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To celebrate National Play Day 2025 join us on Christchurch Green
Teddy Bear’s Picnic 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
With songs, rhymes and stories suitable for under 5’s
Games in the Park Craft Activities 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Giant games to enjoy and Dino eggs to decorate. Suitable for ages 4 – 10 years
Please note that this event will take place in the park, weather permitting, and will be held in the Wanstead Library hall if it rains.
This summer, we are going dinosaur crazy! As part of the Fabula Reading Challenge, stomp and chomp through stories and join in with our dinosaur-themed activities. To sign up for the Fabula Reading Challenge, speak to a member of staff at the desk, scan the QR code or visit our website.
Looking for something to do this summer?
Check out the rest of this board to see our upcoming events!
Looking to do something fun outdoors?
Borrow a football to take to the park or get involved with our National Play Day event!
Suncatchers Thursday 24/07/25 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Pegasaurus Thursday 31/07/25 2:30pm – 3:30pm
National Play Day Wednesday 06/08/25 2:30pm – 4pm
Cress Pots Thursday 14/08/25 11am – 12pm
Dino Masks Thursday 21/08/25 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Dino Puppets Thursday 28/08/25 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Lego Workshop 22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Board Games and Colouring 23/07, 30/07, 07/08, 13/08, 20/08, 27/08 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Rhyme-times for under 5s Every Friday 10.15am and 11.15am
Every Tuesday 10:15am
Plant your pot of cress to take home and grow. Design the cover for the plant pot by choosing one of the Dino designs and adding your finishing touches! Don’t forget to water your cress! This event is a drop-in, no booking!
Make a suncatcher for your window at home – catch some sun rays and let your dino creation shine! Choose a Dino shape and fill in the blank with a variety of different materials.
Make a scary dinosaur puppet using the shape of an origami fortune teller box! How scary can you make your dinosaur?
Join the Tamil Community Centre for a programme of activities on Wednesday afternoons during South Asian Heritage Month.
Their programme will feature the following performances and workshops, along with additional activities:
Make a fearsome dinosaur using tiny pegs as spikes. How spiky will your dino be?
Inspired by the culture and history of kite flying, join us to design and make your mini kite decorations. Drop-in, no booking