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Best things to do with the kids this October in London

By Hailey Wendling on 27/9/2017

From half-term to Halloween, we've rounded up the best things to do with the kids this October in London

Living Lines: the Animated Big Draw Festival 2017

The Big Draw is the world's biggest drawing festival. For the entire month of October, there will be a series of events celebrating everything to do with this year's theme: animation. There will be free events for all skill levels across London, from Kensington Palace to the Royal Academy of Arts.

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WHEN

01 Oct 2017 – 31 Oct 2017, Times vary

WHERE

Various Locations

The Lorax, The Old Vic

A cautionary environmental tale for our times, Dr. Seuss's The Lorax has been brought to the Old Vic stage by David Greig and songwriter Charlie Fink. This performance promises to be as heartwarming as it is heartwrenching.

WHEN

15 Oct 2017 – 05 Nov 2017, Times vary between events. Check online

WHERE

The Old Vic
The Cut, London, SE1 8NB

British Library, The History of Magic: Harry Potter illustration by Jim Kay © Bloomsbury Publishing.

Harry Potter exhibition: The History of Magic, British Library London 2017

Muggles of all ages are invited to learn about the mysteries of Harry Potter's magical world this half-term, thanks to an exhaustive retrospective of J.K. Rowling's work on display at the British Library.

WHEN

20 Oct 2017 – 28 Feb 2018, Exhibition opening times tbc

WHERE

British Library
96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

Boo at the Zoo, Halloween at London Zoo

Families are invited to celebrate All Hallows' Eve with furry friends this half-term with Boo at the Zoo. The extravaganza returns to the London Zoo grounds for 2017 with a range of spooky activities.

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WHEN

21 Oct 2017 – 31 Oct 2017, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

WHERE

London Zoo
Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY

A World Inside a Book: Gruffalos, Dragons & Other Creatures, Discover Children's Story Centre

Gruffalos, dragons, and other creatures will roam the Discover Children's Story Centre this October, with a new exhibition dedicated to transporting tots to inside the pages of their favourite Julia Donaldson book. Half term specials involve daily Gruffalo film screenings and visits from illustrators.

WHEN

21 Oct 2017 – 01 Sep 2018, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

Discover Children's Story Centre
383-387 High Street Stratford , London, E15 4QZ

Best things to do with the kids this October in London

From half-term to Halloween, we've rounded up the best things to do with the kids this October in London

Living Lines: the Animated Big Draw Festival 2017

The Lorax, The Old Vic

Harry Potter exhibition: The History of Magic, British Library London 2017

Boo at the Zoo, Halloween at London Zoo

A World Inside a Book: Gruffalos, Dragons & Other Creatures, Discover Children's Story Centre

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