Keep the kids (of any age) amused, excited and amazed as they settle down for a long hot summer we hope! Here's our weekly selection of fun things to do in the holidays.

August 1-4

Triggered: Royal Festival Hall, South Bank: 11am-5pm, free. 020 7960 4242.

Workshops for children in the mornings and everyone from 3pm-5pm. Imagine a space where every movement triggers a sound. Join in to help create a symphony.

AUGUST 3-5

Southern Mini Days with a Tex Mex theme: Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood, Kent: Friday 6pm-11pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am start.

Kids' arena games, wild west showdown and mini shaped cake competition. Wild west or Mexican fancy dress a must.

AUGUST 4

Help I'm a Fish! National Film Theatre, South Bank: 3.15pm £5.85/£4.25, under 16s £1.

New family animated adventure. Three children find themselves transformed into little sea creatures by a mad scientist.

August 5-26

Summer music in the garden. Horniman Museum and Gardens. Sundays 3pm-5pm, gardens open daily 8am-dusk, free. 020 8699 1872.

The band stand will come alive on August 5 with traditional Irish Music by Hungry Grass, on August 12, Multicultural fusion with Aquilina and on August 19 the Crystal Palace Brass Band. Entrance to the museum is also free.

August 7-9

The Rhythm of Life: Science Museum, London: noon/1.45pm/3.15pm, places limited, arrive 15 minutes before start, recommended for under sevens. Entry to museum free for under-16s or over-60s, adults £7.95/£4.50. Show included in admission. No pre-booking necessary.

Tess the tiger takes visitors on her journey to the Palace of Rhythm, exploring the patterns of sound as she searches for her own beat.

August 7-10

Computer composers: Science Museum, London: 12.30pm/2pm/3.30pm, eight-year-olds and over, places limited, arrive 15 minutes before start. Entry to museum free for under-16s or over-60s. Adults £7.95/£4.50. Show included in admission. No pre booking.

Visitors can find out if they need to be able to play an instrument to be a musician and whether they can write a tune without understanding musical notes.

July 27, 2001 16:40

Joan Gardner