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Championing Her Game - Free Girls Basketball
FREE weekly girls basketball sessions for girls ages 8-16years old. No experience needed! Fun, friendly sessions to build skills and confidence with the chance to represent Waltham Forest at the London Youth Games!
Pilates Class with Samantha
Come and join this weekly Mat Pilates class. Suitable for beginners and those who are returning to exercise. Increase your flexibility, reduce pain and encourage relaxation.
Story Time at Leytonstone Library
Under 5’s Rhyme and Story Time at Leytonstone Library on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays inclusive at 7pm. Free session!
Singwell Choir Leytonstone
Come down every Monday to Red Lion’s Leytonstone and join a wonderful community choir, no auditions, no sheet music, just great songs! Get your first session FREE!
ELC Zumba
ELC Zumba brings you dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic and makes you feel amazing! Classes are held every Monday at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm.
Baby Dance with Wee Movers
Join Fiona every Tuesday at this class where caregivers can come along and dance with their babies aged 0-9 months (slings not essential).
Free Pilates - Pastures Centre
Come down every Tuesday from 12:30 - 1:30pm at The Pastures Centre for beginner-friendly Pilates sessions, funded by Waltham Forest Council – Feel Good Team.
Space4All Youth Hub
A safe space for young people to chill in, meet new people and develop new skills delivered by Worth Unlimited. For ages 8-18. Free to attend!
Zumba with Lady at Fitness Hub
Join Lady every Tuesday at 6.50pm and Saturday 12.15pm for an energetic and fun Zumba session to get you moving and fit.
Pub Quiz at The Crown E11
You think you know the Answers? Then come down to The Crown E11 for their weekly quiz with lots of prizes, laughter and fun plus great company. £2 entry per person.
East Side Jazz Club
East Side Jazz Club hosts the cream of British Jazz Musicians on (almost) each and every Tuesday evening in E11. Enjoy a varied selection of live music from established modern Jazz Players
Strong Mamas Fitness Class
Strong Mamas is a full-body, mum-focused workout that builds power, confidence, and community! Classes take place every Mondays at 10.10am, Wednesdays at 10.30am and Fridays at 11am.
Steady Pace Walk: Wednesday at Langthorne Park
Join a short walk in your neighbourhood, helping you stay active at a pace that works for you.
Community Theatre Company Workshops
Join Jan to explore and share your stories and ideas.... and turn them into Theatre and perform to a live audience at the Community Theatre Company Workshops!
CINEMA: UNDERGROUND
Waltham Forest Cinema Project presents a live piano score for a silent classic, set on the streets and tube platforms of 1920s London.
BABY PUB QUIZ
👋BABY PUB QUIZ IS BACK👶. Expect pop quiz with different themes, yummy food from the The Dragon Flame, Playtime and more. Every Tuesday at Heathcote & Star!
Communi-Tea: Over 50 Social
Free weekly creative, social and physical wellbeing meet-ups for over 50s. Takes place every Thursday
Space4All Youth Hub
A safe space for young people to chill in, meet new people and develop new skills delivered by Worth Unlimited. Taking place on Tuesday 8th and 15th April.
Music Bingo
Replacing numbers for song intros. With music from current chart hits to sixties classics. Listen out & mark your music bingo card when you hear the song. The 1st to fill their card calls bingo and wins the cash jackpot of £50-£100. 3 games of 40 mins. £2 to enter!
Women's Only Badminton Coaching
Women’s Only Badminton Coaching every Thursday at Pastures Leytonstone. Booking in advance is essential. Book your place at: Silversmashers.b@gmail.com
Open Mic and Party at The Old Crown Leytonstone
Come down to the old Crown Leytonstone every last Thursday of the Month for an Open Mic & Party Combo.
Leytonstone Voices
An adult community choir for anyone and everyone who loves to sing. Rehearsals take place every Thursday arrive at 19:50 for an 20:00 start - 21:15!
Free Zumba at Pastures
Come down every Friday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at The Pastures Centre for fun, beginner-friendly Zumba sessions, funded by Waltham Forest Council – Feel Good Team.
Space4All Programme
Every Friday and Saturday Space4All will be running free activities for 8-18 years old. Come and take part in badminton, table tennis, PS4, board games, t-shirt design, weekly competition, movie nights and arts and crafts.
Family Film Fridays
Every Friday head over to Heathcote & Star and enjoy screenings of 2 animated classics. Bring your family, friends or come alone everyone’s welcome!
Keeping the Light
This remarkable FREE programme brings together three masterpieces of the string quartet, each written in very different circumstances, but each illuminating something enduring about the human spirit. Click to read more and book your free ticket!
Kizombia at O'neills Leytonstoone
🔥 Feel the Rhythm of Kizomba in Leytonstone! 🔥. Looking for something new, fun, and a little bit addictive? Join us every Friday at 9:30 PM at O’Neill’s Leytonstone for smooth, soulful Kizomba dancing lessons 💃🏾🕺🏽
Free Girls Cricket at Pastures Leytonstone
Free Girls Cricket (softball sessions) for ages 8 to 13. Come along for an inclusive girls only cricket session on Saturdays from 2:45 - 4pm in Partnership with Leytonstone Cricket Club.
Inclusive Children’s Multi-Sports
Inclusive Children’s Multi Sports activities for children aged 4-14years old at Pastures. Free entry!
Bushwood Yard Sale 2026
For the 12th year running the Bushwood Yard Sale will be bringing together neighbours, bargain hunters and decluttering desperados... A jumble sale on the streets of Bushwood and beyond!
Storm in a Tea Cup Concert
St. Andrew's Music for All concerts are making a lively start to their 2026 Autumn season with Storm in a Teacup, a four piece folk music and ceilidh band with an international flavour. Entry is free with a retiring collection!
Dad's Stay & Play
Join us for a variety of sessions for Father’s of Under 5’s in Waltham Forest, Grandads and Carers are welcome too. No need to book, just turn up!
Sunday Life Drawing
Every first Sunday of the month. Figure drawing for all abilities. Basic materials are available. Advice and direction given.
Karaoke Night at The Old Crown E11
Come down to the Old Crown in E11 for fun Karaoke for all. All abilities welcome, it’s fun and what’s more there’s drinks and nibbles to enjoy, Free ENTRY!
CINEMA: CULT CLASH: ZOMBIES!
Waltham Forest Cinema Project presents a new event championing the best in cult cinema, decided by you, the audience! At Cult Clash, three passionate film fans try to convince you that THEIR favourite should be the one you pick in a notable cult movie subgenre. Then we vote and the winner is screened!
St John's Vintage Tea
Vintage Tea at St John’s Church returns. There will be chat, activities, cake and tea. Takes place every 1st Thursday of the month!
Lovely and Local Makers Market
New Makers Market now at Good Shepherd Studios Leytonstone. Join them on the 2nd Friday of every month for a Makers Market of locally made gifts and stationery!
(Slow) & Stitch
A social upcycling night in Leytonstone. Bring your torn, tired or forgotten clothes and we’ll stitch, chat and give them a second life.
London Mandolin Ensemble
Join London Mandolin Ensemble for an unforgettable evening of baroque, classical & folk music played on these unique instruments. Click to book your concert tickets!
Free Health & Wellbeing Event
Join the SAIGURU London for a vibrant Health & Wellbeing Day in the heart of Waltham Forest — a free community event designed to bring together local residents, health professionals, and wellness services under one roof!
St John's Community Cinema presents ‘Hunt for the Wilder People’
Come down to St John’s Community Cinema and watch great movies in a beautiful setting. No booking required, just turn up and pay what you can, suggested donation of £3 per person and £6 per family. This month’s film is in ode to the late Sam Nail - Hunt for the Wilder People.
Good Shepherd Studios Open House 2026
Join Good Shepherd Studios for 2 days filled with FREE activities for all ages and a chance to meet some of the people involved in bringing life to Good Shepherd Studios, Our Pastures Community Garden and the Pastures Centre.
Waltham Forest Neighbourhood Photography Walks
See your neighbourhood through a different lens. Join guided walks to explore your neighbourhood, meet local people and capture the area. FREE, booking required!
SUMMER SOCIAL - Studio M x Furnishing Futures
Come along for good vibes, great design, and cool collabs at SUMMER SOCIAL – Studio M x Furnishing Futures! Free event, click to read more and book your tickets!
East is East Comedy
A monthly stand up show featuring some of the best comedians on TV comes to the Red Lion. Headliner is Lily Philips and Horatio Gould. Click to read more and book your tickets!
Timeless Soul Classics - Carnival Special
P&R Events presents Timeless Soul Classics - Carnival Special with guest DJ Keshia G. Come enjoy a night of timeless Soul classics. It’s a night you don’t want to miss.
Summer at St John’s End of Event Party 🎊
Summer at St John’s Leytonstone’s End of Event Party 🎉. The Summer at St John’s month long event ends with a party for all. Free and all welcome. No need to book, just turn up!
MatriArt Network
Inclusive, supportive workshops for m/others recovering their creative power. BYO Baby or leave them at home, this is a space for you. Takes place every last Friday of the month!
Black Breastfeeding Week
In celebration of Breastfeeding week, come along and celebrate, connect and empower black breastfeeding families and their community.
Free Voice Projection Workshop
Join Teresa at the Summer at St John’s event for “Make Your Voice Heard”- a FREE Voice Projection workshop! Join this friendly and interactive workshop to learn practical voice projection, improve confidence, and develop stronger communication skills. No previous experience needed. Bring some drinking water for your use!
Free Voice Projection Workshop
For one day only! Come along to a FREE Voice Projection workshop and learn techniques to speak with confidence, clarity and impact! No need to book & all are welcome!
Free Taster Sessions on the Organ, Piano and Guitar
Summer at St John’s present free Musical Taster sessions🎵! Come along and try your hands on the Organ, have fun on the Piano and Guitar. Free and all are welcome! Sessions on 22nd August at 1.30pm-3pm.
Tai Chi Fan Event at Summer at St John’s
As part of this year’s Summer at St John’s Leytonstone event join Tai Lou for this free Tai Chi event. Take a moment to slow down, relax, and recharge with this free Tai Chi session. No booking required and all are welcome!
East London Shakespeare Festival
The Toy Library is delighted to welcome the East London Shakespeare Festival back to the Langthorne Park amphitheatre this summer with their magical production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Click to read full more and book your tickets!
Free Zumba at Summer at St John’s
Summer at St John’s present free Zumba! Join Andrea for a fun and energetic session and get fit as you have fun. Totally free and all are welcome!
Play Percussion Family Workshop (Fun Instrument Workshop)
Get ready for a fun Play Percussion Family Workshop. Join Pandermonium Drummers for a FREE fun session learning to play various instruments at Summer at St John’s Leytonstone!
Leytonstone Voices
An adult community choir for anyone and everyone who loves to sing. Rehearsals take place every Thursday arrive at 19:50 for an 20:00 start - 21:15!
Summer at St John's Leytonstone☀️
This Summer, come along to St John’s Leytonstone where you can chill, relax, meet friends, play games and more. There will be Tower Tours, Multi-sports fun for children, Drama & Music workshops, Zumba, Tai Chi, Film Showing + a Fun Day for all. . Click to see dates of all the activities and great taster sessions! Free to attend, all welcome, no need to book!
St John's Community Cinema presents ET (The Extra Terrestrial)
Come down to St John’s Community Cinema and watch great movies in a beautiful setting. No booking required, just turn up and pay what you can, suggested donation of £3 per person and £6 per family. This month’s film is the family classic ‘E.T’ - The Extra Terrestrial!
St John's Community Cinema presents Hitchcock’s ‘The Lady Vanishes’
Come down to St John’s Community Cinema and watch great movies in a beautiful setting. No booking required, just turn up and pay what you can, suggested donation of £3 per person and £6 per family. This month’s film is the family classic ‘E.T’ - The Extra Terrestrial!
Live Drama at Summer at St John’s
Summer at St John’s present Live Drama for all to enjoy! Come along and enjoy a series of short plays presented by the Leytonstone Library Playreading Group. Free and all are welcome!
Tower Tours of St John’s Leytonstone
This year’s Summer at St John’s kicks off with an exclusive Tower Tour, offering a unique opportunity to explore one of the area's most iconic landmarks from a whole new perspective.
Movie: A Sunday in Hell
Waltham Forest Cinema Project presents a cycling classics that capture tour cycling in its 1970s heyday, a film that show the poetic highs and punishing lows of the sport.
Inclusive Children’s Multi-Sports
Inclusive Children’s Multi Sports activities for children aged 4-14years old at Pastures. Free entry!
ART SOCIAL - IDEA SPACE
Art Social by Ideal Space. Taking place every Friday morning from 9.30-11.30am. Come along and enjoy artist-led workshops in drawing, painting, ink, print making and photography!
Writing Ourselves Back - Creative Writing Workshop for Adults
Come along to Leytonstone Library - the community room for a fun and relaxed creative writing workshop designed just for adults.
Pearly Kings and Queen Mural Unveiling and Celebration
Join the Original Pearly Kings and Queens for the unveiling and celebration of their mural in celebration of 150 years. All are welcome!
Musical Miniatures
Interactive music sessions full of music and imagination for 0-5yr olds run by musician, qualified teacher and early years specialist. Thursdays: 09:30 and 10:30 class (0-5yrs) and Fridays: 09:30, 10:30 or 11:30* (*0-18mths only)
Musical Giants
Musical Giants is a Educational Music classes for 4-8yr olds which takes place every Thursday from 3.45pm - 4.40pm. Click link for full details and to book your slot!