When it comes to the summer holidays knowledge is power. And with six weeks stretching out before us we all know that we need to be on our toes to fend off those inevitable questions like “what are we doing today” or god forbid the “I’m bored” statement which for me is like nails on a chalkboard

So as parents ourselves with kids at multiple ages and stages we’ve put together a smoking hot guide of local activities and events below. Some are free, and some have a small charge. Others are week-long summer camp activities. So FOSH is gone! (fear of the summer holidays)  Summer Greenwich Summer Greenwich

If you do get any “I’m bored” here’s a printable for the fridge with 47, yes 47 perfectly reasonable comebacks! (ideas)

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Charlton Community Fun Day

Bringing together the community with live music from young artists and established performers, food, arts and crafts, a fashion show by young designers, African and Middle Eastern drumming workshops, storytelling, face painting, and a dog show. Look out for Ready Steady Lift Off!…more here

Indirect Sunlight at NOW Gallery

This summer exhibition will draw nature inside, inviting visitors to come in and discover an unexpected garden. You can also take part in gallery planting workshops and extra planting days……more here.

Colour: The Rainbow Revealed

Colour: The Rainbow Revealed is an award-winning exhibition exploring the endless ways in which colour shapes our world. Be dazzled by how colours are made and perceived, discover how animals use colour to attract and hide and look into how different colours mean many different things….more here

Dinosaur Takeover

Head to Surrey Quays Shopping Centre for some fantastic free fun for the kids. This summer the shopping centre will have a big dinosaur takeover. Every Thursday from 9th to 30th August, kids will be taken on an imaginative journey into the pre-historic past, and best of all it’s free!…more here

Discoveries at Eltham Palace

Do you have a budding Darwin or an up-and-coming Brunel? Take a trip through history’s most exciting inventions from the totally practical to the downright wacky – can you design something to add to the record books?? ….more here

Fun Day at Tump 53 Centre

Wide Horizons Centre will be open from 10 pm to 3 pm and there will be lots of exciting activities for the whole family. Have a go at pond dipping, go hunting for mini beasts or go on a woodland trail around the centre. – All for FREE….more here

Jazz Sundays at Eltham Palace

Whether you’re picnicking with friends or taking a summertime stroll, be transported back in time with the jazz players….more here

Summer Reading Challenge

Go to any library in Royal Greenwich and register for free. Borrow a book, anything you like, and follow the challenge – read six books in six weeks. The challenge is for children aged four to 11 years (children under eight must be accompanied by an adult at all times).!…more here

Summer School at Trinity Laban

With many different activities over three days, you can pick and mix workshops or opt for a 3 day-long course. From Jazz Jams to Composing Music for Film, there is something for everyone and plenty of opportunities to experiment and try new things…..more here

Dawn Of Super Heroes

Following a successful run in Paris, 2018 will see the London Premiere of ‘DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes’. In residence at The O2 from 23 February to 9 September, this one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrates DC’s rich history, unique mythology and iconic Super Heroes and Super Villains …..more here

Summer Forest School

There will be three Forest school day sessions on the 24th & 25th July, 1st & 2nd August and 28th & 29th August for children aged 5 – 11-year-olds. They will be creative, learn wood skills, build shelters, play games, learn about the Forest all whilst be having loads of fun! !…more here

Green Line Art Mycenae House

Suitable for children aged five to 11 years. Children can attend as many days as they like. If they attend two or three days they’ll receive an arts award certificate……more here.

Summer Arts Garden Dance Party

A 5-day street dance course for 4 – 12-year-olds, includes daily picnic lunches and gardening activity. The week will culminate in a storytelling picnic for parents and family on the last day…..more here

Ugly Bug Safari at Eltham Palace

Small game hunters wanted. Grab a magnifying glass and join our big hunt for some minibeasts. We’ll peer into the parterre, unearth insects near the moat and encounter gruesome bugs near the Great Hall. Discover the secret life of our creepy-crawly friends and create your own to take home….more here

 Train the Troops Eltham Palace

Fall into step and polish your shoes or it’ll be basic rations for you. Discover Eltham’s wartime past with this hands-on experience of soldiers on the front line….more here

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Electronic Keyboard Workshop

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes one-day workshops for beginners have a different theme depending on the season and are a perfect opportunity to try out the keyboard and make music the fun way– All for FREE….more here

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