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From bumps to teens, we have it covered! This is your one-stop site for everything you need to know about living in Romford with children including children's activities, things to do and other local services such as health, education and party providers & supplies!
Whether you have lived in Romford for years or are new to the area, this website will help connect you with great activities for you and your children, help you to discover what's going on in your area and hopefully help to keep the kids busy and entertained. It will also direct you to details of local medical centres, libraries, Children's Centres, fitness clubs, nurseries and schools - and so much more.
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Halloween Fun at the Farm
5th October
- 31st October
Cammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak
Santus Circus
9th October
- 20th October
Collier Row Car Boot Sale Site, Romford
Howl-o-ween
19th October
- 3rd November
Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne
Wolf Weekend at Paradise Wildlife Park
19th October
- 20th October
Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne
The Pirate Squad & the Search for the Mermaids Lagoon
19th October
Queens Theatre, Hornchurch
Apple Day at Lathcoats Farm
(FREE)
19th October
Lathcoats Farm, Galleywood, Chelmsford
FREE Seafront Fireworks
(FREE)
19th October
City Beach, Southend on Sea
Marsh farm's Halloween Festival
19th October
- 1st November
Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers
Terrifying Trail at Bedfords
19th October
- 27th October
Bedfords Park, Romford
Willows Farm Pumpkin Festival
19th October
- 3rd November
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
FANTASTIC BEASTS HALLOWEEN PARTIES
19th October
The Mercury Shopping Centre, Romford
The Pumpkin Patch Basildon
19th October
- 31st October
The Pumpkin Patch, Basildon
The Pumpkin Patch Colchester
(FREE)
19th October
- 31st October
The Pumpkin Patch, Colchester
Pumpkin Fest at Lathcoats
(FREE)
20th October
- 31st October
Lathcoats Farm, Galleywood, Chelmsford
Waltham Cross Farmers & Craft Market Halloween Spooktacular
(FREE)
20th October
High Street, Waltham Cross
Autism Hour: Halloween Explorer Backpacks
(FREE)
21st October
Valence House Museum, Greater London
Havering NCT Buggy/Sling Walk 'n' Talk
(FREE)
21st October
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Mini Athletics 5+
21st October
- 22nd October
Hornchurch Stadium, Upminster
Mini Athletics 8+
21st October
- 22nd October
Hornchurch Stadium, Upminster
Parkour 10-13yrs
21st October
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Parkour 14-17yrs
21st October
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Spooky Things
21st October
Ingrebourne Valley Visitors Centre, Hornchurch
Little Shop of Horrors
21st October
myplace, Harold Hill
Trampolining 5-14 year olds
22nd October
- 23rd October
Central Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill
Archery 8+
22nd October
Noak Hill Sports Complex, Romford
New Plaits & Glam Workshop
22nd October
Final Checks Make Up & Hair Studio, Hornchurch
Where's Wally? The Big Museum Hunt
(FREE)
22nd October
- 2nd November
Valence House Museum, Dagenham
Halloween Explorer Backpacks
(FREE)
22nd October
- 26th October
Valence House Museum, Greater London
Quad Bike Riders Day
22nd October
Stubbers Adventure Centre, Upminster
Tabby McTat
22nd October
- 23rd October
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane
Halloween Art Workshop
22nd October
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
PARA Movement to Music
22nd October
Hornchuch Sports Centre, Hornchurch
Halloween Explorer Backpacks
(FREE)
22nd October
- 26th October
Valence House Museum, Dagenham
Hooray for Halloween with Sounds Right Phonics
22nd October
Teatots, Romford
Street Dance Masterclass
22nd October
Queens Theatre, Hornchurch
'Thriller' Dance Workshop
22nd October
myplace, Harold Hill
Kids Go Free - Nuclear High Ropes
22nd October
- 25th October
Nuclear High Ropes, Brentwood
Breakfast with Woody & Buzz
23rd October
Thurrock Garden Centre, South Ockenden
Kids Halloween Workshop 10yrs+
23rd October
Final Checks Make Up & Hair Studio, Hornchurch
Autumn Leaf Arts and Crafts
23rd October
Valence House Museum, Greater London
Kids Halloween half term workshop
23rd October
Hatfield Hall, Dagenham
Clay Pumpkin Making
23rd October
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
PARA Multi Arts
23rd October
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
Netball 8+
23rd October
Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls, Romford
Parkour 8-12yrs
23rd October
Central Park, Harold Hill
Parkour 13-17yrs
23rd October
Central Park, Harold Hill
Swim 4 Disability - Half Term ParaSport
23rd October
Sapphire Ice and Leisure Centre, Romford
4 x 4 Driving Experience
23rd October
Stubbers Adventure Centre, Upminster
Campfire Cooking at Rainham Hall
23rd October
Rainham Hall, Rainham
Wildlife Explorers: Survival
23rd October
Bedfords Park, Romford
Family Feeder Fun
23rd October
Bedfords Park, Romford
Autumn Leaf Arts and Crafts
23rd October
Valence House Museum, Dagenham
Musical Theatre Masterclass
23rd October
Queens Theatre, Hornchurch
Halloween Decoration Making
23rd October
myplace, Harold Hill
HALLOWEEN - WHEEL OF MIS-FORTUNE
23rd October
The Mercury Shopping Centre, Romford
Archery 8+
24th October
Noak Hill Sports Complex, Romford
Bubble Science
24th October
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
The Enormous Crocodile
24th October
Gidea Park Library, Gidea Park
The Enormous Crocodile
24th October
Hornchurch Library, Hornchurch
Halloween Costume Making
24th October
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch
West Ham Football Camp
(FREE)
24th October
Brittons Academy Astro Turf Pitch, Rainham
Golf 8+
24th October
Upminster Pitch & Putt, Upminster
West Ham Football Camp 11-17
(FREE)
24th October
Brittons Academy Astro Turf Pitch, Rainham
5-A-Side Football
(FREE)
24th October
Brittons Academy Astro Turf Pitch, Rainham
Para Multi Sports
24th October
YMCA, Romford
Create & Play - Mischievous Monsters
24th October
Queens Theatre, Hornchurch
The Twits
24th October
Hornchurch Library, Hornchurch
Special Forces Training Day
24th October
Stubbers Adventure Centre, Upminster
Marvellous Monsters
24th October
Bedfords Park, Romford
Potent Potions
24th October
Bedfords Park, Romford
Group Popstar Experience
24th October
myplace, Harold Hill
Monsters Halloween Party
24th October
myplace, Harold Hill
BIG DRAW - SPOOKY STORIES, LETS GET CREATIVE
24th October
The Mercury Shopping Centre, Romford
If you are running a local event for families or children you can add the details to our site for free.
October is my favourite time of year. I love the crisp autumn days and the colours of the trees. As always we have a jam packed events guide for October with new events being added daily - so keep checking! With over 130 activities and events listed it was difficult to narrow it down, but here is my 'Pick of the Month'.
Just click the links for more details.
As it's October, we thought you might like a few ideas of places to go to pick a pumpkin or two!
To find even more events and activities, check out our 'What's On' guide. New events are added daily.
There are quite a few options when it comes to seeing a great fireworks display this year. We have included a range of venues, some in Romford and some in surrounding areas. Please do watch this space for more events being added!
Southend Seafront Fireworks - 5th October, 12th October, 19th October, 26th October, 2nd November, 9th November & 16th November
St Alban's Catholic Primary School Fireworks Event - Friday 1st November
'Low Bang' Fireworks Evening at Willows Farm - Friday 1st November
Marsh Farm Family Fireworks - Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November
Guy Fawkes Festival & Fireworks - Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November
Dartford Bonfire & Fireworks Night - Saturday 2nd November
Bonfire & Firework Viewing Night - Saturday 2nd November
Family Fireworks Night - Saturday 2nd November
Crowland's Heath Golf Centre Fireworks - Saturday 2nd November
St Mary's PTA Firework Night - Sunday 3rd November
Stapleford Aerodrome Firework Display 2019 - Sunday 3rd November
Disney Firework Spectacular - Tuesday 5th November
Harrow Lodge Primary School Fireworks Spectacular - Tuesday 5th November
Harold Wood Primary School Fireworks Night - Friday 8th November
Marshall's Park Academy Firework Display - Friday 8th November
Coopers' Company & Coborn School Fireworks Night - Saturday 9th November
Essex Largest FREE Fireworks Display & Funfair - Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th November
Maylands Golf Club Fireworks Spectacular - Saturday 9th November
For full details of these and all our other events, check out our 'What's On' page.
Autumn Timetables at Havering Children's Centres
Each of the 7 Children's Centres in our area have published their timetables for the Autumn term (September & October) Here are the links to each one.
St Kilda's, Eastern Road, Romford
Collier Row, 28 Clockhouse Road, Romford
Hilldene, 267 Straight Road, Harold Hill, Romford
Elm Park, Diban Avenue, Hornchurch
Ingrebourne, Ashbourne Road, Romford
Chippenham Road, 85-89 Chippenham Road, Romford
Rainham Village, Rainham Primary School, Upminster Road South, Rainham
Secondary School Open Evenings 2019
Full details of open evenings at all Havering Secondary Schools - please contact the school before visiting to check the event is going ahead as planned and to book your place.
For more information about completing your application, click here.
It's that time of year again, and we have been researching all things Christmas related. Most of us don’t want to even think about Christmas until much nearer the time but lots of businesses have been getting in touch and sharing details of their events - some have even had various dates selling out already. We don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun, so we are publishing our list of all that’s happening in the area now, and will continue to add to it as new events are announced.
Why not browse through some of the listings we have recently added to the site...
Activities, clubs & classes
Premier EducationEducation & childcare
Time To Learn MoreMore businesses
Layla’s Book CornerHealth & Wellbeing
Yoga Flow classHoliday clubs & classes
Central Park Leisure Centre - TrampoliningParties & Celebrations
Jessiepompom PhotographyIf you are a local business/organistation you can add your listing to our site for free.
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