Joyfully Jewish: Getting On
2026-06-14 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

London's Thames Bridges
2026-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by Brian Cookson. Visitors welcome.

Redbridge Rhymesters poetry workshop
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Over-55s poetry group Redbridge Rhymesters will be hosting a creative writing session with the theme ‘The Real Luxuries of Life’.

WCHS Summer Showcase Community Day
2026-07-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
Students showcase their art, music and baking.

Neurodivergent Moments
2026-07-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An evening with comedians, writers and authors Joe Wells and Abigoliah Schamaun.

Friday lunchtime concert
2026-07-03 13:30 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Performed by Douglas Knight (clarinet), Nic Bilham (cello) and John Bradley (piano). Lunch available from 12.30pm.

Remember The Time at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Redbridge Creates remembers music, news and more from the last 10 decades.

Lake House Jumble Trail
2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00 | various
Residents selling pre-loved items from their front gardens and raising funds for Haven House.

Nightingale Primary School Summer Fair
2026-07-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Nightingale Primary School, E18 1PL
Stalls, rides, food and drink. Wristband required for access to inflatables (£12).

Pinocchio in Wanstead Park
2026-07-04 15:00 | the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park
Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a musical outdoor show. Bring your own seating.

BRAHMS: EIN DEUTSCHES REQUIEM
2026-07-04 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Valentine Singers concert with music by Bruckner and Stanford.

The Annual Epping Forest Centenary Walk
2026-07-05 09:00 | various sections of Epping Forest
Walk the entire length of Epping Forest (or sections of it) in one day. Hosted by West Essex Ramblers.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-07-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Women’s Freedom Ride
2026-07-05 10:00 - 17:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Redbridge Cycling Campaign will host a marshalled feeder ride to the start point of the Women’s Freedom Ride, a 7km ride around central London.
