Aug 2009 (annual) V&A Museum of Childhood
The V&A Museum of Childhood's summer festival returns by popular demand. Bringing a touch of Glastonbury to East London, the museum grounds buzz with the sounds of live music, street performers and rickshaw rides. More
29 May - 2 Nov 2008 Science Museum
The Science Museum's Films of Fact exhibition looks at the history of science on film. Nature documentaries, 1950s science news programmes and episodes of Tomorrow's World all feature. Some of the films have not been screened in over 50 years. More
18 Sep - 15 Nov 2008; not Sun Lyric Theatre
Best known for his judgments on the ever popular Strictly Come Dancing, Craig Revel Horwood returns to the West End as director in the new sultry sensation Flamenco Flamen'ka at the Lyric Theatre. More
5 Apr - 2 Nov 2008 Science Museum
Get hands-on and find out how we will have to adapt to the changes brought about by global warming at London's Science Museum. More
26 Jul - 7 Sep 2008 (various dates) Alexandra Palace
Dodgems, hair-raising rides and oodles of candyfloss are all on hand at Ally Pally's funfair, which sets up for Easter, both May bank holidays and a stint in the summer. More
25 Nov 2008 - 4 Jan 2009; not Mon (annual) Geffrye Museum
The Geffrye Museum's beautifully decorated period rooms present Christmas Past, a festive programme including workshops, talks, storytelling and concerts, examining 400 years of Christmas traditions in English homes. More
14 Sep 2008 (various dates) Kensington Town Hall
The furry bi-annual extravaganza that is Hugglets Teddy Bear Festival offers antique and modern bears for sale, teddy bear books, clothes, best-dressed bear competitions and much more. Around 150 teddy bear artists and creators take over Kensington Town Hall. More
22 Feb 2009 (annual) Kensington Town Hall
A festival of cuddly bears, the Winter BearFest at London's Kensington Town Hall features more than 170 stands for the eager collector. Many fascinating teddies are on sale, along with books, jewellery and much more. More