{"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/voyage-to-the-deep-underwater-adventures/", "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", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Horniman Museum and Gardens", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Horniman Museum", "address": "London Road 100, SE23 3PQ London", "price": "From £9.80 (adult); child £7; family tickets from £20.20; under 3s free; Universal Credit ticket £2", "price_from": "7.00", "price_to": "9.80", "tickets_url": "https://my.horniman.ac.uk/events?k=voyage_to_the_deep", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/media-art/digital-art/immersive", "literature/childrens-books"], "description": "Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures is an interactive exhibition at the Horniman Museum in London. It was produced by the Australian National Maritime Museum and is toured internationally by Flying Fish. Inspired by Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', visitors board the legendary 'Nautilus' submarine and explore uncharted waters, meet fantastic sea creatures and discover hidden wonders beneath the waves. On display for the first time in Europe, it features larger-than-life environments and hands-on activities for aspiring aquanauts of all ages, including Captain Nemo's Bubbly Pipe Organ, a giant squid, dress-up and Octonauts activities.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/voyage-to-the-deep-underwater-adventures-36550/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fd870c8239e77fa19432477bd423addbd86246034ee25010b322d1551faff942-2000.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": "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": "Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Horniman Museum and Gardens", "address": "", "price": "£9.80", "price_from": "9.80", "price_to": "9.80", "tickets_url": "https://my.horniman.ac.uk/events?k=voyage_to_the_deep", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["nature/natural-history"], "description": "'Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures' is an interactive exhibition about life beneath the waves, inspired by Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'. It was produced by the Australian National Maritime Museum and is toured internationally by Flying Fish. Visitors board the legendary 'Nautilus' submarine to explore uncharted waters, meet sea creatures like a giant squid, and play Captain Nemo's Bubbly Pipe Organ. With hands-on activities, dress-up and Octonauts features, it suits aspiring aquanauts of all ages.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/voyage-to-the-deep-underwater-adventures-50295/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fd870c8239e77fa19432477bd423addbd86246034ee25010b322d1551faff942-2000.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": "Halloween Train!", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum of Water and Steam", "address": "Green Dragon Lane, TW8 0EN London", "price": "£1 per train ride per person on top of admission; free train ride in costume", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": "12.00", "tickets_url": "https://lmws.digitickets.co.uk/search", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "Halloween Train is a family event at the London Museum of Water & Steam during October Half Term. Visitors can ride a decorated carriage pulled by the museum's steam locomotive around the site, make a paper pumpkin craft in the waterworks gallery, and follow a scavenger hunt to find Marina and Splash Cat in their Halloween costumes. It is designed for children and families, with no scare actors or spooky decorations. Anyone wearing a costume gets a free train ride.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/halloween-train-37073/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e86501a53cef4c79823106ea3a8a5c3eea32e52f1bdc9ccc8ab8a1591ed13f6b-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": "Aqua Shard unveils Captain Hook's Haunted Trail this Halloween", "start": "2026-10-19T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Shard", "address": "London Bridge Street 32, SE1 9SG London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["food-drink/tea/afternoon-tea", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Captain Hook's Haunted Trail is an interactive Halloween journey through iconic London landmarks, where guests solve riddles and uncover mysteries guided by the PlayTour app. It is run by Aqua Shard, the restaurant at The Shard, and everyone who completes the trail and visits all five landmarks earns surprise treats during a limited-edition Peter Pan Afternoon Tea featuring Captain Hook-inspired savouries, scones and sweet treats. The experience runs from 12:15pm to 3:30pm and suits families during the half-term holiday as well as groups of friends and colleagues, with £2 from every afternoon tea donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/aqua-shard-unveils-captain-hooks-haunted-trail-this-hallowee-39700/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3dabb7aa36f19473a82de1aca42a465c36a870d28fda38b059141503fccf00fe-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Adult Garden Workshops", "start": "2026-11-08T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Horniman Museum and Gardens", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/fungi"], "description": "Adult Garden Workshops is a series of hands-on workshops for adults at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, exploring nature through creativity in its Gardens. On 8 November the session is the Guided Fungi Walk with Rights for Weeds. It is a guided walk through the Horniman Gardens with Rights for Weeds, searching for wild fungi, identifying them and discussing their ecology. The walk moves at a relaxed pace with plenty of space.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/adult-garden-workshops-50302/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/10379a07017624b9d93f8fed5bdbe479420040a65401a3e7b389a6c7453f8ed3-2000.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": "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": "Family Activities: IWM London", "start": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "IWM London", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history/war"], "description": "Family Activities at IWM London offers free self-guided adventure trails and family missions that uncover powerful human stories and reveal the global impact of conflict from the First World War to today. The activities are run by Imperial War Museums and include a stamp trail for the Childhood in War exhibition, which explores how children have experienced conflict from 1914 to the present day. There are also drop-in storytelling activities at the Clore Learning Centre, where children aged 5 and over can create storyboards and wooden-spoon puppets. Activities can vary, so check details at the Information Desk on Level 0.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/family-activities-iwm-london-78809/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c4b22aa679b16c67f7fdcb55067972b6f5d987999a1c31c44f5e3c110e0a5ca8-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Lost Laundry Challenge Trail", "start": "2026-10-23T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T16:00:00Z", "place": "HMS Belfast", "address": "The Queen's Walk, SE1 2JH London", "price": "Free event with general admission", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history/wwii"], "description": "A family challenge trail on board HMS Belfast: the ship's laundry has lost one of the crew's washing, and visitors must find all the missing items. It runs in Room 3H from 10am to 4pm. Those who successfully seek out all of the sailor's missing kit can claim a very special sticker as their reward. It is presented by IWM.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lost-laundry-challenge-trail-36531/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3c94bbb09379b282d1f9f3b69daf49098958da3d9df95e707952f6b6753a3813-600.webp"}, {"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 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 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"}]}