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This is your one-stop site for everything you need to know about living in Romford with children.

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FEATURE

Illusionarium - A trail of light and illusion

A month long festival of artworks, events and workshops - this festival is sure to bring out the creative in the whole family!

To find out more about everything that's going on, read our article all about Illusionarium here.

There are various FREE events running throughout the festival. Click the links below for details.

Crack The Code - 4th October - 7th November
Find the 12 secret characters and collect their code words to take part in the 'Play Stop' competition.

Romford Constellation - 25th October
Pop by and meet Martin, constellation maker and create your own constellation and give it a name.

Multicolourism - 16th October
Create your own 'light panels' using colours, paper, paint and shapes to create a modern version of "stained glass windows" on the huge windows on level 2 of The Brewery.

Family Fun Day - 23rd October
So much going on for all the family on Level 3 Mercury Mall.

 

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Mum's guide to Romford - Fireworks
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Halloween

Halloween in Havering and Beyond

Halloween is fast approaching and there are so many great events running in Havering and beyond. We want to make it as easy as possible to find what you are looking for so we have made some lists and they all have links!

Take a look at our pick of the crop below!

🎃Halloween & Half Term Events - we have created a list of our 'best picks' of the days out, events and places to visit. You can see the full 'What's On' guide here.

🎃Frightening Fun, Ghoulish Games & Scary Snacks - if you plan to spend some of half term at home, it's always a good idea to have some ideas up your sleeve!

🎃PYO Pumpkins - some farms have fields to PYO and some have other Halloween themed activities too. Always check if venues need tickets to be booked in advance.

🎃Halloween Scavenger Hunt - take this with you when you are out and about. Can you find all the things on the list? Download a copy of our Halloween Scavenger Hunt here.

🎃Halloween Movies - need some inspiration for a movie night?

🎃FREE Halloween Colouring Sheet

🎃FREE Pumpkin Design Template

Christmas

 

Christmas 2021

Christmas is fast approaching and as always we will be keeping you up to date with all that's happening in and around the Romford area. 

Where to see Santa 2021

It may seem very early to be talking about seeing Santa but we know that some venues have already sold out of tickets for their events and some only have a limited tickets still available. 

Santa, Father Christmas, St Nicholas - whatever he is known as in your house, the little ones all love him!  There are lots of options available this year where you can see Santa. We are updating this page regularly as new information is available.  While most venues have now lifted restrictions, some events will be running a little differently to previous years in efforts to keep the public, and Santa, as safe as possible. Take some time to check details before you make a booking to ensure that the event is suitable for you and your family.

To see the most up to date list, click here

Christmas Markets & Events

Click here to see a great list of gift & craft fairs and other Christmassy events running in and around our area.

 

 

NEWS, ARTICLES & BLOGS

Romford Town's First Illusionarium Light Trail

Our Halloween and Half Term Best Picks!

Frightening Fun & Scary Snacks

Christmas Markets and Events

Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Guy Fawkes Night & Fireworks Displays 2021

Where to see Santa 2021

Secondary School Applications - Are You Ready?

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Tried & Tested

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Reader Recommends: Stubbers Adventure Centre

Reader Recommends: Warley Place Nature Reserve

Magic at Audley End Halloween Special

Reader Recommends: PYO Sunflowers

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


31st March 2021-03-31 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLambourne End Centre, Romford


9th July 2021-07-09 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe British Library, London


1st October 2021-10-01 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCammas Hall, Hatfield Broad Oak


1st October 2021-10-01 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSutton Road, Southend


4th October 2021-10-04 2021-11-07 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 7th November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRomford, Town Centre


4th October 2021-10-04 2021-11-07 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 7th November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRomford Town Centre, Romford


6th October 2021-10-06 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMarsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers


16th October 2021-10-16 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWillows Activity Farm, St Albans


16th October 2021-10-16 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAldenham Country Park, Aldenham Country Park, Aldenham Road


18th October 2021-10-18 2021-10-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 27th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Pumpkin Patch (see post), Colchester


18th October 2021-10-18 2021-10-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHurley's, Battlesbridge, Wickford


22nd October 2021-10-22 2021-10-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeParadise Wildlife Park, Broxboure


22nd October 2021-10-22 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHasty's Adventure Farm, Colchester


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Mercury, Romford


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOld MacDonald's Farm, Brentwood


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAudley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthend Sea Front, Southend


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCammas Hall, Hatfield Broad Oak


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCobbs Farm, Maldon


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeParadise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne


23rd October 2021-10-23 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBarleylands, Billericay


24th October 2021-10-24 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeEngayne Primary School, Upminster


25th October 2021-10-25 2021-10-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 29th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt Edwards Primary School, Romford


25th October 2021-10-25 2021-10-25 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Mercury, Romford


25th October 2021-10-25 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea, Basildon


25th October 2021-10-25 2021-10-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 29th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeKnebworth House, Knebworth House


25th October 2021-10-25 2021-10-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 29th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBelchamps Scout Camp, Hockley


25th October 2021-10-25 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHever Castle, Edenbridge


25th October 2021-10-25 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWalton's Hall Farm, Stanford Le Hope


26th October 2021-10-26 2021-10-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood


26th October 2021-10-26 2021-10-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNuclear Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood


27th October 2021-10-27 2021-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeEpping Ongar Railway, North Weald Basset

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