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10 picks around Brent, from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
These picks come from the same behind-the-scenes legwork that powers Near Here. We check a frankly silly number of local listings, then keep the family-friendly ones that are nearby, properly described, and worth recommending.
1at At Home Farm
Magic Meadows Festival is designed to bring families together through joyful, hands-on experiences in nature. Whether you're getting stuck into one of our immersive workshops, getting crafty in the marquee, dancing to live music or unwinding in the wellness yurt , this is a one-day family festival is where imaginations run wild and precious family memories are made.
2Join us for an A World Elsewhere Family Workshop , a playful adventure designed for children aged 9-11 and their grown-ups. Together, you’ll explore the power of imagination, friendship, and fearless creativity through interactive games and storytelling activities inspired by the show.
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3Take part in A World Elsewhere Family Workshop , a playful adventure designed for children aged 5-8 and their grown-ups. Together, you’ll explore the power of imagination, friendship, and fearless creativity through interactive games and storytelling activities inspired by the show.
4Family Fun in the Park at Horsenden Hill is a festival-style outdoor event featuring nine giant inflatables, unlimited activities, games, food, and music. Running on select weekends, it offers a safe, fully staffed day with wristband access.
5UNLIMITED DAY PASS Wristbands are required for children and adults taking part in activities, with one parent or carer included free per wristband. £ 21 Family Fun in the Park Activity Wristband
6Join us for a Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour , a special family-friendly spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre which brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
7Free! (worth double-checking)This event features 'People Who Live in the Skies,' a 20-minute Kathak dance performance by the Amina Khayyam Dance Company, followed by a 15-minute participatory workshop. It is aimed at families with children aged 4-11 and explores topical environmental issues.
8Free! (worth double-checking)Come and build with us at the library at our weekly club.
9Xanthe Somers with Never an end to holding (detail), 2026. Photo by Deniz Guzel.
10Xanthe Somers with Never an end to holding (detail), 2026. Photo by Deniz Guzel.
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