Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play – Barnes
2026-02-13 09:30 - 16:45 (Europe/London) | Barn Elms Sports Trust, Queen Elizabeth'e Walk, Barnes, SW13 9SA, United Kingdom
Penny Poppins Drop & Play / Stay & Play.

Tuesday / Wednesday Drop & Play at 9.30-11.35am
Thursday Stay, Play & Sing at 3.45-4.45pm

Children will have the chance to express themselves freely using songs, rhymes, musical instruments and various different props. As well as giving children the opportunity to burn off all that excess energy, dancing around and making lots of wonderful music.

£10.00 per session

Classes are drop in and pay as you go but please remember to check that the session you wish to attend is running. You can book here.

https://www.pennypoppinsmusic.co.uk

Parent & Child Family Group – East Twickenham
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Crossway Centre, 306 Richmond Road, St Margarets, TW1 2PD, United Kingdom
The principles that underlie all of the work at The St Michael Steiner School are also at the heart of their Parent and Child groups. These principles come out of observation of the developmental stages that children go through as they grow and a perception of what they need at each stage.
The groups work out of the understanding of the young child enhanced by the work of Rudolf Steiner as well as Emmi Pikler. With this in mind, they aim to provide a supportive environment for parents and carers of young children and a nurturing one for the children themselves.
Their most important task is to support you whilst you raise and care for your children. They know that parents/carers of young children can sometimes feel exhausted and isolated during this often joyful, fulfilling stage of family life. There is an enormous, ever-growing body of information and advice which can be very helpful, positive, practical and well-meaning. However, it is sometimes contradictory, overwhelming and, at its worst, consumerism/competition-driven.
In the Parent and Child Groups, they strive to offer balance, the opportunity to relax in nature, meet other parents or perhaps dabble in a simple seasonal craft. Or help with a little gardening, peruse the books and pamphlets on offer, whilst your children explore and play alongside or with each other.
The group leaders can offer information about Steiner Waldorf Education, Emmi Pikler’s Self-Initiated Physical Development /Respectful Care, as well as parenting issues, if you want to ask them.
https://stmichaelsteiner.hounslow.sch.uk/parent-child-groups/

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™️ Trail – Osterley Park
2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB, United Kingdom
Become the world’s most famous caterpillar, from Eric Carle’s best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. This charming trail brings to life the best-selling story of the tiny caterpillar who hatches from an egg and is very hungry, so he eats through a variety of fruits and snacks each day. The caterpillar then forms a chrysalis around himself and later, emerges as a beautiful butterfly. Brought to life with beautifully illustrated trail markers, giant food cut-outs, activities and games, children learn about the days of the week, counting, and the life cycle of a butterfly, within the picturesque setting of Osterley’s early spring gardens. Pick up a free trail sheet and discover accompanying QR codes, games and activities to learn fun and fascinating facts inspired by this classic children’s tale. Celebrate completing the trail with a snap in front of our stunning photo opportunity – giant, colourful butterfly wings!  Recommended ages 3-6yrs.
Normal admission applies.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house/events

Play:Make:Art (2-5yrs) – Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham
2026-02-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Orleans House Gallery, Orleans Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BL, United Kingdom
Play:Make:Art is a unique session that enables time and space for you and your little one(s) to create and just be together. There are no expectations, pressures or milestones to meet, only materials to roll, cut, tear, mark, balance, thread, crawl under, move and inspect. You’ll be supported and gently guided by artist and early years facilitator Abigail Hunt, who has over twenty years’ experience working with families and developing creative projects for galleries and museums.
What will you create, what new skills and stories will unfold? It will be led by your child’s imagination, and you will be held in a space that allows you to breathe and experiment. Watch as your child deeply concentrates on a creative task that they have set for themselves, developing new skills before your eyes.
Families are encouraged to enjoy the experience of Play:Make:Art, taking only memories home, so all materials can be used again.
Key information

Suitable for 2-5 year-olds, children must be accompanied by an adult
Sessions are fortnightly on Fridays
Drop-in session starting at 10:30 and last entry is at 12:00 – arrive at a time that works for you!
Tickets are £6 full price, £4 concessions per session

Book tickets on the link below:
https://www.orleanshousegallery.org/events/playmakeart-2/

Mudfest – London Wetland Centre, Barnes
2026-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 | London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT, United Kingdom
Stomp, splash and squelch with the Wetland Centre’s mud-tastic half-term. Grab your wellies and get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun! Mud isn’t just messy – it’s marvellous. It’s the stuff super-powered wetlands and great family adventures are made of. Embrace the mess and discover just how brilliant mud can be with hands-on activities, including mud kitchen, mud art, brilliant beaks, nest building and more.
Normal admission applies.
https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/events

Fantastic Beasts – Hounslow Urban Farm
2026-02-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Hounslow Urban Farm, Faggs Road, Feltham, TW14 0LZ
Join a magical adventure to discover real farm animals with super powers. If you’re looking for something special this half-term, discover the real-life skills and talents of the beasts at Hounslow Urban Farm.
Normal admission applies..
https://hounslowurbanfarm.co.uk/whats-on/

Blossom Crafts – Ham House
2026-02-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-15 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-16 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-17 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-18 11:30 - 15:30 | Ham House, Ham Street, Ham, TW10 7RS, United Kingdom
Join Ham House for craft activities inspired by the coming season and have a go at making origami blossom. Explore the spectacular 17th-century house, which reopens on 14th February after the annual winter conservation closure, with new opening hours or 11.30am-3.30pm (last entry 3pm).
Free but normal admission applies.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/ham-house-and-garden/events

Junior Parkrun – Osterley
2026-02-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB, United Kingdom
A 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). ​
It is held every Sunday at 9:00am.
The event takes place at Osterley Park, Jersey Rd, Isleworth, TW7 4RB. See Course page for more details.
The course is 2000m (2K) long. The course is in Osterley Park, Isleworth. The course is run on a mixture of paved paths, unpaved paths and grass. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Marshals will be at key sections of the course and signs will be in place.
The course begins in front of the steps to Osterley House. Turn right in to the field in front of the house. After a clock wise lap of the field, come off the field and on to the pathway and run down to the large gate at the back entrance by Osterley Lane. Turn around and run back along the same path. Then turn left in to the field and run another clockwise lap with the finish funnel in the field in front of the steps to the house.
It’s free! but please register before your first visit. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode.
The aim is to have fun. Please go along and join in whatever your pace!
Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee in The Tearooms, Stable Yard – please go and join us!
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/osterley-juniors/

Junior Parkrun – Moormead, St Margarets
2026-02-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Moormead & Bandy Recreation Gound, Moor Mead Road, St Margarets, TW1 1JS, United Kingdom
A 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). ​
The aim is to have fun. Please go along and join in whatever your pace!
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing – it’s free! but please register before your first visit. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder).
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/moormead-juniors/

Trains Trains Trains – London Museum Of Water & Steam
2026-02-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 16:00 | London Museum Of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN, United Kingdom
All aboard! Join the Museum for a week of train-themed activities, including rides on the steam locomotive Thomas Wicksteed; displays of model steam railways with the 16mm Association (Weekend of 21-22 Feb); train-inspired crafting in the Waterworks Gallery.
Normal admission applies plus train rides are £1 per ride.

https://waterandsteam.org.uk/whats-on-new
