Things to do with the kids in London this weekend:14 December - 16 December

The exhibition to see: Art Wars 9

Star Wars obsessive in your midst? Then check out this exhibition featuring artists like Mr. Brainwash, Alison Jackson, Hayden Kays, UnSilled Worker, Nettie Wakefield, Ben Eine, Philip Colbert, Bran Symondson, Joe Rush, Stuart Semple and Schoony, who have reworked the iconic Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet as a piece of art. Art Wars, which also features Star Wars inspired paintings and drawings, is curated by Ben Moore, and will raise funds for the Missing Tom Fund, set up in support of Ben's brother, Tom.

Photo: Artwars 9, Rogue iCON

The place to shop: Royal Opera House Pop-Up Shop

For anyone with a ballet, toy or book-loving child, this glorious pop-up in Covent Garden - the Royal Opera House's first - is a must-visit. From festive baubles to foodie treats, you can easily tick off most of your Christmas gift list recipients in one fell swoop. On the kid's front, it's a total dream, especially for dance lovers: Bob and Blossom tutu skirts, ballet-themed notebooks, toy mice in suitcases from Maileg, a fantastic and inspiring picture book selection and Royal Ballet's new collection of tees, joggers and hoodies. And much more...

Photo: Studio Egar

The new thing to try: Findlays woodcarving workshop

Makers are having a moment - and making skills can serve kids for a lifetime. Findlays workshops teach the basics of woodcarving, starting with the creation of a butter knife or spatula, before progressing onto wooden spoons in level 2. The workshops last three hours and cost £40 per person, including all materials. Email findlaysoffice@gmail.com to book.

The Christmas fair to attend: Lead Tin Christmas Fair

SW11's fab new stationery store, Lead Tin, is hosting its first-ever Christmas market this weekend. From stunning handmade cards to glorious Christmas wreaths and centrepieces, there's plenty to stock up on. Kids will be happy purchasing retro rubbers and Viarco pencils - the Italian brand has been operating since 1907!

The festive thing to do: Check out Museum of Architecture's Gingerbread City, Somerset House

Head to Somerset House to check out impressive feats of gingerbread architecture - and to build your own. Some of the weekend gingerbread-house making workshops are sold out, but keep checking as they run daily and you should be able to book in with the kids one day in December.

The must-see family show: The Lost Thing, Royal Opera House, Linbury Theatre

Shaun Tan's enchanting and thought-provoking book The Lost Thing is now a stage show combining music, dance and video to explore a child's discovery of something unusual and different. Amazingly, there are still some weekend tickets available for this delightful spectacle.

The crafty thing to do: Get cooking with Alma Kids

OK, so it's not strictly a weekend activity, but we'd be remiss not to tell you that amazing plant-based deli Alma, which regularly runs kids' cookery classes, is hosting a Christmas camp for toddlers and older kids. Book your child in for a day - or the whole week - and let them enjoy an interactive food journey. Alma Kids also offers term time classes covering everything from singing bowls to crystals to crafts.

The show to book into: Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever, Duke of York's Theatre

Have a toddler in need of entertainment? Then look no further than Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever, which has all of the ingredients your need to delight your little one: favourite characters, music and muddy puddles. Enjoy!

The panto to book into: Dick Whittington and His Cat, Hackney Empire

Hackney Empire's panto is always a London highlight, with a diverse, phenomenal cast which includes Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe and plenty of amazing effects. This year's production, Dick Whittington and His Cat, takes spectators on a journey aboard the Windrush from Jamaica to a new world in London.