Print this page Email this page Tweet this page Like this page on Facebook Activities for children We provide a range of cultural activities and facilities for everyone within the many diverse cultures and communities of Brent to enjoy all year round. Here you will find things to do with children and things that children can do by themselves. Children's centres Children's centres in Brent all have timetables of fun activities, family learning, Citizen's Advice Bureau sessions and a wide range of health, special needs and parenting support which are changed regularly. Wembley area - Alperton, Wembley Primary, Welcome and Preston Park children's centres Timetable for April to June 2013 Kingsbury area - Church lane, Willow and Mount Stewart children's centres Timetable for April to June 2013 (.pdf, 248.5kB) Stonebridge area - Fawood, Challenge House and Curzon Crescent children's centres Timetable for January to March 2013 (.pdf, 502.3kB) Harlesden area - St Raphael's and Harmony children's centres Timetable for April to June 2013 (.pdf, 1.28MB) Kilburn area - Three Trees and Hope children's centres Timetable for January to March 2013 (.pdf, 1.08MB) Willesden area - Treetops and Wykeham children's centres Timetable for April to June 2013 (.pdf, 883.0kB) All children's centres - Father Figures activities Timetable for April to June 2013 (.pdf, 493.7kB) Parks and play areas Brent has in excess of 1000 acres of public open space, including a nature reserve, a country park, formal parks and many recreational grounds. Search our parks and play areas for the ones nearest to you. There are a wide variety of activities that take place in parks and open spaces around the borough, including the provision of sports facilities, children's play areas, allotments and cultural events. Holiday playschemes Search the Family Information Service directory for clubs and playchemes. Download a listing of breakfast and after-school clubs and holiday playschemes (.pdf, 402.1kB) Events for children in Brent An array of activities for children take place around the borough on a regular basis. To find out what's happening in your area check the Time Out section of The Brent Magazine. Sports activities There is a selection of sports activities available to children all over Brent. The Brent sports development project is currently involved in a number of projects and activities across the borough to encourage youth participation in sports ranging from under 11s to 24 years of age. Libraries Many Brent libraries hold weekly sessions for under threes and under fives with their parents or carers, so they can enjoy storytelling, songs and other activities. Please contact your local library or check out what's on in Brent libraries for the latest information. A bookstart pack containing two free baby books, advice, information and an invitation to join the local library, is presented to parents at the time of their baby's seven to nine month developmental check, usually by a health visitor or nursery nurse. Culture The leisure and culture service ensures that Brent's diverse population has an exciting programme of events to keep them entertained. This includes everything from organising festivals like Respect, Diwali and St Patrick's Day to support community groups with their own projects. The team works in partnership with individuals and organisations to support and develop the arts and creative activity in the borough. A pioneering online information service, The Seer, has recently been launched. Heritage Brent's Museum and Archive service provides a wealth of fascinating information about Brent's history, people and its diverse cultures. Visitors to the Brent Archive, at Cricklewood library, can examine real historical documents, photographs and maps, some of which are over 250 years old. The Brent Museum is a state-of-the-art museum at the Willesden Green library centre. You can catch some of the museum's exhibitions in venues throughout Brent.
