Culture In London This Month
Make the most of February Half Term with our selection of the very best activities for families.
Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf – Family Concert
17 February 2026
Head to the Battersea Arts Centre for a charming performance of Prokofiev’s classic tale, brought to life by the Chromatica Orchestra as part of Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture celebrations.
This family concert is a welcome introduction to live orchestral music as Peter sets off on his playful adventure to rescue his animal friends from a mischievous and cunning wolf.
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf Family Concert | Welcome to Wandsworth
Tooting Food Festival
14 & 15 February 2026
Tooting Market and Broadway Market will host a lively weekend of food, performances, guided tastings, and cultural displays.
Meet local food makers, sample dishes from around the world, and enjoy the energetic market atmosphere.
Saturday Morning Picture Club: The Princess and The Frog
21 February 2026
Rio Cinema invites families to a creative morning with arts and crafts at 10:15, followed by a special screening of The Princess and the Frog at 11:00.
Children aged four to ten can enjoy the craft session. The whole family is welcome at the film screening!
Rio Cinema | Saturday Morning Picture Club: The Princess and The Frog
Imagine Festival at Southbank Centre
11 February 2026 to 21 February 2026
Southbank Centre celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary with the much loved Imagine Festival, offering interactive events, performances, and hands-on activities.
A key highlight is the Architecture Explorers: Family Trail (13–20 February), a fun self-guided journey that encourages families to discover unique corners of the Royal Festival Hall and surrounding areas, offering interactive events, performances, and hands‑on activities.
Family Craft Saturdays – Horniman Museum
7 February 2026 to 21 February 2026
The Horniman Museum hosts friendly drop-in craft sessions inspired by its collection of over 350,000 fascinating objects. Activities touch on themes such as oceans, wildlife, and world cultures. Spread across three weekends, these sessions are ideal for families who enjoy creative, hands-on learning.
Make a Roman Clay Pot – London Museum
18 February 2026 to 20 February 2026
Travel back to ancient Londinium with this engaging clay workshop at the London Museum Docklands. Families can shape and design their own Roman style pot, inspired by artefacts uncovered from the River Thames.
Perfect for children curious about history and making things.