An exciting trail for families around Redbridge Museum’s new permanent exhibition.
Simply drop in anytime from 11am to 4pm all half term to collect a trail and explore Redbridge Museum.
Event Audience: Children
Come along and learn all about Hedgehogs at Hainault Forest! These secretive animals are under threat, but we can do something to help them. Join our Education Ranger to take part in a variety of fun activities to discover more of their hidden world.
These activities are aimed at children aged 5-11, though anyone of any age with an interest is welcome.
Take part in hedgehog themed craft, find out how to tell if you have hedgehogs living near you, navigate the garden fence maze and make a pledge to help hedgehogs.
Pre-booked tickets online will receive a free keyring at the event
Dive into a world of colour and creativity, where every child can shine! If drawing isn’t your thing, don’t worry—we’ve got loads of other fun ways to create amazing art. This is all about celebrating YOU and your unique talents.
This special workshop is about making art accessible to everyone! For children with special needs and their families, we’ve created a playful, relaxed space where art becomes an adventure. With lots of ways to join in, everyone can explore their creativity—whether it’s painting, building, or simply having fun with colors and textures. If siblings want to hop over to Studio 1, they’re welcome too!
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Session Times –
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
This project is supported with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
You’re invited to Halloween at Foxburrows Farm!
Join us for a mix of spooky activities including a Pumpkin Quiz Trail, Get involved in helping to create eerie enrichment for our animals. Also enjoy themed talks on the day! (Check out our noticeboards on the day for talk times).
*All activities are subject to availability and can change at any time
Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm and get into the Halloween spirit here at Hainault Forest! (No booking required)
Join CappARTcino for a fun-filled event where kids can unleash their creativity and paint their very own Christmas tree!
Let your little ones dive into the holiday spirit as they paint a Christmas tree canvas. It’s a perfect opportunity for them to get creative and make something special for the festive season.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Secure your spot now and get ready for a jolly good time at the Children’s Christmas Tree Painting Workshop!
Get create and craft your own festive cone-shaped Christmas tree in this fun, hands-on art activity for all ages! Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm to join the holiday crafting fun.
Taking place in the craft courtyard, CappARTcino art studio behind the Woodland Trust Visitor Centre.
Celebrate Diwali with Redbridge Central Library by joining us to make paper plate diya lamps!
Diwali gifts will also be handed out!
This craft activity does not require any booking and is on a first come first serve basis.
Join us at Del’s Laser Workshop to ignite your creativity and curiosity. Fun, unique workshops and hands-on sessions that cater to both young adventurers and seasoned enthusiasts. Use your imagination alongside Derek, and experience the thrill of transforming raw materials into works of art this October Half Term!
Saturday 26 October: Spooky Layered Magnets £4
Sunday 27 October: Pumpkin Face Pot with Lavender £5
Monday 28 October: Spooky Layered Magnets £4
Tuesday 29 October: Pumpkin Tea light £4
Wednesday 30 October: Ghost and Ghoul Sun Catchers £3
Thursday 31 October: Pumpkin Tea Light £4
Friday 1 November: Design a Bookmark £3
Saturday 2 November: Make a Clock £10
Sunday 3 November: Design a Flower Pot with Lavender £5
11:00am – 3:00pm
Drop-in workshops, no booking required!
In Dels laser workshop (1st craft unit as you come through the brown gates, farthest from the café)
Work with skilled glassblowers to create your own unique blown glass pumpkin – perfect for Hallowe’en but beautiful enough to display all year round!
You get to choose the colour combination, from a selection of special glass colours, to include in your pumpkin.
You will be given full guidance and support through the process, which involves melting colours into the surface, blowing the glass into a special mould and creating the stalk.
When your piece is finished it will go into our kiln to anneal for 24 hours. Pumpkins made 26th, 27th, & 28th will be ready to pick up on 31st October.
The workshop is suitable for supervised children from age 7+
All children and young people under 18 will require a responsible adult to be present.
Each session will last approx 25minutes
Please email: team@workinglass.org for more information and booking
Workinglass is located between the Woodland Trust Visitors Centre and the 1856 Cafe, in Hainault Forest.
Postcode: IG7 4QN
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Join Pottery in the Park in painting your own masterpiece this October Half Term! A fun and engaging experience where you can explore your artistic abilities in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
Halloween style items to paint such as ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, Lanterns shaped like pumpkins and witches hats, Witch cauldron mugs, Skull shaped money boxes and tea lights.
£5 per head studio charge to cover the paints, glazing and firing etc plus the cost of the chosen piece. Items are ready on 2-3 weeks for collection.
Pottery in the Park is located behind the Woodland Trust Visitors Centre in the craft courtyard at Hainault Forest.