{"title": "The Lost Property Library", "start": "2026-10-19T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "Discover Children's Story Centre", "address": "High Street 383-387, E15 4QZ London", "price": "£4", "price_from": "4.00", "price_to": "4.00", "tickets_url": "https://discover.org.uk/select-your-tickets/2026-10-31/485613AMLDGQKTJSHBLPJBGTCTQVSBNMB?post_id=18248", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/childrens-theatre"], "description": "The Lost Property Library is an interactive performance where forgotten objects tell unforgettable stories. A Station Master welcomes visitors to a place where lost stories, memories and objects are archived and kept safe, with trunks and suitcases brimming with tales and adventures to discover. It is presented by Half Moon and created by Wrongsemble, an award-winning theatre company known for imaginative, inclusive experiences for young audiences. Perfect for the whole family, with some elements best enjoyed by young explorers aged 2-9, it was originally commissioned by The British Library and supported by The Leeds Storytelling Festival.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-lost-property-library-41349/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/837056f1b340fe11c7a7c87a5bd507a2c4a06c039a28dc2fe489a43c2be0974c-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-19T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "Discover Children's Story Centre", "address": "High Street 383-387, E15 4QZ London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "The Dark", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Battersea Arts Centre", "address": "SW11 5TN London", "price": "Pay What You Can (Recommended Price £15)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/the-dark/#book", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/childrens-theatre"], "description": "The Dark is a family theatre show for children aged 4 and over, adapted from Lemony Snicket's picture book, about a boy called Laszlo who is afraid of the dark until the night it visits his room and he journeys to meet it. It is made and performed by Peut-Être Theatre, whose shows merge vibrant physicality with live music, and it runs about 50 minutes. Every show includes creatively integrated audio description and touch tours, making it accessible for blind and visually impaired children. It is an empowering adventure about facing one's fears.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-dark-60013/", "official_url": "https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/the-dark/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c7cb2ea06a1835ddf43b30c66b272f0dd6614e53991eb2e18a138271a29cfe61-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Kids Story Club LIVE", "start": "2026-11-03T15:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Hackney Showroom", "address": "", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "Kids Story Club LIVE is an interactive story session for children of all ages. 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It is run by Tales with Tracey, which has over 30 years of experience and offers a fun and educational experience. Alongside the story, children enjoy singing, rhymes and lively verbal exchanges that help them learn new words, improve language skills and boost their imagination.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/interactive-fun-storytelling-63970/", "official_url": "https://www.phcl.org/events/interactive-fun-storytelling-4-2026-01-09-2026-01-16-2026-01-23-2026-01-30-2026-02-06-2026-02-13-2026-02-20-2026-02-27-2026-03-06-2026-03-13-2026-03-20-2026-03-27-2026-04-03-2026-04-10-2-23-2026-10-30/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1df3c3dc50af786bdad85c95cb0e86c4176e35c8ceec5f0bc90d123a74266688-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Family Storytime", "start": "2026-11-06T09:45:00Z", "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": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "Family Storytime is an interactive story session for children aged 0 to 5 and their grown-ups, lasting 45 minutes. 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After the story, children can get creative with a hands-on arts and crafts session using crayons, colourful paper, glue sticks, and pens. It is open to all ages, and cost is free with donations welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ms-carrys-story-time-for-children-60592/", "official_url": "https://calicolibraries.com/events/chinese-calligraphy-club-148/?occurrence=2026-10-31", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ca967969801f882928308f868e55818d80dcade0bd43f6607e4671457042e5eb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Under 5s Rhymes and Stories", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Deptford Lounge", "address": "Giffin Street 9, SE8 4RJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "Under 5s Rhymes and Stories is a half-hour session of stories, nursery rhymes and songs for children aged 0 to 5 and their families, with dancing expected. It is run by The Library at Deptford Lounge and takes place every Saturday. No booking is needed; families simply meet at the library at Deptford Lounge.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/under-5s-rhymes-and-stories-73930/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/284c8c4f2438053b1ff6b211303f44f3f73076421d5c070cdaba59740302a77b-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": "Anancy Storytelling Space", "start": "2026-10-30T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T13:30:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "history/black-history"], "description": "An interactive storytelling session of Anancy and other folk stories for children aged 5-12 and their families. It is hosted by Queen's Park Community Council together with Allison Mason. The session offers traditional songs, dances and interactive games, plus an introduction to Anancy Storytelling and Poetry celebrating Black culture and history. It forms part of the council's Black History Month 2026 celebrations, all about Honouring Our Communities.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/anancy-storytelling-space-74566/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "At Sea", "start": "2026-10-30T11:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Polka Theatre", "address": "The Broadway 238-244, SW19 1SB London", "price": "£15.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/book/?show=574746AKLKQLHCQRNJTNKTLPPJDJPDCBS", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/puppetry"], "description": "\"At Sea\" is a non-verbal puppet show for ages 6 to 12, told through puppetry, projections and original music. It is a Life and Limb Puppets production, co-produced with Alphabetti Theatre. The story follows a sailor whose heart compass is stolen, sending them through a coral reef, a siren's lair and to the bottom of the ocean to win it back. The hour-long family show asks whether they will find their way back to the surface or end up trapped in the belly of the beast who steals sailors' hearts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/at-sea-38076/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/at-sea/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5b2ebcd29e5294e48fb5db6f5c74bfdd9f966b99b1e7007ec3ec06899bf71413-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Home Song", "start": "2026-10-02T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T13:30:00Z", "place": "Unicorn Theatre", "address": "Tooley Street 147, SE1 2HZ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.unicorntheatre.com/events/huddle", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Home Song is an interactive musical for babies aged 6 to 18 months, a multi-sensory show about young Adwoa and her mum on a journey to find the true meaning of home, from the streets of Kumasi to the heart of London. It is written, directed and composed by theatre-maker and composer Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong, and produced by the Unicorn Theatre, originally commissioned with Talawa Theatre Company. The show features puppetry, interactive soundscapes and a cappella singing, and returns after a sold-out run last year. 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Written by Inna Cebotari and directed by Sava Cebotari, it is produced and presented by Kinth Square, with four performers moving between three interwoven theatrical worlds. On a British building site, three construction workers navigate inductions, deadlines and banter, while elsewhere Mummy Pig reads her three sons a book that blurs work, migration, family and ambition. The play combines contemporary writing, physical theatre, visual storytelling and humour to explore craftsmanship, migration, masculinity, loneliness and the idea of home.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/three-little-pigs-39104/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/63fc4e4ab2323be69539c0124b29e13de52b5a95c0e58d750ffd14ce285a6878-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions", "start": "2026-11-03T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Brent Museum", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/parking-permits", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "music/childrens-music/nursery-rhymes"], "description": "Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions are free story and rhyme sessions for children aged 0 to 5 and their parents or carers. Run by Brent Libraries, they mix songs, rhymes, rhythm, movement, stories and play, giving children an early start with books and reading. The sessions are also a friendly, inclusive space for parents and carers to meet and make new friends.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-trust-story-and-rhymetime-sessions-60126/", "official_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/libraries-arts-and-heritage/libraries/library-events/under-5s-kil", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1d24416bbacc22b2561bb29c3dcef3e0ced9c93ce1ef53b27b1a5cad474c5e5e-600.webp"}]}