Free Entry to King Henry’s Walk Adventure Playground

Monday 30 – 10 April, 10.30am – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 5.30pm each day (Closed on Bank Holidays)
11 King Henry’s Walk, Islington N14NX 

This Easter, children and young people can dive into a world of real adventure, freedom, and creativity. From building dens and climbing high structures to lighting fires, cooking outdoors, and getting hands-on with tools, every day offers something new.  

There’s space to run, explore, take risks, and make their own games with friends old and new. Whether it’s crafting, sports, messy play, or simply chilling out in a quiet corner, children shape their own experience.  

Supported by skilled playworkers, they gain confidence, resilience, and independence, without even realising it.  

Fresh air, open space, and endless possibilities mean no two days are ever the same. It’s a place where imaginations run wild, friendships grow stronger, and children truly feel like it’s theirs. Once they arrive, they won’t want to leave, and you’ll see the difference in their smiles. 

Free offer for Islington residents. Find out more. 

Seacole Sessions Family Activity: Lavender Playdough with the Museum of the Order of St John

Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 1 April, 11am – 2.30pm  
Museum of the Order of St John, St John’s Gate, 26 St John’s Lane London EC1M 4DA
Ward: Clerkenwell 

Stir, squish, and shape your own lavender playdough to take home and enjoy a soothing storytime from 12:30-13:30.
Seacole Sessions are sensory friendly events for families. They are designed to support autistic and neurodiverse families and are suitable for people who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded and noisy. 

Spaces for these activities are limited and free tickets must be booked in advance. All those who sign up will be sent a visual story via email. 

Free for everyone, aimed families with children with SEN, aimed at 3-1 year olds but babies and siblings are welcome. Find out more and book!
Instagram: @museumstjohn 

Drop-In Free Family Activity: Lavender Playdough with the Museum of the Order of St John

Wednesday 1 April, 11am – 2.30pm
Museum of the Order of St John, St John’s Gate  26 St John’s Lane London EC1M 4DA

Stir, squish, and shape your own lavender playdough to take home and enjoy a soothing storytime from 12:30-13:30. Includes a chance to meet our St John Ambulance Cadets! Free for everyone, aimed at families with children aged 3-10 (but welcome babies and siblings). Find out more and book!

Spring Sale and Exhbition at Artbox London

March 19th to 23rd April 2026  
Thursdays from 12 – 5.30pm  
Friday April 17th and 24th April from 12 – 5.30pm  
Late Night Viewing: 15th April from 6-8pm. Viewing by appointment available outside these hours.
Artbox, 167 Whitecross Street EC1Y 8JT  

Join us for our Spring Sale – our last show at our Whitecross Street Gallery.
Don’t miss this chance to discover and buy artwork created by all of our artists, with original pieces starting from just £20. Explore a range of work across different mediums and styles and find something unique to take home, while supporting our artists and their creative practice.  This exhibition also marks 15 years of Artbox London. Since 2011, Artbox has supported learning disabled and autistic artists to develop their creative voices and share their work with wider audiences. Our time at Whitecross Street – a space we’ve used since July 2024 – has been a wonderful chapter, hosting six exhibitions and welcoming many visitors to experience our artists’ work.
The programme at Whitecross Street has been made possible thanks to the support of Arts Council England, The Goldsmiths’ Foundation, Islington Giving, and the generosity of the building’s current owner. 

Free for everyone, find out more
Instagram: @artboxlondon.org 

Mini Marvels: Early Years Sensory Play at Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Wednesday 8 April, 10.00 – 11.00am 
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39A Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN 

Explore the Estorick Collection with our interactive and sensory play space designed for families with young children.
The families’ area, located in the temporary exhibition galleries, includes a wealth of sensory and creative resources that will captivate and delight children under 5.

Mini Marvels now include a new space especially designed for children and adults who need a quieter museum experience. The area, located in a separate gallery, will feature dimmed lighting and a reduced capacity, allowing you to explore the Collection at your own pace, while engaging with objects and materials designed to activate your morning.

Free for children accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced booking is required. 

Life Drawing at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Monday 20 April 2026, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39A Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN 

Join us for an untutored life drawing session with a professional life model. Whether a beginner or experienced practitioner, join a friendly community of art lovers and nurture your creativity in our life drawing sessions. We can provide drawing boards and a selection of basic drawing materials. You are more than welcome to take your kit with you. Please note: only dry materials are allowed in the galleries. 

Book here. 

Family Art Day: Discover, Play and Share at Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Sunday 26 April 2026, 10.00 – 12.00
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39A Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN

Explore the whimsical world of Alessandro Mendini, one of Italy’s most creative and influential designers and architects!

These family-friendly activity will invite you to discover his innovative art through hands-on experiences, creative challenges, and interactive explorations. From fusing art and everyday life to transforming images with colour, families will engage with Mendini’s unique vision and unlock the power of visual language together. Join us for an unforgettable journey where art sparks conversation and creativity!

Family Arts Days now include a new space especially designed for children and adults who need a quieter museum experience. The area, located in a separate gallery, will feature dimmed lighting and a reduced capacity, allowing you to explore the Collection at your own pace, while engaging with objects and materials designed to activate your morning. 

Free for children accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced booking is required. 

LSO St Luke’s Open Morning

Saturday 9 May, 10am – 12.30pm 
LSO St Luke’s, 161 Old Street, EC1V 9NG

LSO St Luke’s is the London Symphony Orchestra’s venue and the home of LSO Discovery, our music education and community programme. We’ve been welcoming audiences, participants and performers through our doors for over 20 years, and we’d love to show you around at our free open morning, showcasing just some of the activities that take place in our venue. 
Young people and under-5s can take part in creative activities run by LSO animateurs and London Museum Docklands – and everyone can get involved in a ‘Come and Sing’ workshop hosted by Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir.
Soak up the sounds of music performances by talented young instrumentalists and the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, who will be singing songs that showcase a variety of gospel styles, from traditional spirituals to contemporary songs.
Members of the LSO team will be on-hand, and we’ll be serving light refreshments throughout the morning.

Free for everyone. Find out more 

Picture credit: Tim Crocker