HFArtsFest is an inclusive, open arts event for all, with over 100 Arts Partners and 200 events from performing arts to literature, visual arts to film. The Young Londoner has picked our top family friendly events for the upcoming weekend.
Hedgehogs Don’t Live in the City
Grace and Archie live in the hustling, bustling city of London. They love scootering through the parks on their way to school, racing through piles of leaves. But one day, Grace is sure she sees something unusual. Something small. Something spiky. Something with a little pig-like snout… She’s certain she’s seen a hedgehog! But Archie tells Grace that hedgehogs don’t live in the city! Join Cat & Hutch for an interactive storytelling show of Lucy Reynolds’ book, Hedgehogs Don’t Live in the City, and go on an educational adventure where you’ll learn all about our little spiky friends that we find in our city and how to care for them. Aimed at ages 3+, fun for all the family!
When: Saturday 8th June, 10:00am, 11:45am, 1:00pm
Where: Bush Theatre
How much: from £7.50 book here.
The Fire Side
Something orange is happening in Shepherd’s Bush Market…Mysterious, talking objects have been appearing all week long, claiming to have travelled from another dimension called The Fire Side. We heard an orange chest say that something will happen this Saturday in the Old Laundry Yard…come gather round and hear the voices of Shepherd’s Bush Market and beyond. You might just find yourself on the Fire Side.
When: Saturday 8 June at 2pm
Where: Old Laundry Yard, Shepherd’s Bush Market
Tickets: Free
The Unity Choir
Disabled and non-disabled Hammersmith and Fulham residents have come together to form the Unity Choir especially for JOY 2019. In two free outdoor performances they will be singing songs they have composed with multi talented musician Aga Serugo-Lugo. HF ArtsFest’s signature Big Red Bus that will also be on Lyric Square from 12-5pm for the public to enjoy
When: Saturday 8 June at 12pm and 3pm
Where: Lyric Square Hammersmith
Tickets: free
The Big Red Bus on Ravenscourt Park
The Big Red Bus visits Ravenscourt Park! Bring your own picnic and join us for a day of fun for all the family. Entertainment includes: The Unity Choir, the world famous Hammersmith Morris Men and amazing storytelling by Richard Neville and Cat and Hutch, plus plenty of music with local talented buskers!
When: Sunday 9th June 12pm-4pm
Where: Ravenscourt Park
Tickets: free just turn up