Charity Christmas Bazaar
2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Tickets to visit Santa also available (additional cost).

Wanstead Community Christmas Gift Appeal Drop Off
2025-11-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Baptist Church, Wellington Road
Collecting gifts for the homeless, victims of domestic abuse and other vulnerable people.

Snaresbrook Primary School Christmas Fete
2025-11-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN
Santa’s Grotto, rides, music and refreshments.

Frank Charles Give a Gift Appeal
2025-12-01 09:00 - 18:00 | Wanstead Pharmacy, 75–77 High Street
Collecting and delivering Christmas presents to sick children at Acorn Ward, Whipps Cross Hospital. Donate new, unwrapped gifts by 12 December.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-12-01 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

West Essex Archaeological Group
2025-12-01 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
Christmas meeting with book sales and seasonal refreshments. Visitors welcome.

Dickens In His Own Words
2025-12-01 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Nick Dobson for the Wanstead Historical Society.

SEASONAL ENTERTAINMENT
2025-12-02 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Wanstead & Woodford U3A welcome the Woodford Singers. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

John Singer Sargeant: The Private Radical
2025-12-02 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Gavin Plumley for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Restoration of Waltham Abbey Church
2025-12-03 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Greville Weltch for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Hands-on conservation work in Wanstead Park
2025-12-05 10:00 - 14:30 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
Part of the City of London Corporation’s Ornamental Waters restoration project.

South Woodford Christmas Light Up
2025-12-05 15:30 | George Lane, South Woodford
Gather around South Woodford’s Christmas tree as the lights are switched on. Organised by the SoWo Society.

Pop-Up Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk
2025-12-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Join brave young Jack, his larger-than-life mum Dame Trott and a golden goose with attitude as they take on the grumpy Giant in this laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family.

St Gabriel’s Christmas Market
2025-12-05 18:30 - 21:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Stalls, refreshments, Father Christmas and live music. Repeated on 6 December from 12 noon to 3pm.

Nightingale Primary School Winter Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Nightingale Primary School, E18 1PL
Tickets for Santa’s Grotto sold separately.

Christmas market in Woodford
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | 23 Canfield Road, Woodford, IG8 8JL
Stalls, crafts, games and refreshments at the Restore Community Church in Woodford.

Local Makers Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW
Handmade products from local designer-makers. Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares and textiles.

THE FLAMINGO CHRISTMAS FAIR
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Christmas gifts, cards, decorations and festive finds, at all price levels. Plus, face painting and glitter tattoos for children and refreshments.

Christmas Makers Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW

Churchfields Christmas Fayre 2025
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB
Expect a joyful day filled with:
🎨 Craft stalls & handmade gifts
🍰 Delicious treats & festive snacks
🎶 Music, games & holiday cheer

The Duke Christmas Market
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead
Festive stalls and entertainment.

Children’s Christmas Party
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
Suitable for two- to 10-year-olds.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Wanstead Winter Wonderland
2025-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
A day of festive fun in support of the Mayor of Redbridge’s chosen charities. Tickets to meet Santa: £15.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
2025-12-08 00:00, 2025-12-08 16:30 - 2025-12-31 00:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Join Dorothy and on a quest to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz. A Redbridge Creates production.

Motherly Love Wanstead Postnatal Group
2025-12-08 11:00 - 12:30 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY
A non-judgmental space to discuss the realities of modern motherhood.

Street Photography Talk
2025-12-08 19:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A talk by Russell Boyce for the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2025-12-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Join a community meal open to all. Main meal provided. Bring dessert to share or a contribution to Redbridge Foodbank. Children and families welcome. No alcohol. No need to book.
