Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-09-13 11:00 - 2025-09-14 15:00 (Europe/London) | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Christ Church Flower Festival
2025-09-13 11:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
The church will be hosting floral displays from members of the church, Wanstead House Flower Club and Wanstead Church School.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-09-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Wanstead High Street
Additional market event as part of the Wanstead Festival.

Wanstead Fringe: Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
2025-09-14 11:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Discover the history of Wanstead and Snaresbrook on this guided walk.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2025-09-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the South Woodford Society.

Nature Fest at ELHAP
2025-09-14 11:00 - 16:00 | ELHAP, 119 Roding Lane North, IG8 8NA
Nature-inspired activities for all ages, including apple pressing, den-building, bushcraft, seed bomb making, nature walks, treasure hunts and the chance explore the adventure playground.

Wanstead Festival 2025
2025-09-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
Featuring live music, stalls, crafts, rides, performances, dog show, pop-up pub and street food.

Wanstead Fringe: The Magic Bookmark
2025-09-14 13:00 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
Join pantomime dame and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G in a panto adventure for the whole family.

Wanstead Fringe: Wanstead at War
2025-09-15 19:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Local historian Davis Watson gives an updated version of his talk that was originally held to celebrate 80 years since VE Day.

Flower arranging demonstration
2025-09-15 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Demonstration by Gill McGregor for the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Wanstead Fringe: Documenting changes through photography
2025-09-16 19:00 | La Bakerie, 119A High Street, Wanstead
Local photographer Russell Boyce will showcase his latest project, Living the Changes Lea Bridge Road.

BSL sign supported English drop-in session
2025-09-17 18:45 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson.

Wanstead Fringe: An Evening with Robin Ince
2025-09-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Laugh-Able is teaming up with award-deserving neurodivergency podcast UnmedOKAYted, to host a live evening of discussion with award-winning comedian and author Robin Ince.

Wanstead Fringe: Wanstead Theatre Co
2025-09-17 20:00 | City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
A screening of Wanstead’s very own sitcom.

The Veterans RVP Drop-In and Chat
2025-09-18 10:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly opportunity for veterans and their person of significance to come together, share experiences and be supported at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-09-20 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Wanstead Fringe: Family Book Day
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A day filled with fun, stories and activities featuring three authors: Sophy Henn, Nima Patel and Crystal Sung.

Wanstead Fringe: CROSSING CONTINENTS
2025-09-20 19:30 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Join Fiona Harrison and Ricardo Curbelo on a journey showcasing a wide variety of music from Latin America, Spain, France and beyond.

Open House Festival: Wanstead Heritage Walk
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT
A linear walk from Wanstead Station to the Temple in Wanstead Park.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Open House Festival: Quaker Meeting House
2025-09-21 13:00 - 17:30 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
Explore the Modernist building designed by Norman Frith in 1968.

Mindful stargazing
2025-09-21 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Dr Mark Westmoquette will describe his journey from single-minded astrophysics researcher to yoga and meditation teacher, and his endeavours to bring astronomy and cosmology together. A North East London Astronomical Society event. Free entry for new visitors.

Wanstead Fringe: Buzzfest
2025-09-21 19:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
The award-winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date.

Wanstead Fringe: Myths, Maps and Monsters: Zeus’ Birthday Bash!
2025-09-22 17:00 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
The children of Wanstead are invited to the birthday of Zeus, King of the Gods!

Wildlife in Epping Forest
2025-09-24 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Peter Warne for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Incorporating AI into your family tree
2025-09-24 19:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Dr Penny Walters for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

WANSTEAD LITERATURE GROUP
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A 10-week course of in-depth, structured sessions exploring all forms of literature.

Wanstead Fringe: CONSTELLATIONS
2025-09-24 19:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR

Wanstead Fringe: Quiet Light
2025-09-24 19:30 - 20:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
A play in which a shipwrecked stranger and an eerie lighthouse keeper confront their pasts.
