{"id":1915,"date":"2015-09-29T14:16:35","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T14:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1915"},"modified":"2018-08-20T12:32:27","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T12:32:27","slug":"whats-on-this-weekend-saturday-3rd-sunday-4th-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/09\/whats-on-this-weekend-saturday-3rd-sunday-4th-october\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On This Weekend? Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October"},"content":{"rendered":"

FUN & FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS IN LONDON THIS WEEKEND
\n<\/strong>SATURDAY 3RD & SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n

FUN PALACES AT BROCKWELL LIDO<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s Fun Palaces<\/a> weekend – hurrah! Fun Palaces combines high art and hard science in the form of play, experiments, stories and discovery and of course plenty of fun and games. Brockwell Lido Fun Palace<\/a> is celebrating this Sunday with a family fun day that declares \u2018Everyone is an artist, Everyone is a scientist\u2019. \u00a0There are mermaids, a talking tree folklore trail, an illusionist and a scavenger hunt as well as kayaks, paddleboards (grown-ups only), horses and a Garden of Discovery. Plus, the kids can enjoy eco games, chalk art, stories, music, dance and talk to some sport scientists too!<\/p>\n

There are lots of events throughout London including the Southbank Centre<\/a> and the Barbican Library<\/a> as well as all over the UK. To find your nearest Fun Palace, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: Sunday 4th October, 11am – 5pm
\nWhere: Brockwell Lido, SE24 0PA
\nAge: All ages
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If you get the chance, check out Wells Way Pop Up<\/a> in Burgess Park – there are some fantastic looking events throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

GIANT LEGO\u00ae BRICK ANIMALS AT THE LONDON WETLAND CENTRE, BARNES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0This weekend, take the family to the London Wetland Centre<\/a> as a trail with a difference is unveiled. Discover nine LEGO brick sculptures sitting among some of their real-life cousins including a giant otter, a massive mallard and a huge model of the world’s rarest goose. These individually-designed 1.5m LEGO brick animals, some inspired by real species at London Wetland Centre, create a trail for kids to inspire them to build a better future for nature.<\/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, discover and experience and of course don\u2019t miss the Otters: feeding times are 11am & 2pm daily.<\/p>\n

When: until 18th November
\nWhere: London Wetland Centre, SW13 9WT
\nAge: Families
\nCost: The trail is included in the normal admission (adults \u00a312.75, children \u00a37) prices.<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: Throughout October and November there will be three one hour workshops<\/a> perfect for LEGO\u00ae fans running every weekend plus daily workshops throughout half term (24 Oct \u2013 1 Nov). Let the kids get creative with LEGO games and leave with their very own model to take home. Workshops are ticketed, \u00a38.50 per person.<\/p>\n

THE BIG DRAW, UK WIDE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The World\u2019s Biggest Drawing Festival is back – the wonderful Big Draw<\/a> (running throughout October). This year\u2019s theme is Every Drawing Story Tells A Story and there are 100s of events throughout the UK to inspire, celebrate and enjoy with the kids.<\/p>\n

Some of the events you can enjoy this weekend include \u00a0exploring metamorphosis at the \u00a0Prince\u2019s School of Traditional Arts<\/a> where you and the kids are invited to create a communal drawing exploring drawing, geometry, patterns, and storytelling. There\u2019s a Manga Drawing workshop at the V&A<\/a> and a Knight’s Watch offering a dragon hunt for the kids at Gabriel\u2019s Fine Art<\/a> plus storytelling through drawing, collage, collaboration and book-making at the Orleans House Gallery<\/a>. To find the nearest event to you, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: The Big Draw runs until 31st October
\nWhere: Across the UK, click here<\/a> to find your nearest event.
\nAge: Varies
\nCost: Event dependent<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Pop along to Cass Art, Kingston next Saturday 10th October for the Global Cardboard Challenge<\/a> – 1 room, 50 rolls of tape, 30 kids, 3 hours, 1 brief…this event looks fab but you\u2019ll need a ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FOOD DEMONSTRATION GONE WRONG, BOROUGH MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Part of the Merge Festival<\/a> (running until 18th October), head to Borough Market this Saturday for some free interactive slapstick comedy with Food Demonstration Gone Wrong. \u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Watch two chefs present their newest food creation together. By trying too hard and by changing the recipe last minute by mistake, will all go unexpectedly wrong? Keeping up appearances during a live food demonstration, whilst trying to save the dish of the day, promises silliness, laughter and a lot of mess!<\/p>\n

The Merge Festival offers art, music and performance events in venues big and small around Bankside, to download a festival programme to find out more, \u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 3rd October, 12pm – 4pm, shows on the hour
\nWhere: Borough Market, SE1 1TL
\nAge: All ages
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: \u00a0Take the kids and make a family wish in Bompas & Parr\u2019s Chamber of Wishes<\/a>. \u00a0Enter a grotto and throw a unique wishing token into the water and see the token splash lit-up in a phosphorus shimmer – it looks mesmerising and it’s free!<\/p>\n

TIGER, MOG AND PINK RABBIT: A JUDITH KERR RETROSPECTIVE – SAVE 49% WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Loved by all, read by millions – Judith Kerr is a household name. With only a couple of weeks left to enjoy the Jewish Museum\u2019s exhibition of almost 80 years of original artwork and illustrations by one of Britain\u2019s best loved authors in Tiger, Mog and Pink Rabbit: A Judith Kerr Retrospective<\/a> – this really isn\u2019t one to miss.<\/p>\n

The kids will love the giant installation of a kitchen with a life-size plush tiger in resident. Children can have a cup of tea with the tiger and feed him tiger food or curl up in Mog\u2019s basket with one of Judith Kerr\u2019s classic picture books, and discover the childhood drawings of a girl escaping Hitler\u2019s Germany. Daily storytelling takes place at 10.30am and there are arts and crafts too plus a family trail to enjoy exploring the museum with.<\/p>\n

\u00a0When: until 14th October 2015
\nWhere: Jewish Museum London, NW1 7NB
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Save up to 49% on family tickets with LittleBird, book now<\/a><\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: The Jewish Museum is in a great location in Camden and not far from Regent\u2019s Park and London Zoo<\/a> – you can your book tickets<\/a> through LittleBird.<\/p>\n

CRUISE ON THE THAMES THIS WEEKEND – 50% OFF WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What better way to see London than a cruise on the Thames – and with LittleBird you can enjoy 50% off.<\/a> \u00a0With the gorgeous weather we\u2019re having at the moment, nothing could be better than enjoying the Thames from the top deck. Step aboard this sightseeing cruise at Tower Pier for a 45 minute circular tour to Westminster and back cruising past HMS Belfast, the Tate Modern, Houses of Parliament, Somerset House and the London Eye to name a few. \u00a0You can listen to live commentary, treat yourselves to an ice cream from the cafe whilst enjoying the fantastic views from the open deck – dolce vita!<\/p>\n

When: anytime this weekend
\nWhere: Redeemed your voucher at Tower pier with the first boat at 10.00am and the last boat at 4.00pm.
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adults \u00a36.50 (only with LittleBird<\/a>) and Children \u00a33.25 (only with LittleBird<\/a>). Under 5s go free.<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If you\u2019d rather hop on and hop off throughout the day, and travel by boat to spend the day in Greenwich or \u00a0enjoying Tate Modern and the Globe on the Southbank, enjoy a 50% saving off all tickets<\/a> with LittleBird\u2019s All Day Sightseeing Pass.<\/p>\n

TUDOR FUN DAYS ON THE GOLDEN HINDE -SAVE 20% WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ahoy there me hearties – come aboard and discover what life was like sailing on the ocean in the 16th Century. \u00a0Costumed actors, stories, interactive games and activities are promised on the Golden Hinde every Saturday. Choose from Tudor Battles, Tudor Fun Days and Tours<\/a> and learn about the history of the famous vessel and Sir Francis Drake. Life on the ocean wave comes to life with all the tales of cabin boys’ larks on board and the chances of returning with treasure.<\/p>\n

Choose from different experiences and enjoy an extra 10% saving in the shop with LittleBird and dress your jolly Rodgers and pirate princesses in The Golden Hinde shop – there\u2019s plenty of pirate wear, t-shirts, hats, wigs and eye patches – and you can reuse for Halloween!<\/p>\n

When: Every Saturday
\nWhere: Golden Hinde, SE1 9DG
\nAge: 6+
\nCost: Book your tickets<\/a> through LittleBird and enjoy a 20% saving; child ticket \u00a33.50, adult ticket \u00a35<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Kids love an experience? Why not treat them to a sleepover experience on the Golden Hinde<\/a> \u00a0and at the Museum of London<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BOND IN MOTION, COVENT GARDEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0The name\u2019s Bond…Bond in Motion<\/a>. If you or kids are Bond mad and you just can\u2019t wait until the release of Spectre on 26th October, then this family friendly exhibition, boasting the largest collection of original James Bond vehicles featured in some of the 23 Bond movies that have been made, is just the ticket!<\/p>\n

From archetypal Bond car, the Aston Martin DB5, Goldfinger\u2019s Rolls-Royce Phantom III and The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit S1 submersible to various other 007 modes of transport including aircraft, boats and motorcycles and a Crocodile Submarine. There are examples of the creative process from the production company\u2019s art department including never-before-seen concept art and storyboards, offering a behind the scene view of how adrenalin pumping Bond action scenes are created.<\/p>\n

When: open 7 days a week, extended until early 2016
\nWhere: London Film Museum, WC2E 7BN
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adult \u00a314.50, Child \u00a39.50, family ticket \u00a338, under 5s free – to book your tickets,\u00a0click here<\/a><\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip:\u00a0You\u2019ll find the London Transport Museum also in Covent Garden with its fabulous family galleries<\/a>, kids go free and although adults pay \u00a316, your ticket is valid for 12 months offering unlimited entry.<\/p>\n

APPLE WEEKEND AT FENTON & GARDENS, HAMPSTEAD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fenton House<\/a> boasts 30 different types of apples in its 300 year old orchard so what way better to celebrate the apple harvest than spending the weekend tasting different old English varieties of apples and juices from the trees. Let the kids enjoy fresh juices and teas and for you, there\u2019s cider and cocktails! There will be local produce on sale as well as hot food, plus a cake stall, and some great kids’ activities including badge making, apple juicing and giant lawn games. On Sunday, there\u2019s the infamous zip line through the trees (extra charge applies) – what\u2019s not to like!<\/p>\n

Your entrance ticket includes entrance to the house so make sure you take the kids up into the house and enjoy the balcony with a view. Enjoy the panoramic vista that offers one of the highest points in London from which to view the city.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October, 11am
\nWhere: Fenton House & Garden, NW3 6SP
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Normal admissions apply (adults \u00a38.50, child \u00a33) – if you\u2019re a National Trust member<\/a>, it\u2019s free<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: There\u2019s a children\u2019s quiz and trail available – just ask on your way in and note this is an outdoor event so if the Indian Summer continues – shorts and T Shirts could be the perfect attire!<\/p>\n

BUGSY MALONE + Q&A WITH ALAN PARKER AT THE BFI, SOUTHBANK<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Custard anyone? Let me just get my splurge gun\u2026.take the kids and enjoy this classic family film starring a young Jodie Foster Bugsy Malone<\/a> at the BFI this Sunday with a Q&A after the film with the legendary director Sir Alan Parker. \u00a0Two rival gangs in 1929 New York fight to control the city and Bugsy Malone and his sweetheart Blousey dream of a new life in Hollywood, but soon get caught in the crossfire.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a morning workshop at 11am that aims to inspire your young storyteller – asking what adventures and escapades might happen, what the characters might be called and what their comedy weapons might be. There will be prizes for the best dressed and best story and thankfully, no custard guns!<\/p>\n

When: Sunday 4th October, workshop 11am – 12.30pm, film starts 1.20pm
\nWhere: BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adults \u00a311.75, children \u00a34<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: Buy one adult and one child combo ticket for \u00a310 and kids eat free all day, every day at the Riverfront<\/a> at the BFI. \u00a0Interested in other films for families and activities, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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