Discover our upcoming events

From book readalongs and joyful festive celebrations to hands-on design workshops, creative activities and more, there is so much happening at Young V&A throughout November and December.

Please note that spaces for some events are limited, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out!

What's on

Power of Play Together

Saturday, 7 November, Free

Join the Play Champions and our Power of Play partners for an afternoon of creative play for all the family at Young V&A. Have fun, create and celebrate the joy of play in our Community.

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Create! Studio For Families: Paper Pulp

Saturday, 14 November, £4 - £6

Explore materials, play and make together as a family, transforming paper waste into fun sensory structures. For families with children aged 4+.

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Sensory Friendly Studio for Families: Paper Pulp

Saturday, 14 November, Free

Enjoy tactile, open-ended making as a family, in this relaxed session for children with sensory differences or SEND.

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Book Reading and Draw-along with Gabby Dawnay & Alex Barrow: If I Had a Penguin

Saturday 21 November, £5

Gabby Dawnay & Alex Barrow will read from If I Had a Penguin, before leading a draw-along activity which will invite you to connect with others and develop illustration skills. This event is aimed at children aged 3 - 8 and their adults.

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Make-Lab Build a Birdhouse

Saturday, 28 November, £25

Build a birdhouse for birds to live in, with designer in The Shed Christie Swallow. This event is aimed at families with children aged 7 - 14.

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Mrs H & the Sing-along Band Festive Celebration

Saturday, 5 December, £10

Mrs H & the Sing-along Band bring their infectious blend of family music and a sprinkling of mischief to a new Festive Show at Young V&A.

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Book Reading and Draw-along with Ella Risbridger: The Great Mouse Orchestra

Saturday, 12 December, £5

At this very special festive book event, you will hear bestselling author Ella Risbridger read the opening from her new magical book The Great Mouse Orchestra.

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evim [my home] by Ceyda Tanc Dance x Theatre Fideri Fidera

Tuesday, 29 December, £10 for adults and £10.50 for children

Inspired by Sufi mystic and nomad Rumi, and the mesmerising whirling dervishes, evim [my home] is a magical and interactive performance aimed at children 2 - 7 and their families.

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