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Friday morning celebration. You will start
by rolling, braiding and baking challah!
Then join together for an interactive
singalong and dancing to welcome the
Shabbat. For more information and to
book visit www.jw3.org.uk
Sat 29 Sep
20th London Harvest Anniversary
Celebrations, Capel Manor
Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ
10am-5.30pm. Savour the sights and
sounds of amazing animals, dazzling
displays and prizewinning produce at the
only country show with an urban twist. This
is afun family day out with lots for the kids
to see and do! For more information visit
www.enfieldfestivals.co.uk
Apple Weekend, Fenton House and
Gardens, Hampstead Grove, NW3 6SP
11am-5pm. Acclaimed and much-loved
Apple Weekend is back again! Join in
for the annual celebration of all things
apple in Fenton’s beguiling walled
gardens and 300 year-old orchard.
Charges apply. For more information
visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fentonhouse-and-garden
Sun 30 Sep
Open Day, Whitewebbs Museum
of Transport, EN2 9HW
10am-4pm. Located in abeautiful red-brick
Victorian pumping station, the museum is
home to an impressive collection of old
vehicles, including fire engines, motorbikes,
vintage delivery vans, classic cars and a
model railway. Also, there will be abrilliant
exhibition of Lone Star & Dinky cars and a
wide variety of all Morris Minor motor cars
on show. Accompanied children under
13 free. For more information visit www.
enfieldfestivals.co.uk
Honey Show, Capel Manor
Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ
10am-5pm. The Enfield Beekeepers
are holding their annual Honey show at
Capel Manor Gardens today. Go along
for honey sales, candle rolling and
the opportunity to see an observation
hive with the bees! Local Beekeepers
will be available to talk to you about
their craft, introduce you to the world
of bees and explain the intricate life
that they live. Admission charges
apply. For more information visit www.
capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Kenwood Stories, Kenwood
House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR
12.30-3.30pm. The art collections and
stories of Kenwood will come alive
through narrative and live interpretation
as told by Kenwood volunteers. No need
to book, just turn up. For more information
visit www.english-heritage.org.uk
London City Workshop, Mini
Engineers, University College
School, Hampstead, NW3 6XH
3-5pm. In this workshop, each child will work
as part of ateam to construct their favourite
sights from around London, whether it’s a
building, alandmark or a mode of transport.
Ages 5-11. For more information and to book
visit www.mini-engineers.com
Building Bridges, The Royal
Institution, W1S 4BS
10.30am and 1.30pm. This workshop
with David Jazani will take you hands-on
into all the processes of building abridge:
design, construction, and of course stress
testing. Ages 7-12. For more information
and to book visit www.rigb.org
Family Farm Club, Stepney City
Farm, E1 3DG
1-4pm. Looking for a family-friendly day
out? Stepney City Farm hosts free drop-in
activities for children of all ages (plus their
accompanying adults) on the last Sunday
of every month. For more information visit
www.stepneycityfarm.org
October
Wed 3 O ct
Puppet Tales, JW3, Finchley Road,
NW3 6ET
4.15pm. Children love puppets and the
enchanting worlds they take us to. So join in
for a magical afternoon full of stories, fun and
handmade puppets designed especially for
each class. Ages 2½-6. For more information
and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk
Fri 5 O ct
Music and Baking for Families,
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
(Also 12 Oct) 10am. Everyone is invited for
this special Friday morning celebration.
You will start by rolling, braiding and baking
challah! Then join together for an interactive
singalong and dancing to welcome the
Shabbat. For more information and to book
visit www.jw3.org.uk
Sat 6 O ct
Hits from the Blitz, St Andrew’s
Church Hall, Southgate, N14 5PP
7.30pm. An evening of popular songs
not only from the war years, but the
whole of the 1940s. Ticket price includes
light refreshments served at your table
during the interval of the concert. Book
on 01767 310 459. For more information
visit www.enfieldfestivals.co.uk
Fun Palace, artsdepot, North
Finchley, N12 0GA
11am-3pm. artsdepot’s Fun Palace will see
every corner of the building filled with fun
and creative activities for all ages. For more
information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk
Wonderland, House of Illustration,
King’s Cross, N1C 4BH
10.30am-1.30pm. House of Illustration
is happy to present aseries of family
workshops delivered in British Sign
Language and spoken English. Step into
the world of illustration through gallery
exploration and making with wonderful
workshop leader Christopher Sacre. For
more information and to book visit www.
houseofillustration.org.uk
Grange Big Local Fun Palace, East
Finchley Library, N2 9BB
12noon-4pm. Grange Big Local Fun Palace
is an afternoon of fun, friendship and
inspiration. The aim is to bring neighbours
together, to share, meet friends and
make new ones, and be inspired. For
more information and to view the day’s
timetable visit www.funpalaces.co.uk
Family Friendly Yoga, Stepney City
Farm, E1 3DG
11am-11.45pm. Akid-friendly class for
ages toddler and up, with fun for the
whole family – get ready to move like
the animals, dance, play and then relax.
No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Every first Saturday of the month.
Charges apply. For more information
visit www.stepneycityfarm.org
Explore Zoology, Grant Museum of
Zoology, WC1E 6DE
1.30-4.30pm. Ever wondered how sharp a
shark’s tooth is or how many teeth adolphin
has? Take along your budding zoologists
and be inspired by the natural world. Free,
drop-in event. For more information visit
www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/zoology
Boundary Estate Fun Palace, St. Hilda’s
East Community Centre, E2 7EY
The Boundary Estate Fun Palace is back
for the third time –and this time it is
going to be bigger and better than ever.
As always there will be ahuge range of
arts, science and sports for everyone
to try for free. For times and more
information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk
Sun 7 O ct
Family Music Time with KangaRoo
Kids, JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
(Also 14 Oct) 10.15am. Join in at JW3 for
family fun time with KangaRooKids. You
will go on amagical journey full of puppets,
interactive storytelling, instruments,
parachute play, bubbles and lots and lots
of bouncing around! For more information
and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk
Holborn Community Fun Palace,
Conway Hall, WC1R 4RL
Join in for a day of fun, learning and
surprises! Activities are being planned that
cover arts, performance, science, gardening,
local history and much more! For times and
more information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk
The Little Draw, The Wallace
Collection, Manchester Square,
W1U 3BN
1.30-4.30pm. Free drop-in drawing
workshop for all ages and abilities. Go
along and meet the Little Draw artist and
rediscover the Wallace Collection through
drawing, observation and plenty of creative
experimentation. Suitable for all the family.
No need to book. For more information
visit www.wallacecollection.org
Family Craft, Kenwood House,
Hampstead, NW3 7JR
12noon-3.30pm. Families will get to work
together to try out different art and crafts
whilst exploring the house and finding
out more about its collections. Tickets
will be available to purchase at the event
site on the day. For more information visit
www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenwood
Inhabited Spaces, Parasol Unit,
Islington, N1 7RW
2-4pm. Inspired by Heidi Bucher’s wearable
body shells, create intriguing sculptural
forms you can inhabit. The workshop will
encourage you to draw from observation
before designing and creating your own
wearable sculptures using natural objects
and materials. Ages 5+. For more information
and to book visit www.parasol-unit.org
5th Birthday for Families, JW3,
Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
2.30pm. It’s JW3’s 5th Birthday Party and
you’re all invited to celebrate. There will be
5 rooms, each with adifferent fun activity to
mark 5years of JW3’s families programme
- there will be music, creative work, a
stories corner, amitzvah space, many more
surprises and of course -acake! For more
information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk
Tues 9 O ct
Little Swifts, RAF Museum,
Colindale, NW9 5LL
10.30-11.30am. Join in this fun and lively
session for children aged 2-5, which includes
arts and crafts, games, stories and songs.
Each session is linked to the amazing
collection and helps bring the Museum to
life. Charges apply. For more information and
to book visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london
Wed 10 Oct
Puppet Tales, JW3, Finchley Road,
NW3 6ET
4.15pm. Children love puppets and the
enchanting worlds they take us to. So join in
for a magical afternoon full of stories, fun and
handmade puppets designed especially for
each class. Ages 2½-6. For more information
and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk
Sat 13 Oct
Alma, Pickled Pepper Books,
Crouch End, N8 8PL
Go along and enjoy abeautiful and touching
story for ages 5+. For more information and
to book visit www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk
Sun 14 Oct
Apple Day, Islington Ecology
Centre, N5 1PH
12noon-4pm. Go along to celebrate
a fruit that everyone knows and
loves. Entertainment, stalls, apple-related
activities, delicious refreshments and much,
much more. Free. For more information and
to register visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/
apple-day-tickets-47810509521
Crafternoon, JW3, Finchley Road,
NW3 6ET
2pm. Join in to create your very own
wooden photo frames for your favourite
photo. For more information and to book
visit www.jw3.org.uk
Farmer’s Market, Forty Hall Farm,
Enfield, EN2 9HA
10am-3pm. Get ready to fill your shopping
bags with abounty of local produce, including
seasonal, organic veg direct from the Farm’s
market garden, rare breed meat and sausages,
and Forty Hall Vineyard’s award-winning wine
– all set within the beautiful grounds of Forty
Hall Farm. You can also take some time out to
sit, relax and enjoy great street food. For more
information visit www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Hartbeeps, Jewish Museum,
Camden Town, NW1 7NB
Music, drama, creative play, dance and
movement all set to asoundtrack of
remixed nursery rhymes, original songs
and lullabies. Ages 0-5. To book call
020 7284 7384. For more information
visit www.jewishmuseum.org.uk
Wed 17 Oct
Puppet Tales, JW3, Finchley Road,
NW3 6ET
4.15pm. Children love puppets and the
enchanting worlds they take us to. So join in
for a magical afternoon full of stories, fun and
handmade puppets designed especially for
each class. Ages 2½-6. For more information
and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk
Thurs 18 Oct
Little Swifts, RAF Museum,
Colindale, NW9 5LL
10.30-11.30am. Join in this fun and lively
session for children aged 2-5, which includes
arts and crafts, games, stories and songs.
Each session is linked to the amazing
collection and helps bring the Museum to
life. Charges apply. For more information and
to book visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london
Sat 20 Oct
Green Screen Geeks, The British
Museum, WC1B 3DG
11am-4pm. Discover how to use green
screen technology on tablets, and see
yourselves as part of Museum objects.
Ages 7+. Free, drop-in event. For more
information visit www.britishmuseum.org
Sun 21 Oct
Apple Day, Broomfield Community
Orchard, N13 4HE
Go along for Apple tasting, live music,
home baking and refreshments. Free
entry. For more information visit www.
enfieldfestivals.co.uk
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