Five fun events to brighten up a January weekend with the kids

1. Cirque du Soleil: Ovo
Cirque du Soleil makes its way back to the Royal Albert Hall this January, with a new selection of family packages. The Family Fun Circus Box allows families to marvel at the colourful, acrobatic works of more than 50 performing artists within the privacy of their own second-tier box, complete with pre-show treats and goodie bags for both adults and children., while the Family Adventure Package gives you the chance to enjoy a pre-show family trail with your own explore guide, as well as premium seats, snacks and goodie bags.
When: Until Sunday 4 March; performance times vary

How much: Standard seating, from £25 each; family packages, from £205 each

Where: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
0207 589 8212

cirquedusoleil.com/ovo

2. Skieasy
If you’ve got a mini ski or snowboard enthusiast on your hands, or want to get some practice in before a trip, Dukes Meadows in West London sees the return of its indoor ski slope this winter. The continuously rotating track provides a surface which sees everyone from beginners to advanced learners improve their skills 10 times faster than on snow. There will be plenty going on during February half term, too, so be sure to take the kids. Suitable for little ones aged five years and over.
When: Daily, 9am to 9pm

How much: Adults, £37.95; children, £32.95

Where: Dukes Meadows Golf & Tennis, Dan Mason Dri...