As Half Term approaches we want to make sure you have plenty of options to keep the little ones busy. Whatever the weather and whatever your budget there are a wide range of activities for children and young people of all ages.
You can see all the things going on in half term on our children’s events page. Below we’ve highlighted just a selection of the events going on.
Clicking the title or image of any of the events listed below will take you to their listing where you can find out more.
Libraries and Redbridge Museum
There are a wide range of activities happening in the libraries all over Redbridge and a lot of them are even FREE to attend. Take a look at just a few of the things available:
Under the Sea – A Virtual Reality Experience
Tuesday 14 February, 10.30am-12.30pm
Redbridge Central Library
Suitable for families with children aged 7+
FREE
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ with Cat & Hutch
Tuesday 14 February & Friday 17 February, times and locations vary
Recommended for ages 4-7 but all ages are welcome
FREE
Zine Making Workshop with Redbridge Museum
Tuesday 14 February, 10am-4pm
Redbridge Heritage Centre
Suitable for ages 8+, families welcome
FREE
Go Slime Workshop
Wednesday 15 February, 11am-12pm
Fullwell Cross Library
For ages 5-12 years old
FREE
Harmony Heroes Craft
Thursday 16 February, 11am-12pm
Redbridge Central Library
All ages welcome
FREE
Nahla and the 3D Machine
Friday 17 February, 2pm-3pm
Redbridge Central Library
Recommended for families with children aged 6+
FREE
Redbridge Cycling Centre
Monday 13 February, 9.30am-11.30am & 1.30pm-3.30pm
For ages 3+*
£12.50 per child
Tuesday 14 & Thursday 16 February, 9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-10*
£12.50 per child
£5 additional bike hire
*Guideline only – please speak to a member of staff to find out whether this is suitable for your child
Hainault Forest
Hainault Forest have events on Monday 13, Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16. With a range of things for ages 3-18 there really is something for everyone.
Monday 13 February, 11am-12pm
For ages 3-8
£5 per child; FREE for qualifying concessions
Wild Adventures: Hot Chocolate Challenge!
Tuesday 14 February, 1pm-2.45pm
For ages 12-18
£5 per child; FREE for qualifying concessions
Forest Explorers: Animal Tracking
Thursday 16 February, 10.15am-12pm
For ages 7-11
£5 per child; FREE for qualifying concessions
Theatre
Redbridge Drama Centre
Hamlet
Monday 13 Februrary, 1.30pm & 4pm
For ages 8+
Tickets: £10
Use code BOGOF to get buy one get one free on all tickets
Hulla Balloony Moon Time
Friday 17 February, 11am & 1pm
For ages 2+
Tickets:
Full price – £10
Concession/Child – £8.50
Kenneth More Theatre
Pinocchio
Thursday 16 February, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
All ages welcome
Tickets: £11.50
Saturday 18 February, 1pm & 5pm
All ages welcome
Tickets:
Full price – £18.50
Concession/Child – £16.00
Valentine’s Mansion
Wednesday 15 February, 10.30am & 2pm
For ages 5+
FREE
Spaces are limited so book before they’re full.
You can see all of the events going on this half term here.
