\u00a0The LittleBird Family Pass Top Picks for the week ahead 1st – 7th October<\/p>\n
<\/b>It\u2019s hard to keep up with everything; what\u2019s launched, what\u2019s new, what\u2019s become available, what’s now digital. Fear not, we\u2019ve done the hard work for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve rounded up some of the best things to do this week, virtual events as well as actual real life events plus some online anytime activities too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get involved in a day of digital doodling with RIBA, tune into Otis Mabuse celebrate Black History Month with Horrible Histories, find out what Megalodon means, join Chris Riddell as he introduces his new full-colour illustrated Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, listen to Russell and Laura Brand read the Tiger Who Came To Tea, find Where’s Wally? in a new Spooky museum search and find out how you can get involved in 1000s Tiny Fun Palaces – there’s lots to do, see and fun with.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you find it useful, please share our Top Picks with your family and friends and sign up to the newsletter. We publish our blog every week.<\/span><\/p>\n OUR VIRTUAL TOP PICKS<\/p>\n <\/b>The Big Draw Festival 2020, A Climate of Change, 1st – 31st October\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Uniting people, pencils and pixels across the globe, The Big Draw Festival is a worldwide celebration of drawing promoting the universal language of drawing as a tool for learning, expression and invention. This year’s theme: A Climate of Change focuses on the relationship between people and our living environments and ecosystems. Throughout October there are tons of digital as well as real life activities and events taking place throughout the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n To find out more about the festival, what\u2019s on and when, click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Horrible Histories Black History Month with Oti Mabuse, 1st – 31st October\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n In celebration of Black History Month, Oti Mabuse brings you a selection of Horrible Histories sketches and songs featuring Rosa Parks, Civil War spy Mary Bowser, pioneering boxer Bill Richmond, plus Mary Seacole and Martin Luther King Jr.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch it<\/span> here<\/a><\/p>\n Riddell\u2019s Wonders of Wonderland, Thursday 1st October @ 1.30pm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Part of the Reading is Magic Festival ( 27th Sept – 2nd Oct), join acclaimed illustrator and author Chris Riddell as he introduces his unique visual interpretation of Lewis Carroll\u2019s magical story.<\/span><\/p>\n During Alice\u2019s extraordinary adventures in Wonderland, she meets the charming White Rabbit, the formidable Queen of Hearts and the grinning Cheshire-Cat, characters that have become almost as famous as Alice herself and take their place alongside her in one of the most influential children’s books of all time. Chris will illustrate each of these unforgettable characters before your eyes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Aimed at ages 7 – 1, Find out more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Find the full programme of events <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> and check out the Festival Guide <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. All previous events have been recorded and are free to access at any time until the end of 2020 so there\u2019s no need to miss out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Nature Live Online: Megalodon, Friday 2nd October\u00a0 @ 10.30am\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n There\u2019s a reason they are called megalodon. Meaning \u2018big tooth\u2019, this giant extinct shark makes the great white look like small fry. At over 18 metres long, and with six-inch serrated teeth, megalodon was a formidable predator and had a huge impact on the prehistoric oceans it called home. However, megalodon isn\u2019t the only extinct shark to turn heads and quicken the pulse. Part of the Natural History Museums Nature Online Series,\u00a0 take a closer look at shark fossils and learn more about past kings of the oceans with Museum scientist Emma Bernard.. Join<\/span> here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This is a great way to meet NHM scientists and discover the fascinating work carried out behind the scenes at the Museum. And if you can\u2019t make the session, or are interested in watching previous talks, you can catch up <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Judith Kerr storytelling with Russell & Laura Brand, Saturday 3rd October @ 10am<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Part of the Henley Literary Festival (26th Sept. – 4th Oct), tune into this exclusive pre-recorded event. To celebrate Festival favourite Judith Kerr The Tiger Who Came to Tea is read by Laura & Russell Brand. If <\/span>MOG the Forgetful Cat<\/span><\/a> is your favourite, catch CBBC presenters Leah & Ricky Boleto reading the book on Sunday 4th October at 10am.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tickets are free but you\u2019ll need to book <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n To find out more about the Henley Literary Festival, click <\/span>here\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Online Family Fun Day: Big Green Architecture Draw, Saturday 3rd October @ 11am – 4pm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The event, Big Green Architecture Draw, marks the start of the official Festival month (throughout October) which sees hundreds of thousands of visitors taking part in creative events annually, worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n Take part this Saturday and get ready to enjoy a digital day of doodling with RIBA, and explore themes of creativity, sustainability and green architecture. Offering a programme of virtual workshops and activities to get the whole family involved, exploring these themes through drawing and making –\u00a0 all from the comfort of your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s free, all you need to do is register, choose a workshop and book your ticket, click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Part of the <\/span>Big Draw Festival 2020<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Online Family Saturday at Ikon Gallery, Saturday 3rd October @12pm – 4pm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ikon\u2019s Family Saturdays have gone digital. Visit the website nearer the time for step by step instructions and get creative at home. Check out previous Online Family Saturday activities on their YouTube channel and why not have a go – get creative <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ikon\u2019s Learning Programme is supported by Cass Art. Please consider making a donation for this free activity.<\/span><\/p>\n Anna and Arji’s Broom Cupboard, Monday 5th October\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n A 5 minute TV show where Anna Bruder and Arji Manuelpillai share interactive playful art and craft activities, stories, poems, music and games for the whole family to make and play at home. Activities include making a hand puppet, making a monster poem, making a superhero mask, making a story, making a comic strip. All episodes are BSL interpreted or subtitled.<\/span><\/p>\n Aimed at ages 3 – 7, a new episode is shown every Monday (runs until 30th November) and you can catch up on previous episodes too and find your favourites.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tune in <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n OUR TOP PICKS OF THINGS TO DO<\/b><\/p>\n Black History Month at Museum of London & Museum of London Docklands, 1st – 31st October <\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Celebrate Black History Month at both Museum of London and Museum of London Docklands. With a mixture of digital and real life events, explore talks, music, exhibitions and take part in a free self guided family trail and discover the stories of Black Londoners in the museum’s collection.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more <\/span>here\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 1000s Tiny Fun Palaces, 3rd & 4th October<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Fun Palaces is about sharing skills and making local connections.This weekend extra-small, hyper-local Fun Palaces are encouraged.\u00a0 A shared creation made by three neighbours along a wall, a seed swap in your street, a drumming lesson from a balcony window, six people socially-distanced in a park teaching each other a 45-minute dance or yoga or fitness sequence, a neighbourhood co-writing a story in chalk on the pavement.<\/span><\/p>\n To find out more and about how you can get involved, click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> and to check out this year’s Digital Fun Palaces, explore <\/span>\u00a0here<\/span><\/a> and for creative inspiration, enjoy <\/span>Tiny Revolutions of Connection<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Where\u2019s Wally? Spooky Museum Search! At Museum of London Docklands, 3rd – 18th October\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Join the search for Wally at the Museum of London Docklands this October – pick up a spooky activity sheet and get searching. The Museum needs your help to find him, so make sure to look out for him while you discover the hidden wonders of London\u2019s docklands, and don’t forget to bring a pencil!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The museum is part of the national Where\u2019s Wally? Spooky Museum Search, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books, to celebrate the release of the new Where\u2019s Wally? book, Spooky Spotlight Search.Families can join in the search for Wally at over 75 museums across the UK with the event tailored within each museum to comply with their social distancing measures.\u00a0 Find out more and who\u2019s taking part <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Summer Exhibition 2020 at Royal Academy, opens 6th October\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n For the first time in history, the Summer Exhibition will fall in winter. Discover a myriad of works by household names and emerging artists.\u00a0 This year\u2019s exhibition includes new works by Tracey Emin, Rebecca Horn, Anselm Kiefer, Julian Schnabel, Gillian Wearing and Ai Weiwei. Tickets from \u00a320 with Under 16s free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ONLINE ANYTIME<\/b><\/p>\n Fairy Tales & Folk Tales<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Head over to the British Library to explore fairy tales and folktales. Star in your own fairy tale, go on an adventure, learn how to develop a character,\u00a0 listen to classic stories and find out all about the evolution of the Gruffalo by Axel Scheffler himself. Discover <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Kids Should See This \u2013 smart videos for curious minds\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n With over 4,500+ kid-friendly videos, and 10 \u2013 15 new videos added each week, The Kids Should See This champions smart STEAM, history, and culture-focused content by museums, organisations, and creators who celebrate curiosity, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, kindness, and other essential themes for all ages. Be inspired <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Learning at home with Kew Gardens<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Learn about plant and fungal science at home with Kew\u2019s curriculum-aligned resources for KS1 \u2013\u2060 KS5 to support kids learning, at home or at school. Get stuck into an array of fun challenges and be immersed in the world of plants and fungi with videos, games and challenges. Start exploring <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Brought to you by The LittleBird Family Pass –\u00a0 saving families money all year round. To find out how,\u00a0 click <\/b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0The LittleBird Family Pass Top Picks for the week ahead 1st – 7th October It\u2019s hard to keep up with everything; what\u2019s launched, what\u2019s new, what\u2019s become available, what’s now digital. 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