]}