20 awesome things to do in London with kids: March 2026

Battersea Power Station is hosting a Mr Men Little Miss Takeover from 6th-8th. Step into the vibrant world of Mr Men/Little Miss through a series of interactive activities, including a treasure hunt where families can use a special map to discover familiar characters. Free.
There’s loads of brilliant theatre at Half Moon this month, including Tiny Planet (5+) on the 7th, Last Unicorn Airways (4+) – featuring an immersive installation – on the 14th, Sisters 360 (8-12) from 20th-21st and Cinema Chill: Peace at Last (3-5) on the 28th. Paid.
The Together Space March Family Event takes place on the 8th. The World Book Day-themed event will include cooking workshops, a collage table, weightlifting, bookswaps, a sensory space, an active play area, a soft play, an inflatable activity run and more. Paid.
Head to Swiss Cottage Open Space on the 8th for The Magic of India Holi Colour Dance Festival. Expect lively dance performances including bangra and dhol troops, DJs, a dancing colour-play area with safe (washable) powder colours, indian food stalls and more. Paid.
Vikings: The Immersive Experience comes to Dock X from 12th March to 31st May. Expect immersive technology, huge installations including a life-size forest, a chance to board a real Viking longship and plenty of replica artefacts. Paid.
Head to Hackney’s Round Chapel on the 14th for Cut A Shine St. Patrick’s Day – Family Barn Dance. Expect dances designed for the very smallest kids through to a couple of proper ones for the grownups, plus meat or vegan Irish stew and a kids’ disco to finish. Paid.
There’s loads on at Shakespeare’s Globe this month, including a spooky Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour of the site from 14th March to 31st October, and a practical Twelfth Night Family Workshop for 5-8s with Globe actors and directors from 28th March to 28th May. Paid.
Big Penny Social will host a St Patrick’s Day Family Party on the 15th. Expect traditional Irish music from Solas Trio, a family ceilidh and traditional Irish Dancing. Head down early for lunch, which will include Sunday roasts and Coddle alongside the usual menu. Paid.
Mrs H Sings bring their unique and infectious blend of family music to artsdepot for the first time on the 15th. Bringing together elements of folk, soul, comedy and theatre, Mrs H presents her beloved singalong with a new lease of life for all the family to join in with. Paid.
Museum of Edible Earth opens at Somerset House from 18th March to 26th April. Explore geophagy; the practice of eating earth for health, ritual and culinary benefit, and experience the communal tasting table through a guided tasting session. Pay what you can.
Head to William Morris Gallery with your 2-5s on the 19th for Mini Morris: Birthday Band and create a colourful tambourine. Then on the 21st grab the whole family and weave a cosy bed for a dragon, songbird or bunny on a cardboard loom in Family Day: Cosy Critters. Free.
Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art will be at IWM from 20th March to 1st November. Suitable for both adults and children, the exhibition will feature a ‘stamper’ trail and activity sheet that encourages children to engage with the artworks. Free.
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt returns to Hampton Court Palace from 21st March to 12th April. Follow the trail, matching the names of influential characters to the Lindt gold bunny statues and collecting a mini chocolate treat when you’ve found them all. Free with paid admission.
Head down to Unicorn from 22nd March to 12th April for Your Toys, a heart-warming show aimed at 5-9s. Children are invited to bring along a toy to lend for the performance and watch it come to life on stage, plus there’s 10 minutes of playtime at the end. Paid.
Menagerie in The Museum – a Petting Zoo returns to the Viktor Wynd Museum on the 25th. Descend the spiral staircase to the weird and wonderful museum then meet, handle and cuddle an assortment of live ducks, reptiles, insects and maybe even something furry. Paid.
Disney on Ice: Into the Magic will be at Wembley’s OVO Arena from 25th-29th. See Belle explore the Beast’s enchanted castle, experience Moana’s courage to embark on a voyage with Maui and sing-along with Miguel from Coco as he follows the music in his heart. Paid.
Cleopatra: The Experience will be at Immerse LDN from 26th March to 12th July. Step into the extraordinary world of Egypt’s Last Great Queen through a glasses-free hologram experience, Virtual Reality, a free-roaming Metaverse and a huge video mapping room. Paid.
British Library’s long-awaited Fairy Tales exhibition opens from 27th March to 23rd August. Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations. Paid.
Octonauts Above & Beyond will be at Kew from 28th March to 12th April. Enjoy a fun-filled family Easter adventure where 3-6s explore a series of installations to find the bees, build them a new hive and help get them there safely. Free with paid admission.
Head to Dulwich Picture Gallery on the 29th for Eggstravaganza: Easter Family Festival. Complete the Easter trail, craft your own bunny ears, take part in live wildlife drawing, make badges, have your face painted, play in the ArtPlay Pavilion and lots more. Paid.