Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Romford. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook and Instagram. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those. This page is updated regularly so do check regularly.
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Saturday 3rd May
May Day Country Fair
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 3rd May 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
Welcome in spring with traditional arts and entertainment for the whole family!
3rd - 5th May, 10am - 4pm
πΈJoin us to celebrate the first bank holiday of the year for a weekend packed with everything you love about village fetes and country fayres! πΈ
What's in store?
π‘ Bouncy castles & inflatables
π Mesmerizing storytellers and puppeteers
π¨ Arts & crafts
πͺ Traditional fun fair games
π€ΉββοΈ Stilt walkers & live entertainment
π Meet our adorable animals
π§Έ Soft play for little ones
π Treats from Max's Cafe
Whether you're looking to browse handmade crafts, enjoy live performances, wear the kids out on the rides, try your luck on the games, or simply soak in the joyful atmosphere,... Read more

Running Day ar North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Harlow Garden Centre
Sat 3rd May 2025
We are a 71/4 Gauge Railway at Harlow Garden Centre in Essex.
£3 per person
No booking
Come down and visit and take a spring trip and n the railway and browse the full range of items on Harlow garden centre

Market & Artisan Craft Fair
St Laurence Church Hall
Sat 3rd May 2025
10am-4pm
Crafty Cow Markets are excited to announce that we are back in St Laurence Church Hall, Upminster this May Bank Holiday
Get ready to shop small and discover the best of your local craft scene at our Market & Craft fair.
With over 25 stalls both inside and out selling a wide variety of goods which are handmade with love and that you won't find on the high street, such as wax melts, plants, crystals, handmade jewellery, jams & pickles, cards, bags, personalised gifts, handmade wood creations, beautiful resin products, , sweets, bespoke stone items, clothes, food, cakes and much much more, along with chances to win prizes on the tombola. (All proceeds from the tombola go to charity).
So why not pop in, say hi, bring your family and friends, have some... Read more

Walk & Talk
Wild Forest
Sat 3rd May 2025
09:30
5km countryside walk in conjunction with share the weight 247 & Samaritans.
Saturdays 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July & 2nd August 2025
9.30am meet & 9.45am start walking.
Free hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit at the end of the event.

Internet Sensation 'SPANNER' Meet + Greet at Rom skatepark
Rom skatepark
Sat 3rd May 2025
12.00 - 16.00
YouTube and internet sensation scooter 'SPANNER' is coming to Rom skatepark on Saturday 3rd May 12.00 - 16.00 to meet and greet, do some demos, tricks and give away prizes. You'll get a chance to get his autograph and even buy some Spanner merch'.
Book you tickets now, £20 per person. Go to Facebook, Instagram; Romskatepark_official (link in bio) or www.romskatepark.uk. Parent/carers have free access to visitor area.
Plenty of free parking. Food & drinks will be served all day.
Sunday 4th May
May Day Country Fair
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 3rd May 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
Welcome in spring with traditional arts and entertainment for the whole family!
3rd - 5th May, 10am - 4pm
πΈJoin us to celebrate the first bank holiday of the year for a weekend packed with everything you love about village fetes and country fayres! πΈ
What's in store?
π‘ Bouncy castles & inflatables
π Mesmerizing storytellers and puppeteers
π¨ Arts & crafts
πͺ Traditional fun fair games
π€ΉββοΈ Stilt walkers & live entertainment
π Meet our adorable animals
π§Έ Soft play for little ones
π Treats from Max's Cafe
Whether you're looking to browse handmade crafts, enjoy live performances, wear the kids out on the rides, try your luck on the games, or simply soak in the joyful atmosphere,... Read more

Monday 5th May
Wallace & Gromit on the Epping Ongar Railway
Epping Tube Station
Mon 5th May 2025
On Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, Fox & Edwards Events will be joined by Wallace & Gromit at the Epping Ongar Railway near London bringing lots of fun and excitement. There will be steam train trips, vintage bus rides, the chance to see Wallace & Gromit at intervals, and more.
Start your visit at Epping tube station (CM5 9BN) where there is a large car parking (separately managed). You board a vintage bus here to take you to our waiting steam train.
Our vintage steam train will be waiting to welcome you for a journey. This relaxed trip is approximately 13 miles in total.
Every child and infant will receive a book, gingerbread train biscuit, railway activity sheet and juice carton, too!
At the middle point in our trip, meet Wallace... Read more
Running Day ar North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Harlow Garden Centre
Mon 5th May 2025
We are a 71/4 Gauge Railway at Harlow Garden Centre in Essex.
£3 per person
No booking
Come down and visit and take a spring trip and n the railway and browse the full range of items on Harlow garden centre

May Day Country Fair
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 3rd May 2025 - Mon 5th May 2025
Welcome in spring with traditional arts and entertainment for the whole family!
3rd - 5th May, 10am - 4pm
πΈJoin us to celebrate the first bank holiday of the year for a weekend packed with everything you love about village fetes and country fayres! πΈ
What's in store?
π‘ Bouncy castles & inflatables
π Mesmerizing storytellers and puppeteers
π¨ Arts & crafts
πͺ Traditional fun fair games
π€ΉββοΈ Stilt walkers & live entertainment
π Meet our adorable animals
π§Έ Soft play for little ones
π Treats from Max's Cafe
Whether you're looking to browse handmade crafts, enjoy live performances, wear the kids out on the rides, try your luck on the games, or simply soak in the joyful atmosphere,... Read more

Saturday 10th May
An ABBA Candlelight Experience
St Edward The Confessor Church
Sat 10th May 2025
5pm - 6pm; 7pm - 8pm
Lumos Live brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We've partnered with spectacular locations & churches across the UK to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical β¨
πA donation will be made to a different charity each month!
Key Information : PLEASE READ
ποΈ Saturday 10th May
πSt Edwards The Confessor Church, The Parish Office, Church House, Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB
π° 2 Sittings; Early Sitting: 5-6pm | Later Sitting: 7-8pm
β° Early Sitting: Doors Open 45 Minutes Before The Show | Later Sitting: Doors Open 30 Minutes Before The Show
πͺ Seating Is First Come First Serve To Your Allocated Zones (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)
π₯ 8+ This event is for eight... Read more
Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Rookies are fun, pumped-up muddy obstacle courses for 4-14 year old kids of any fitness level
Rookies can test their skills on a specially designed fun 1.5/3km course filled with around 20 kid's sized & guaranteed Nuclear M.U.D! Rookies will climb in & out of the muddiest ditches, scrabble under cargo nets, crawl through tyre tunnels, over ramps, walls & monkey-bars as well as running in woods, on paths & open fields.
Rookies 4-8 years of age complete one lap of the 1.5km course. 9-14 year old Rookies complete the 1.5km lap twice (3km). A grown-up of 4-7 year old's must accompany their child on the course (free of charge & registered at time of booking). Older (9yrs+) & younger children (4-8yrs) can now race in the same wave together.
ETIQUETTE:... Read more

Family Wave Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
The Nuclear Races Family Wave is designed to get you all out on course together to enjoy the mud and obstacles as a family. It's a great introduction to Nuclear Races for your Rookies who are nearly ready to take a step up, or younger kids who want to give it a go on the adult course, all the while allowing you to keep an eye on them and help them where needed.
This really is your chance to enjoy everything that our Rush course has to offer as a family for a day out you won't forget. The event is 4k of the 7k Nuclear Rush course but does not include the Deathslide, you will however get the chance to experience some of our other slides together.
GOOD CLEAN FAMILY FUN (WITH ADDED MUD)
Open to all ages from 10yrs+ including 1 adult over 18years, all levels... Read more

Sunday 11th May
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
Various
WHAT IS
nuclear fit?
Nuclear Fit is a high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
6 x 1km trail runs alternating with a unique functional fitness station in between each run. The fitness stations are all located in the buzzing central arena called The Core. The trail run will includes 2 x 4ft hurdle obstacles.
The fitness race format has been given a Nuclear twist, testing physical strength and endurance.
Come and join us as an individual racer or as part of a two-person team or join the pro wave.
If you enter as a team you can join the Nuclear Fit league, have you got what it take to be crowned the League Champions

Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
Various
NUCLEAR FIT STORM
You have 45 minutes to complete as many of the functional fitness stations back to back as you can with zero running involved. Maximum effort required! The winners who complete the most stations in 45 minutes will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Starting from the main start line you will make your way to station 1 and work your way around the stations in an anticlockwise direction.
?You will be given a 5 minute warning before the 45 minutes is up and when time is called you must finish the station you are working and make your way to the finish line.
NEW FOR 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm Doubles - 45 minutes to complete as many of the function fitness stations back to back as you can with your partner.... Read more

Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Rookies are fun, pumped-up muddy obstacle courses for 4-14 year old kids of any fitness level
Rookies can test their skills on a specially designed fun 1.5/3km course filled with around 20 kid's sized & guaranteed Nuclear M.U.D! Rookies will climb in & out of the muddiest ditches, scrabble under cargo nets, crawl through tyre tunnels, over ramps, walls & monkey-bars as well as running in woods, on paths & open fields.
Rookies 4-8 years of age complete one lap of the 1.5km course. 9-14 year old Rookies complete the 1.5km lap twice (3km). A grown-up of 4-7 year old's must accompany their child on the course (free of charge & registered at time of booking). Older (9yrs+) & younger children (4-8yrs) can now race in the same wave together.
ETIQUETTE:... Read more

Family Wave Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
The Nuclear Races Family Wave is designed to get you all out on course together to enjoy the mud and obstacles as a family. It's a great introduction to Nuclear Races for your Rookies who are nearly ready to take a step up, or younger kids who want to give it a go on the adult course, all the while allowing you to keep an eye on them and help them where needed.
This really is your chance to enjoy everything that our Rush course has to offer as a family for a day out you won't forget. The event is 4k of the 7k Nuclear Rush course but does not include the Deathslide, you will however get the chance to experience some of our other slides together.
GOOD CLEAN FAMILY FUN (WITH ADDED MUD)
Open to all ages from 10yrs+ including 1 adult over 18years, all levels... Read more

Saturday 17th May
Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 17th May 2025 - Sun 18th May 2025
10am - 4pm
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Sunday 18th May
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sun 18th May 2025
6pm
The Ultimate Pop Concert!
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!
Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment. Let's 'Shake it Off' to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to 'Flowers' with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to 'Vampires' with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as 'Espresso'.
Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families.
... Read more

Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 17th May 2025 - Sun 18th May 2025
10am - 4pm
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Monday 19th May
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 19th May 2025
7.30pm
The Ultimate Pop Concert!
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!
Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment. Let's 'Shake it Off' to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to 'Flowers' with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to 'Vampires' with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as 'Espresso'.
Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families.
... Read more

Thursday 29th May
May Just Get Over It
Wild Forest
Thu 29th May 2025
10:30 - 12:00
... Read more

Saturday 7th June
Walk & Talk
Wild Forest
Sat 7th June 2025
09:30
5km countryside walk in conjunction with share the weight 247 & Samaritans.
Saturdays 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July & 2nd August 2025
9.30am meet & 9.45am start walking.
Free hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit at the end of the event.

Sunday 8th June
Strawberry Fair
King George's Playing Fields
Sun 8th June 2025
12pm - 6pm
π’ Strawberry Fair 2025 - Save the Date! ππ
Join us on Sunday 8 June, 12-6 PM at King George's Playing Fields (CM13 2FD) as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day! π¬π§
The day kicks off with a Freedom March from Brentwood Town Hall to the fairground, followed by a day full of:
- Live music & walkabout acts
- Delicious food & drink
- Sports & wellbeing activities
- Stalls from local businesses & charities
Sunday 15th June
Father's Day - Dad's go Free
Wild Forest
Sun 15th June 2025
Various
Dad goes FREE this Father's Day at Wild Forest.
Treat him to a unique, fun & adventurous day out exploring the obstacle course or will axe throwing be his thing?
Dad must be accompanied by a full paying adult or child.
To book your bespoke session :
Email : [email protected]
Call : 07970 739037

Wednesday 18th June
Roald Dahl's The Twits
Brookside Theatre
Wed 18th June 2025 - Sun 22nd June 2025
various
Roald Dahl's gruesome twosome THE TWITS burst on to the stage to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they're extremely nasty. They're nasty to each other, and they're VILE to everyone else. Bored with playing schoolkiddish tricks on one another, the grotesque, satisfyingly revolting couple turn their attention to capturing and training a family of monkeys, the Mugglewumps, for a circus act. Can the monkeys find a way to show those vicious Twits what for?
Packed with mischief, hilarious mayhem and huge laughs, The Twits is unmissable theatre for all the family.
Ticket price £17 - £20
Running Time 130mins
Age advisory 5+ (U16's must be accompanied by an... Read more

Thursday 19th June
Roald Dahl's The Twits
Brookside Theatre
Wed 18th June 2025 - Sun 22nd June 2025
various
Roald Dahl's gruesome twosome THE TWITS burst on to the stage to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they're extremely nasty. They're nasty to each other, and they're VILE to everyone else. Bored with playing schoolkiddish tricks on one another, the grotesque, satisfyingly revolting couple turn their attention to capturing and training a family of monkeys, the Mugglewumps, for a circus act. Can the monkeys find a way to show those vicious Twits what for?
Packed with mischief, hilarious mayhem and huge laughs, The Twits is unmissable theatre for all the family.
Ticket price £17 - £20
Running Time 130mins
Age advisory 5+ (U16's must be accompanied by an... Read more

Friday 20th June
Roald Dahl's The Twits
Brookside Theatre
Wed 18th June 2025 - Sun 22nd June 2025
various
Roald Dahl's gruesome twosome THE TWITS burst on to the stage to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they're extremely nasty. They're nasty to each other, and they're VILE to everyone else. Bored with playing schoolkiddish tricks on one another, the grotesque, satisfyingly revolting couple turn their attention to capturing and training a family of monkeys, the Mugglewumps, for a circus act. Can the monkeys find a way to show those vicious Twits what for?
Packed with mischief, hilarious mayhem and huge laughs, The Twits is unmissable theatre for all the family.
Ticket price £17 - £20
Running Time 130mins
Age advisory 5+ (U16's must be accompanied by an... Read more

Saturday 21st June
Roald Dahl's The Twits
Brookside Theatre
Wed 18th June 2025 - Sun 22nd June 2025
various
Roald Dahl's gruesome twosome THE TWITS burst on to the stage to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they're extremely nasty. They're nasty to each other, and they're VILE to everyone else. Bored with playing schoolkiddish tricks on one another, the grotesque, satisfyingly revolting couple turn their attention to capturing and training a family of monkeys, the Mugglewumps, for a circus act. Can the monkeys find a way to show those vicious Twits what for?
Packed with mischief, hilarious mayhem and huge laughs, The Twits is unmissable theatre for all the family.
Ticket price £17 - £20
Running Time 130mins
Age advisory 5+ (U16's must be accompanied by an... Read more

Sunday 22nd June
Roald Dahl's The Twits
Brookside Theatre
Wed 18th June 2025 - Sun 22nd June 2025
various
Roald Dahl's gruesome twosome THE TWITS burst on to the stage to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they're extremely nasty. They're nasty to each other, and they're VILE to everyone else. Bored with playing schoolkiddish tricks on one another, the grotesque, satisfyingly revolting couple turn their attention to capturing and training a family of monkeys, the Mugglewumps, for a circus act. Can the monkeys find a way to show those vicious Twits what for?
Packed with mischief, hilarious mayhem and huge laughs, The Twits is unmissable theatre for all the family.
Ticket price £17 - £20
Running Time 130mins
Age advisory 5+ (U16's must be accompanied by an... Read more

Mystical Fair. Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing.
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 22nd June 2025
10am-3pm
Mystical Fair - Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing.
Crafty Cow Markets are excited to invite you to our Mystical Fair this June in the beautiful & historical venue of the Thames Chase Forest Centre, nestled in a landscape of woods, meadows, ponds and paths.
Explore a variety of mystical stalls offering unique products and services, from Crystals, Clairvoyance, Tarot, Psychic Readings, Holistic Therapies, Healing, Spiritual Gifts and much much more.
Whether you're seeking a unique item or a chance to learn something new our Mystical Fair is guaranteed to offer something for everyone.
So why not come and join us, say hi, bring your family and friends &( well behaved dogs), have some fun & immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere and connect... Read more

Mystical Fair - Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing.
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 22nd June 2025
10am - 3pm
Mystical Fair - Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing.
Crafty Cow Markets are excited to invite you to our Mystical Fair this June in the beautiful & historical venue of the Thames Chase Forest Centre, nestled in a landscape of woods, meadows, ponds and paths.
Explore a variety of mystical stalls offering unique products and services, from Crystals, Clairvoyance, Tarot, Psychic Readings, Holistic Therapies, Healing, Spiritual Gifts and much much more.
Whether you're seeking a unique item or a chance to learn something new our Mystical Fair is guaranteed to offer something for everyone.
So why not come and join us, say hi, bring your family and friends &( well behaved dogs), have some fun & immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere and connect... Read more

Thursday 3rd July
Girl Power Live
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 3rd July 2025
7.30pm
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of female musical icons!
Girl Power Live brings together the timeless hits of the most legendary women in music, performed by an electrifying 8-piece live band. From the powerful anthems of Whitney and BeyoncΓ© to the pop perfection of Madonna, Kylie, and Gaga, this show delivers non-stop energy and unforgettable tunes.
Whether you're belting out the classics of Cher and Tina Turner or dancing to the beats of Little Mix and Ariana Grande, Girl Power Live is a night dedicated to the music that shaped generations.
Experience a dazzling tribute to girl power at its finest!

Saturday 5th July
Walk & Talk
Wild Forest
Sat 5th July 2025
09:30
5km countryside walk in conjunction with share the weight 247 & Samaritans.
Saturdays 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July & 2nd August 2025
9.30am meet & 9.45am start walking.
Free hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit at the end of the event.

Saturday 19th July
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Event Village
Sat 19th July 2025
Various
What is Nuclear Fit?
Nuclear Fit is a high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
6 x 1km trail runs alternating with a unique functional fitness station in between each run. The fitness stations are all located in the buzzing central arena called The Core. The trail run will includes 2 x 4ft hurdle obstacles.
?The fitness race format has been given a Nuclear twist, testing physical strength and endurance.
Come and join us as an individual racer or as part of a two-person team or join the pro wave.
If you enter as a team you can join the Nuclear Fit league, have you got what it take to be crowned the League Champions

Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village
Sat 19th July 2025
Various
NUCLEAR FIT STORM
You have 45 minutes to complete as many of the functional fitness stations back to back as you can with zero running involved. Maximum effort required! The winners who complete the most stations in 45 minutes will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Starting from the main start line you will make your way to station 1 and work your way around the stations in an anticlockwise direction.
?You will be given a 5 minute warning before the 45 minutes is up and when time is called you must finish the station you are working and make your way to the finish line.
NEW FOR 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm Doubles - 45 minutes to complete as many of the function fitness stations back to back as you can with your partner.... Read more

Wednesday 23rd July
Nicky Trix: Magic & Mayhem
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Wed 23rd July 2025
11:00am
Get ready for an unforgettable show packed with jaw-dropping magic, hilarious comedy and outrageous antics with Havering's favourite family entertainer, Nicky Trix!
Join Nicky and his cheeky sidekick, Nambu the elephant, as they bring you laughter, ventriloquism and moments of pure magic. This action-packed show also features exciting games and competitions where YOU could be part of the fun!
Perfect for all ages, it's a high-energy experience that will leave the whole family amazed, laughing and cheering for more!

Saturday 2nd August
Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 2nd August 2025 - Sun 3rd August 2025
10am - 4pm
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Walk & Talk
Wild Forest
Sat 2nd August 2025
09:30
5km countryside walk in conjunction with share the weight 247 & Samaritans.
Saturdays 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July & 2nd August 2025
9.30am meet & 9.45am start walking.
Free hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit at the end of the event.

Sunday 3rd August
Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 2nd August 2025 - Sun 3rd August 2025
10am - 4pm
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Monday 4th August
Summer School – Play in a Week 2025
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 4th August 2025 - Fri 8th August 2025
10am
Perfect for ages 7 - 13 years
Looking for something to keep you busy during the summer holidays?
Join us for a fun week of drama, games and acting where you will create your own 'Play in a Week' to perform to family and friends.

Tuesday 5th August
Summer School – Play in a Week 2025
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 4th August 2025 - Fri 8th August 2025
10am
Perfect for ages 7 - 13 years
Looking for something to keep you busy during the summer holidays?
Join us for a fun week of drama, games and acting where you will create your own 'Play in a Week' to perform to family and friends.

Wednesday 6th August
Summer School – Play in a Week 2025
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 4th August 2025 - Fri 8th August 2025
10am
Perfect for ages 7 - 13 years
Looking for something to keep you busy during the summer holidays?
Join us for a fun week of drama, games and acting where you will create your own 'Play in a Week' to perform to family and friends.

Thursday 7th August
Summer School – Play in a Week 2025
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 4th August 2025 - Fri 8th August 2025
10am
Perfect for ages 7 - 13 years
Looking for something to keep you busy during the summer holidays?
Join us for a fun week of drama, games and acting where you will create your own 'Play in a Week' to perform to family and friends.

Friday 8th August
Summer School – Play in a Week 2025
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 4th August 2025 - Fri 8th August 2025
10am
Perfect for ages 7 - 13 years
Looking for something to keep you busy during the summer holidays?
Join us for a fun week of drama, games and acting where you will create your own 'Play in a Week' to perform to family and friends.

Saturday 6th September
Mud Tribe - Mud Family
Nuclear Races
Sat 6th September 2025
Various
Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and tackle the course as a team or you can run it on your own. Whether you're a group of friends, a family unit, an office crew, or an individual the Mud Family race is all about teamwork and having a blast together. Bring your Tribe or join ours on the day. It's all about your Mud Family, not your blood family. We also have a 1.5K Mud Family wave so that you can run with your younger family members.
5K Age 7+
Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult
1.5K Age 4+
Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult

Saturday 20th September
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Event Village
Sat 20th September 2025
Various
What is Nuclear Fit?
Nuclear Fit is a high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
6 x 1km trail runs alternating with a unique functional fitness station in between each run. The fitness stations are all located in the buzzing central arena called The Core. The trail run will includes 2 x 4ft hurdle obstacles.
?The fitness race format has been given a Nuclear twist, testing physical strength and endurance.
Come and join us as an individual racer or as part of a two-person team or join the pro wave.
If you enter as a team you can join the Nuclear Fit league, have you got what it take to be crowned the League Champions
Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village
Sat 20th September 2025
Various
NUCLEAR FIT STORM
You have 45 minutes to complete as many of the functional fitness stations back to back as you can with zero running involved. Maximum effort required! The winners who complete the most stations in 45 minutes will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Starting from the main start line you will make your way to station 1 and work your way around the stations in an anticlockwise direction.
?You will be given a 5 minute warning before the 45 minutes is up and when time is called you must finish the station you are working and make your way to the finish line.
NEW FOR 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm Doubles - 45 minutes to complete as many of the function fitness stations back to back as you can with your partner.... Read more

Tuesday 30th September
Surinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 30th September 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
Laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!
Welcome to Bolly Woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties', and the romance is straight out of a filmy blockbuster!
Meet Surinder - sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely & Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.
Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!
Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling... Read more

Wednesday 1st October
Surinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 30th September 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
Laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!
Welcome to Bolly Woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties', and the romance is straight out of a filmy blockbuster!
Meet Surinder - sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely & Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.
Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!
Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling... Read more

Thursday 2nd October
Surinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 30th September 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
Laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!
Welcome to Bolly Woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties', and the romance is straight out of a filmy blockbuster!
Meet Surinder - sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely & Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.
Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!
Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling... Read more

Friday 3rd October
Surinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 30th September 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
Laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!
Welcome to Bolly Woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties', and the romance is straight out of a filmy blockbuster!
Meet Surinder - sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely & Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.
Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!
Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling... Read more

Saturday 4th October
Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
10am - 4pm
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Surinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 30th September 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
Laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!
Welcome to Bolly Woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties', and the romance is straight out of a filmy blockbuster!
Meet Surinder - sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely & Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.
Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!
Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling... Read more

Sunday 5th October
Autumn Market & Artisan Craft Fair.
Theydon Bois Village Hall
Sun 5th October 2025
10am - 4pm
Crafty Cow Markets are excited to announce our very first pop up event in the beautiful location of Theydon Bois this October.
A Market & Artisan craft fair showcasing over 25 local crafts people, artisans & small businesses.
Selling a variety of goods which are handmade and that you won't find on the high street, such as wax melts, crystals, handmade jewellery, jams & pickles, cards, bags, personalized gifts, handmade wood creations, resin products, sweets, bespoke stone items, children's & women's clothes, cakes & brownies and much much more, along with chances to win prizes on the tombola. (All proceeds from the tombola go to charity).
So why not pop in, say hi, bring your family and friends, have some fun & buy someone special a unique one-of-a-kind... Read more

Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 4th October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
10am - 4pm
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Surinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 30th September 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
Laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!
Welcome to Bolly Woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties', and the romance is straight out of a filmy blockbuster!
Meet Surinder - sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely & Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.
Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!
Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling... Read more
