Looking for something to do this weekend for the whole family? We aim to bring you some brilliant ideas of what to do on Saturdays and Sundays. Just log on at Friday lunchtime and plan your weekend quickly and easily!

1. The BIG DRAW: Pirate Day at Discover, the story making centre for children in Stratford is holding the latest BIG DRAW event for children as part of their Pirates Ahoy! exhibition. They receive a goodie bag on arrival and can participate in various swashbuckling activities throughout the day. It runs from 11am til 4pm.

Cost: Adults £4.50, Concessions £4 (free for under-2s), Family ticket £16

Where? 1 Bridge Terrace, London, E15 4BG

Station: Stratford

2. There is a Family Concert of Beethoven Eroica Symphony at 4:30pm on Saturday (17th Oct). For a touch of culture, take your children to this classical concert for ages 4+.

Cost: Adults £8, Children (under 16) £6

Where? St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London

Tube: Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Embankment.

3. The Horniman Museum’s Robot Zoo is coming to an end, so this weekend may be one of your only chances to catch it before the half term rush! Children can get involved with various activities and have fun whilst learning about evolution as part of Darwin’s 200th anniversary.

Cost: £5 for adults, Children £2.50 (under 3s free) (Family ticket £13 for 2 adults and 2 children).

Where? 100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ.

Station: Forest Hill