Creative workshops for kids in London

31 make & create picks for families: workshops, pottery, baking and crafts. Including workshops, museums and christmas & seasonal, from free.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 · details checked against each organiser’s own site

31 events on now and coming up

Questions families ask

Are there free things to do with kids?
Yes: 7 events listed here are free, including The Bayeux Tapestry, Family activities and Family Sundays & under-5s storytelling. Some free venues still ask you to book a timed slot.
What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
23 events here are fully indoors, such as Festive afternoon tea, Larger Than Life: Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More and The Bayeux Tapestry. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
20 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Festive afternoon tea and Southbank Centre Winter Market. Check each listing's ages before you book.
Do I need to book in advance?
For many, yes: 12 listings say to book ahead, and 2 say walk-up is fine. Each event page shows the organiser's booking notes and links to their own booking page.
Which are easy with a pushchair?
15 venues state pushchair access, including Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Southbank Centre Winter Market and Frameless immersive art. Where a listing does not say, we leave it blank rather than guess.
Are there relaxed or SEN-friendly sessions?
13 events offer relaxed sessions or SEN adjustments, such as Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Larger Than Life: Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More and Southbank Centre Winter Market. Dates for relaxed sessions are on each event page.