London has hundreds of weekend activities for families. In winter, head to free museums like the Natural History Museum or Science Museum, try soft play at Gambado or Flip Out, or see a show at Polka Theatre. In warmer months, explore city farms, splash pads at the Olympic Park, or adventure playgrounds across London's parks.
Free weekend activities include visiting London's world-class museums (Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Young V&A, British Museum), city farms (Mudchute, Hackney City Farm, Vauxhall City Farm), parks with great playgrounds (Diana Memorial Playground, Coram's Fields), and seasonal events like Southbank Centre family activities.
Great indoor weekend activities include the Young V&A in Bethnal Green, the Science Museum Garden gallery, soft play at Gambado Chelsea or Flip Out London, children's theatre shows at Polka or Unicorn Theatre, swimming at the London Aquatics Centre, and the free Mudlarks gallery at the London Museum Docklands.
London has family events every weekend. Check the Southbank Centre for free family activities, most museums run weekend family workshops and trails, and children's theatres across London have weekend shows. Seasonal events include the Imagine Festival in February, outdoor festivals in summer, and Bonfire Night celebrations in November.