Get up close and personal with nature on this tree walk at Gillespie Park Nature Reserve. Learn about different tree species, their importance to the environment, & maybe even spot some local wildlife scampering around.

Make the most of those final summer holiday afternoons by exploring some of the fresh produce at GROW Farm’s Farm Stall. This month’s offering includes plums, courgettes, aubergines & even homegrown honey.

Your kids can learn to ride, improve their bike skills & join in cycling games at this fun event in Pymmes Park. No need to book & a range of bikes are provided to suit ages 6-16.

Wild animals in Westminster Abbey? No, not the politicians across the road, but a family activity day inspired by the creatures who’ve lived in the Abbey’s walled garden for over 900 years.

As the Summer Reading Challenge draws to a close, enjoy a film inspired by the ‘Story Garden’ theme at the Barbican Children’s Library. Hint: the movie you’ll be seeing involves a fair few ants & bugs.

You & your little ones can head to Two Temple Place this week to sculpt clay figures inspired by the carved cherubs around the building. There’s also a stained glass workshop running on both Thurs & Fri this week.

This week, we’ve teamed up with the brilliant TibaToes to give away a Montessori-inspired “busy board” worth more than £50 - a toy that’s designed to keep your child focused, learning & calm.

These activity boards support natural learning & development, & can be a real lifesaver on long car rides (I have one & it really works!).

To be in with a chance of winning a board , simply refer a friend to Cheapskate Kids by sending them this link (it contains your personalised referral code): {{rp_refer_url}}.

Once they’ve signed up, you’ll be entered into the draw, & we’ll pick one lucky winner at random. Good luck!

The iconic Queen’s House in Greenwich is hosting a musical storytelling session about the House’s history, with a focus on two of the Stuart dynasty’s most dramatic monarchs, James I & Queen Anne.

Not ready to move on from Carnival yet? Head to Simmer Down, a monthly event at the Southbank Centre devoted to reggae music & dance, specially designed for older people & parents with young children.

It’s (just about) still summertime, so eke out the last few moments at this ice cream-themed crafts session at the Angel Central shopping centre. All materials needed to create an ice cream cone puppet will be provided.

Calling all would-be medieval knights! The Wallace Collection is offering the rare opportunity to try on both real & replica armour from its archive, while learning about how knights lived & fought from the museum’s experts.

Your kids can build & programme robots using Lego pieces at this fun-filled day at Holborn Library. No prior experience is needed, so anyone can head on down & learn how to bring a robot to life!

It’s the last weekend to catch this space trail at the Science Museum inspired by the Pixar film Elio. Kids can use the trail map to find space-related objects around the museum which spark curiosity about our universe.

Another great trail in its final weeks, this time over at the London Designer Outlet next to Wembley Stadium. Use the clues to head on a bird-themed adventure, plus there’s an enticing-sounding “fruit pouch” up for grabs.