Well Christmas and New Year’s break is now over and the excitement has wined down. Now what? January and February are the two hardest months for many. Let’s face it Christmas is over, it’s cold and gloomy outside and March break seems like ages away. Fortunately London does offer some great places and activities for free or nearly free! Below our top 5 activities to keep you going until the spring and summer months come to the rescue and offer us those dog days of summer we all dream about!
1) London Children’s Museum( Free Friday Admission)
The London Children’s Museum does require a membership fee or fee per visit but they are currently
offering FREE Friday evening admission between 5-8pm. The Children’s Museum is the perfect why to play, learn and wear out your little ones before the weekend! Some of my favourite exhibits are Jellyfish Junction, Dinosaurs, Arctic Discovery and the limited time Egypt of the Nile.
offering FREE Friday evening admission between 5-8pm. The Children’s Museum is the perfect why to play, learn and wear out your little ones before the weekend! Some of my favourite exhibits are Jellyfish Junction, Dinosaurs, Arctic Discovery and the limited time Egypt of the Nile.
2) The city of London runs an outdoor skating program each year. I have been skating at these 2 
London locations for as long as I can remember. I remember skating at Victoria Park amidst the holiday display, buying a hot chocolate and watching other skaters when I felt like my feet were going to fall off! Victoria Park and the Covent Garden Market locations have specific hours of operation. Be sure to call ahead for closures due to weather!
London locations for as long as I can remember. I remember skating at Victoria Park amidst the holiday display, buying a hot chocolate and watching other skaters when I felt like my feet were going to fall off! Victoria Park and the Covent Garden Market locations have specific hours of operation. Be sure to call ahead for closures due to weather!
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3) The London Public Library offers many different activities for children of all ages. One 
particularly interesting program is Storytime. Storytime has different sections based on the children’s age group (Books for Babies, Storytime, and Family & Friend Storytime). The focus of this program is to introduce reading a lifelong practice. All programs are free and each branch has their own schedule. Check your location for times and dates!
particularly interesting program is Storytime. Storytime has different sections based on the children’s age group (Books for Babies, Storytime, and Family & Friend Storytime). The focus of this program is to introduce reading a lifelong practice. All programs are free and each branch has their own schedule. Check your location for times and dates!
4) Kidscape is an amazing indoor playground offering stories of fun, mazes, slides and excitement. 
There is a fee to play at kidscape but you sign up their FREE BIRTHDAY PASS. This will allow your birthday child entry for free!
There is a fee to play at kidscape but you sign up their FREE BIRTHDAY PASS. This will allow your birthday child entry for free!
5) The Little Gym is a great way to play, interact and get your baby moving! They offer great 
parent/child classes that teach you and your little ones about Bugs, Birds, Beasts and Super Beasts. The Little Gym also charges a fee for services but do offer a free introductory class.
parent/child classes that teach you and your little ones about Bugs, Birds, Beasts and Super Beasts. The Little Gym also charges a fee for services but do offer a free introductory class.
Pick one these activities each week and it will spring before you know it! Allow your child to be a part of planning these activities and ask what they thought about it afterwards. This will get you and child talking about what interests them and what doesn’t. You might be surprised at what you learn! Be sure to contact each company prior to visit to be sure they are still offering these activities and services
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