{"id":743,"date":"2014-10-22T15:49:35","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T15:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=743"},"modified":"2018-08-24T10:23:57","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T10:23:57","slug":"half-term-free-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/10\/half-term-free-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Half-Term Free Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have fun with our handy half term e-guide full of free things to do with the kids in London this half term.<\/p>\n

Enjoy spooky trails, circus games, arts & crafts, plate design, pumpkin carving, design your own pop-up book, storytelling shadow puppets art workshops, sing-alongs, films, fireworks and more!<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a selection of the some of the free activities and events all the family can enjoy.<\/p>\n

To view the whole guide, download it here<\/a> and don\u2019t forget to share it with your family and friends too!<\/p>\n

SATURDAY 25TH<\/sup> OCTOBER<\/span><\/i>
\nA CIRCUS STORY & CIRCUS GAMES
\n<\/b>THE RAF MUSUEM, NW9 5LL
\n<\/b>Sat 25th<\/sup> \u2013 28th<\/sup> October, 12.15pm & 2.15pm<\/p>\n

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A chance to try your hand at some circus skills and play some circus inspired games (suitable for beginners). After all the excitement of the circus, you\u2019ll be ready for a sit down and a story. Listen to some incredible true life stories about the amazing Sir Alan Cobham \u2013 explorer and pioneer Aviator of the Flying Circus, 11.15am & 3.15pm<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019 Top Tip..and don\u2019t forget to listen to Winston\u2019s Churchill give his \u2018Battle of Britain\u2019 speech to a fearful nation from his 10 Downing Street Office.<\/p>\n

More info here<\/a><\/p>\n

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SUNDAY 26TH<\/sup> OCTOBER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HORNIMAN HALLOWEEN FAIR \u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0HALLOWEEN MARKET
\n<\/b>HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, SE23 3PQ
\n<\/b>Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October, 10.30am – 4pm \u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0Families
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\"Halloween\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Go on a spooky trail, discover goodies in the special arts and crafts market, join in Bandstand fun and enjoy some Halloween-themed food and don\u2019t forget to dress up in your favourite Halloween costume. More info<\/a>. NB: Some events may be ticketed.<\/i>
\nLittleBird\u2019s Top Tip\u2026.don\u2019t miss <\/i>Miss Horniman\u2019s Halloween Tour<\/i><\/a> on Friday <\/b>31st October, 11.30 – 12.15pm \/ 1.15pm – 2pm \/ 3pm – 3.45pm (3+ children must be accompanied at all times). The museum is full of monsters and magical creatures so be prepared to be lead into the darkest corners of the museum and hear the mysterious myths and spookiest stories<\/i><\/p>\n

More info here<\/a><\/p>\n

MONDAY 27TH<\/sup> OCTOBER<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

BEANO TOWN AT ST.PANCRAS
\n<\/b>ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL,\u00a0 N1C 4QP
\n<\/b>Mon 27<\/i>th<\/sup><\/i>, Weds 29<\/i>th<\/sup><\/i> & Fri 31<\/i>st<\/sup><\/i> October, 12pm onwards, times vary\u00a0\u00a0 \u2026\u00a0\u00a0 Families<\/i><\/p>\n

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Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids are invading St Pancras this half term celebrating the launch of this year\u2019s Beano annual.\u00a0 There are Meet & Greets and drawing classes plus a Q & A on 31st<\/sup> Oct with Steven Butler, author of the new Dennis the Menace books.\u00a0\u00a0 More info<\/a><\/p>\n

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LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip\u2026.Kings Cross One Granary Square is a short walk away \u2013 enjoy the fountains and discover Kings Cross Skip Garden and caf\u00e9 \u2013 open Weds to Fri and the first Saturday of every month. <\/i><\/p>\n

More info here<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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TUESDAY 28TH<\/sup> OCTOBER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HOORAY ART: HALLOWEEN STOP MOTION HALLOWEEN EVENT \u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0ANIMATION
\n<\/b>CHELSEA LIBRARY, SW3 5EZ
\n<\/b>Tuesday 28 October 2pm – 4pm \u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0Ages 8+<\/i><\/p>\n

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Join the Hooray Art animation studio this Halloween and shoot your own scary movie set in a haunted library. Design and make an imaginary cast of characters from werewolves and witches to ghosts and skeletons and bring them to life Frankenstein style, using the art of stop motion animation. See the results of your productions come to life as the animated movies premiere at the end of the workshop.<\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip\u2026.although places are free, booking is strongly advised<\/i>, click here for info. \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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WEDNESDAY 29TH<\/sup> OCTOBER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

FULHAM PALACE FUN DAY \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0ARTS & CRAFTS \/ DRAMA
\n<\/b>FULHAM PALACE, SW6 6EA
\n<\/b>10am – 12pm, 1 – 3pm \u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0Families<\/i><\/p>\n

Enjoy a day of free family fun including crafts, drama and dressing up!<\/p>\n

Activities are taking place in both the Palace and the Jessie Mylne Education Centre. More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip: Near Fulham Palace on Friday 31st October too? Then don\u2019t miss this event! Meet by the cafe in Bishop\u2019s Park, for Hallowe\u2019en themed crafts, face painting and the pumpkin parade, 2pm – 4.30pm. Bring a pre-carved pumpkin and any musical instruments or noisy objects so you can make some noise to scare away the ghouls on the pumpkin parade around the Park at 4pm – and don\u2019t forget to dress up!<\/i><\/p>\n

Click here for more info<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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THURSDAY 30TH<\/sup> OCTOBER<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

GO BATTY FOR BATS IN HYDE PARK \u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0TRAIL \/ ARTS & CRAFTS
\n<\/b>HYDE PARK, W2 2UH
\n<\/b>11am – 3pm \u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0All ages<\/i><\/p>\n

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Find out all you need to know about the several species of bats in Hyde Park. Visitors will get the chance to follow the bat trail in the garden, as well as get involved with some bat themed crafts. More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LittleBirds Top Tip\u2026.Get in the spirit of halloween and take part in a host of spooky activities, from \u2018Pin the Wart on the Witch\u2019 to making a potion from herbs, mud and sticks! Why not come in your own halloween fancy dress outfit?<\/i><\/p>\n

Click here for more info<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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FRIDAY 31ST<\/sup> OCTOBER<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

KIDS WEEK SPOOKY SING-A-LONG \u2026 SONG
\n<\/b>PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE, W1D 6AS
\n<\/b>10.30-12.30pm & 2-4pm \u00a0\u00a0Ages 6 – 16<\/i><\/p>\n

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Learn a medley of songs with a spooky theme from popular West End musicals. More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LittleBird Top Tip\u2026.a hop, skip and a jump from Leicester Square, you can enjoy the street theatre, pop into M&M\u2019s World or you may even witness the red carpets being set up for a premiere and don\u2019t forget the Swiss Glockenspiel – chiming numerous times each day – you can watch the figures twirling and whirling as the bells ring. <\/i><\/p>\n

Click here for more info<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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SATURDAY 1ST<\/sup> NOVEMBER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

ROMEO & JULIETTE DAY: GRAFFITI ART, DESIGN A FAMILY TAG \u2026 ARTS & CRAFTS
\n<\/b>NATIONAL THEATRE, SE1 9PX
\n<\/b>11am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Web<\/a><\/p>\n

Inspired by the production, design and make a family street tag using a combination of collage, stencilling and paint.<\/p>\n

Please sign up on the day in the Clore Learning Centre from 10am to take part. More info.<\/a><\/p>\n

LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip\u2026.The National Theatre is a stone\u2019s throw away from the BFI where you can enjoy <\/i>Free Films for Families<\/i><\/a>! Did you know that the BFI Southbank are just ready and waiting for you to watch \u2013 all for free! In their amazing Mediatheque you can watch anything from full length feature films to old cinema adverts, TV children\u2019s programmes and documentaries\u2026 great fun for young and old alike! Book in advance: 020 7815 1346<\/i><\/p>\n

Click here for more info<\/a><\/p>\n

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SUNDAY 2ND<\/sup> NOVEMBER <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

BIG BOTANICAL DRAW \u00a0\u00a0\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0ART & NATURE
\n<\/b>SOUTH LONDON BOTANICAL INSTITUTE, SE24 9AQ
\n<\/b>11am – 3pm<\/i><\/p>\n

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Explore the Institute and take inspiration from the house, garden, greenhouse and herbarium. Experiment with charcoal, long sticks, feathers and bamboo pens and add colour made from roots and berries. \u00a0Create interesting textures from plant rubbings, take a closer look at seeds and plant parts through a microscope. \u00a0Contribute to a large collaborative piece, and take home an individual drawing too. More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip\u2026.don\u2019t forget to visit the collection of carnivorous plants in conversatory – fascinating and doubly grisly if viewed under a microscope\u2026…insects, mmmm yummy!<\/i><\/p>\n

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