🦊 Golden & Soda Pop

Morning, London! Happy Thursday. My house, my car, my Spotify account… all now belong to K-Pop Demon Hunters. There is no escape. I know the lyrics to Golden and Sodapop by heart and have strong opinions about choreography choices I didn’t ask for. Over ten thousand families get the Scoop every week. Someone out there must also be trapped in this glittery musical vortex. Let me know if it's you. I need the solidarity.

You know when you come back from a trip and your plants have gone full jungle? Same thing seems to have happened to my kids’ feet. Three shoe sizes. In six weeks. What is this sorcery.

Coldplay’s first few gigs have somehow avoided scandal. Disappointing, really.

Lastly, Hurricane Erin seems to be making her way to London. Because of course she is. Stay dry.

Final week of the summer holidays. Let’s dive in.

. LONDON SNIPPETS .
Bits that caught our eye

🎤 KPop Demon Hunters Slays Netflix. It’s official. KPop Demon Hunters is now Netflix’s most watched film ever, with over 236 million views, and at least 40 of those are from my living room. It’s also been the unofficial soundtrack of my car for three weeks. Apologies to anyone stuck next to me in London traffic. Full story

🛍️ From BHS to TED Talks? Oxford Street’s old BHS building might be getting a glow up. Plans are in to turn it into a shiny new retail and cultural hub, complete with shops, offices and an auditorium for things like TED talks and fashion shows. The project would not start until 2029, so do not get too excited just yet. Still, better than another American candy shop. Full story

🎆 Blackheath Fireworks Are (Almost) Back. After years of silence, Blackheath’s legendary fireworks are gearing up for a comeback on 1 November. A proposal has gone in to host just shy of 30,000 people with a promised night of pyrotechnics, entertainment and market stalls. Fingers crossed the council approves and we get to defrost our toes while staring at the sky once again. Full story

 .TRIVIA .
Think you know your London?

. CASUAL EINSTEIN .
2 for 1: Wow your kid, and outsmart the other parents

Fun Fact: The longest case of hiccups lasted 68 years. 😳 A man named Charles Osborne started hiccuping in 1922 and didn’t stop until 1990. That’s more than 430 million hiccups. He still got married twice, had kids, and lived to 97. Absolute icon of inconvenient persistence.

London Fact: London’s oldest tree might be older than London itself. 🌳 The Totteridge Yew, in the churchyard of St Andrew’s, is estimated to be up to 2,000 years old. It’s been standing there since before the Romans arrived. No plaque, no drama, just timeless yew energy.

. EVENTS SCOOP .
What’s on this week?

🌿 Wild Westminster Family Day @ Westminster Abbey
Date & Loc: Aug 28, Westminster SW1P
Go wild in the Abbey’s hidden walled garden with nature-inspired crafts, seed planting, AI animal drawing, and storytelling sessions. Includes Chinese Lion Dance shows at 11.30am and 12.30pm.
Age: 3+ | Price: no cost | Info

💡 I Fow You @ Wellcome Collection
Date & Loc: Aug 28, Euston NW1
Create large-scale, moving artworks in this light and gesture-inspired workshop led by artists from Spectroscope. Guided in BSL and open to all communication styles.
Age: 14–19 & disabled young people 14–25 | Price: no cost (book req) | Info

🎬 Secret Film Club @ Barbican Children’s Library
Date & Loc: Aug 28, Barbican EC2Y
A mystery nature-themed film where tiny creatures face big challenges. Expect ants, wings, leaves and light snacks in this relaxed kids’ screening.
Age: 4+ | Price: no cost | Info

🔥 Great Fire of London Family Show @ Museum of London Docklands
Date & Loc: Aug 28, Canary Wharf E14
Help uncover the fiery chaos of 1666 in this lively, interactive show for families. From a tiny spark to a blazing city, discover the story behind the Great Fire, complete with noise, light, steam and surprises.
Age: 5+ | Price: no cost (book req) | Info

🖼️ Admirable Artwork Tour @ National Army Museum
Date & Loc: Aug 28-29, Chelsea SW3
Family-friendly gallery tours uncovering stories and secrets behind the museum’s most admired paintings. Runs four times daily, no booking needed.
Age: 5+ | Price: no cost | Info

👑 Summer Holidays @ Queen’s House
Date & Loc: Aug 28-29, Greenwich SE10
Crafts, stories, sensory play and surprise performances in one of London’s most stunning historic houses. From art in the Undercroft to time-travelling characters in the Great Hall, each day has a different theme.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

📰 Zine Together @ V&A South Kensington
Date & Loc: Aug 28–29, South Kensington SW7
Get hands-on with collage and colour in this drop-in session where families create zines inspired by the Design and Disability exhibition. Think joyful, playful spaces.
Age: 5+ | Price: no cost | Info

🪡 Soft Studio @ Tate Britain
Date & Loc: Aug 28-31, Millbank SW1P
A dreamy, sensory play space inspired by artist Dorothea Tanning. Slide into soft textures, listen to calming soundscapes and wrap yourself in weighted sculptures designed for playful rest.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

⚓ Summer at the Docks @ Museum of London Docklands
Date & Loc: Aug 28-31, Canary Wharf, E14
Dig, dance and discover London’s layered history with hands-on archaeology, live shows, Caribbean dance parties, and chilled creative workshops. Big energy or slow vibes, pick your adventure.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

⛏️ The Big Dig @ Museum of London Docklands
Date & Loc: Aug 28-31, Canary Wharf E14
Get stuck into archaeology as you excavate a trench to uncover real artefacts from London’s ancient past. Roman ruins? Tudor treasures? Dig in and find out.
Age: 5+ | Price: from £4.50 | Info

🪁 7 Days of Play @ Boston Manor House
Date & Loc: Aug 28–Sep 1, Brentford TW8
Explore a whimsical world of curious objects under the cedar tree, designed to spark creativity and imagination. Run by Assemble Play with expert playworkers on hand.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🪟 Stained Glass Windows Workshop @ Two Temple Place
Date & Loc: Aug 29–30, Temple WC2R
Create vibrant stained glass–inspired art using acetate, bold shapes and a splash of glue. Explore what ‘safe spaces’ mean as you design your own colourful window to take home.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🎩 Magic & Marvels @ Queen’s Park
Date & Loc: Aug 29, Queen’s Park NW6
Abracadabra! Enjoy free outdoor magic shows every Wednesday and Friday in August. Expect bunnies, jokes, and jaw-dropping tricks by a rotating cast of magicians.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🛡️ Saturday Knight Live @ Wallace Collection
Date & Loc: Aug 30, Marylebone W1U
Meet real-life knights, try on armour, and witness live demos in this interactive medieval session. Perfect for brave squires and curious grown-ups.
Age: 5+ | Price: no cost | Info

🍦 Ice Screams Craft Drop-in @ Angel Central
Date & Loc: Aug 30, Angel N1
Make your own ice cream cone puppet in this fun, hands-on session at Little Angels Club.
Age: 3-9yo | Price: no cost | Info

🎨 Artist Studios Open Day @ Chiswick House
Date & Loc: Aug 30, Chiswick W4
Meet local artists, explore new studios, and take part in collaborative clay sculpting, crafty workshops, nature trails and more, all set in the leafy Kitchen Garden.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🧱 Building Cornerstones @ William Morris Gallery
Date & Loc: Aug 30, Walthamstow E17
Get hands-on with collage and lino-cutting in this creative workshop imagining your own “third space”, a place to belong, gather, and dream up new ideas.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🤖 Lego Robotics @ Holborn Library
Date & Loc: Aug 30, Holborn WC1X
Design, build and programme Lego robots in this fun, hands-on session for young makers. No experience needed, just curiosity and imagination.
Age: 6-12yo | Price: no cost | Info

🎁 The Wizard of Oz @ Pentland Theatre
Date & Loc: Aug 30, North Finchley N12
Follow the Yellow Brick Road with a cast of talented young performers (ages 7–17) in this one-hour musical finale to Impact’s summer theatre camp. Witches, winged monkeys and heartwarming friendships await.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £12 | Info

🐚 Big Small Wonders Parade @ Ilford
Date & Loc: Aug 31, Ilford IG1
A giant sea-star creature, samba drums and ink-marbled nature take over Ilford’s streets in this joyful, all-ages parade.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🎶 Natural Aspect Summer Concert @ Parliament Hill Bandstand
Date & Loc: Aug 31, Hampstead Heath NW5
An open-air celebration of nature and community with live ska, rock and chill-out music, plus circus workshops, stilt walkers, food stalls and more. Bring a blanket and soak up the good vibes.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🕵️‍♂️ Family Activities @ Imperial War Museum
Date & Loc: Ongoing in August, Lambeth, SE1
Free, drop-in activities that bring real wartime stories to life through play, creativity and hands-on discovery. A great way to explore the museum together.
Age: 5-12yo | Price: no cost | Info

🌊 Ocean: Above and Below @ National Maritime Museum
Date & Loc: until Aug 31 (closed Mondays), Greenwich SE10
Dive into storytelling, crafts and hands-on fun all about ocean life, deep-sea wonders and epic maritime journeys.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🎨 Art Sundays @ Dulwich Picture Gallery
Date & Loc: Aug 31, Dulwich, SE21
Get inspired by the gallery’s collection and the Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons exhibition in this hands-on family art session. Free and fun for kids aged 7–12 and their siblings. No experience needed.
Age: 7-12yo (all ages welcome) | Price: no cost | Info

🎨 Arts Festival @ Gabriel's Wharf
Date & Loc: Sep 6, South Bank SE1
Live music, roving performers, spoken word, crafts, crystal ball juggling and Japanese drumming; this vibrant riverside celebration mixes creativity, community and a touch of the unexpected. Pop into shops, decorate bunting, and soak up the South Bank vibes.
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost | Info

🎨 Little Explorers @ National Gallery
Date & Loc: Sep 17, Trafalgar Square WC2N
Stories, songs and playful creative activities for under-5s and their grown-ups, all inspired by the Gallery’s portraits and sitters. A lovely way to explore art as a family. These free sessions usually book up fast, so grab a spot when they open (3 weeks before the event).
Age: Everyone | Price: no cost (book req) | Info

🩰 Family Sundays @ Royal Opera House
Date & Loc: Sundays from Oct 26–Nov 30, Covent Garden WC2E
Discover opera, ballet and backstage magic through hands-on creative activities, workshops and themed fun in the heart of the Royal Opera House. A great intro for curious kids and their grown-ups.
Shoutout to our reader Emma for this hot tip: tickets are released on Fridays at 1pm and usually book up fast — but she’s never failed to get in by checking a few weeks in advance 😉

Age: Everyone | Price: from £10 | Info

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