Hello to my fellow Hillingdon parents! Here is a roundup of family friendly activities taking place in the Hillingdon area for November 2018. If you happen to go to any of these events please do let me know in the comment section below or tag me on instagram @hillingdonmama #hillingdonmama . If you’re a small business in Hillingdon hosting any events please do get in touch as I’m happy to share on any of my pages.

Story Time
Thu 1 Nov 2018
10:00 – 10:45 FREE
Charville Library, 10 Bury Ave, Hayes UB4 8LF
Songs and stories at the library for under fives and their grown ups. No need to book – just turn up. This runs every Thursday.

Diwali Celebration Day
Sat 3 Nov 2018
11-13:00 OR 13:30-15:30
£5 per child
The Heath Robinson Museum, Pinner Memorial Park, 50 West End Lane, HA5 1AE
A lovely family session celebrating all things Diwali. There are two separate sessions to choose from when you book online, a morning or and afternoon session. There will be a variety of Diwali activities, using both traditional and modern crafts along with story-telling going into the background of Diwali. Suitable for children 3 – 11. This event is usually very over-subscribed so booking is essential on http://www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org or tickets are available in the museum shop during normal opening times (Thurs-Sun 11-4).

Hillingdon Fireworks Display
Sat 3 Nov 2018
12 – 4pm is FREE + after is charged,
Byron Park HA3 7QX
Event Gates will be open from 12 pm. Fireworks display will kick off at approximately 7.45pm, Tickets available at https://www.Hillingdonfireworks.co.uk/
Diwali and Guy Fawkes Nightfall within days of each other in 2018. This year’s Fireworks Display will celebrate both Diwali and Guy Fawkes Night in one big event celebrating the Festival of light and the failed attempt to blow up the houses of parliament 411 years ago. The Hindu festival of Diwali will be honoured with segments of dancing and entertainment, FOOD, Shopping stands, also a segment of our fireworks display will be dedicated to the festival of light with the fireworks in time to popular Hindu music and the rest of the fireworks display will be in time to Pop / CHART music. For everyone that attends the event the following food from around the world will be available including, Fish and chips, Jacket potatoes, carvery, burgers, hog roast, Mexican, Indian food and more.

Musical Theatre Classes for Children
Sun 4 Nov
10:30 – 12:30
Scout Hut, Derwent Drive, Hayes UB4 8NW
£10 per class
Contact: info@stroudtheatrearts.co.uk or 07976093755
Weekly classes teaching singing, dancing and acting
Taught by Principal and West End Performer Lauren Stroud. Each Term we will concentrate on different themes and learn extracts from the most famous musicals and films around.

Little Shakers
Mon 5 Nov 2018
The Stables, Manor Farm in Ruislip HA4 7SU
10.00 AM for 12-24 months and 10.45 AM for 2-4 years
Classes are drop in at £6 per child (sibling rate available)
Free trial class for new customers. Classes run every Monday during term time.
Further information: http://www.littleshakers.co.uk 07712 588177 nessjarmey@msn.com
Little Shakers are fun, upbeat preschool classes combining music, movement and an early introduction to gymnastics. Classes are in two age groups, Little Shakers Learners, for age 12 – 24 months when children are just finding their feet and the Little Shakers class for children aged 2 – 4 years who are encouraged to participate more independently.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
Thu 8 Nov 2018
Harrow Arts Centre, 171 uxbridge road, Hatch End, London HA5 4EA
Doors open 11.15am , show starts 12pm (ends 1.15pm including interval)
Tickets Price: £12 (£10 concessions)
Admissions: Anyone and everyone over 16 years and under 12 months old
Our shows feature the funniest comedy stars from the circuit and TV. Our events are all about you, the parents! But don’t worry – we also take great care of our younger guests. We provide soft flooring, toys, buggy parking and baby changing at all of our venues, so that your baby is happy and you can relax, have a drink and be entertained! If you need to whip out a bum (the babies please!) a boob or a bottle please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!

Young Innovators Club
Sun 11 Nov 2018
11:00 – 12:30
£7 per child
The Heath Robinson Museum, Pinner Memorial Park, 50 West End Lane, HA5 1AE
Fabulous gadget-filled fun using K’nex, card, old umbrellas, knotted string and anything else your imagination comes up with. Learning through play and experimentation – STEM-based challenges which build in complexity over time – A fun way to learn physics/engineering basics and problem-solving skills. Recommended for 8years+ and children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Uxbridge Christmas market
Thu 15 Nov 2018 to Sun 2 Dec 2018
9am-5pm FREE
High Street, Uxbridge, London UB8 1JY
It will be the first traditional Christmas market in wooden chalets to be held in Uxbridge. The market is set to start the Christmas shopping season in this very popular destination. Situated between two Shopping centres and next to both, the Tube and Bus station, West Londoners will be able to enjoy the festive season to the full on their doorsteps. Includes Christmas light switch on, The Christmas Parade, Christmas Carols and Santa’s grotto as well as the Christmas Tavern, and of course the Christmas market craft and gift stalls.

Ruislip Family Fun Day
Sat 24 Nov 2018
10:30am – 4:00pm
High Street, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 8JB
Get yourself to Ruislip High Street to see Santa on his Sleigh, real life reindeer, face painting, children’s rides and a treasure hunt.

Christmas Fayre and Winter Wonderland
Sat 24 Nov & Sun 25 Nov 2018
11am – 5.30pm both days
Harrow Masonic Centre, Northwick Circle, Harrow HA3 0EL
Come and enjoy Santa’s Grotto, Train Ride, Bungee Trampoline, Flying Jets, Handmade Cards and Gifts, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Lamb Roast, Usbourne Books, Indoor Toddler City, Sand Art, Chocolate Explosion, Costume Jewellery, Purplemill Fragrant candles, International foods, Cakes, Pizza and much much more!