Half term is just around the corner and it's the perfect opportunity to engage children in creative and fun activities. If you're looking for ways to keep the kids entertained, we’ve got you covered with some fantastic events happening across London and beyond. Here’s a roundup of fantastic activities happening from Saturday 26th October to Friday 1st November 2024.
Arts and Crafts
Unleash your child's creativity with interactive workshops that get them making this half term. From designing jewellery to making sculptures with clay, there are so many fantastic arts and crafts activities to choose from.
- Make Me an Art Star (Wanstead, 28th-29th October): A workshop for children aged 6-11 that allows children to create new masterpieces every day.
- Cygnets Art School (New Eltham and Bexley): A drawing, sculpting, and painting workshop for ages 5-13.
- Get Creative (Brighton, 29th October): Spooky crafts with refreshments for ages 18 months to 11 years.
- The Smiley Art Club (Stoke Newington, 28th October): Building fun halloween crafts with cardboard and recycled materials.
- Studio74 (Bromley): Biscuit decorating, ghost-making, and pumpkin designing for children aged 4-10.
- Jazzy Slime (Grays, Essex, 28th October): Halloween slime-making for messy, spooky fun!
- Mini Makers (Colchester, Essex, 29th October): Craft your own headbands and bracelets, perfect for kids aged 4+.
- Craft Mania (Ruislip Manor, 28th-30th October): Celebrate Diwali and Halloween by creating lanterns and rangoli mats. Suitable for ages 7+.
- Arty Pants (St Albans, 31st October): Creepy crafts and spooky games to get into the Halloween spirit.
- The Rookwood (Wanstead Flats, 26th October): Halloween crafts for children aged 4+.
- Creatively Charismatic (Brighton, 29th-30th October): Crafting witch decorations and tote bags that are perfect for trick or treating.
Theatre & Dance
Love the theatre? Here are some workshops that blend singing, acting and dancing, as well as some halloween-themed shows to watch too.
- Boogie Pumps Theatre Camp (Woking): Workshops offering a mix of dancing, acting, and singing.
- Dakoda’s Dance Academy (Knightsbridge, 28th-30th October): Dance, drama, singing, and crafts for ages 4-15.
- Zion Bristol (Bristol, 30th October): Want to see a show? Visit the Abracadabra Interactive Family Theatre Show – a magical production for all ages.
- Kidbuster Monster Mash (Laindon, Essex, 26th October): A mix of theatre, crafts, games, and inflatables for the whole family to enjoy.
- North London Stars (Hampstead Garden Suburb, 28th October - 1st November): A half-term dance camp for ages 4-11, combining musical theatre with arts and crafts.
Science & Wildlife
Here are some activities for children who love science and all things nature.
- Flour + Water & The Fictional Scientist (Putney, 30th October): A science and magic show followed by a Halloween buffet and activities.
- Barnet Environment Centre (Barnet, 31st October): Explore the great outdoors and hunt for creepy crawlies on a halloween bug hunt.
- The London Butterfly Gardens (Bexley, Kent): Wander through Hall Palace and Gardens with over 1,000 tropical butterflies.
- Dr. Zob’s Monster Academy (Oxford, 29th & 31st October): A fun, spooky science show for ages 5+.
Sports Activities
This half term there are so many brilliant and exciting sports camps to choose from. From swimming to aerial acrobatics, there's something for everyone.
- Liut Swim’s Swimming Camp (Chiswick, 28th October - 1st November): Take part in swimming activities and games this half term. Suitable for ages 4-14.
- Racquets Fitness Centre Squash Camp (Thame, Oxfordshire, 29th-31st October): Squash games, activities, and more!
- JH Footballing Camp (Waltham Cross, 29th-31st October): Football training and matches for kids aged 5-12.
- Sport Revolution Football Club (Barnet, 29th-31st October): Boys and girls aged 4-14 can enjoy football tournaments and 1v1 challenges.
- MGM Movement Junior Aerial Arts Academy (Romford, 28th-31st October): Learn aerial skills with hoops - a perfect opportunity to try something new!
- Golf Starz (North Surrey, 30th October): Free taster golf lessons for boys and girls aged 4-11.
Languages
Half term is also a great opportunity to boost your child’s language skills. Here are some immersive French language clubs suitable for all levels of French speakers.
- Club Petit Pierrot (Chelsea and Fulham, 28th October - 1st November): An immersive French Language Club for ages 3-8.
- Les Petits Coquelicots (Merton, 28th October - 1st November): A French holiday club featuring painting, arts, crafts, and drama.
Halloween Parties
October half term also means halloween parties! Here are some to choose from in and around London.
- The Three Hammers Halloween Party (Mill Hill, 26th October): A fun party with games, costume contests, and entertainment.
- The Fairy Tale Face Painter (Loughton, 26th October): Free face painting, sweets and a disco too!
- Ever Enchanted Celebrations (Brentford, 1st November): The Villain’s Halloween Ball – a night of dancing and magic!
- Sebright Arms (Barnet, 26th October): Music, crafts, and dancing for a family-friendly Halloween.
- Hertsheliums Halloween Stay and Play (St Albans, 1st November): A fun-filled Halloween party for little ones aged 0-5.
Holiday Camps
Finally, here are some holiday camps to keep children of all ages busy this half term with a variety of different activities.
- Rocket Holiday Camps (Chorlton, Hale, Sale, Whalley Range): Stage, sports, and problem-solving all in one place, every day of the school holidays.
- Petits Kids Autumn Camps (Wimbledon, 28th-30th October): Arts and crafts, yoga, and cooking fun for little ones.
- Halloween Hogwarts Camp (Chiswick, 30th October - 1st November): Halloween games, activities, and crafts for ages 4-11.
- Studio 74 Mini Camp (Bromley, 28th-30th October): A 3-day camp for ages 3-7 with loads of creative fun.
- Shining Starz Holiday Camps (Walthamstow Village, 28th October - 1st November): A different exciting activity every day, from jewellery making to sports.
- Camp Hogwarts (Motspur Park, 21st October - 4th November): An opportunity for Harry Potter fans to have a magical time this half term.
- Bizzy Buddies (Chiswick House and Gardens, 21st October - 1st November): Multi-sports and arts & crafts for energetic kids.
- Bokkie Sports (Morden, 21st-31st October): Sports, games, and crafts for ages 4-9.
We hope you have an amazing half term!
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