Santa’s Christmas Workshop
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 2025-12-23 16:00 (Europe/London) | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Elves will welcome you to their magical interactive Christmas show, after which Miss Christmas will take you to the elves workshop, where you will be able to make a Christmas decoration and write your letter to Santa. Next, you will be invited to meet Father Christmas himself, in the grotto.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-12-13 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.

Cakes and Carols
2025-12-13 13:30 - 16:00 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
A free event for over-65s with homemade cakes and performances by local musicians.

Wanstead Parish Merry Quizmas
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
A Christmas quiz for teams of up to eight people. A burger is included in the price.

Hands-on conservation work in Wanstead Park (Women Only)
2025-12-14 10:00 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
For women, non-binary and trans people.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-12-14 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Redbridge Brass presents: The Snowman
2025-12-14 11:00 | Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG
Raymond Briggs’ family favourite The Snowman is brought to life with live music provided by Redbridge Brass Band playing the complete film score. Repeated at 1pm and 3pm.

Wanstead Flats Guided Walk: the story of Saving the People's Forest
2025-12-14 11:00 - 13:30 | meet at end of Ferndale Road, E11 3DN
Join local historians Mark Gorman and Georgina Green for a circular walk around Wanstead Flats exploring story of the role the Flats played in the forest’s preservation and some of its other history. An Epping Forest Heritage Trust event.

How can Muslims play a positive role in the West?
2025-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 | South Woodford Islamic Centre, E18 1DD
Panel discussion followed by audience Q&A. Hosted by Dialogue Within Islam.

Christmas Comedy at The Bull
2025-12-14 18:00 - 22:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Featuring Jeff Innocent, Andrew Mensah, Michelle Shaughnessy and Luke Oliver.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Community Carols on the High Street
2025-12-17 19:00 | Wanstead War Memorial, High Street E11 2AA
Members of the Parish of Wanstead choir will lead the singing. Raising money for Centrepoint.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

Woodford to Snaresbrook linear walk
2025-12-18 10:30 - 13:30 | meet at Woodford Station
A West Essex Ramblers event. First walk free.

Santa’s Wanstead drive-by
2025-12-18 16:30 - 19:00 | various
Santa will embark on a pre-Christmas tour of Wanstead, chauffeured through the streets by Elf Steve Hayden aboard his Parker Dairies milk float. The elves will be collecting money for The Wanstead Charity.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A safe and confidential space to meet others and to share thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and loss.

Navigating Together
2025-12-18 19:00 | 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.

Christmas Party at Wanstead Golf Club
2025-12-19 19:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
Including a two-course hot festive buffet.

Wanstead Community Christmas Market
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Wanstead Vintage Fair
2025-12-20 10:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Including fashion, jewellery, homewares and books.

South Woodford Community Christmas Market
2025-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Parish of Wanstead Christmas Dinner
2025-12-25 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
A free Christmas dinner for those likely to be on their own on Christmas Day. Booking required.

Pantomime: Dick Whittington
2026-01-01 00:00 | Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG
Woodford Pantomime present their New Year panto.

Wanstead Flats parkrun
2026-01-03 09:00 | Wanstead Flats, Harrow Road, E11 3QA
A weekly 5k community event: walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-01-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Real Christmas Tree Recycling
2026-01-05 00:00
Real Christmas Trees will be collected and recycled by Haven House for a donation (5 to 7 January) or by Redbridge Council for free (from 12 January).

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-01-05 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

GoodGym Redbridge
2026-01-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Run, walk or cycle and help with community projects in Redbridge. Repeated on 19 January.
