27 May - 6 Jun 2010 (various dates) Alexandra Palace
Dodgems, hair-raising rides and oodles of candyfloss are all on hand at Ally Pally's funfair. The fair sets up for Easter, both May bank holidays and also a stint in the summer. More
Sep 2010 (various dates) Kensington Town Hall
Find antique and modern bears for sale, teddy bear books, clothes and best-dressed bear competitions in Kensington Town Hall at the bi-annual Hugglets Teddy Bear Festival. Teddies is the September event and the Winter BearFest takes place in February. More
Dec 2010 (annual) Bankside
The Bankside Frost Fair is one of London's highly traditional winter festivals. Catch husky dog sledding, ice sculptures, a sprawling Christmas market and more outside the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. More
Nov - Dec 2010; Sun only (various dates) Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason celebrates a proper festive tradition - old-fashioned Christmas storytelling around the tree: a perfect Christmas activity for all the family in the run-up to Christmas. Book in advance to enjoy this seasonal treat. More
Sep 2010 (annual) Regent Street
London's elegant Regent Street becomes traffic-free for a musical and theatrical extravaganza on one day only. Catch the live music, whizz round on the carousels, watch street entertainers and bag discounts in the shops at the annual Regent Street Festival. More
Feb 2011 (annual) Southbank Centre
The Imagine Children's Literature Festival, at the Southbank Centre, brings together some of the best contemporary children's writers, storytellers and illustrators for readings, discussions and workshops. More
8 Aug 2010 (annual) Gunnersbury Park
The London Mela brings the best of South Asian culture to Gunnersbury Park in Ealing every year. Entrance is free for live music, dance, film and fashion and there are market stalls and a mouthwatering selection of food and drink. More
Oct 2010 (annual) London Dungeon
Creepy interactive horror museum the London Dungeon presents its annual Halloween celebrations, with a host of special spooky events. What better place to go for a good old-fashioned scare? The 2009 Halloween festival is themed around the famous 17th-century Witch Trials. More
Dodgems, hair-raising rides and oodles of candyfloss are all on hand at Ally Pally's funfair. The fair sets up for Easter, both May bank holidays and also a stint in the summer. 
The Bankside Frost Fair is one of London's highly traditional winter festivals. Catch husky dog sledding, ice sculptures, a sprawling Christmas market and more outside the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. 
