What's On
Make sure you don't miss out on the best child, mum and family events this month and into the future, with our handy calendar!
Chiswick Library Half Term Craft
areas:Chiswick Date: Thursday 30th May 2013
Times: 11am until 12 noon
Location: W4 2AB
Half Term Craft - Design a heart key-ring. Advanced booking is essential. Please book through the library.
Discover Butterflies & Bees! Family Workshop
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing Date: Thursday 30th May 2013
Times: 10am until 12noon
Location: W2 2UH
Join us on a bug safari using nets, pooters, jars and magnifying glasses to see what creatures you can find!
Gunnersbury Park Museum Half Term Activities
areas:Chiswick Ealing From: 28/05/13 to 30/05/13
Location: W3 8LQ
Thirsty Work, Kitchen Science, Mini Beasts and On Safari! Advanced booking required.
Southfield School Car Boot Sale
areas:Chiswick Date: Sunday 26th May 2013
Times: 8.30am until 12.30
Location: W4 1BD
One of the borough's friendliest car boot sales. All the money taken at the gate goes to supporting the school.
Chiswick Pier Canoe Club - Free Taster Sessions
areas:Chiswick Date: Sunday 26th May 2013
Times: 10.30am until 2pm
Location: W4 2UG
National Go Canoeing Week is an annual participation event aimed at getting as many boats on the water as possible.
Bliss London Buggy Push 2013
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing Date: Saturday 25th May 2013
Times: 10am until 12.30pm
Location: NW1 4NR
Join us at Regents Park and help us raise vital funds for special care babies and their families.
UEFA Champions Festival
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 23/05/13 to 26/05/13
Everyone’s invited to the free four day UEFA Champions Festival at The International Quarter, Stratford City.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 21/05/13 to 25/05/13
Location: SW3 4SL
The most famous flower show in the world, which showcases the very best from the world of horticulture.
Chelsea Fringe
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 18/05/13 to 09/06/13
A London-wide festival of flowers, gardens and gardening timed to coincide with the Chelsea Flower Show.
Special Children's Day
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 18/05/13 to 19/05/13
Times: All day
Location: NW1 4RY
Special Children's Day welcomes children with special needs and their families and friends to ZSL London Zoo.
Herbal High Road
areas:Chiswick From: 18/05/13 to 09/06/13
Edible Herbal High Road launch day! Free workshops, children's fancy dress, treasure trail and more...
An Evening with Simon Mayo and Itch
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing Date: Saturday 18th May 2013
Times: 6pm until 7.30pm
Location: W1S 4BS
BBC broadcaster Simon Mayo shares his passion for science & what led him to write about a science mad hero named Itch.
Adult Learners' Week
areas:Chiswick Fulham From: 18/05/13 to 24/05/13
Opportunities to try something new include Crochet, Hand Sewing, Creative Writing and Using Twitter.
Palace Art & Craft Fair
areas:Fulham From: 17/05/13 to 19/05/13
Times: 17th: 12noon until 8.30pm, 18th & 19th:11am until 5.30pm
Location: SW6 6EA
The Fair will showcase craft makers and designers across all media with jewellery, textiles, glass, ceramics and more.
May Fayre Twickenham
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing Date: Friday 17th May 2013
Times: 9.30, 10.45, 1.30 and 2.45
Location: TW1 3AA
Laughter, surprises, dancing and music in an intimate 45 minute concert for children aged 4 months to 5 years.
Mums Show Live
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 16/05/13 to 19/05/13
Times: Thu: 4pm - 9pm. Fri/Sat/Sun 10am - 5pm
Location: N22 7AY
A place to explore and share the huge, exciting, sometimes scary but most of all wonderful world of being a mum.
Macmillan Pop Up Plant Fair
areas:Chiswick Date: Thursday 16th May 2013
Times: 9am until 2pm
Location: W4 3QA
Visit our sale of plants and herbs and enjoy a cup of coffee and cake! Organised by Macmillan Chiswick Committee.
Spirit of Summer Fair
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 15/05/13 to 18/05/13
Location: W14 8UX
Discover a stunning collection of boutiques offering unique and beautiful designs for 2013.
Chiswick House May Fayre
areas:Chiswick Date: Sunday 12th May 2013
Times: 11am until 3pm
Location: W4 2RP
Fun for everyone with games to play, entertainment and activities for all the family, gardening, art activities and more...
Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing Date: Sunday 12th May 2013
Times: 11am until 5.30pm
Location: WC2E 9ED
Celebrate Mr Punch's 351st Birthday at the annual Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival.
Chiswick Eyot Conservation
areas:Chiswick Date: Saturday 11th May 2013
Times: 10am until 12noon
Location: W4 2PR
Join Thames21 and the Old Chiswick Protection Society and help us to improve Chiswick Eyot for wildlife.
London Pet Show
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 11/05/13 to 12/05/13
Times: 9.30am - 5pm
Location: SW5 9TA
Packed with hundreds of different animals, amazing animal action displays and informative talks and demonstrations.
Ealing 135 Spring Fair
areas:Ealing Date: Saturday 11th May 2013
Times: 2pm until 4.30pm
Location: W5 2XA
Craft Stalls, Tombola, Face-Painting Refreshments, Homemade Cakes & Biscuits, Fancy Dress, Raffle and more!
Science Unleashed
areas:Chiswick Ealing From: 11/05/13 to 12/05/13
Times: 11am until 4pm
Location: TW8 0EN
Wacky and wild science magic for all the family in the unique setting of Kew Bridge Steam Museum.
Land Of Kids
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing Date: Monday 6th May 2013
Times: 12noon until 7pm
Location: E8 3DL
Land of Kids is a brand new one day family festival bringing a cargo of curiosities to Dalston's doorstep!
Dukes Meadows Trust Summer Fun Events 2013
areas:Chiswick Date: Sunday 5th May 2013
Times: From 11.00am
Location: W4 2SH
Dukes Meadows Trust is holding free family-friendly events this summer. Come and meet Kidsrome Animal Farm.
Vaisakhi 2013
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing Date: Sunday 5th May 2013
Times: 12.00noon until 6pm
Location: WC2N 5DS
The Mayor of London presents Vaisakhi festivities to mark the Sikh New Year. Music, dance and fun activities for families.
Grand Designs Live
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 04/05/13 to 12/05/13
Times: 10am until 6pm Mon to Fri. 10am until 5pm Sun.
Location: E16 1XL
500 exhibitors will be covering interiors, gardens, home improvement, self-build, renovations, technology & shopping.
Canalway Cavalcade 2013
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 04/05/13 to 06/05/13
Times: Sat & Sun: 10am until 6pm Mon: 10am until 5pm
Location: W9
Canalway Cavalcade - a unique waterways and community festival at Little Venice since 1983.
Chorus
areas:Chiswick Fulham Ealing From: 04/05/13 to 06/05/13
Times: From 10am daily
Location: SE1 8XX
Whether you're part of a choir, want to try joining a community of singers or simply want to listen, this festival is for you.