From making history to a Ms Rachel tribute, you won’t want to miss these fun activities to entertain your little ones
Thumb Size Grimm: A Collection of Big Little Tales
Step into the thumb-sized world of the lesser-known of the Grimm Fairytales.
Using chants, rhythms, puppetry, repetition and song, Head to Head Sensory Theatre brings an enchanting fairytale duet of The Elves and the Shoemaker and Tom Thumb to Charlton House.
Each classic story will be brought to life using Makaton signing and singing. Join in with fun sensory props so you can take part in this performance filled with delightful immersive moments for the whole family.
This session is suitable for all young people, including those with visual, hearing or sensory impairments, autism, PMLD and SLD.
Date: Monday 17 February 2025, 11:30am and 2pm
Tickets: £8, one free carer ticket available per person
Charlton House, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE
www.greenwichheritage.org/events/thumb-sized-grimm
History Makers at Eltham Palace
Join characters from the past for heritage-inspired hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Eltham Palace and Gardens this half term.
Meet Anne and George Boleyn as you explore Anne’s rise at the Tudor Court. Have a go at courtly etiquette, fighting and dancing to make you stand out from the crowd. Will you be noticed by Queen Anne Boleyn?
Try your hand at medieval games and join Team Anne or Team George for some silly sibling rivalries.
Dates: Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February 2025, 10am to 4pm
Tickets: Prices vary
Eltham Palace and Gardens, Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 5NP
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/eltham-palace-half-term-history-makers2
Become a pro sushi chef
Dive into the rice, roll your own hosomaki roll, chop, slice and sneak a taste – and discover the flavour of your very own homemade sushi as Sticks’n’Sushi invites you to Kids’n’Sushi.
The classes are suitable for ages 8-12 years of all ability levels and the session will have clear and thorough teaching, ensuring no one is left out.
Should your little one not be comfortable as part of a mixed group or may need assistance from a parent during the class, you can purchase an additional ticket so you can accompany and learn to make sushi rolls together.
Dates: Sunday 23 February 2025, 10am
Tickets: From £40
1 Nelson Road, SE10 9JB
www.sticksnsushi.com/gb/en/events-london
A tribute to Ms Rachel
Do your little ones love Ms Rachel? Well, the UK’s premier tribute is coming to Woolwich Works this February.
The show will bring Ms Rachels’ character to life in a fun and interactive live stage performance, with lots of audience participation for the little ones.
‘Fun for Little Ones’ encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content of Ms Rachel.
The production also includes interactive screen content throughout plus puppetry, characters and voices on screen with Monty and friends.
Date: Friday 21 February 2025, 12pm
Tickets: £15, under 6 months go free
The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6HD
www.woolwich.works/events/fun-for-little-ones-a-tribute-to-ms-rachel
Family fun at the National Maritime Museum
Come along to the National Maritime Museum this February half term, where it is putting on a range of fun, creative events for families inspired by LGBTQ+ History Month.
From storytelling and singing workshops to maritime crafts and marvellous history, there’s something for all ages.
All sessions are free with no need to book in advance. The full programme features drag aerobics, a maritime-inspired aerobics class that will see you twist, turn and shimmy with Dolly Trolley, plus a make your own merfolk workshop and lots more.
Dates: Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February 2025, 11am to 4pm
Tickets: Free
National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, SE10 9NF
www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/february-half-term-national-maritime-museum
Fairy Tale Musical Mash Up
Author, performer and multi-instrumentalist Gareth P Jones presents a fun-filled show full of sing-along songs, super-fast rapping, funky ukulele and interactive storytelling at the Deptford Lounge this half term.
The show is aimed at children aged 5-10 and sees a fresh take on classic fairytales, packed with jokes, actions and messages of empowerment.
Get down with disco-dancing gorilla CinderGorilla, strut with Snowy White and the cat-walk cats of Purry Tale Lane, and let down your ears with the long-eared rabbit Rabunzel.
With his assortment of instruments and his trusty loop pedal, Gareth P Jones takes you on a musical journey featuring hip-hop, disco, electronica, rock and pop, while bringing these animal fairy stories to life.
Date: Friday 21 February 2025, 11am
Tickets: Pay-What-You-Decide
Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, Deptford SE8 4RJ
deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/event/fairy-tale-musical-mash-up
