{"title": "October Half Term Activities", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "place": "Ovalhouse Theatre", "address": "Kennington Oval 52-54, SE11 5SW London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/book-online/317456", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/autumn"], "description": "October Half Term Activities are free drop-in creative workshops for local families, running on 27 and 28 October from 12pm to 4pm. They are part of the Brixton House Take Part Programme and celebrate the season with a Harvest Roots Scavenger experience. Children and grown-ups make seasonal crafts from leaves, conkers, acorns and pine cones, add to growing autumn walls, enjoy sensory play, and follow an indoor scavenger hunt whose discoveries spark storytelling adventures. Children must be accompanied by an adult, families may bring a packed lunch, and a quiet space is available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-activities-37693/", "official_url": "https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/october-half-term-activities/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/74e0326e83aa68dd7d939e3212b5d41fb0a6dc72e910300c51354525d2742589-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "place": "Ovalhouse Theatre", "address": "Kennington Oval 52-54, SE11 5SW London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"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. 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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": "October half Term", "start": "2026-10-23T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Grove", "address": "Oldridge Road 39, SW12 8PN London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.thegrove.co.uk/whats-on/school-holidays/october-half-term/", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature/forest", "occasion/half-term", "wellness/beauty"], "description": "October Half Term is a family programme of activities running from 19 October to 1 November. It is hosted by The Grove on its 300-acre estate, where children can explore woodland trails, pick and carve pumpkins, try archery and axe throwing, and join family movies, a magic show and a mini disco. Kids can also be looked after at Anouska's Kids Club or enjoy teen spa treatments, while the grown-ups visit the Sequoia spa, play the championship golf course, or dine together at one of the restaurants. Stays between 24 and 29 October are limited in availability.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-76844/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/974a79e5a6af7a3c07930bcba6f55f6adc1fa68e362a698e747a9e9c8bfa0391-2000.webp"}, {"title": "🍂🎃 Half-Term Fun at West Ealing Community Library! 🍂🎃", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T12:30:00Z", "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": "October half term at the Royal Observatory", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Observatory", "address": "", "price": "Various", "price_from": "24.00", "price_to": "24.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/node/27", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween", "science/astronomy"], "description": "October half term at the Royal Observatory is a programme of family activities at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, running from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. It is put on by Royal Museums Greenwich and offers astronomy talks, live demonstrations, tours and spooky Halloween events, including the Ghastly Greenwich Tour, a free Halloween trail, the Treasures Tour, lunar-themed activities around Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon sculpture and volunteer talks. All activities are included with admission except some tours, which cost extra, and they are suitable for ages 7 and over. The Observatory closes on 2 November for a major refurbishment, so this is the last chance to visit this year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-at-the-royal-observatory-70365/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9815d6dd865d504a01e0bb7c37a8a290ba2cb4d21c3cdb70e42482534063e025-1200.webp"}, {"title": "October Half Term at artsdepot", "start": "2026-10-23T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Arts Depot", "address": "Nether Street 5, N12 0GA London", "price": "Tickets from £13.75 + FREE activities", "price_from": "13.75", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/visit/booking-information/", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/half-term", "literature"], "description": "October Half Term at artsdepot is a programme of family fun across the building, with family shows from interactive origami and bubble tricks to reimagined Mozart and zoo animals leaping from children's books onto the stage. It comes from artsdepot and also brings back Book Buzz, its free annual family festival with book swaps, a local book stall and creative drop-in activities. Creative Half Term Camps keep children engaged with art and movement sessions and STEAM challenges, and there is a free soft play area plus hot lunches at the café.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-at-artsdepot-73805/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f5ff1c807d0ae04c37cea784eb8c596537e766136821cddb6024b66ba36aa49f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Halloween crafts for kids", "start": "2026-10-31T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T15:00:00Z", "place": "The Catford House", "address": "Catford Broadway, SE6 4SP London", "price": "£5 per child", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A Halloween craft session for children at The Catford House, with spooky crafting activities for kids aged 5-10 years old. Children can make scary hand prints, paint air-dry pumpkins and create DIY haunted houses, and dressing up in Halloween attire is encouraged. The event is run at The Catford House, and each child must be accompanied by an adult, giving grown-ups a chance to join in the fun too. Tickets cost £5 per child plus a small service fee.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/halloween-crafts-for-kids-43865/", "official_url": "https://www.thecatfordhouse.pub/event-details-registration/halloween-crafts-for-kids", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b10d443c67131cf8d99397985a53b7a86c4aef1dd2aa758fe790756409b85a75-2000.webp"}, {"title": "October half term at the Royal Observatory", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre", "address": "Nelson Mandela Road, SE3 9QS London", "price": "Various | See page for details", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": "24.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/node/27", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween", "science/astronomy"], "description": "October half term at the Royal Observatory is a programme of family activities, talks and tours, including live demonstrations, a free Halloween trail, guided treasures and lunar tours, and spooky Ghastly Greenwich tours. It is run by Royal Museums Greenwich at the Royal Observatory. The event marks the last chance to visit the site before it closes on 2 November 2026 for a major refurbishment project. All activities are included with admission and are suitable for ages 7 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-at-the-royal-observatory-70620/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a133e24222c4bb4e4b7b0677457f79d01fc02a2d8f19854daff8489195cd6bc5-1200.webp"}, {"title": "October Holiday Club", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "Legacy Youth Zone", "address": "Whitehorse Road 125, CR0 2LG Croydon", "price": "£15 full day; £8.50 half day; £20 on trip days; £5 late pickup fee", "price_from": "8.50", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "https://youthzoneapi.co.uk/SFS1your_details.php?YZ=0011p00002805eFAAQ", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["community/kids"], "description": "A holiday club for Junior members aged 8-12, running during the October school holidays at Legacy Youth Zone. Children take part in themed activities including arts and crafts, movies, games, and challenges. The club offers full-day and half-day sessions with breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided, and some days incorporate trips. Children with additional needs are catered to where possible, with low to moderate needs supported.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-holiday-club-41630/", "official_url": "https://legacyyouthzone.org/what-we-offer/holiday-club/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3eaeba341903b45813ca31bfcfc4fc60e2fcd0c1933271ba68b4fcc356c1efaf-2000.webp"}, {"title": "BOXPARK 10TH ANNIVERSARY - SPOOKY DECORATION MAKING WITH THE KIDS TABLE", "start": "2026-10-31T13:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T14:15:00Z", "place": "Boxpark", "address": "Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Brent, HA9 0FR", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boxpark-10th-anniversary-spooky-decoration-making-with-the-kids-table-tickets-2003290748556?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Spooky decoration making for children at BOXPARK Croydon, part of the venue's 10th anniversary Halloween family fun. The workshop is run by The Kids' Table and starts at 1:30 PM, costing £5 including all materials and a soft drink. Little ones can get creative with Halloween-themed crafts at this family-friendly event.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/boxpark-10th-anniversary-spooky-decoration-making-with-the-k-60098/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7046e8fa6faae55e7d76e8f12216dae097bf80bfe1a43421270ada48868eb5f9-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Oct Half Term: Spooky Squadrons", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Battle of Britain Bunker - RAF Uxbridge", "address": "Wren Avenue, UB10 0GG Uxbridge", "price": "Included with an admission ticket", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=HIMS_MPV&orgid=54332#/?venue=bunker&view=list&start=2026-10-24&end=2026-10-31&includePackages=false", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "history/aviation", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Get ready for some frightfully fun flying adventures! Create your own witchy paper aeroplane, bat glider or pumpkin parachute which can fly, soar and float through the skies. Suitable for ages 5 and up, and free for under 16s. It runs daily from 10:00 to 16:30.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/oct-half-term-spooky-squadrons-60014/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9510cf4010134d82fbba39d4770eb3a4602dfadd8e62a605b277d4577bde8dea-2000.webp"}]}