what's on in and around Romford, Essex today, tomorrow, this week, this month and later

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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Endangered Brick Trail

Romford Town Centre, Hertford
27 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026

Easter Festival at Old MacDonald's Farm

Old MacDonald's Farm, Brentwood
28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Easter at the Sanctuary

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Fairy Tale Easter Trail

Cammas Hall, Near Bishop's Stortford
31 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Easter Egg-stravaganza at Marsh Farm

Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers
31 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Easter Adventures at Rainham Hall

Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
1 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2026

Easter Bunny Trail

Brentwood, Ingatestone
3 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Easter Fun Weekend at Hopefield

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
4 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2026

Easter Trail

Valentines Mansion, Ilford
5 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2026

2K Easter Obstacle Run

Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
6 Apr 2026

Parent and Baby Screening of THE DRAMA

Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
6 Apr 2026

Parent and Baby Screening of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE

Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
6 Apr 2026

Parent and Baby Screening of THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE

Lumiere Cinema Romford, Romford
6 Apr 2026

Children's Easter Party

The Plough, Cranham
6 Apr 2026

Easter Just Get Over It

Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
7 Apr 2026

Wonders of Our Universe: Next Chapter

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
7 Apr 2026

Children's Easter Crafts: Picture Frames & Crowns

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
7 Apr 2026

Children's Rooster Painting Workshop

CappARTcino, Hainault Forest
7 Apr 2026

Easter Chick Pebble Painting Drop-in

CappARTcino, Hainault Forest
7 Apr 2026

The White Rabbit's Workshop & Scavenger Hunt

Valance House, Dagenham
7 Apr 2026

Easter Bonnet Decorating

Romford Shopping Hall, Romford
8 Apr 2026

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
8 Apr 2026

Sweet N Sour

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
8 Apr 2026

Family Fun: Easter Crafts

Havering Museum, Romford
8 Apr 2026

Upminster Park Inflatable Fun Day

Upminster Park, Upminster
8 Apr 2026

NCT Walk and Talk

Pulse, Hornchurch
8 Apr 2026

Easter Just Get Over It

Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
9 Apr 2026

There's A Monster in Your Show

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
9 Apr 2026

Wonderland Farm Day

Valance House, Dagenham
9 Apr 2026

Farmer Scott's Tulip Field

Farmer Scott's Tulip Field, Brentwood
9 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

There's A Monster in Your Show

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
10 Apr 2026

Cupcake Decorating Workshop: Tea Party Treats

Valance House, Dagenham
11 Apr 2026

FREE Story & Rhyme Time

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
14 Apr 2026

NCT Walk and Talk

Pulse, Hornchurch
15 Apr 2026

Sublime Science

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
18 Apr 2026

Family Fun Day

Royal Youth Centre, Rainham
18 Apr 2026

Spring Fayre: Bug Bots & Bee Bots

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
19 Apr 2026

Thames Chase Spring Fayre

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
19 Apr 2026

Lambourne End Open Day

Lambourne End Education Centre, Lambourne End
19 Apr 2026

NCT Walk and Talk

Pulse, Hornchurch
22 Apr 2026

NCT Walk and Talk

Pulse, Hornchurch
29 Apr 2026

Young Rangers

Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
2 May 2026

Family Festival

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
2 May 2026 - 4 May 2026

Spring Market & Artisan Craft Fair

Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois Village
3 May 2026

Dog Show & Fun Day

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
4 May 2026

Rush Rookies Pro 3K

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
9 May 2026

Rush Rookies - 1.5K

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
9 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Rush Rookies - 3K

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
9 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Mystical Fair, Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing

STOCK VILLAGE HALL, INGATESTONE
10 May 2026

Rush Family - 1.5K

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
10 May 2026

Rush Family - 4K

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
10 May 2026

FREE Story & Rhyme Time

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
12 May 2026

Riki Cycle

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
16 May 2026

Doggy Fun Day

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
25 May 2026

Upminster Park Inflatable Fun Day

Upminster Park, Upminster
27 May 2026

Raphael Park Inflatable Fun Day

Raphaels Park, Romford
29 May 2026

Young Rangers

Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
6 Jun 2026

Exotic Animal Weekend

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
6 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2026

Dad's go FREE This Father's Day

Nuclear Wild Forest, Kelevdon Hatch, Brentwood
21 Jun 2026

Mystical Fair. Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane
28 Jun 2026

Young Rangers

Rainham Hall National Trust, Rainham
4 Jul 2026

Baby Broadway

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
11 Jul 2026

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
27 Jul 2026

Exotic Animal Weekend

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
1 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2026

Summer School – Play in a Week

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
10 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
25 Aug 2026

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
26 Aug 2026

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
26 Aug 2026

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
27 Aug 2026

Amazing Animals

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
5 Sep 2026

Amazing Animals

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch
5 Sep 2026

Mudtribe - 1.5K

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
5 Sep 2026

Mudtribe - 5K

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
5 Sep 2026

Mudtribe - 6K

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
5 Sep 2026

Doggy Fun Day

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
6 Sep 2026

Exotic Animal Weekend

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
3 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026