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Your February Half Term Diary by Sophia’s Diary

Your Half Term Diary, By Sophia’s Diary

 

Happy Half Term to all our readers with children. What’s on over the holidays? Sophia’s Diary has researched the best things to do in North London. What will you pick to do, from these amazing and very different events? Enjoy making memories

 

Events:

 

Teddy Bears Picnic

Join Teddy Tastic at their Teddy Bears Picnic at Coffee & Crayons this half term. Children can make their own bear, enjoy party games and lunch is provided at this lovely child friendly venue too.

When: Thursday 21st February

Venue: Coffee & Crayons, 161 Ballards Lane, N3 1LJ

Contact: val@teddytastic.net

 

Teddy Tastic at N20 Kids Club

Frozen Tea Party

 

Crafty Chefs and Fairytales Come True are hosting a Frozen Tea Party. Queen Elsa will entertain the children with fun and games. Crafty Chefs will help the children make Sven the reindeer biscuits and decorate frozen heart cupcakes to enjoy with their Afternoon Tea.

 

Date: Friday 22nd February, 10-12pm or 1230-2.30pm

Venue: Fields Cafe in St Luke’s Church, Enfield

Cost: £12.50 per child

Contact: ailsa@craftychefs.co.uk

 

The Lion King Workshop

 

Lion King Lovers will love doing Arts & Crafts, Canvas Painting, Drama Games, Script-Work, Choreographed Dances, Mask-Making, Goodie Bags and more!

This event is run by fully qualified Drama and Primary School Teachers and all staff are DBS checked

When: 18th – 19th February

Venue: Oakwood Baptist Church, Merrivale, London, N14 4TE

Contact: info@theartzkidz.com

 

 

Weaving and Identity Looms –Children’s workshop

Children can weave their own mini tapestry to take home, using a variety of materials and colours to express their own person.

Date: Wednesday 20 February, 10.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 2.30pm

Venue: Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA

Contact: https://www.fortyhallestate.co.uk/whats-on/weaving-and-identity-looms-childrens-workshop

 

 

Asterakia Greek Carnival Fair

Little ones can dress up and celebrate at the amazing Greek Carnival. Children will enjoy fun performances by Asterakia, Neverland Events and Greek dancing by The Elites. Children can explore the Greek Carnival traditions, learn how to dance, play traditional games and try Greek food. In addition to this Cheeky Monkeys, SPArties, Crafty Chefs, Glitter face by Aysun, Inside Out Events Ltd, Candy Floss and Popcorn by HoneyPop, Diavazw Greek Books, Osborne Books with Sophie, Eliana Décor Event Planning and Lizzy and Kirry Christening Outfits will also have stalls at this event.

Date: 23rd of February from 10:30-13:15

Venue: Ashmore Academy, Southgate N14 5RJ

Contact: info@asterakia.co.uk

 

 

Stories and More

Little ones can enjoy enchanting stories, rhymes and fun craft activities for younger children. It is the perfect way to entertain your little ones and make new friends!

Date: Monday 18th February 2019: 10.30 to 11.30,
Venue: Museum of Enfield, Dugdale Centre, 39 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS

Contact: https://www.dugdalecentre.co.uk/whats-on/stories-and-more/

 

Tie dye T-shirt making workshop

Children can enjoy a fun packed day of soft play and tie dye! T-shirt’s, dye, expertise and soft play will all be provided.

Date: Monday, February 18, 2019 at 10 AM – 1:30 PM

Venue: Lodge Drive Car Park, 220 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London N13 5LB

Contact: holidayclub@annmarietimeforchange.com

 

 

Slime Making and Soft Play

Kids can enjoy a fun packed slime making workshop plus unlimited soft play at KB02. Each child will make their own slime to take home, and will enjoy finding out the perfect formula to make gooey and fluffy slime plus pick their colour and consistency!

Date: Friday, February 22, 2019 at 9:30 AM – 1 PM

Venue: Lodge Drive Car Park, 220 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London N13 5LB

Contact: holidayclub@annmarietimeforchange.com

 

 

 

Wild Fangs Animal Workshops with Soft Play 

Wild Fangs and their exotic animals will be visiting Palmers Green. Children can see these gorgeous animals in person and learn more about them. They can have fun in the soft play after

When: Tuesday 19th February

Venue: Lodge Drive Car Park, 220 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London N13 5LB

Contact: holidayclub@annmarietimeforchange.com

 

Local Shows

 

Tales from the Shed

Tales from the Shed will have vibrant, interactive theatre shows that are perfect for young children over half term. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the performers and audience share the same space – children are always encouraged to make a lot of noise and to make the story happen. Every show will be fun, really silly and that there will be plenty of colourful puppets and live songs.

When: Wed 20, Thu 21 & Fri 22 Feb 10am & 11.30am

Venue: 290 Chase Side, London N14 4PE

Contact: https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/Event/tales-from-the-shed-spring-season?spektrix_bounce=true

 

 

Wow! It’s Night Time

The curious little owl is back, and this time she’s ready to discover the wonders of night-time, from the big, bright moon to the bats in the sky and the foxes deep in the forest. Young audiences will adore this stunning show.

Date: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th February at 11am & 2pm
Venue: The Dugdale Centre, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS

Contact: https://www.dugdalecentre.co.uk/whats-on/wow-its-night-time/

 

Places to Go:

Sophia’s Diary’s top picks for local places to take the kids include Flip Out Brent Cross, Fun Junction, N20 Kids Club, Pots of Art and Rainbow Creative Learning Centre. They are perfect for cold winter days and the kids will have so much too. Details for each venue can be found on the website https://www.sophias-diary.com/indoor-fun/

 

Team GB Olympic silver medal-winning trampolinist Bryony Page officially opens Flip Out
Brent Cross in north London. Flip Out is the UK’s leading trampoline park which aims to get
more people involved in the sport. For more information on Flip Out Brent Cross, log on to
www.flipout.co.uk/brent-cross
© Tom Horton

 

Child Friendly Venues to Eat

Sophia’s Diary has tried, tested and reviewed so many local venues to eat out. We love The Farmhouse Essex as it has an indoor play area. The Plough Crews Hill has an outdoor play area too. The Winchmore Pub is reputable for their amazing food and welcoming attitude towards families. Heddons Kitchen is also the perfect place to meet families for brunch or coffee and cake.  Check out our other venues too https://www.sophias-diary.com/going-out/

 

 

 

Half Term Camps

 

Neverland Events February Half Term Camp

Neverland Events epic camp is back for three days during the February half term. Children will enjoy Arts & Crafts, Discos and Dancing, Interactive storytelling , Cupcake decorating , Indoor and Outdoor games, Interactive storytelling and more. Get in touch with the Fairies to book a place, as there are limited spaces available

 

Dates: 19th, 21st & 22nd February

Venue: St Margaret’s Nursery, Margaret Road, EN5 9NT

Contact: info@neverlandevents.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Pro Elite Football Academy Half Term Camp 

Football fans will enjoy fun filled and active days with Sophia’s Diary Award winning Football Schools. Children will learn football tricks, play games as well as have an amazing time and make friends too.

When? 18th Feb, 2019 till 22nd Feb, 2019.

Where? Raglan Primary, Bush Hill Park, EN1 2NS

Contact:  https://www.efacademy.co.uk/camps/

Special Offer: 37.5% off for Sophia’s Diary Members. Email Pro Elite Football Academy and mention Sophia’s Diary to receive a code!

 

 

Powerleague Enfield  Half Term  Camps 

Powerleague’s renowned kids camps will be running during February Half Term. They are great for dropping the kids off when the schools are out offering early drop off and late pick up available on request. Join in the fun and get booked in.

 

 

Creative Confidence Camp

Children are guaranteed to have lots of fun with Sophia’s Diary Award Winners Fitness Vibes. This camp allows children to play games, engage with others, and build on key skills too

 

When: 18th – 22nd February

Venue: Highlands Village Hall, N21 1UG

Contact: akile@fitnessvibe.co.uk