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- Tue8Sept
Arts & culture
My Walthamstow Exhibition
All day · Tue 8 Sept – Sat 7 Nov
The Mill · Free
A community art exhibition showing Walthamstow through the eyes of local artists.
- Mon14Sept
Family & kids
Nature Tots Forest School (Monday & Friday) at Walthamstow Wetlands (Autumn 2026) Sold out
All day · Mon 14 Sept – Mon 7 Dec
Outdoor Classroom Area (next to Engine House), Walthamstow Wetlands · £120 per child per 12-week term (siblings £78)
A term-long outdoor Forest School programme for 18-month to 5-year-olds, with minibeast hunts, woodland games and nature crafts every Monday and Friday morning.
- Mon14Sept
Family & kids
Nature Tots Forest School (Monday & Friday) – Autumn 2026 Sold out
All day · Mon 14 Sept – Mon 7 Dec
Walthamstow Wetlands · £120 per child for 12 weeks (£78 per sibling)
A forest-school programme for toddlers at the Wetlands, places allocated by random draw rather than first-come booking.
- Sun20Sept
Arts & culture
Exhibition: 'Landscapes Set Free' by Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides
All day · Sun 20 Sept – Sun 15 Nov
Walthamstow Wetlands Engine House Mezzanine · Free
A free exhibition of mixed-media and oil works by two North London artists responding to Walthamstow Wetlands.
- Mon21Sept
Arts & culture
Exhibition: 'Landscapes Set Free' by Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides
All day · Mon 21 Sept – Sat 14 Nov
Walthamstow Wetlands · Free
A free exhibition of paintings by North London artists Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides, inspired by Walthamstow Wetlands.
- Sat3Oct
Arts & culture
Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK
All day · Sat 3 Oct – Sun 28 Mar
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free exhibition exploring the people and places that have shaped art and activism across Britain over the last 200 years.
- Sun1Nov
Arts & culture
Free Community Group Tours: Earthly Paradise
All day · Sun 1 Nov – Sun 28 Mar
William Morris Gallery · Free
Free guided community group tours of the Earthly Paradise exhibition.
- Tue10Nov
Arts & culture
Hand-in Week for Patterns in Nature Exhibition
All day · Tue 10 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
The Mill · £12.50 per artwork (£6 unwaged)
Submission week for the Patterns in Nature open exhibition, for work inspired by shapes and colours found in nature.
- Wed11Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tuppenny Bunters
All day
Leytonstone Social Club
Live music night at What's Cookin' featuring The Tuppenny Bunters, with support from The Ondines.
- Wed11Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tuppenny Bunters with The Ondines
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £10
A live music night with The Tuppenny Bunters and support from The Ondines.
- Wed11Nov
Comedy
Jen Brister: Reactive
19:30–21:15
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £26
A new stand-up show from comedian Jen Brister.
- Wed11Nov
Music & nightlife
The Tuppenny Bunters, support The Ondines
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £10
A live gig from The Tuppenny Bunters, with support from The Ondines.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
Unhemmed Book Launch & More Than a Bundle Story Exhibition Showcase
All day
Big Penny Social · Free
A book launch and exhibition showcase.
- Thu12Nov
Community
Grief Together: Peer Support for Loss through Youth Violence
18:30–20:15
The Mill · Free
A peer support session for people affected by loss through youth violence.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
There is a party
19:00–21:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free evening of readings and performance.
- Thu12Nov
Music & nightlife
OUTLAWS Cabaret
19:00–21:00
A wild west-themed drag and cabaret night with saloon games and a best-dressed cowpoke prize.
- Thu12Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Decoupage Workshop
19:00–21:00
Big Penny Social · From £27.80
A hands-on decoupage craft workshop.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
Uncovering the Queer Roots of British Arts and Crafts
19:00–20:30
William Morris Gallery · Pay what you can, suggested £10
A talk with Neal Shasore and Michael Hall on the role of queer people in shaping British arts and crafts heritage.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
Unhemmed Book Launch & More Than a Bundle Story Exhibition
19:30–21:30
Big Penny Social · Free
Launch of Emel Sevinç's debut novel Unhemmed alongside an exhibition of oral histories of Turkish-speaking migrant garment workers in Britain.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
FILM SCREENING: Simone Barbès + illustrated talk
19:30–22:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Pay what you can
A film screening of Simone Barbès with an accompanying illustrated talk.
- Thu12Nov
Sport
UEFA Nations League - England v Croatia
19:45
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Free
A big-screen showing of England v Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.
- Thu12Nov
Arts & culture
Giggle Film Festival
20:00–22:30
Big Penny Social · From £10
A short comedy film festival screening.
- Fri13Nov
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (German)
All day · Fri 2 Oct – Fri 13 Nov
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly German language exchange for learners and fluent speakers.
- Fri13Nov
Sport
Track Play
09:30–16:50 · Fri 9 Oct – Fri 13 Nov
Big Penny Social · From £9
An indoor track play session.
- Fri13Nov
Markets
Lovely & Local: Winter Makers Market
11:30–16:30
Good Shepherd Studios
A winter makers market of local independent sellers.
- Fri13Nov
Community
German Family Friendly Language Exchange
15:00–17:30
The Old Station Yard Cafe
Afternoon session of German conversation practice for families.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
Heavy Psych Sounds
17:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live heavy psych/stoner rock gig night.
- Fri13Nov
Comedy
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely. Sold out
19:30–21:40
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £22
A stand-up show from comedian Daniel Foxx.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
New Bands Night - Knock On Wood Presents
20:00–23:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall (Upstairs Bar)
A night of new music with Circus of Bones, Dogs Are Fools and Fat Chance Slim and the Circling Fins.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
General Echo Reggae Disco
20:00–00:30 · Fri 13 Nov – Sat 14 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Tickets on the door
A monthly reggae disco with a friendly, cross-generational crowd; this month featuring Soul Rockers Sound System from Tuscany.
- Fri13Nov
Music & nightlife
Odyssey Blues and Soul Band
21:00–23:00
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · Free
A live blues and soul band performance.
- Fri13Nov
- Sat14Nov
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (German)
All day · Sat 3 Oct – Sat 14 Nov
The Old Station Yard Cafe
Drop-in casual conversation practice session in German.
- Sat14Nov
Family & kids
Family Day: Useful and Beautiful
13:00–16:00
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in family workshop making copper foil candlestick art inspired by the Earthly Paradise exhibition.
- Sat14Nov
- Sat14Nov
Music & nightlife
The Ukadelix
19:30–00:30 · Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
A London all-women band playing an eclectic mix of original and cover songs with rich vocal harmonies.
- Sat14Nov
Music & nightlife
Okan Ersan Electric Band
20:00–22:30
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £20 advance / £25 door (£10 students/MU members)
An electric fusion jazz set blending jazz, progressive rock, world music and Eastern Mediterranean influences, led by guitarist Okan Ersan.
- Sun15Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing (inc. Forge Induction)
10:00–16:30 · Sun 25 Oct – Sun 15 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £195
A full-day beginners' blacksmithing course including the forge safety induction.
- Sun15Nov
Community
Shut Up and Write
12:30–14:30 · Sun 8 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
Flukes Clubhouse, Big Penny Social
A weekly quiet co-writing session for anyone with writing to get done.
- Sun15Nov
Family & kids
Gaybourhood East Ceilidh!
13:00–15:00
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free, inclusive family ceilidh for queer families with kids of all ages, with live band Stroma.
- Sun15Nov
Music & nightlife
Nobuyuki Tsujii & Philharmonia Chamber Players
15:00–17:00
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £14
A classical chamber music concert with pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii and the Philharmonia Chamber Players.
- Sun15Nov
Music & nightlife
Lainey Dempsey
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £12.00 general / £10.00 concession (plus booking fee)
A live music performance from Lainey Dempsey.
- Sun15Nov
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Spain v England
19:45
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Free
A big-screen showing of Spain v England in the UEFA Nations League.
- Mon16Nov
Community
East London Indie Book Club
19:00–21:00
Leyton Star
A monthly book discussion gathering at Leyton Star.
- Mon16Nov
Music & nightlife
Eclectic Shock
19:30–22:00 · Sat 19 Sept – Mon 16 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £5-£9
An evening of original live music from The Othyrs, Jemma Freeman, Simon and the Spears and one more act.
- Mon16Nov
Comedy
Cody Dahler: The State of This! Sold out
19:30–21:20
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £33.50
A stand-up show from comedian Cody Dahler.
- Tue17Nov
Music & nightlife
Jazz at Trades, London Jazz Festival Special - The Music of Duke Ellington
19:00–21:30
A London Jazz Festival special of new arrangements of Duke Ellington's music by an all-star group of improvisers.
- Tue17Nov
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Wales v Portugal
19:45
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Free
A big-screen showing of Wales v Portugal in the UEFA Nations League.
- Tue17Nov
Music & nightlife
Koller/Kofi/Gourlay/Ojumu play Monk
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
Special EFG London Jazz Festival gig: Koller/Kofi/Gourlay/Ojumu play Thelonious Monk, with special guest Louis Koller.
- Tue17Nov
Music & nightlife
Koller/Kofi/Gourlay/Ojumu play Monk with special guest Louis Koller
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
A London Jazz Festival gig of Thelonious Monk's music, with special guest Louis Koller.
- Wed18Nov
Arts & culture
Unruly Ecologies - An Entangled Reading Group
18:00–20:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Sliding scale
A reading group exploring ecology and interspecies connection.
- Wed18Nov
Community
Peoples Emergency Briefing
19:00
Big Penny Social · Free
A community briefing event, free entry.
- Wed18Nov
Community
What It's Like to Run a Business Based on Fun, Creativity and Community
19:00–21:30
A small-business networking evening hearing from local creative business leaders on sustaining a creative business.
- Wed18Nov
Music & nightlife
Natural Voices Choir
19:30–20:30 · Wed 18 Nov – Wed 25 Nov
A relaxed, informal weekly choir session, no sight-reading needed, beginners welcome.
- Wed18Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Talks@Trades - How To Get Rich Slowly: Live Fast Die Young... or get a Pension! By Mandy Maskell
19:30–21:30
A fun talk on pensions and financial planning from investment industry veteran Mandy Maskell.
- Wed18Nov
Music & nightlife
Satellite Inn (Italy) / Elaine Palmer
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Italian alt-country pioneers Satellite Inn, with support from Yorkshire-rooted folk-country artist Elaine Palmer.
- Wed18Nov
Music & nightlife
Satellite Inn (Italy), support Elaine Palmer
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
A live gig from Satellite Inn (Italy), with support from Elaine Palmer.
- Wed18Nov
Comedy
Phil Wang: UH OH Sold out
20:00–21:30 · Thu 24 Sept – Wed 18 Nov
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £29
A stand-up show from comedian Phil Wang.
- Thu19Nov
Family & kids
Mini Morris: Wonderful Windows
10:00–11:00
William Morris Gallery · Free, donations welcome
A drop-in craft session for ages 2-5 making stained-glass-style windows inspired by William Morris.
- Thu19Nov
Nature & outdoors
Guided Tour: Cultural History of Walthamstow Wetlands
11:00–13:00
Walthamstow Wetlands Engine House Visitor Centre · Free, £5 suggested donation
A guided walk exploring the social history of the reservoirs, from before they were built to the people who built them.
- Thu19Nov
Nature & outdoors
Stargazing at Walthamstow: The Origins of the Planets of the Solar System
18:00–20:30
Walthamstow Wetlands · £22
An evening talk and guided night walk on the origins of the solar system's planets, with Stowstargazers.
- Thu19Nov
Music & nightlife
Subhumans + Lost Cherrees + Tape It Shut
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A punk gig with Subhumans, Lost Cherrees and Tape It Shut.
- Thu19Nov
Music & nightlife
Asahi Seeker Session x Flukes
19:00–00:00 · Thu 19 Nov – Fri 20 Nov
Big Penny Social · £5
A social session with free beer on arrival.
- Thu19Nov
Arts & culture
FILM SCREENING: The Fantasy of Deer Warrior
19:30–22:00
Good Shepherd Studios · Pay what you can
A film screening of The Fantasy of Deer Warrior.
- Thu19Nov
Comedy
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?
20:00–20:00 · Thu 19 Nov – Fri 20 Nov
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £26
A stand-up show from comedian Paddy Young.
- Fri20Nov
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Swedish & Danish)
All day
The Old Station Yard Cafe
Drop-in casual conversation practice session in Swedish and Danish.
- Fri20Nov
Music & nightlife
80s On Brass - Old Dirty Brasstards
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A brass band playing 80s hits, from Old Dirty Brasstards.
- Fri20Nov
Community
Murder Mystery Christmas Party
20:00
Royal Oak, Chingford · £35
A festive murder mystery night including a two-course meal and a glass of fizz.
- Sat21Nov
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (Swedish & Danish)
All day
The Old Station Yard Cafe
Drop-in casual conversation practice session in Swedish and Danish.
- Sat21Nov
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
The Urban Voodoo Machine
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live gig from rock'n'roll/burlesque band The Urban Voodoo Machine.
- Sat21Nov
Comedy
Nayab Midha: Rajkumari
19:30–16:10
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £24
A stand-up show from comedian Nayab Midha.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
Julian Siegel Quartet
20:00–22:30
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £20 advance / £25 door
An EFG London Jazz Festival performance from one of the UK's leading contemporary jazz quartets, led by saxophonist Julian Siegel.
- Sat21Nov
Comedy
Neon Nights November With Michelle De Swarte
20:00–22:05
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £20.50
A late-night comedy mixed bill hosted by Michelle De Swarte.
- Sat21Nov
Music & nightlife
Que Chévere
21:00–02:00 · Sat 19 Sept – Sun 22 Nov
All-vinyl Latin music party at EXALE Taproom with residents Stefano Cornerman and Paskal Rough & Tough.
- Sat21Nov
- Sun22Nov
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Pull Toy
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family workshop making a wooden pull toy.
- Sun22Nov
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
10:00–14:00
Town Square · Free entry
A weekly Sunday farmers market in the town square, open rain or shine.
- Sun22Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to 3D Printing with Sean Rodrigo
11:00–15:00 · Sun 13 Sept – Sun 22 Nov
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £38.62
A beginners' workshop on 3D printing led by Sean Rodrigo.
- Sun22Nov
Markets
Makers Market
12:00–17:00
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free entry
A makers market at the taproom.
- Sun22Nov
Comedy
Walthamstow's International Men's Day
12:30–16:45
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £12
A comedy event marking International Men's Day.
- Sun22Nov
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
13:00–15:00
Walthamstow Wetlands (meet at the outdoor classroom beside the Engine House) · Free, donations welcome
A free drop-in family pond-dipping and minibeast-hunting session.
- Sun22Nov
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Foot Stool Sold out
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family joinery workshop making a milking-stool-style foot stool; sold out, waiting list only.
- Sun22Nov
Music & nightlife
Capital Salvage: Diaz Brothers + Interrobang & more
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · £14 adults / £10 under-18s / free under-12s
A gig with Diaz Brothers, Interrobang and more.
- Sun22Nov
Music & nightlife
Try Your Wings
18:30–20:30 · Sun 22 Nov – Sun 20 Dec
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free monthly open mic night for musicians wanting support and encouragement to perform.
- Sun22Nov
Music & nightlife
Hannah James and Toby Kuhn
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £15.00 general / £12.00 concession (plus booking fee)
A live folk music performance from Hannah James and Toby Kuhn.
- Sun22Nov
- Mon23Nov
Arts & culture
Clint Boon - The Manchester Chronicles
18:30–21:00
A personal spoken-word show from Inspiral Carpets' Clint Boon about the Manchester music scene from the 1970s to 2006.
- Mon23Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Pints of Knowledge: So You've Decided to Become Dead to the World
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19
A pub-talk comedy lecture.
- Tue24Nov
Arts & culture
Patterns in Nature Exhibition
All day · Tue 24 Nov – Fri 29 Jan
The Mill · Free
An open exhibition of work inspired by patterns found in the natural world.
- Tue24Nov
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise: With the Curators
12:00–12:45 · Tue 24 Nov – Tue 15 Dec
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in guided tour of the Earthly Paradise exhibition led by its curators.
- Tue24Nov
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise (With Curators)
12:00–12:45 · Tue 24 Nov – Tue 15 Dec
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in introductory tour of the Earthly Paradise exhibition led by its curators.
- Tue24Nov
Music & nightlife
Janette Mason – Rewired
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £14
A weekly Tuesday jazz gig from pianist Janette Mason.
- Wed25Nov
Comedy
Signature Brew Comedy Club
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A stand-up comedy night with Sarah Keyworth, Helen Bauer, Rachel Galvo and Steve Bugeja.
- Wed25Nov
Music & nightlife
Blue Rose Code
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £18
A live gig from singer-songwriter Blue Rose Code.
- Thu26Nov
Comedy
Football Cliches Quiz Live
All day
Big Penny Social · £15
A live comedic quiz based on the Football Cliches podcast.
- Thu26Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Nina Sold out
18:30–21:30 · Wed 14 Oct – Thu 26 Nov
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
Evening welding session for the Feminist Welding Club, building confidence with TIG and MIG welding. This date is fully booked.
- Thu26Nov
Music & nightlife
Open Decks
19:00–23:00 · Thu 29 Oct – Thu 26 Nov
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free
An open decks night for DJs to play.
- Thu26Nov
Arts & culture
Stow Film - The Little Shop of Horrors
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A film screening of The Little Shop of Horrors.
- Thu26Nov
Arts & culture
The Archaeology of Medieval Life in Walthamstow - the Tales of Low Hall & Salisbury Hall
19:15–21:15
A talk by Neil Houghton on what archaeology reveals about medieval Walthamstow, focused on Low Hall and Salisbury Hall.
- Thu26Nov
Arts & culture
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
19:30–22:00 · Thu 26 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £22
A cabaret variety show hosted by Jonny Woo.
- Thu26Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Advent Book Group: 'Sabbath as Resistance'
19:30 · Thu 26 Nov – Thu 17 Dec
St Mary's Walthamstow
A four-week Advent book study group discussing Walter Brueggemann's 'Sabbath as Resistance'.
- Thu26Nov
Sport
Football Clichés Quiz Live
20:00–22:30
Big Penny Social · £15
A live football-themed quiz night.
- Fri27Nov
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
11:00–11:55
£13
A beginners' French class taught entirely in French, capped at five students.
- Fri27Nov
Family & kids
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz
12:00–14:30 · Fri 25 Sept – Fri 18 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £12.35 per person
A baby-friendly pub quiz with a gentler pace, feeding/changing breaks and baby facilities on site.
- Fri27Nov
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
12:00–12:55
£13
A weekly French conversation class at The Mill.
- Fri27Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Walthamstow Ceramics
12:30–17:00 · Fri 25 Sept – Fri 11 Dec
Big Penny Social · £24
A hands-on ceramics workshop.
- Fri27Nov
Community
Winter Late
17:00–21:00
William Morris Gallery · Free
An after-hours festive evening with a makers market, community choirs, crafts and late-night shopping.
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
Deptford Northern Soul Club
20:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A northern soul club night.
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
Sparko's Going Back Home
20:00–22:30
Dr Feelgood's original bassist John B 'Sparko' Sparkes recreates the band's classic R&B sound.
- Fri27Nov
- Fri27Nov
Music & nightlife
Live Music with Rachel Leech
21:00
Royal Oak, Chingford
Live musical performance from Rachel Leech.
- Sat28Nov
Markets
St Mary's Christmas Festival
10:00–17:00
St Mary's Walthamstow
A Christmas craft market with artisan stalls, a cafe, mulled wine and a Santa's Grotto for children.
- Sat28Nov
Community
Speak with St James Councillors
11:00–12:00 · Sat 28 Nov – Sat 19 Dec
Garden Room, The Mill · Free
A drop-in session to raise St James ward issues directly with local councillors.
- Sat28Nov
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Singalong Band Christmas Special
11:00–12:00
Big Penny Social · From £7
A Christmas-themed family singalong show.
- Sat28Nov
Markets
Waltham Forest Pride Collective: Queer Christmas Market and Winter Party
13:00–16:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50
A festive afternoon market of LGBTQ+ artists and independent businesses, with carols and family activities.
- Sat28Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Writing Workshop: Writing with Texture
14:00–15:00
Good Shepherd Studios
A creative writing workshop exploring texture in writing.
- Sat28Nov
Music & nightlife
DJ Merv Mayfield - The Melting Pot
17:00–22:00 · Sat 19 Sept – Sat 28 Nov
A DJ set from Merv Mayfield's 'The Melting Pot'.
- Sat28Nov
Music & nightlife
Waltham Forest Pride Collective: Y2K Xmas Party
20:00–01:00 · Sat 28 Nov – Sun 29 Nov
Walthamstow Trades Hall (Main Hall)
A Y2K-themed Christmas party with house, electronic music and drag cabaret, raising funds for Stonewall Housing.
- Sun29Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
10:00–17:00 · Sat 24 Oct – Sat 12 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £125
A full-day workshop making your own brush.
- Sun29Nov
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to home DIY for Beginners
11:00–14:00 · Sun 25 Oct – Sun 29 Nov
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £49.95
A hands-on introductory home DIY skills workshop.
- Sun29Nov
Markets
Independent Christmas Jewellers' Market
11:00–19:00
Big Penny Social · £3.20
A Christmas market of independent jewellery makers.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
Kissinger Effect Album Launch
14:00–18:00
An album launch from punk/pub-rock band Kissinger Effect.
- Sun29Nov
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
JiveMeToTheMoon - Xmas Party
14:45–17:30
A friendly 50s & 60s social prescribing dance party, Christmas edition.
- Sun29Nov
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. George Crowley
17:00–20:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £10 (£5 for participating musicians)
A concert set from saxophonist George Crowley with the house band, followed by an open jam session.
- Sun29Nov
Music & nightlife
Pete Morton
19:30–22:30
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · £10 (£8 concessions)
A live folk music performance from singer-songwriter Pete Morton.
- Mon30Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Pints of Knowledge: The Politics of Nostalgia
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19
A pub-talk lecture on nostalgia and politics.
- Mon30Nov
Arts & culture
Brutalist Poetry Workshop
20:00–22:00
Free
A free workshop to discuss, write and perform brutalist poetry.
- Tue1Dec
Arts & culture
A Room of One's Own – Creating Feminist Dwellings
18:30–20:00
William Morris Gallery · Pay what you can, suggested £10
A panel discussion on feminist approaches to housing, with Women's Pioneer Housing Association and Furnishing Futures.
- Tue1Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Festive Wreath Workshop
18:30–20:30
Big Penny Social · £80
A workshop making a festive Christmas wreath to take home.
- Tue1Dec
Community
The Mill Book Club
19:00–20:30 · Tue 6 Oct – Tue 1 Dec
A monthly book club meeting at The Mill.
- Tue1Dec
Comedy
The Guardian's Year In Review 2026
19:00–21:30
From £35.50
A comedy review of the year's news, hosted by Suzi Ruffell for The Guardian.
- Tue1Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Pints of Knowledge: The Manosphere and Online Pimps
19:00–20:30
Big Penny Social · £19
A pub-talk lecture examining the online manosphere.
- Tue1Dec
Music & nightlife
Brand Nu Dolla play Abdullah Ibrahim
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £16
A weekly Tuesday jazz gig playing the music of Abdullah Ibrahim.
- Wed2Dec
Music & nightlife
Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live (Ireland)
All day
Leytonstone Social Club
Irish act Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live play What's Cookin', supported by US musician Chris Murphy.
- Wed2Dec
Music & nightlife
The Lunchtime Mix: Across the Flats
12:15–13:30
Good Shepherd Studios · Free / pay what you can
A lunchtime live music session, 'Across the Flats'.
- Wed2Dec
Markets
Blackhorse Workshop Xmas Makers Market 2026
18:00–21:00
Blackhorse Workshop · Free
A free Christmas makers market at Blackhorse Workshop.
- Wed2Dec
Arts & culture
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
19:00–21:00
£120 for 6 workshops
A six-week drawing course for all levels, led by Jason Hawkridge.
- Wed2Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Vespers
19:30–20:10 · Wed 7 Oct – Wed 2 Dec
St Mary's Walthamstow
A monthly 40-minute contemplative service of poetry, music and stillness, open to all regardless of background or belief.
- Wed2Dec
Music & nightlife
Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live (IRL) with Chris Murphy (USA)
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
A live gig from Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live, with support from Chris Murphy.
- Wed2Dec
Music & nightlife
Kenan Flannery and The Will To Live (IRL), support Chris Murphy (USA)
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £12
Dublin folk artist Kenan Flannery debuts his new band The Will to Live, with LA songwriter Chris Murphy in support.
- Wed2Dec
Arts & culture
Figs in Wigs: Little Wimmin
19:30–21:30
From £29
A theatre and comedy performance from Figs in Wigs.
- Wed2Dec
Comedy
MEGASQUIRT: FULLY LOADED
21:00–22:00 · Wed 2 Dec – Sat 12 Dec
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Free
A free late-night sketch/comedy show.
- Thu3Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Woodworking Evening (Induction Required)
18:30–21:00 · Wed 14 Oct – Thu 3 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £70
A supervised evening woodworking session for those with induction.
- Thu3Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Metalwork: Festive Winter Decoration
18:30–21:30 · Tue 10 Nov – Thu 17 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
A festive metalwork workshop making a winter decoration.
- Thu3Dec
Music & nightlife
Q-SIDES: The Music Quiz
19:00 · Thu 1 Oct – Thu 3 Dec
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A music-themed pub quiz night.
- Thu3Dec
Comedy
Hand Leg Comedy
19:30–21:30 · Fri 2 Oct – Thu 3 Dec
An evening of hand-picked up-and-coming stand-up comedy, hosted by Ed Mulvey.
- Thu3Dec
Music & nightlife
Sunnymoon Jazz Band - Rat Pack Christmas
19:30–21:30
A Christmas and Rat Pack swing show from London jazz musicians, with singer Simon Lawrence.
- Thu3Dec
Arts & culture
Figs in Wigs: Little Wimmin
19:30–21:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £29
A theatre and comedy performance from Figs in Wigs.
- Fri4Dec
Arts & culture
Stopping to Notice
All day · Fri 4 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
Garage Gallery E17 · Free
A group exhibition of illustrations from Miranda Keeling's published books, with print sales benefiting BookTrust.
- Fri4Dec
Music & nightlife
Grapes of Wrath presents...
19:00–00:30 · Fri 25 Sept – Sat 5 Dec
The year's final DIY hardcore and emo bill, with Death of Youth, Neversaid, wearsmeout and ƵAŁOBA.
- Fri4Dec
Music & nightlife
SKIV - The Comeback Show
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live gig from band SKIV.
- Fri4Dec
Food & drink
Chili Nights
19:30–22:30 · Fri 6 Nov – Fri 4 Dec
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A cosy, hearty, spicy themed dinner night, with the first drink included in the ticket price.
- Fri4Dec
Comedy
Neon Nights December: The FOC IT UP! Takeover Sold out
20:00
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £15
A late-night comedy mixed bill takeover.
- Fri4Dec
Music & nightlife
Festive Drag Bingo
21:00
Royal Oak, Chingford · £35
A Christmas-themed drag bingo night including a two-course meal.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Winter at the Wetlands: Operation Redwing
All day · Sat 5 Dec – Wed 23 Dec
A Christmas family theatre experience with characters Norm and Nesbit, including a meeting with Santa.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Winter at the Wetlands
All day · Sat 5 Dec – Wed 23 Dec
Engine House Visitor Centre, Walthamstow Wetlands
A Christmas family theatre trail, 'Operation Redwing', meeting Santa and helping design his sleigh.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Keepsake Box
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family workshop making a wooden keepsake box.
- Sat5Dec
Community
The Mill Meetup
10:30–12:00
Living Room, The Mill · Free
An informal chat about The Mill over a cuppa, for visitors, volunteers and community members.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Kids Christmas Party
13:00
Royal Oak, Chingford · £10 per child
A Christmas party for children.
- Sat5Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Board Game Sold out
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35 (one adult and one child)
Family workshop designing and building a wooden board game to take home; sold out, waiting list only.
- Sat5Dec
Music & nightlife
General Eclectic Company: Genre-Blending Bangers
16:00–21:00 · Sat 31 Oct – Sat 5 Dec
A genre-blending DJ set from General Eclectic Company.
- Sat5Dec
Music & nightlife
General Eclectic Company
16:00–21:00
EXALE Brewing & Taproom
Genre-blending bangers mixing indie, hip-hop, pop and disco.
- Sat5Dec
Music & nightlife
Mama's Gun
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A live gig from soul band Mama's Gun.
- Sat5Dec
Comedy
Three Bean Salad presents… RATMAS LIVE 2026! Sold out
19:30–21:10
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £28.00
The hosts of the Three Bean Salad Podcast present a night of rat-themed comedy for the twelve days of 'Ratmas'.
- Sat5Dec
Music & nightlife
Disco2000 Christmas Party
20:00–00:30 · Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
An indie and Christmas-classics disco, from punk to Britpop, raising funds for Eat or Heat foodbank.
- Sun6Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Blacksmithing Day
10:00–17:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £195
A full-day beginners' blacksmithing course at Blackhorse Workshop.
- Sun6Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Furniture Upcycling & Repair with Sean Rodrigo
11:00–15:00
The Tool House, Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £54.95
A workshop on upcycling and repairing furniture led by Sean Rodrigo.
- Sun6Dec
Markets
The Alternative Bring and Buy Sale
12:00–16:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall (Main Hall) · £1
A Christmas edition of the alternative jumble and craft market.
- Sun6Dec
Markets
Not A Phase - Alternative Christmas Market
13:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
An alternative Christmas market.
- Sun6Dec
Family & kids
The Snowman Live in Concert (Show 1)
13:00–14:45
Big Penny Social · £7-£12
London Graduate Wind Orchestra performs live alongside a screening of The Snowman plus classic Christmas songs; first of two showings.
- Sun6Dec
Family & kids
The Snowman Live in Concert
13:00–14:15
Big Penny Social · From £7
A live concert performance of The Snowman for families.
- Sun6Dec
Family & kids
The Snowman Live in Concert (Show 2)
15:00–16:45
Big Penny Social · £7-£12
London Graduate Wind Orchestra performs live alongside a screening of The Snowman plus classic Christmas songs; second of two showings.
- Sun6Dec
Community
Old Skool Social at Flukes: Games & Party
16:00–20:00
Big Penny Social · From £8.07
A retro games and social party afternoon.
- Sun6Dec
Comedy
ALOK: Eat Pray Leave
18:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £33.50
A stand-up and storytelling show from writer and comedian ALOK.
- Sun6Dec
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
19:30–21:30 · Sun 20 Sept – Sun 13 Dec
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50
A weekly Sunday pub quiz, £1.50 per person.
- Sun6Dec
Comedy
Red Imp Comedy: Andy Zaltzman
19:30–22:00
Walthamstow Trades Hall (Main Hall)
A stand-up review of the year's news from Andy Zaltzman of The News Quiz and The Bugle.
- Mon7Dec
Community
Monday Mending Club
All day
Big Penny Social · Free
A free monthly mending and repair drop-in, held the first Monday of the month.
- Mon7Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Cracker – London Gay Men's Chorus
19:30–21:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £35.00
A festive choral concert from the London Gay Men's Chorus.
- Tue8Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Power Tools: Pizza Server
18:30–21:30 · Tue 8 Dec – Thu 10 Dec
Blackhorse Workshop · £145
A three-evening power tools course at Blackhorse Workshop making a wooden pizza server.
- Tue8Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Finding the Artist's Way
19:00–21:00 · Tue 8 Dec – Tue 15 Dec
Flukes, Big Penny Social · From £30 per session (£360 or £480 for the full course)
A weekly Tuesday evening course at Flukes above Big Penny Social, working through Julia Cameron's Artist's Way creative-unblocking method, run by Plentiful Artists for queer and trans FLINTA* creatives.
- Tue8Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Christmas Wreath Making
19:00
Royal Oak, Chingford · £40
A Christmas wreath-making workshop, with a free soft drink included.
- Tue8Dec
Arts & culture
Oasis - 30th Anniversary of Knebworth with Johnny Hopkins & Paolo Hewitt
19:00–21:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall (Main Hall)
A live talk marking 30 years since Oasis's Knebworth shows, with Johnny Hopkins and Paolo Hewitt.
- Tue8Dec
Comedy
A Very Sheeps Christmas – Live in Concert!
19:30–21:50
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £22.00
A festive musical comedy concert from sketch group Sheeps.
- Tue8Dec
Music & nightlife
Annie Whitehead New Quintet
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £15
A weekly Tuesday jazz gig from trombonist Annie Whitehead's new quintet.
- Wed9Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Woodcarving: Chip Carved Festive Rosette
18:30–21:30
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
A festive woodcarving workshop making a chip-carved rosette.
- Wed9Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Talks@Trades - I AM History Present: Untold Stories of Exceptional Black People and Moments
19:30–21:30
A talk from Black-history platform I AM History on hidden stories of Black history and culture, with Q&A.
- Wed9Dec
Music & nightlife
The Bikini Beach Band
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £10
A live gig from The Bikini Beach Band.
- Wed9Dec
Comedy
Andrew Mensah: Live from The Red Lion
19:30–21:30
The Red Lion Leytonstone
An East Is East Comedy stand-up night at The Red Lion.
- Thu10Dec
Music & nightlife
Tones & Drones
19:00–22:00
An evening of ambient and experimental music with tape loops, generative soundscapes and audio-reactive visuals.
- Thu10Dec
Community
Harry Potter Brewery Quiz
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
Harry Potter-themed pub quiz night at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
- Thu10Dec
Comedy
A Razzle Dazzle Christmas with Audrey & Judy!
19:30–21:30
A musical comedy cabaret double bill reimagining Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland, from Tracey Collins.
- Thu10Dec
Music & nightlife
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz
19:45–23:00 · Fri 25 Sept – Thu 10 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £16.50
A music-themed Christmas quiz night.
- Thu10Dec
Comedy
Nina Conti's Christmas Cabaret Sold out
20:00–21:50
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £32.00
A Christmas-themed cabaret and ventriloquism show from Nina Conti.
- Fri11Dec
Family & kids
Baby Knees Up Christmas
11:00–11:45
Big Penny Social · From £14.50
A baby-friendly Christmas singalong session.
- Fri11Dec
Sport
Fury vs Joshua: Live at the Leyton Star
17:00–03:00 · Fri 11 Dec – Sat 12 Dec
Leyton Star
Big-screen showing of the Fury vs Joshua boxing match.
- Fri11Dec
Sport
EVE Wrestling: A Night on the Naughty List
19:30–22:30
Big Penny Social · From £25
A live wrestling show with a festive theme.
- Fri11Dec
Sport
Fury vs Joshua: Live at The Heathcote & Star
20:00–03:00 · Fri 11 Dec – Sat 12 Dec
Heathcote & Star · Free entry
Big-screen showing of the Fury vs Joshua boxing match.
- Fri11Dec
Sport
Fury vs Joshua Boxing Match
20:00–03:00 · Fri 11 Dec – Sat 12 Dec
Heathcote & Star
Big-screen live broadcast of the Fury vs Joshua boxing match.
- Fri11Dec
Comedy
Ding Dong Merrily Diane
20:30–22:30
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £30.00
A festive comedy cabaret show.
- Fri11Dec
Music & nightlife
Michael Bublé Tribute
21:00
Royal Oak, Chingford · £35
A tribute night to Michael Bublé including a two-course meal.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Holly Golightly And Her Band
All day
Leytonstone Social Club
Holly Golightly and her band play a Saturday night show at What's Cookin', supported by Micky Hampshire.
- Sat12Dec
Family & kids
The Gruffalo
10:30–11:25 · Sat 12 Dec – Sun 13 Dec
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £22.00
A family stage adaptation of The Gruffalo.
- Sat12Dec
Markets
Christmas Market
12:00
Royal Oak, Chingford
A Christmas market with stalls, seasonal bites and live music.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Holly Golightly And Her Band with Micky Hampshire
19:30
Leytonstone Social Club · £20
Live gig from Holly Golightly And Her Band, with support from Micky Hampshire.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Electric Landladies
19:30–23:30
A live covers band playing 80s pop, 60s soul and rock classics from Tina Turner to Blondie.
- Sat12Dec
Comedy
Flo & Joan: With Feeling Sold out
20:00–21:50
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £32.00
A comedy and musical cabaret show from sister duo Flo & Joan.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Immy Churchill Quartet
20:00–22:30
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £15 advance / £20 door
A young jazz vocalist performing classic standards by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
- Sat12Dec
Music & nightlife
Before Diana Died - Pure 90s
21:00–02:00 · Sat 12 Dec – Sun 13 Dec
A 90s-themed DJ night.
- Sun13Dec
Family & kids
Shabba Christmas Special
13:00–16:00
A festive family party with bouncy castles, soft play, retro gaming and Christmas DJs.
- Sun13Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Flow State Sessions Sold out
14:00–16:30 · Sun 18 Oct – Sun 13 Dec
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free art and craft wellbeing workshop (this session: movement map books) for people referred via NHS social prescribing or community mental health support.
- Sun13Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Flow State Sessions: Movement Map Books Sold out
14:00–16:30
William Morris Gallery · Free
A therapeutic art and craft session making movement map books, run by art therapists; currently fully booked.
- Sun13Dec
Music & nightlife
The Restarts/Grail Guard/SSV/Hearing Tests
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A punk gig with The Restarts, Grail Guard, SSV and Hearing Tests.
- Sun13Dec
Music & nightlife
Basement Orchestra Christmas Matinee Show
15:30–16:15
Big Penny Social · From £7
A matinee Christmas concert from Basement Orchestra.
- Sun13Dec
Music & nightlife
Basement Orchestra Christmas Show
19:00–20:45
Big Penny Social · From £10
An evening Christmas concert from Basement Orchestra.
- Mon14Dec
Comedy
BENNY'S FESTIVE PACKAGE
19:00–21:30
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £15 on the door
A Christmas cabaret, burlesque, drag and circus fundraiser for Cabaret vs Cancer, hosted by Benny 'the Elf' Louche.
- Tue15Dec
Family & kids
Baby Drag Bingo at The Red Lion
14:00–16:00
The Red Lion Leytonstone
A baby-friendly drag bingo session with music, comedy, dancing and sensory fun.
- Tue15Dec
Family & kids
Baby Drag Bingo
16:00
The Red Lion, Leytonstone
Family-friendly drag bingo with music, comedy and prizes.
- Tue15Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to TIG Welding
18:30–21:30
Blackhorse Workshop · £120
A one-off evening introduction to TIG welding.
- Tue15Dec
Music & nightlife
Tony Kofi & Denys Baptiste Quintet – Legacy: Coltrane & Cannonball
20:00–23:00
East Side Jazz Club · £16
A jazz tribute to John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley from saxophonists Tony Kofi and Denys Baptiste.
- Wed16Dec
Music & nightlife
Danny Jones and Friends: A What's Cookin' Christmas!
All day
Leytonstone Social Club
An annual festive show from folk musician Danny Jones and friends, including The Kitchen Drinkers.
- Wed16Dec
Nature & outdoors
Stargazing at Walthamstow: Near Earth Objects, Meteors, Comets and Shooting Stars
18:00–20:30
Walthamstow Wetlands · £22
An evening talk on comets, meteors and shooting stars with a guided night walk, run by Stowstargazers.
- Wed16Dec
Music & nightlife
Danny Jones and Friends with a What's Cookin' Christmas!
19:30
What's Cookin' at Leytonstone Social Club
A Christmas-themed gig from Danny Jones and Friends, with support from The Kitchen Drinkers.
- Thu17Dec
Family & kids
Baby Broadway Christmas Family Concert
11:15–12:00
Big Penny Social · £15
A Christmas-themed baby and family concert of Broadway songs.
- Thu17Dec
Comedy
Laff-uccino with Rosie Jones, Yuriko Kotani, Stella Graham & More
19:00–22:30
Big Penny Social · From £16
A stand-up comedy night with Rosie Jones, Yuriko Kotani, Stella Graham and more.
- Thu17Dec
Music & nightlife
THE SMITHS tribute by The Joneses
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A Smiths tribute gig from The Joneses.
- Thu17Dec
Comedy
Laff-uccino with John Robertson, Rosie Jones, Yuriko Kotani & More
19:00–22:30
Big Penny Social · From £16
A stand-up comedy night featuring John Robertson, Rosie Jones, Yuriko Kotani and more.
- Thu17Dec
Comedy
Taylor Mac: Holiday Sauce
20:00–22:00 · Thu 17 Dec – Wed 23 Dec
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £29
A festive cabaret show from performer Taylor Mac.
- Fri18Dec
Food & drink
Cooking the Books: A Christmas Carol
18:30–22:30
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A literary dining club evening built around A Christmas Carol, with a three-course menu inspired by dishes in the book.
- Fri18Dec
Music & nightlife
Bongo's Bingo: Christmas Cracker
19:00–23:30
Big Penny Social · From £21
A Christmas-themed edition of Bongo's Bingo with music, games and prizes.
- Fri18Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Karaoke Night
21:00–02:00 · Fri 18 Dec – Sat 19 Dec
A Christmas-themed karaoke night.
- Fri18Dec
Music & nightlife
Shania Twain Tribute
21:00
Royal Oak, Chingford · £35
A tribute night to Shania Twain including a two-course meal.
- Sat19Dec
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
10:00–12:00 · Sat 26 Sept – Sat 19 Dec
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow
Drop-in weekly crochet and knitting group open to all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
- Sat19Dec
Music & nightlife
DJ Merv Mayfield - The Melting Pot
17:00–22:00
A DJ set from Merv Mayfield's 'The Melting Pot'.
- Sat19Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Number 2s with R Voices Choir
20:00–00:00 · Sat 19 Dec – Sun 20 Dec
Big Penny Social · From £20
A Christmas choir show from R Voices Choir.
- Sat19Dec
Music & nightlife
Christmas Sing Along
22:00–02:00 · Sat 19 Dec – Sun 20 Dec
EXALE Taproom · Free
A Christmas-themed late-night singalong club night.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Mini Christmas Tree
10:00–12:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
Family workshop making a mini wooden Christmas tree.
- Sun20Dec
Nature & outdoors
Guided Bird Walk at Walthamstow Wetlands
10:30–12:00 · Sun 20 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
A beginner-friendly, staff-led birdwatching walk around the reserve.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Baby Gospel Christmas Special
11:15–10:45
Big Penny Social · From £15.50
A baby-friendly Christmas gospel singalong session.
- Sun20Dec
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Time Capsule
14:00–16:00
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
Family workshop making a wooden time capsule.
- Sun20Dec
Music & nightlife
Turncoat Billy's Christmas Jamboree
14:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A Christmas-themed gig from Turncoat Billy.
- Mon21Dec
Community
East London Indie Book Club
19:00–21:00
The Leyton Star
A monthly book discussion gathering at Leyton Star.
- Tue22Dec
Family & kids
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
13:30 · Tue 22 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £15
A festive family stage adaptation of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
- Wed23Dec
- Wed23Dec
Community
The Big Quiz (Christmas Quiz)
19:00
Royal Oak, Chingford · £2 per person
A Christmas-themed edition of the Royal Oak's pub quiz.
- Sat26Dec
- Sun27Dec
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. Byron Wallen
17:00–20:00
All Saints Church, Highams Park · £10 (£5 for participating musicians)
The final jam session of the year, with celebrated jazz trumpeter Byron Wallen and the house band.
- Thu31Dec
Family & kids
Happy Noon Years
10:30–12:30
The Red Lion Leytonstone
A family-friendly New Year's Eve party at noon with DJs, dancing, games and face painting.
- Thu31Dec
Family & kids
The Heathcote & Star Kids' New Year's Eve Party
15:00–19:00
Heathcote & Star
A family-friendly New Year's Eve party for children.
- Thu31Dec
Music & nightlife
NYE 2000
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
A Y2K/2000s-themed New Year's Eve party.
- Thu31Dec
Music & nightlife
NYE Hat Party
20:00–02:00 · Thu 31 Dec – Fri 1 Jan
Heathcote & Star
A hat-themed New Year's Eve party for adults.
- Thu31Dec
Music & nightlife
New Year's Eve Party
21:00
Royal Oak, Chingford · £42
A New Year's Eve party with a three-course meal and a glass of prosecco.
- Sat2Jan
Community
Big Fat Quiz of the Year - Blackhorse Road
19:00
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
An end-of-year pub quiz covering the year's events.
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