Climate Cafe Listening Circle
2026-07-25 10:30 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
An opportunity to share thoughts and feelings about the climate and ecological emergency in a non-dogmatic, accepting group space. Booking required.

FLAMINGO FAIR at Wanstead Library
2026-07-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Cards, gifts, face painting and refreshments.

Elmhurst Gardens Summer Fun Day
2026-07-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Bouncy castle, face painting, stalls and competitions. Organised by the Maybank Community Association.

The Three Musketeers in Wanstead Park
2026-07-26 19:00 | the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park
Swordplay and comedy by open-air theatre company Illyria. Bring your own seating.

Mysteries and Conundrums
2026-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation for the Redbridge and District U3A by Andy Smith, a performance poet and entertainer. Visitors welcome.

Redbridge Holiday MegaMix
2026-08-01 00:00 | various
A variety of activities and taster sessions for children.

The Little Mermaid Jr at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Presented by Redbridge Creates Youth Theatre Company.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-08-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Wanstead Community Gardeners working party
2026-08-02 10:30 | outside the Corner House, High Street, Wanstead
Help tidy up the Corner House garden and the tree pits on the High Street.

The history of the SAS in ESSEX
2026-08-04 10:30 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Gordon Brown for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2026-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Start your Career in Finance
2026-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | RIAE, Gaysham Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6TD
Work Redbridge host an interactive career pathway session at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education.

Girard’s Journey – Author Event with Kristy Sheed
2026-08-05 13:00 - 13:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Join local author Kristy Sheed for a storytelling session based on her children’s book Girard’s Journey: A Snail’s Tale. Suitable for three- to seven-year-olds.

Fabula Takes Over South Woodford
2026-08-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Crafts, games and activities throughout the day as part of the Fabula Festival.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic Rhyme Time
2026-08-05 14:30 - 15:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
In the event of rain, this event will take place inside Wanstead Library.

National Play Day
2026-08-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
Annual celebration of all things play, with giant games, messy crafts and face-painting. In the event of rain, this event will take place inside Wanstead Library.

Eggscellent Egg Box Rockpool Craft
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Children can transform recycled egg cartons into vibrant, shimmering miniature rockpools.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2026-08-08 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-08-08 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.

Lego Club at Wanstead Library
2026-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Spaces assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Repeats every Saturday.

Summer Yoga and Sound Workshop
2026-08-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
Join Arlene Dunkley-Wood for a soulful experience combining yoga and healing sounds.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-08-09 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Andre Rieu, Summer 2026: Viva Maastricht!
2026-08-09 14:45 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
André Rieu celebrates the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts.

Film Screening: Hoppers
2026-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A screening of Disney and Pixar’s animated comedy adventure.

East London Book Club
2026-08-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Nightingale on the Green, E11 2EY
Monthly book club. This month’s meeting will be discussing Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak.

Work Redbridge: Communicate with Confidence
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00
Work Redbridge host a number of events and online sessions to support Redbridge residents improve their future employment prospects.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-08-11 19:00 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Lego with The Brick People
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A wide range of Lego related workshop activities.

Musical Quiz night
2026-08-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club AGM followed by a musical quiz open to all.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2026-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance
