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Fun things to do with kids in South Kensington

Looking for family-friendly activities in South Kensington? Dive into a world of exploration and experimentation with interactive experiences tailored for families. From music and science to arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, immersive galleries, and beyond, there's plenty of inspiring fun for your kids to discover!

Future of Food

24th July-4th Jan 2026
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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A free exhibition examining how science can help us find more sustainable ways to grow and produce, purchase and cook, eat and enjoy food to help protect the planet.

IMAX 70MM Season

Various dates and times
Science Museum
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From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.

Pop-up Performance: Caribbean Storytelling

6th Sept - 6th Dec
11am- 3:.40pm
V&A South Kensington
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Celebrate Caribbean culture through fun family activities, games, and stories.

October Design Camps

October
Various times
Design Museum
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A programme of activities designed for children and young people to get creative, including our popular half-term Design Camps.

Work Experience Week in the Language Department

23rd - 27th March 2026
10am-4pm
Goethe-Institut
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Would you like to gain hands-on experience in an international cultural institution? Join this one-week work experience programme at the Goethe-Institut London and explore the work of our language and educational services departments. Apply now!

Courses for Children and Young Learners

Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
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Vibrant, in-person German courses for children and teens aged 6-17. From beginner classes to creative options like Coding & German, young learners enjoy a hands-on, engaging approach to language learning – right here in South Kensington.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

17th Oct - 12th July 2026
10am-6pm
Natural History Museum
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Pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through images that celebrate nature’s awe-inspiring beauty and urge us to protect it. Now in its sixth decade, the exhibition sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

14th Nov - 1st January
Hyde Park
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The ultimate destination for festive fun is back with over 150 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

Family Fun: Drawing from Life

6th Dec
11am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Join us for a special family-friendly life drawing workshop to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Only £5!

My Christmas Orchestral Adventure

7th Dec
12:30pm & 4:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Oh no! Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully our trusty ensemble has found it but they need your help to return it to him ahead of the big day!

Family Fun (5-10yrs): Drawing from Life

6th Dec
11am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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In this clothed, life-drawing class, children and parents will be invited to celebrate disability and difference through creative exploration, guided drawing prompts, and meaningful conversations.

Christmas 2025

Opens 1st Dec
Various times
V&A South Kensington
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Experience the magic of Christmas at the V&A South Kensington with a month of spectacular displays, installations, family activities, film screenings, performances and more.

Hunger Games: Catching Fire (12A) 70mm

11th Feb 2026
7:15pm
Science Museum
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Relive the unforgettable sequel to The Hunger Games in stunning IMAX 70mm at the Science Museum.

Marcel Santa and the Little Pizza Delivery Man

14th-21st Dec
Various times
Institut français
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Christmas Eve, somewhere in a gray suburb, a young daydreaming pizza delivery boy named Abdou, meets the real Father Christmas, whose name is Marcel.

Tim Peake: Celebrating 10 Years Since Blast Off

14th Dec
Various times
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Join us for a day of exciting free activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of astronaut Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station. Look out for Tim Peake, who will be at the museum all day!

Dino Disco for Kids

19th Dec
7am-9pm
Natural History Museum
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What could be better than a dino disco? Join us for the best party in town! Bring along the kids, show off your Jurassic jive and listen to your favourite tunes at our family-friendly headphone disco.

Design Baby

3rd Dec
11am-2pm
V&A South Kensington
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Play with unusual and experimental materials and mix them up with your little ones! Explore the space and sensory areas. Share your experience with other families and create new connections. This event is free!