This week's new events

Imagine Children's Festival, LondonRock'n'roll bingo, superhero workshops, Dennis The Menace live, plus a funfair with an original 50s helter skelter; this cultural cornucopia for kids sounds so good, those without children might look to loan some. Other highlights include Charles Hazlewood leading 250 local youngsters ? and the Philharmonia Orchestra ? in song; the Red House Children's Book Award (featuring Michael Morpurgo and Malorie Blackman); a "beat-boxing blowfish" set for under-twos with DJ Charlie Dark; and Beastie, a kids-only interactive theatre piece for which grown-ups can be dispensed with altogether.Southbank Centre, SE1, Sat to 26 Feb, southbankcentre.co.ukColette BernhardtGEEK2012, MargateIf you've ever watched an episode of the Big Bang Theory and found that it speaks to you, this aptly-titled fest of the nerdy is well worth your time. There's Manga workshops, comic art exhibits and film screenings (Robocop!), but the main draw will undoubtedly be the feast of retro videogaming on offer, including Pong, Mario Kart 64, a journey through the Fifa football series, plus the already retro, relatively unloved Halo 2. There's also chiptune showcases (music made using vintage videogame consoles), Grand Verse Quarto ? gaming-inspired verse ? plus talks with indie game developers, CGI experts and a discussion headed by BBC tech correspondent Rory ellan-Jones.Various venues, Wed to 19 Feb, geek2012.co.ukStuart GoodwinCoastival, ScarboroughBrr. The Big Chill might have been cancelled this year, but in choosing February to attract folk to the seaside, this varied one-dayer would've done well to have borrowed the name. On offer: Stacy Makishi provides fib-based multimedia theatre piece The True Story Of Bull, while Slung Low showcase a new commission. Then there's a bill of international film shorts, while Craig Charles brings the noise with his Funk & Soul Club. Meanwhile, those impervious to the elements can make like an amped up Womble in the Surfers Against Sewage beach clean, where Tori Gower will be converting the collected trash into a new art work.Various venues, Sat, coastival.comSGOut & aboutScarecrow Festival, Knutsford, Saturday to 19 FebFreak out kids with 30+ straw-stuffed peeps. And if they're not put off, they can make their own.Tatton Park, events.tattonpark.co.ukJorvik Viking Festival, York, Saturday to 19 FebSee a viking wedding, assorted skirmishes, a strongman comp (fun one for youngsters too) and ? no kidding ? "make your own replica historic poo".Various venuesDino Discovery Day, Bristol, Tuesday, WednesdayMore history for half term ? kids can find fossils, meet experts and build their own dinosaur.Arnos Vale CemeteryFort William Mountain Festival, Wednesday to 19 FebFilm and lectures on mountain culture, plus workshops in climbing, walking and cycling.Nevis Centre and various venuesLondon Fashion Week, Friday to 21 FebLoads that you wish you could wear, and tons that you wouldn't even if you could.Various venuesStuart GoodwinColette Bernhardtguardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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