Things to do in Ilford

Mountain Bike Skills

An ideal taster session which is suitable for riders who have limited off road cycling experience who would like to try mountain biking.Ages are for guidelines…

Redbridge Cycling Centre, Ilford

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Under 5s 'That's Not My Parrot' Craft

Stay behind or join us after Rhyme Time for a craft especially for our under 5s, and create a colourful paper plate parrot.Free, just drop in.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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The Creative Corner

Discover your artistic passion at The Creative Corner. Unleash your creativity in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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Ready Set Ride

This is a programme of 2 sessions over 2 days in our Learn to Ride area: Learn to balance, learn to pedal, get riding, aimed at getting children learning to rid…

Redbridge Cycling Centre, Ilford

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On the Ball!

Make and play your own blow football game based on vintage games from the Redbridge Museum collection!Tickets cost £2.00 per person and donations are welcome.

Redbridge Heritage Centre, Ilford

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Badge Making

Join us for a fun and creative badge-making session! Design and create your own unique badge to take home.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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Living Well, Ageing Well Programme

Stay active, connected and empowered as you age.Join our free, facilitated workshops designed for adults aged 50 and over from diverse communities.What to Expec…

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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BMX Skills

Suitable for competent cyclists who wish to try BMX, this course is an introduction to the basic techniques needed to ride the BMX track safely.

Redbridge Cycling Centre, Ilford

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Summer Bucket List Craft

Come along and create your own summer bucket list of all the things you’d like to see and do this summer!Suitable for ages 6-12 Free, just drop in.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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ROOTS TO RISE by Nandita Shankardass

In her new dance theatre work, Roots to Rise, Nandita Shankardass brings together three women, each absorbed in the chaos of their own world.

Ken Aston Square, Ilford

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Paper Lotus Flower Craft

To celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, come along and create a beautiful paper lotus flower.Suitable for Under 12s Free, just drop in.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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South Asian Heritage Month Crafts at Goodmayes Library

Join our Crafts and create your own masterpiece using your imagination and creativity!Have fun with colors, shapes, and exciting craft projects while making som…

Goodmayes Library, Ilford

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Hey Duggee Craft at Fullwell Cross and Hainault Library

Come join the Hey Duggee Day arts and crafts session at Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own Hey Duggee craft.No need to book ahead, just co…

Hainault Library, Ilford

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Lego Club

Come along for a fun, free play Lego session.Suitable for ages 3-12 years Free, drop in.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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Storytellers Creative Writing Club - Special Launch with Shelina Janmohamed

Calling all aspiring writers or budding storytellers! Join our children’s creative writing club where you can have a go at writing your own stories, creating co…

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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Summer Lego Club at Hainault Library

If you enjoy designing and building things with Lego or Duplo, or if you prefer letting your imagination take over while you make something entirely new, then c…

Hainault Library, Ilford

Bookmark Colouring

Come join the Bookmarks colouring arts session to make your very own Bookmark.No need to book ahead, just come by and join in.

Hainault Library, Ilford

Carrom! with Redbridge Museum

Come along and play a game of carrom with Redbridge Museum for South Asian Heritage Month!Free family fun, best for ages 6+Drop into Redbridge Heritage Centre,…

Redbridge Heritage Centre, Ilford

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Under 5s Beatrix Potter Stick Puppets Craft

Help us celebrate Beatrix Potter's birthday with a fun craft for our under 5s, and create your own stick puppets based on popular characters from her books!Free…

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

Summer Suncatcher Painting

Join us for a fun, colourful suncatcher craft session. Paint your own unique suncatcher to take home and hang!£1.50, booking required

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

Harry Potter Craft

Join us on the eve of the famous wizard's birthday for a truly spellbinding Harry Potter craft!Free, just drop in. First come, first served.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

Poo Crew Adventures - Illustrator Event with Steve May

Join award-winning illustrator Steve May as he introduces Poo Crew Adventures: Journey to Poo-topia, a fast-paced adventure bringing together clever, funny stor…

Goodmayes Library, Ilford

The Twirly Wiggly Dance - Author Event with Farrah Riaz

Ready to find your own groove? Join author Farrah Riaz for a lively, interactive reading of her picture book The Twirly Wiggly Dance, with lots of storytelling…

Goodmayes Library, Ilford

Summer Board Games and Puzzles at Hainault Library

We have a selection of different games and board games, come join in, play, and make new friends!No need to book ahead, just drop in and join in.There will be t…

Hainault Library, Ilford

Fabula Takes Over Goodmayes

Get ready to take over YOUR library this summer, as Fabula Takes Over Goodmayes! Join us for workshops, author events, crafts and games.

Goodmayes Library, Ilford

Novice Go-ride Skills

Fun skills concentrating on basic cycling techniques such as balance, co-ordination, cornering and braking.

Redbridge Cycling Centre, Ilford

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Rookie Rescue Crash Course

Join our Rookie Rescue Programme and learn essential water safety, rescue, and teamwork skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Loxford Leisure Centre, Ilford

Friendship Day Craft

Celebrate Friendship Day with this fun craft activity that encourages children to explore kindness and friendship.Suitable for Under 12s Free, just drop in.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

Summer Arts and Crafts

Join us for fantastic summer book-themed children’s arts and crafts activities. See what fun crafting activities we have running throughout summer, and what you…

Hainault Library, Ilford

'Pippa's Pony Tale' Craft at Fullwell Cross and Hainault Library

Come join the 'Pippa's Pony Tale' book themed arts and crafts session at Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own horse from 'Pippa's Pony Tale'…

Hainault Library, Ilford

Under 5s Handa's Surprise Fruit Basket Craft

Stay behind or join us after Rhyme Time for a craft especially for our under 5s, and make your own colourful paper plate fruit basket, based on the popular chil…

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

National Play Day at Redbridge Central Library

Celebrate National Play Day with us, with a fun outdoor patio play session. Get ready for bubbles, garden games, seed planting and much more!Suitable for Under…

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

Healthy and Active Ageing: Unlocking Potential, Inspiring Contribution

Join EMAGE CIC for the final session of their Living Well, Ageing Well programme of workshops designed for adults aged 50 and over from diverse communities who…

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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Under the Sea Craft

Join us for a fun under the sea themed craft to recognise National Marine Week.Suitable for ages 6-12 Free, just drop in. First come, first served.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

We're Going On A Musical Story Hunt

Join storyteller John Kirk for a family storytelling experience like no other as storytelling collides with the chaotic fun of scavenging.

Hainault Library, Ilford

Fabula Takeover Summer Craft at Hainault Library

Come join in and see the Fabula Hainault library takeover and take part in the day's arts and crafts session to make your very own summer collage set.No need to…

Hainault Library, Ilford

Fabula Takes Over Hainault

Get ready to take over YOUR library this summer, as Fabula Takes Over Hainault with a day of activities, crafts and games!

Hainault Library, Ilford

Retro Family Movie Night

Join us for a fun, family friendly movie night. Grown ups, get ready for some nostalgia!Free, just drop in Suitable for Under 12s

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

Minecraft Craft at Fullwell Cross and Hainault Library

Come join the Minecraft themed arts and crafts session Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own Minecraft creeper.No need to book ahead, just co…

Hainault Library, Ilford

International Cat Day

Join us and make your own feline themed bookmarks, purrfect for International Cat Day!Suitable for Under 12s Free, just drop in. First come, first served.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

Storytellers Creative Writing Club

Join our children's creative writing club where you can have a go at writing your own stories, creating cool characters and having fun along the way!Free.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

Under 5s Dear Zoo Surprise Picture Craft

Stay behind or join us after Rhyme Time for a craft especially for our under 5s, and make your own surprise picture based on the popular children's book 'Dear Z…

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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'My Bollywood Deam' Craft at Fullwell Cross and Hainault Library

Come join the 'My Bollywood Dream' book themed arts and crafts session at Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own flower garland from 'My Bolly…

Hainault Library, Ilford

Design a Tote Bag Craft

Join us for a fun, colourful craft session and design your own unique tote bag to take home!Suitable for ages 4 -12 Booking required

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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Butterfly Collage Craft

Join us for a fun and colourful craft, and create your own vibrant butterfly collage.Suitable for ages 6-12 years Free, just drop in. First come, first served.

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford

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Ozobots Summer Beach Maze at Hainault Library

Come and learn how to control and use the Ozobots to complete the Summer Beach mazes to collect as many Sand Castles as possible.This activity is for ages 7-12.…

Hainault Library, Ilford

Bulldozer Robots: Kids’ Beginner Robotics at Hainault Library

Come and try using the Cubelet robots to design and build your own bulldozer robot.This activity is for ages 7-10.This session will be taking place in the study…

Hainault Library, Ilford

Movie Night

Join us for a fun, family friendly movie night.Please note: no food is allowed to be consumed in the library.Free, just drop in.Suitable for under 12's and fami…

Redbridge Central Library, Ilford