The kids are off school for the week – and you need to keep the littl’uns entertained, however strapped you are for cash. Don’t panic, it is possible, check these out.

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Celebrate Chinese New Year at The Museum Of London which is putting on a day of bril activities for kids of all ages.

Highlights at the day long event include dragon mask making, Kung Fu displays, ribbon dancing and a lucky dip.

Fri 16th, 11.30am – 5pm : Chinese New Year: celebrate the Year of the Dog
Museum of London Docklands, No1 Warehouse, West India Quay, E14 4AL
FREE – just drop in
For more info click here

Let out your inner pirate at a week of fun activities at the Golden Hinde on the river!

Sir Francis Drake’s giant vessel will be hosting guided tours for all ages plus story telling for kids up to eight. Aha me hearties!

10th – 18th Feb: February Half Term on The Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, SE1 9DE
£5 Adults, £3 Children, £10 Family of 3, £12 Family of 4, Under 3s are free. 
For more info click here

Help spread the love this Valentine’s Day and feed our feathered friends at Discovery Day – Brilliant Birds in Hyde Park

The afternoon programme will give little ones the chance to make a bird feeder to take home, learn some bird watching skills and build a wooden box for your garden.

Tues 14th Feb, 11am – 3pm: Discovery Day – Brilliant Birds
Hyde Park, W2
FREE – but book in advance
To reserve your spot – and for more info – click here

Get creative at the Royal Air Force Museum! The museum has teamed up with model makers, Airfix, to give youngsters the chance to make small airplanes. Choose from the Sopwith Pup, The Albatross or Mitsubishi Zero.

It’s suitable for kids eight and up. Younger kiddies between 5-8 can make and paint a wooden biplane,

Mon 12th – Fri 16th Feb, 11am – 3pm: Airfix Make and Take
Royal Air Force Museum London, Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL
Tickets, £3. Entrance to the museum is FREE
For more info click here