{"title": "October Nature Roadshows", "start": "2026-10-29T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Brompton Cemetery", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["nature"], "description": "The October Half Term Nature Roadshow is a free drop-in day of family activities at Brompton Cemetery, including a spooky nature detective trail, a mini museum of nature specimens, wild crafts and nature-inspired games. It is run by The Royal Parks' Help Nature Thrive team and is made possible thanks to Postcode Lottery players. 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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": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+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": "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": "Family Festival", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Natural History Museum", "address": "Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://ticketing.nhm.ac.uk/events/GENAD-ADM", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature/dinosaurs"], "description": "Family Festival: Ocean October is a week of family-friendly activities themed around prehistoric ocean creatures. It is run by the Natural History Museum at its South Kensington home. Visitors can explore deep-sea monsters and dinosaurs through shows, hands-on workshops, storytelling, behind-the-scenes tours and an exhibition. Highlights include a T. rex puppet show, shark detective sessions, pond exploring and a mixed-reality journey into the future natural world.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/family-festival-37305/", "official_url": "https://www.nhm.ac.uk/events/family-activities.html", "image": "https://noky.io/images/58d629070230ec324877ecb3c2e9caab9edd0ce281aeaf471a3be5f0148831ac-1200.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. 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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. 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The pavilion becomes a space for creativity, making, growing and rest, with activities aimed at children aged 4 to 13 who must be accompanied by an adult. There is access to inside and outside space, free warm drinks and toilet facilities, and booking is advised.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/explore-the-wild-family-saturdays-41295/", "official_url": "https://companydrinks.info/event/explore-the-wild-saturday-5/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/86b864e549db4be12384e0025d71e42ba739695bfc8765fdb24d4d944c85f158-2000.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": "Monthly History Tour", "start": "2026-11-01T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Abney Park", "address": "Stoke Newington High Street, London, England, N16 0LH, United Kingdom", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://app.tickettailor.com/events/abneyparktrust/1880491", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/plants", "history"], "description": "Monthly History Tour is a guided walking tour through Abney Park, held on the first Sunday of every month. It is hosted by Abney Park Trust and focuses on the park's uniqueness, from its diverse permanent residents to its striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual role as burial ground and arboretum since 1840. Known as the 'middle child' of London's Magnificent Seven cemeteries, Abney Park has traditionally been the resting place of rebellious, radical and dissenting Londoners. The tour quietly celebrates that spirit in this community-focused green space and lasts about 90 minutes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monthly-history-tour-59935/", "official_url": "https://abneypark.org/upcoming-events/history-tour-2026-jun-zc6yk-h9ap5-kzrsp-try5x", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fd11c13db0662504f323dc62dbb799b1ff7b85d542b1e50df2d55bc0a48b1928-600.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": "Kids Play Free at PLAYBOX", "start": "2026-10-30T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T17:00:00Z", "place": "Boxpark", "address": "Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Brent, HA9 0FR", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://bookings.playboxcroydon.co.uk/kids-play-free/", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["games"], "description": "During the October half term, children can play for free at PLAYBOX in Croydon. The event is hosted by Boxpark Croydon's PLAYBOX, an entertainment venue where children are shown playing shuffleboard, and runs from 10 AM to 5 PM on Wednesday 28th October.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/kids-play-free-at-playbox-60071/", "official_url": "https://www.boxpark.co.uk/venues/croydon/events/kids-play-free-at-playbox?eventDate=2026-10-28T10:00:00.000Z", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2e3689f812ae15c60806884c9d57fc845337578639360b7ca6e69c1f5aa41102-1200.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": "Children's Activity - Rip's Nature Trail", "start": "2026-01-10T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Forty Hall Estate", "address": "Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HA", "price": "£3.50 per child (+ £10 refundable deposit)", "price_from": "3.50", "price_to": "3.50", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature"], "description": "Children's Activity - Rip's Nature Trail is a trail activity for children to explore the grounds of Forty Hall Estate. The trail was created by the estate's young curators during The Wild Escape workshops, some as young as 6 years old, and was made possible thanks to Arts Council England's National Lottery Project Grants. Participants get a bag with everything needed to spot the smallest bug and the furthest bird, and can complete tasks and solve riddles along the way. At the end of the trail children are quizzed and given a certificate.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/childrens-activity-rips-nature-trail-36140/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0b330f33ce258a1363a9b6dd31d59d81fb7216e0d6cf6a6932598ec5e7f8d1b5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Archie’s October Half Term Adventure Camp", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "Chiswick House", "address": "", "price": "From £73 – £360", "price_from": "73.00", "price_to": "360.00", "tickets_url": "https://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/community-schools/growing-green-school-visits/", "category": "kids-family", "tags": [], "description": "Archie's October Half Term Adventure Camp is an outdoor holiday camp for children aged 5 to 12 held in the grounds of Chiswick House & Gardens. Archie's runs screen-free camps built entirely around being outside, with no tablets and no wet weather screen backup. Across the week children take on den building, woodland missions, stealth and camouflage games, conker championships, team challenges and Archie's Taskmaster, a run of deliberately ridiculous tasks. Groups are small, staff know every child by name, and the day ends with children who are muddy, exhausted and full of stories.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/archies-october-half-term-adventure-camp-35299/", "official_url": "https://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/event/archies-october-half-term-adventure-camp/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/04b20163af1b6e7e75bcd28ac75e264092dccf350d207682266993eb33beaa22-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Family Halloween trail: Origins and Legends of Halloween", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Osterley House", "address": "Jersey Road, TW7 4RB Isleworth", "price": "Free event (normal admission charges for the venue apply)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "A family Halloween trail in the gardens with fun activity points about where Halloween began, how pumpkin carving started and why witches are seen as scary. It is put on by the National Trust at Osterley Park and House in Isleworth and runs daily from 24 October to 1 November, from 10am to 4pm. No booking is needed; the event is free but normal admission charges for the venue apply.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/family-halloween-trail-origins-and-legends-of-halloween-63700/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/99e741e00595ed5791c21ad40d527a15586095b3a06c7a56cb740984a3edd970-2000.webp"}]}