Give one of these cool family-friendly events a go this half term…

Cooking decorating at Waterstones, Bluewater, from 1pm to 2pm on Wednesday, June 1

Little ones can have a go at decorating cookies with Jo. It’s free and no booking is required.

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Sheepstakes at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, near Maidstone, from Saturday, May 28, to Sunday, June 5

Get a taste of the great outdoors at Kent Life with sheep racing, ferret racing, family games, sheep shearing demos and the chance to meet a sheep dog or take a tractor ride. There will be birds of prey and other animals, including a cuddle corner, and kids’ entertainment. Entry costs £9.50 adults, £7.50 children aged three to 15, and £8.50 concessions. Under threes go free. Go to kentlife.org.uk

Robert Muchamore at Waterstones, Bluewater, from 1pm on Saturday, June 1

Former private investigator turned author of the bestselling Cherub series of will be at the centre meeting fans and signing copies of his latest book, New Guard. It’s free but fans are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment and must have a copy of New Guard to meet Robert.

Half term fun at intu Bromley

The Bromley shopping centre has a host of free attractions for half term, including the Brick Building Bonanza for three to 13 year olds on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, plus an augmented reality booth, a Lego model of HG Wells’ time machine and a selfie camera. The Make It Amazing event from Monday, May 30, to Friday, June 30, includes the chance to create spinning arts, jewellery and plant seedlings while the Bromlins will be leading all sorts of adventures on June 4 and 5. Go to intu.co.uk/Bromley

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Warcraft: The Beginning (12A), out Friday, June 3. Previews from Monday, May 30

The massively successful game franchise and its giant universe finally hits the cinema with two opposing worlds brought together on a collision course. It is directed by Moon and Source Code’s Duncan Jones.

Greenwich Book Festival at the Old Royal Naval College on Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28

Family friendly events include author AD Harrold and illustrator Sarah Horne diving into the world of Fizzlebert Stump (4pm to 5pm on Friday) and a graffiti bubble writing party (4.30pm to 5.30pm on Friday). Go to greenwichbookfest.com

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The Cat in the Hat at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, from Thursday, June 2, to Saturday, June 4

Dr Suess’s poetic and chaotic Cat in the Hat is coming to Dartford with his bag of tricks. Tickets cost £12. Go to orchardtheatre.co.uk or call 01322 220000.

Horrible Histories at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley, from Tuesday, May 31, to Saturday, June 4

Be prepared for the past’s most gruesome facts to be brought to life, inspired by Terry Deary’s terrifically popular book. There’s two shows to see this half term – Incredible Invaders and Groovy Greeks. Tickets cost from £12.75. Go to churchilltheatre.co.uk

Jessie and the Cloud Machine at The Tramshed, Woolwich, at 11am and 2pm on Friday, June 3

This musical tale for children aged six and up uses puppets to tell the story of a little girl who lives up in the clouds and her struggle against the machine that comes to take them away. Tickets cost from £5.50. Go to greenwichtheatre.org.uk

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