What's On this Weekend 18/19 Aug

What's on this weekend? Plan your family weekend with the kids with our round up of what's on in London 18th–19th August

We have heaps and heaps of inspiration for things to do in London this weekend. The following events are all a&u recommended and should be on any parents' radar! Click on the headers and links for more info and to book:   

Wild Child Festival 

A brand new family-friendly festival (aimed at ages 0–11) is coming to leafy Dulwich this weekend with masses of child-focused workshops and entertainment. Dance away in the Bop Along Ballroom, get tech-savvy in the Imagination Lab or walk the tightrope inside the Little Top. Magic tricks galore, interactive storytelling, live music, yoga, theatre and puppet shows. We love the sound of the Babes in the Burrow sensory playspace for tiny festival goers (0–3yrs) with messy play, circus workshops and interactive performances. Get booking.

 

Teletubbies Live at Hackney Empire

Over in East London, little ones can join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Find the 4 friends at Hackney Empire for 2 days only (18–19 August). Tickets: £11–£20. Perfect for ages 6mths. 

photo by Dan Tsantilis

Gangsta Granny at Harold Pinter Theatre

Gangsta Granny is back for a limited run at Harold Pinter Theatre. If you have not seen the show yet, now is the time to book your tickets. Find out how Ben's Friday nights become infinitely more exciting and what secrets Granny has. 14–26 August. Tickets: £15–£65.

Walking with Dinosaurs at the O2

Dinos will be taking over the O2 in this arena spectacular this week! Michaela Strachan is starring as ‘Huxley’ the palaeontologist and she is joined by a whole army of dinos (not just from the Jurassic period). Tickets: £29–£49.

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