Wanstead Library National Playday
2025-08-06 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
Teddy bear’s picnic for children under five from 2.30pm to 3.00pm followed by games and activities for four- to 10-year-olds. The event will be held in the Wanstead Library hall if it rains.

Wanstead Man Cave
2025-08-06 19:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A donation-based peer support space for men held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

Wanstead Park to Hainault Forest bike ride
2025-08-07 10:30 - 17:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A 14-mile ride organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Over-55s Bridge Club
2025-08-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
A weekly club. New members welcome.

One-Day Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids
2025-08-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Suitable for nine- to 13-year-olds.

Youth Litter Pick in Wanstead Park
2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
All ages welcome.

HMS Pinafore in Wanstead Park
2025-08-08 19:00 | the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park
An open-air performance by Illyria.

Become an AquaTracker: Water Quality Monitoring Course
2025-08-09 09:30 - 16:30 | James Leal Centre, Ray Park, IG8 7JF
A citizen science water quality monitoring training course hosted by Thames21.

Big Butterfly Count 2025 in Wanstead Park
2025-08-09 10:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Help the Wren Wildlife Group count and document the butterflies in Wanstead Park. All ages welcome.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-08-09 12:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-08-10 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

East London Book Club
2025-08-11 18:30 - 20:30
Monthly book club. This month’s meeting will be discussing Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck.

Dino Dig at Aldersbrook Library
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Aldersbrook Library, 2a Park Road, E12 5HQ
Children aged five to 12 can make a dinosaur fossil.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-08-12 19:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Wicked Sing-Along Film Screening
2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:45 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Repeated at 1.30pm.

Dino Cress Pots
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Design and plant a pot of cress to take home and grow. Suitable for five- to 12-year-olds.

The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen
2025-08-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A multi award-winning, family-friendly, improvised storytelling show suitable for children aged six and over. Repeated at 4pm.

Author Event: Flamekraken and the Forest Fire
2025-08-14 14:00 - 14:50 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Join James Sellick for a reading of his new picture book Flamekraken and the Forest Fire. Learn about the magic and importance of our ancient forests, climate change, and the everyday actions you can take to help! Suitable for three- to seven-year-olds.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-08-14 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-08-16 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Bollywood Odyssey
2025-08-16 12:30 - 17:00 | Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG
Experience an interactive theatre adventure filled with iconic scenes and songs and indulge in authentic Indian street food. Repeated at 5.30pm to 10pm.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-08-17 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

The Life and Crimes of Double Agent Zigzag
2025-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A talk by Paul Barwick about the double agent Eddie Chapman. A Redbridge and District U3A event. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Climate Action meeting
2025-08-18 19:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
A group of like-minded residents united in their concerns about climate change. Open to all.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-08-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Dog Man Film Screening
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Repeated at 12.30pm.

Wooden Geo-Coasters at Wanstead Library
2025-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Discover the art of sacred geometry and its timeless beauty in architecture. Suitable for nine-to 11-year-olds.

The Veterans RVP Drop-In and Chat
2025-08-21 10:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly opportunity for veterans and their person of significance to come together, share experiences and be supported at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic.

Craft workshop: Roar-some masks
2025-08-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Mask-making for five- to nine-year-olds.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-08-21 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.
