{"title": "Play Labs: Power of Play", "start": "2026-10-31T09:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Pay what you can", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/2kTMOaWwl2KeCe30u3fx", "category": "kids-family", "tags": [], "description": "Play Labs: Power of Play is a creative play session for children aged 0-6, exploring movement, sound and sensory play through hands-on activities such as play dough modelling, colouring and crafting. It is led by Parent Play Champions, local parents and carers trained through a free programme funded by Save the Children and delivered by Poplar Union, Mindful Music and Blink Theatre. The session encourages imagination, confidence and social interaction, is SEND inclusive, and runs with a juice and snack break where both groups connect. 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It is run by Upper Norwood Library Hub and is for families on a low income accessing benefits and families with low income with no recourse to public funds, helping children build learning, confidence and curiosity while meeting other local families in a friendly, welcoming space.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/early-years-adventures-wednesdays-1030am-1130am-40026/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e08e8f27a02129418abc3bf637ae671013ed866c5e4cdb7817230d4aa739798f-1200.webp"}, {"title": "PlayWorks at Pitzhanger: Free Family Play", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "Pitzhanger Manor House and Gallery", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.pitzhanger.org.uk/book-tickets/?eventid=1001ADGKSHLJDTDBJQTBMGLLJRLBJCMNN", "category": "kids-family", "tags": [], "description": "PlayWorks at Pitzhanger: Free Family Play is three days of free, child-led outdoor play in the walled front garden of Pitzhanger, where children can build, invent and explore with giant blocks, boxes, fabric and other loose parts at their own pace. It is delivered by Outdoor People, a Hackney-based organisation helping children and families connect with nature through play, together with their experienced team of Playworkers. It is connected to the PlayWorks Studio, the independent successor to Assemble Play and linked to the Turner Prize-winning collective Assemble, which creates playful environments where children explore, build and imagine in freely chosen ways. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout, advance registration is free and recommended, and drop-in visitors are also welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/playworks-at-pitzhanger-free-family-play-38063/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fa504ac32034cfd7aefebd69fd96aa93aa334203a24f40ccb322c7c6d2a475fb-600.webp"}, {"title": "Little Critters Stay n Play", "start": "2026-11-06T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Our Yard", "address": "Claremont Road, London NW2 1AP", "price": "8.30 GBP", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["community"], "description": "Little Critters Stay n Play is a relaxed outdoor stay and play session for children under 5. It is run by Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm, with the facilitator Jenny leading songs. Each week offers an outdoor activity, an indoor craft table and free coffee and tea, and the free-flow session adapts to the group size on the day. Children can explore nature and toys such as outdoor scuttlebugs, with past activities including fairy houses, bird feeders, mud kitchens and scavenger hunts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/little-critters-stay-n-play-74520/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/218cd92d905a6d58ec1125153b31b7e0a6ae6dc7682c0873a01f0aaf3c29213a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Circus and play", "start": "2026-10-31T14:15:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T16:15:00Z", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/en/libraries-arts-and-heritage/libraries/library-events/circus-and-play-wem", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/circus"], "description": "Circus and play is a circus skills and drama session for children aged 8 to 11. It is delivered by Splats Entertainment as part of the National Year of Reading special events. 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The museum offers step-free access, ear defenders on request, and visitors are welcome to move around, make noise, and leave or re-enter throughout.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/send-play-august-dec-2026-drop-in-75156/", "official_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/Q007lPeed6d/send-play-jul-dec-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/19c9ba8986a3cb042e01b8087b302937493ddd1e5a9bc862bdb477665dd5a045-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Stay and Play", "start": "2026-11-04T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wesley's Chapel", "address": "City Road 49, EC1Y 1AU London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["community"], "description": "Stay and Play is a space for under 5s and their parents or guardians. Children can develop through play, story time and song time. 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Children take part in multicoloured shadow play, invent languages using gestures and shapes, intervene in the space, and craft costumes and lanterns to play with and take home. Drawing on Arabic calligraphy, poetry and storytelling, the session suits ages 0-11 and runs 11am-6pm.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/play-lab-luma-half-term-special-70612/", "official_url": "https://ma.to/event/half-term-play-lab-luma-2026-10-29", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4dc9753d145b06061e54c6ea4d1f80c8cf3797631a1f946e460b21f389821511-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Drop In And Play Group", "start": "2026-11-02T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Mosaic Reform Synagogue", "address": "Bessborough Road 39, HA1 3BS Harrow", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://choosemosaic.org/whats-on/book/", "category": "kids-family", "tags": [], "description": "Drop In And Play Group is a drop-in session for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 4 and their grown-ups, held on Monday mornings. Mosaic Jewish Community runs it, offering toys, soft play, and art activities for the children while parents, carers, and grandparents can have a drink and chat with others nearby. The session finishes with story time and songs. Anyone planning to come along is asked to get in touch by phone or email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drop-in-and-play-group-46184/", "official_url": "https://choosemosaic.org/event/drop-in-and-play-group-50/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e038e40acbfab121023e9660e9682e4a463bf13dbb9f22d1a306a3f268e3a57d-600.webp"}, {"title": "Trinity Tots, playgroup for 0-3 yrs", "start": "2026-11-04T09:45:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T11:15:00Z", "place": "Holy Trinity", "address": "Trinity Road, SW17 7RH London", "price": "Free, with a donation of £1 requested where possible", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.happity.co.uk/schedules/baby-massage-nurture-services-london-all-saints-church-tooting-nov-dec-2026-4-week-course-baby-massage", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["religion/christian", "society/parenting"], "description": "Trinity Tots is a playgroup for children aged 0-3 (or 0-5) with a session of free play with toys and time to meet and chat with local parents and carers, followed by clear-up, action songs, a short bible story told by puppets, prayers and blowing bubbles. It is run by Holy Trinity Church, Tooting. Tea, coffee and refreshments are available throughout, and the church is on one level with easy access for prams and buggies.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/trinity-tots-playgroup-for-0-3-yrs-60721/", "official_url": "https://uppertooting.churchsuite.com/events/w772in1a", "image": "https://noky.io/images/349050c9735ba1cab46c69625f6d0cfd2b4ac40d4cce8543c2b56c090e70fc35-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Big Ideas for Little Lives: Trash into Treasure!", "start": "2026-11-03T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-ideas-for-little-lives-trash-into-treasure-tickets-2000250312530?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*sbwxwj*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzgwMzE1NTMxLjE3ODg5Mzk2NTk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODg5Mzk2NTgkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODg5Mzk2NTgkajYwJGwwJGgw", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "nature/environment"], "description": "A hands-on eco-play session where children aged 2-4 and their grown-ups turn everyday rubbish into crafts. Each session explores an item families usually throw away, such as junk mail, old T-shirts or egg cartons, with a story about it, a craft project made from it, and a closing circle time of songs, dancing and a healthy drink and snack.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/big-ideas-for-little-lives-trash-into-treasure-76772/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/big-ideas-for-little-lives-trash-into-treasure/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/017f4c0e0cf250cdb9a73a37282efd3632c3c0146693a9d6623d320bc6369ad4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Hum, Jig & Jiggle", "start": "2026-11-03T09:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Polka Theatre", "address": "The Broadway 238-244, SW19 1SB London", "price": "£12.00 +£2.50 booking fee per order", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": "12.00", "tickets_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/drop-in-workshops-pick-and-mix/", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["dance"], "description": "Hum, Jig & Jiggle is a music and movement session for children aged 6 months to 3 years. Every Tuesday morning, a professional Polka Playmaker leads 45-minute sessions using rhythm games, music and songs, letting little ones explore their bodies, build confidence through voice and mobility and grow in self-expression. It takes place in the Clore Learning Studio.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hum-jig-jiggle-63958/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/hum-jig-jiggle/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0be66442f7484695820825de8d5bd0c8d86241b1b9c86fa243bfdaec15f3c744-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Circus and play", "start": "2026-10-31T14:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Brent Museum", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/circus"], "description": "Circus and play is a workshop of circus skills and drama fun for children aged 8 to 11. It is delivered by Splats Entertainment as part of the National Year of Reading special events. Children build confidence and learn acting and circus skills using a children's story book to create something magical. Working together, they create a performance for family and friends.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/circus-and-play-60125/", "official_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/libraries-arts-and-heritage/libraries/library-events/circus-and-play-wem", "image": "https://noky.io/images/dbead3a876883189d4d7e571796517d10e746677a5eec48be05277f597888c5a-600.webp"}, {"title": "Play Explore Draw: Family Activity", "start": "2026-10-04T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "Orleans House Gallery", "address": "Riverside, TW1 3DJ Twickenham", "price": "Free to borrow during your visit", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Play Explore Draw is a creative outdoor board game that invites visitors to explore the gallery grounds through imaginative drawing, looking and listening challenges. It was designed by interdisciplinary artist Sarina Mantle (Wildsuga), Associate Artist for All The Things. Suitable for children aged 8+ and their families, players roll the dice, move around the board and see where their creativity takes them. Game packs with two counters, a pencil, a small sketchbook and a flyer about Sarina Mantle can be borrowed for free from the Front Desk.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/play-explore-draw-family-activity-37646/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fac23921b4b9b278f91d884f46c33e71765ec398461b302150a283823310ea25-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Playground Sessions", "start": "2026-10-31T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Playground Theatre, Cafe and Bar", "address": "Latimer Industrial Estate 8, W10 6RQ London", "price": "General Admission at £20 or PAY WHAT YOU CAN from £10", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/9052089/chk/1bcc34bd6b82a428ebf066a65fb917e7/?modal_widget=true&widget=true", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up", "literature/spoken-word", "stage/theatre"], "description": "The Playground Sessions is a night of comedy, drama, music and spoken word at The Playground Theatre. Ray Shell and the theatre present new work from Bruno Ribelo, Aaron Barschak, David Rubin, Ollie Adewusi, Lee Payne and Ray Shell, with special guest readers Deserne Dekker, Ian Pierce and Donna King and musical guest Claudia Cadette. It is also a fundraiser for The Playground Theatre, and donations are collected at the end of the evening. The show runs 100 minutes with a 15-minute interval and is recommended for ages 14 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-playground-sessions-65855/", "official_url": "https://www.theplaygroundtheatre.org.uk/projects/gala-evening-the-playground-sessions", "image": "https://noky.io/images/19624684d312d9729dbf3288248a41f780b52e456b7bb7b21866f0d560dd8d50-1200.webp"}]}