Kick start the holidays in style with these fun goings-on in London

Cadbury Little Pi-Cow masterclasses

Get ready to unleash your creative side at the Barbican Centre this weekend as Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons gives young families the chance to meet and draw Buttons, the impressive 8ft animatronic Cadbury cow. Led by renowned artist and illustrator Rose Blake, the sessions give little ones the opportunity to sketch Buttons during a life-drawing class and pose for photos. You’ll also get to sample plenty of delicious Dairy Milk Buttons (free chocolate" Don’t mind if we do?) and leave with fun-filled goodie bags so the kids can continue to channel their inner artist at home. The masterclasses are part of Cadbury’s ongoing Adopt a Cow campaign. Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance as spaces are limited.
When: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July

Where: Level 4, Frobisher Rooms, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

How much: Free

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Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers

This weekend marks the start of a whole host of free activity down at the WWT Wetland Centre this summer, including the chance to join Dusty Duck and become a wildlife ranger with your own logbook and stickers to collect. A day of discovery awaits for little ones, including pond dipping, ranger training, and spotlight talks on their favourite animals. Children are encouraged to record their findings and experiences in their log books ? like a real-life ranger ...