Wanstead Wordsmiths
2026-06-11 18:30 - 19:45 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Eton Manor Summer Ball 2026
2026-06-12 19:00 | Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA

Councillor advice surgery (Wanstead Labour)
2026-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Repeated on 27 June.

Wanstead Village Fete
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
A Wanstead Parish fundraising event. Watch His Majesty the King’s Birthday Flypast from the grounds of St Mary’s Church (expected at 1pm), plus classic car show, BBQ, crazy golf, live music and bouncy castle.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Oakdale summer fete
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Oakdale School, South Woodford, E18 1JX

Churchfields Summer Fest
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Churchfields School, E18 2RB
Music, inflatables, carnival games food and refreshments.

Our Lady of Lourdes Summer fayre
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, E11 2TA
Fairground rides, food, games, stalls and live music.

ME and Long Covid Support Group
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support for anyone with ME, Long Covid and related illnesses.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Wanstead Park
2026-06-13 15:00 | the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park
The East London Shakespeare Festival comes to Wanstead. Repeated at 7pm.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-06-14 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Aldersbrook Jumble Trail 2026
2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 | various
Residents selling pre-loved items from their front gardens and raising funds for Aldersbrook Primary School PTA.

Snaresbrook Primary School Summer Fete
2026-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN

Joyfully Jewish: Getting On
2026-06-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Echoes Theatre Co and THE JEWish CABARET present short comedic plays and original musical theatre songs about the joys (and oys) of being older and Jewish.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-06-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Orienteering on Wanstead Flats
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:30 | meet at The Holly Tree, Dames Road, E7 0DZ
Follow a short course around the Flats using a map to search out checkpoints. No experience needed. Hosted by Chigwell and Epping Forest Orienteering Club.

Navigating Together
2026-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly peer support group at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic for men and women to come together in a safe and judgement-free space.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2026-06-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road

Wanstead Wildlife Weekend
2026-06-20 00:00 | various
A weekend of free activities for wildlife explorers of all ages. Organised by the Wren Wildlife Group.

Dead Good Cinema presents Zine workshop & Pride (2014) screening
2026-06-20 18:00 - 21:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
Celebrate Pride month with a community screening of the comedy Pride (2014), plus a zine-making workshop beforehand. Hosted by Compassionate Funerals.

South Woodford Community Market
2026-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Forest Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
2026-06-21 18:30 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Music by Wagner, Liadov and Rachmaninov.

Flower arranging demonstration
2026-06-22 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Eddie Gripper Trio
2026-06-23 20:00 - 23:00 | 2 Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB
An East Side Jazz Club event.

The Ilford Murder: Edith Thompson & Frederick Bywaters
2026-06-24 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Doreen Tayler for the East of London Family History Society about the 1922 murder case. Visitors welcome.

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
2026-06-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
A new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre.

Shrek The Musical Jr at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-06-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A production by Theatretrain Waltham Forest.

Bee identification walk
2026-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Hosted by national bee expert Tony Madgwick of the Wren Wildlife Group.

Summer Solstice: Yoga & Crystal Bowl Sound Immersion
2026-06-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
A two-hour meditative journey and soulful gathering with yoga, guided meditation, and an immersive crystal bowl sound bath.
