Stanmore Riding School is hosting Pony Days. Children can take part in pony riding as well as grooming and stable management. 9.30am to 4.30pm. Stanmore Riding School, Warren Lane, HA7 4LE. Cost £60. Tel: 020 8420 6562.

Unlock your child's creative genius at the Mini Picassos summer workshops.  Open to kids aged between four to 13, it will see youngsters try their hand at clay modelling, painting, plaster, charcoal and graffiti spray. There will also be Manga / Moshi style drawing sessions. July 28-Aug1. £25 per workshop – includes materials. 8 Station Terrace, Kensal Green, NW10 5RT. See www.minipicassos.co.uk

Come mudlarking on the Thames foreshore during a free event tomorrow (29) from 10am to 2pm with charity Groundwork. Suitable for children aged 5 plus who must be accompanied by an adult. Waterproofs and wellies advised. Meet at the Ferry Steps, Bishop’s Park, opposite the children’s playground. http://www.fulhampalace.org/visiting-whats-on/events/thames-foreshore-wildlife-morning-2/

Following a £2 million renovation, Snakes and Ladders Syon Park in Brentford is due to re-open its doors from Tuesday, August 5, from 10am to 6pm daily.

Cost? Under 12 months free; over 12 months to over five ranges between £4.40 (off-peak) and £8.90 (peak); adults £2.50 (off-peak) and £1.50 (peak)

Parents of babies, toddlers and young children can attend a free Rhyme Time event at various Harrow libraries tomorrow. Staff will lead nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs and finger rhymes, and it is an opportunity to meet other mothers and fathers. The 30-minute sessions are held at the same time every week and tomorrow they begin at Hatch End Library at 10am, Kenton Library at 10.45am, and at Stanmore, Wealdstone and Bob Lawrence Libraries at 11am. See arena.yourlondonlibrary.net/web/harrow/news-and-events for the full weekly listing.