Celebrating the Garden Museum’s new exhibition about architecture, heritage and life of New Covent Garden Flower Market A Space for Flowers: New Covent Garden Flower Market<\/a>, museum partners Our Hut are holding a family workshop<\/a> at the Museum. Lots of activities are promised including hut-building, model-making, sketching, flower-making and more. Drop in to see the exhibition and engage in some fun family activities!<\/p>\n When: Saturday 21st March 1.30pm – 3.30pm LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Go early and enjoy the Garden Museum\u2019s beautifully illustrated Family Trail – print it out before you go; click here<\/a> to download. There is always the Garden Museum’s Art Cart available plus a table for families to sit at with books, toys and colouring sheets. The Garden Cafe<\/a> is a treat so don\u2019t miss it – snack, nibble and sup al fresco in the 17th Century knot garden!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n MAGNIFICENT COLLECTORS: \u00a0FAMILY DAY AT THE BARBICAN<\/strong><\/p>\n Calling collectors young and old. Celebrate the wonderful and creative world of collecting and bring your most loved treasures to be valued by no other than a Christie\u2019s antiques expert this Saturday at the Barbican\u2019s Family Day<\/a> celebrating their exhibition; Magnificent Obsessions: The Artist As \u00a0Collector<\/a>.<\/p>\n Four specialists with expertise in paintings, jewellery and the decorative arts will be ready and willing to discuss and evaluate your object with you. All sorts of objects are welcome \u2013 if it\u2019s special to you, why not go along and find out more about it!<\/p>\n Once evaluated, there\u2019s the chance to pose with your object for a photo portrait by Gisela Torres – images will be available online later in the week. Enjoy a brand new game, made especially for the event by live game specialists Mufti who make fun and playful experiences based on childhood amusements. Play L_ve Hangman, a life-sized game show of the famous spelling game \u2013 where you are the contestant!<\/p>\n When: Saturday 21st March, 11am – 5pm LittleBird Top Tip: You\u2019re a five minutes walk from the Museum of London (free entry) and if you haven\u2019t manage to catch the Sherlock exhibition its well worth a visit (adults \u00a312.55, children \u00a310.45). There\u2019s also a <\/em><\/span>Sherlock\u2019s Night Owl Sleepover<\/a> on Saturday 21st for 7 – 11 year olds – it\u2019s expensive at \u00a352 per person but a great one off treat for those little detectives. \u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SPRING BULBS AT BOW BEASTIES<\/strong><\/p>\n Bow Beasties<\/a> is Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park wildlife watch club for all of the family to enjoy ! Join Ken and Zoe (along with their two children, and dog Quinn) for an exciting range of activities, all of which take place within the fabulous resource of the Cemetery Park.<\/p>\n The Park, with it\u2019s ponds, flower rich woodlands and meadows is now a designated Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 21st March, 10.30am – 12.30pm LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: You are right by Mile End Park<\/a>, and there\u2019s plenty to do, see and enjoy including an Ecology Park and Pavilion, the Arts Park and Pavilion plus a playground, climbing wall and skate park. You can walk through Mile End Park and end up in Victoria Park; London\u2019s oldest public park with a boating lake, chinese pagoda and this Saturday a Fishing Taster Day<\/a> (see page 9) between 11am – 3pm for any budding anglers out there. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n THAMES BARRIER EXPERIENCE \u00a0– 50% OFF WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/strong><\/p>\n The Thames Barrier<\/a> is one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world. Discover \u00a0how the Thames Barrier was designed and built, and how it works in this exhibition and spend a day on the riverside with spectacular views of the river \u00a0and the Thames Barrier. A historic, lifesaving structure, you can learn about river flooding and the environment.<\/p>\n There is a children\u2019s play area for the little ones, plus the onsite View Caf\u00e9 that boasts an outdoor terrace with fabulous views; perfect for an al fresco cuppa.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 21st March & Sunday 22nd March – with voucher valid until 21st June LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: The Thames Barrier marks the start of the Thames Path. From the barrier the walk passes the O2, then on through industrial sites to Royal Greenwich. Royal Greenwich is the home of world time, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and has lots to see and do, including the Cutty Sark, The National Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory and the Queens House.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n MRS McMOON\u2019S TEA PARTY AT THE HALF MOON THEATRE<\/strong><\/p>\n Let a sweet old lady take you by the hand to explore a world of brave and daring adventures. You\u2019re invited into Mrs McMoon\u2019s<\/a> cosy living room, where tea is brewing and the smell of freshly baked cookies tickles your nostrils for a tea party you\u2019ll never forget. Singing flowers, scrumulumptious biscuits and a Scottish jig are all just a door knock away in this play of mischief, surprise and laughter at the Half Moon Theatre this Saturday.<\/p>\n The Half Moon also hosts a gallery for local artists with family art trails for the kids to enjoy pre or post theatre.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 21st March at 11am & 2pm LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Stepney City Farm<\/a> is five minutes walk away; home to lots of fun and friendly animals and a rather nice Cafe and Farm shop full of homegrown and homemade deliciousness plus homegrown fruit, vegetables and herbs and \u00a0eggs from the farms \u00a0chickens, ducks, geese and quails!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FAMILY BIRD WATCHING AT THE WETLAND CENTRE<\/strong><\/p>\n Let the London Wetland Centre\u2019s expert guide, Gary, take you on a feathery journey of discovery at this Family Bird Watching <\/a>event. You\u2019ll be shown how to use binoculars and given bird ID tips and clues on how to watch wildlife at the Headley Discovery Hide. \u00a0You\u2019ll then head out into Wildside to spot birds in the trees, ponds and shrubs.<\/p>\n London Wetland Centre is a great family day out<\/a>; there\u2019s the outdoor adventure playground with zip wires, climbing walls, giant water vole tunnels and water games! Plus there are the Pond Zone and the Discovery Centre – great environments for the kids to explore, inspire and experience.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 21st March, 11.30am \u00a0– 1pm LittleBird Top Tip: Take a pack lunch as there are an abundance of picturesque picnic spots and don\u2019t miss the Otters: feeding times are 11am & 2pm daily.<\/em><\/p>\n DRESS UP AS A TUDOR AT FULHAM PALACE<\/strong><\/p>\n Pop along to Fulham Palace Museum this Sunday and getting ready to don some period Tudor costumes<\/a>. \u00a0The site of Fulham Palace has a wealth of history and the museum delves into Prehistoric times and Roman settlement, through Medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Victorian bishops to the present day.<\/p>\n There are displays of everyday objects that provide clues as to how people in the past lived, worked and played at Fulham Palace and at the event this Sunday, there is the opportunity to handle artefacts.<\/p>\n The extensive grounds and garden<\/a> are not to be missed and the moat woodland walk is a must and with spring in the air – the daffodils and crocuses are in abundance.<\/p>\n When: Sunday 22nd March, 2pm – 3pm LittleBird Top Tip: Look out for the art cart in the museum – always available with a variety of activities for the kids to be inspired by and enjoy. If the weathers looking good, pack a picnic and head to the gardens or enjoy The Drawing Room Cafe <\/a>\u00a0where the seasonal menu changes daily.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n DISCO KIDS: PIRATE PARTY AT THE ALBANY<\/strong><\/p>\n Ahoy there mateys! Jump aboard the good ship Albany for this swashbuckling disco adventure<\/a>.<\/p>\n DJ Jean Genie sails back into The Albany with C-12 Dance to make waves on the dance floor, search the deep, dark island caves for golden treasure, and help keep a look out from the creative crow\u2019s nest. It\u2019s time to parrrrtyy!<\/p>\n When: Sunday 22nd March, 2pm – 5pm LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Fancy lunch before? Then pop along to the Big Red <\/a>and eat scrummy pizza on a double decker bus. As well as wonderful food in a groovy setting, every weekend Big Red offer free kids cinema between 1.30pm – 3.30pm.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CUT THE LIGHT OUT AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY<\/strong><\/p>\n Budding artists in need of inspiration? Then join artist Harriet Hill this Sunday in the National Gallery for Cut the light out<\/a> \u00a0– part of the Drawing Sunday regular family events. Learn about tone, form and volume in chiaroscuro<\/a> painting and create unique three tone pictures. You get to explore the paintings in the National Gallery as inspiration for your art before you settle down and start drawing.<\/p>\n A visit to the National Gallery situated in Trafalgar Square is the perfect opportunity to view the Fourth Plinth\u2019s new commission Gift Horse <\/a>by artist Hans Haacke and wander through the mass of street theatre statues that inhabit the space directly in front of the National Gallery\u2019s main entrance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When: Sunday 22nd March, 11am – 12.20pm LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If the kids are feeling inspired after the mornings workshop, pop into the National Portrait Gallery. It\u2019s free to enter and just round the corner. \u00a0There\u2019s a digital art space where you can look up particular portraits you’d like to see and create your own tour<\/a>. Plus there are art stations with free sketch books available. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n WHERE\u2019S WALLY? FUN RUN AT VICTORIA PARK<\/strong><\/p>\n Did you see LittleBird\u2019s recent blog <\/a>about the Where\u2019s Wally? 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\n<\/span>Where: Garden Museum, SE1 7LB
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free – drop in<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Where: The Barbican, EC2Y 8DS (Garden Room)
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free by email booking advised to ensure that you are matched to the Christie’s expert that specialises in your object; \u00a0email creative.learning@barbican.org.uk.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, E3 4PX (meet at Soanes Centre)
\nAge: Families
\n<\/span>Cost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Thames Barrier, SE18 5NJ
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Family ticket (Up to 2 Adults and 3 Children) – with LittleBird, click here<\/a> to buy your family tickets.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Half Moon Theatre, E1 0ND
\nAge: 3+
\nCost: \u00a0\u00a36 per ticket<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Where: London Wetland Centre, SW13 9WT (meet in the Courtyard)
\nAge: 2+
\nCost: \u00a33 per person on top off normal admission (adults \u00a312.75, children \u00a37); Booking is essential.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Where: Fulham Palace,SW6 6EA
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free – no – booking necessary<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: The Albany, SE8 4AG
\nAge: Under 7s
\nCost: \u00a36 per ticket or \u00a320 for a family ticket<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: The National Portrait Gallery, WC2N 5DN (Pigott Education Centre Entrance)
\nAge: 5 – 11
\nCost: This is a free event but you do need a ticket so go early to sign up and tickets will be issued one hour before the session.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Victoria Park, E3 5SN
\nAge: 8+
\nCost: \u00a325 registration includes your Where\u2019s Wally costume – all sponsorship monies raised will help the National Literacy Trust continue our important work<\/p>\n