Square Mile Families

Square Mile Families Our Family Information Service provides information about services, activities and events We can help you find the things you need to make family life easier.

The Family Information Service provides information and advice about services, activities and events for families in and around the Square Mile. Whether it's childcare, schools, adult care, or just fun things to do. Search our online Directory at www.fis.cityoflondon.gov.uk, give us a call or come and chat in person. Facebook is a public page so please bear this in mind when posting comments, espe

cially regarding personal information. The City of London Corporation is always happy to hear from you but please keep posts relevant. All comments will be in monitored and any comments that are offensive or inappropriate will be removed. People who persistently cause conflict or offence to others will be removed and blocked from our social media pages. Further information on the City of London Corporation’s GDPR and privacy statement can be found at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

12/08/2026

The annual Perseid meteor shower lights up Earth's skies with 50 to 100 fast, bright shooting stars every hour. Share this fact with your child while using this Makaton sign.

10/08/2026

The meteors in a shower zip through our air at a super-fast 37 miles (60 km) per second! Teach your child more about the Perseid Meteor Shower using Coltale's tips.

07/08/2026

Many owls have one ear placed higher on their head than the other, helping them pinpoint exactly where a sound is coming from in complete darkness. Share this fact with your child before singing this rhyme together! 🦉

05/08/2026

Owls fly in total silence. The edges of their wing feathers are shaped like a comb, which softens the sound of rushing air so they can sneak up on prey. Share this fact with your child while using this Makaton sign. 🦉

03/08/2026

Owl eyes are shaped like tubes and cannot move, so they must turn their whole head to look around. Find similar tips to tell your child in this new video from Coltale the Dragon. 🦉

31/07/2026

People can have 10 to 15 close friends that they interacted with regularly. But usually we have no more than two “best-friends” at one time. Sing this rhyme with your child while talking about their 'circle' of friends. 👭 ❤️

Join us at the Dangoor Heritage Centre at Bevis Marks Synagogue for creative fun for families every Thursday morning 10:...
31/07/2026

Join us at the Dangoor Heritage Centre at Bevis Marks Synagogue for creative fun for families every Thursday morning 10:30-11:30 in August.
6 August – Art Explorers: Under 5s with our Artist in Residence, Tilla Crowne.
13 & 20 August – Hebrew Calligraphy for all ages with Avielah Barclay.
27 August – Miniature Bookmaking for 5-12 year olds with our Artist in Residence, Tilla Crowne.
£5 per child – pre booked tickets only. Adults are free but booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
Booking link: https://tickets.bevismarksheritage.org.uk/collections/family-summer-workshops-2026

SocietyLinks Summer SEND Youth & Play Club - Baking Session - where children between the ages of 8-16 years can cook cup...
30/07/2026

SocietyLinks Summer SEND Youth & Play Club - Baking Session - where children between the ages of 8-16 years can cook cupcakes. Portsoken Community Centre E1 8AH, Aug 4, 4.30-6.30pm.

Calling all Young Poets! Does your child enjoy writing poetry? LondonVerse is a city-wide celebration of poetry. As part...
30/07/2026

Calling all Young Poets! Does your child enjoy writing poetry? LondonVerse is a city-wide celebration of poetry. As part of the National Year of Reading 2026, it invites poets of all ages and backgrounds to share their stories, perspectives, and dreams through verse. For more info: https://londonverse.org/

29/07/2026

Humans make hundreds of connections, but studies show about 1 in 12 friendships last a lifetime. Use this Makaton sign with your child as they learn to value friendship. 👭 ❤️

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