1. Sherlock Holmes Weekend

The Phoenix Cinema presents a weekend celebrating one of the world’s best-loved fictional detectives, including a late-night screening of 1970 film The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, and 1921 silent movie The Dying Detective with live musical accompaniment.

The Phoenix Cinema, High Road, East Finchley, April 3 to 5, 7.30pm. Details: 020 8444 6789, phoenixcinema.co.uk

2. First World War Airfix Make and Take

Get hands-on and recreate your favourite aircraft using Airfix. During the Easter break, take on the Red Barons Albatros or fight your way to victory with the classic British Sopwith Pup.

RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, Hendon, until April 3, 11am and 2pm. Details: 020 8205 2266, rafmuseum.org.uk

3. Easter Eggstravaganza 

Enjoy goose egg painting, lamb feeding and an Easter egg hunt at Aldenham Country Park. Joining in the fun is Medieval re-enactment group Companie of the Silver Arrow, who will be dressed to impress in full costume, and K9 Realms is set to show off its bundle of cute huskies in a doggie display.

Aldenham Country Park, Aldenham Road, Elstree, April 4 to 5, 9am. Details: 020 8953 9602, aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk 

4. Alice in Wonderland 

Join all four members of X Factor’s Brick City in this fun-filled pantomime romp through Lewis Carroll’s classic tale which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The show is in aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, with £1 from the sale of every ticket going to the Barnet charity.

The Bull Theatre, High Street, Barnet, until April 6, 11am and 1.30pm. Details: 020 8441 5010, thebulltheatre.co.uk

5. Easter Egg Hunt

A great way to keep youngsters and parents alike entertained this Easter. Along with the fun egg hunt, a bouncy castle, magician, mini funfair, games and face painting will make this an egg-cellent day out. Easter events are planned to run at Aberford Park and Oakmere Park.

Aberford Park, Brook Road, Borehamwood, Tuesday, April 7, noon, and Oakmere Park, High Street, Potters Bar, Wednesday, April 8, noon. Details: 01442 454000, hertsmereleisure.co.uk