Things to make & do

The Clore Learning Centre is a new dedicated space for Learning at the National Theatre, transforming the NT’s approach to education. Offering events and courses for all ages, exploring theatre-making from playwriting to technical skills, often led by the NT’s own artists and staff, the family days take place on the first Saturday of each month plus during the school holidays.

On 19 April at 3pm Mrs H and the Singalong Band will be holding a free concert at Union Chapel, London N1 2XD

Yvette Henlon and her family went along to the launch of Jellybug a new online channel for pre-schoolers and had a fantastic time.

The fourth National Learn to Play Day takes place on Saturday 21 March, 2015 when participating venues will offer free taster music lessons.

Monday 16 March marks the start of Shakespeare Week, the national celebration that aims to bring the magic of Shakespeare into the lives of children as young as five. Shakespeare's creative legacy will be unleashed in nearly 7,000 primary schools across the UK. More than one million children will have a fun encounter with the Bard thanks to the campaign, organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in partnership with more than 100 arts and heritage venues.

For those who enjoy a puzzle, the Falcon de Luxe Mother and Daughter jigsaw puzzles is the perfect gift for Mothering Sunday or any special occasion, writes Anne Coates.

"Call The Midwife" a perfect puzzle from Gibsons makes an ideal gift not just on Mothering Sunday but for any time or occasion, writes Anne Coates.

Emlyn Rees and his two younger daughters went to the opening of Jurassic Seas at Brighton Sea Life and travelled back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. It was a five heart experience for all the family.

As part of their healthy food campaign, Organix have created a recipe for Love Heart Biscuits that is suitable for those with allergies and intolerances and great to make with the kids.

Here's a round-up of some of the activities available around the UK for free during the February half-term from arts and crafts to home baking.

With Portable North Pole you can arrange a personalised message from Santa and we have a special promo code for Parenting Without Tears readers.

See the night sky spectacularly lit up over Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge on Saturday evening, 1 November when the townsfolk will be celebrating Guy Fawkes’ foiled Gunpowder Plot with a fantastic family fireworks display.

The Urban Orchard Project shares their Top Apples for Apple Bobbing, so you can celebrate the great British apple this Halloween.

Lots of things to do, make and see at half-term and Halloween. Here are a few of Parenting Without Tears' recommendations.

The London Eye Witch Academy returns this October, offering the chance for wicked little witches and wizards to enrol in some frightfully good fun this Halloween from Saturday 25 October to Saturday 1 November. Harriet Coates proved herself wicked enough for the class of 2014.

Enjoy Halloween with the National Trust and experience some spine-chilling thrills at some unforgettable places. From eerie trails and spooky story-telling in atmospheric locations to fearsome face painting and frightening fancy dress in historic houses, there’s something to give the whole family the jitters:Yorkshire and North East, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Enjoy Halloween with the National Trust and experience some spine-chilling thrills at some unforgettable places. From eerie trails and spooky story-telling in atmospheric locations to fearsome face painting and frightening fancy dress in historic houses, there’s something to give the whole family the jitters: Midlands, South West and North West of England.

Enjoy Halloween with the National Trust and experience some spine-chilling thrills at some unforgettable places. From eerie trails and spooky story-telling in atmospheric locations to fearsome face painting and frightening fancy dress in historic houses, there’s something to give the whole family the jitters: South East and Eastern England.