What’s on

Greg Heffley hits the stage! Join the hilarious, heartfelt DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL for an unforgettable family adventure!

Calling all young ravers!

Party with Jelly Jade and enjoy a mix of games, competitions and dance offs.

Book your free ticket through Eventbrite.

Calling all Swifties and pop music lovers!

Come along to the Country Girl Concert of the Summer! Enjoy free music and bracelet decorating on the lawn on Level One.

Story time in the garden

Sing along to nursery classics

Adopt a plushie from Smile Charity

Enjoy picnic snacks – please let us know of any allergies or dietary requirement in advance

Float away feeling less stressed, less anxious and less overwhelmed.

6pm – 6:30pm – Crafts

6.30 – 6:55pm – Sit spot and Gratitude

7pm – 8pm – Sound bath with Gemma

£20 per person (16+ only)

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/farm-summer-sound-bath

Get creative this summer and celebrate sustainability at The Brewery’s FREE Tote-ally Creative event!

Oil paintings of rural Ukraine by artists Mykhaylo and Ludmila Rymik.

Romford rocks. Enjoy live music from The Ionians Young People’s Music Group at The Mercury Mall from 3–6pm on Saturday as part of Suburban Legends.

Feel the excitement of immersive virtual cycling as you race against the clock and compete to achieve the fastest times.

Enjoy a live K-Pop performance at MyPlace featuring an exciting trio, with three show times and optional VIP meet and greet.

Following the success of our taster workshop, TOTAL SOUND will be running two more summer workshops for children aged 8-12.

Singing games and activities, catchy songs, basic harmonies…

No experience needed, just a love for singing!

One Day Intensive, For Beginners, 6 hours

A special day focused on building your confidence taking someone’s portrait — how to direct, pose, work with light, and help your subject feel comfortable so you can create portraits you’re proud of.

Exploring the history and heritage of this hidden gem that has been the centre of the rural village of North Ockendon for a thousand years.

Football fans, this one’s for you. Step up to the spot and test your aim in The Liberty’s Football Penalty Shootout Challenge.

This month we will be exploring emigration and immigration records.  The second part of the event will be looking at individuals research and offering assistance.

A talk on the Secrets of the Bletchley Park Girls followed by a clotted cream tea. Advance booking required.

As the only truly rural village in Havering, we are studying the life of the village school from 1842to1975. Most families worked on the land and the school reflected the agrecultural seasons, weather and traditions. We are collecting and sharing stories and memories of the last East London fenland.

Meeting once a month to explore the history and heritage of North Ockendon, set in the last of Havering’s East London fenland.

Join Yoga with Lauren on Saturday 22nd August for a deeply nourishing morning of yoga, meditation, and sound healing set in the beautiful surroundings of Thames Chase Forest Centre.

The UK’s Level 42 Tribute, Never 42 come to Brookside Theatre in Romford on Saturday 22 August 2026.

This is a great opportunity to learn about and play with old fashioned games and do fun jigsaws.

A lost landmark returns to the heart of Romford — a meeting point between past, present and future.  As night falls, one of London’s largest and oldest markets comes to life.

For over 779 years, Romford Market has been a place of exchange, encounter and community. This August Bank Holiday, Market Town transforms the historic market and surrounding streets into a 24-hour stage celebrating the voices, stories and everyday experiences that define this place.

Two great children’s craft sessions where they can get creative and make lots of different animals which used to be sold in Romford Market in the old days.

Discover the history of Romford Market 1247 to 2022 at this free exhibition.

Come and meet a Pearly King and Queen in the afternoon and the children can get creative with our Romford Market craft sessions taking place at 11:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 15:00.  Just pop in no need to book.

Elm Park Horticultural Guild invites you to their Autumn Show with plenty of displays to enjoy plus our popular tearoom.

Join us at the Thames Chase Forest Centre for this years Art & Sculpture Exhibition, showcasing the work of local artists.

Being the only village in Greater London that lies outside the M25 and sits on the last of the East London fenland, it holds a fascinating history of landscape, Christianity and rural life from the time before Domesday.

The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s Memory Café is a relaxed, informal and free drop-in, providing support for people with dementia and their carers.

An entertaining and relaxing evening watching expert flower arrangers create beautiful designs.  See how it’s done with tips from the pros.

Join us for a free children’s clothes, toys and books swap at Romford Salvation Army. Please bring along any gently used children’s clothes, toys and books and browse new-to-you items to take home, meet other local parents keen to reduce waste and take care of the planet.

You will be able to confidently control every aspect of your camera. You won’t just understand photography theory—you’ll know exactly where every setting is on your specific camera and how to use it in real shooting situations and celebrate with exhibtion at the end!

A fascinating look at personalities who were visionaries, trailblazers and legends  This talk will include Vera Lynn, Richard Burton and many more.

Join Romford BID and Scruffy’s Angels for a paw-some day celebrating our four-legged friends at the Community Dog Show & Pup Up Café.

Visit Rainham Hall as part of Heritage Open Day, a beautiful but hidden Georgian house and then wander around our perfectly formed Community Garden on the fringes of east London

Free summer activities for children and young people living in the Beam Park area.

Looking for some free, magical fun for little ones?

Step into the Magical Sensory Garden and explore our fairy trail!

A bold new drama about legacy, illusion, and second chances as one man risks everything for his last great trick.

String your bows and join us for some festive fun in the Forest of Havering!

New Dimension Choir meet on Tuesday nights during school “term Times” and begin gathering from 7.15pm with rehearsals beginning promptly at 7.45 pm.

Come along to Elm Park Library’s Kids Games Club! We have a selection of board and card games for kids to play with.

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 8pm for an unforgettable DJ & Karaoke Night with HPE.

Free folk tunes and sea shanty singing every Monday 7-9pm, The Golden Lion, Romford. No experience required. We teach you everything.

Social Gaming including board games, card games and wargaming

Social Gaming including board games, card games and wargaming, Level 3 

Orchard bowls club at the Mardyke Youth and Community Association (South Street, Rainham), is back holding their weekly indoor bowls games!

Join our friendly and welcoming space where the community comes together to learn, share and support one another.

Join our knitting session and help us create items to donate to local causes. All materials provided including patterns. We will provide a mix of knitting and crochet patterns.

Unleash your creative talents every third Thursday of the month with artists Gill and Nigel for FREE!

Unleash your creative talents every third Thursday of the month with artists Gill and Nigel, for FREE!

Join our friendly Elm Park Library group for some crafting! Bring your own project to work on and enjoy some knitting, crocheting and stitching together.

Come along to Elm Park Library to take part in our Chess Club! Our volunteer will give you tips and set up games between people. Maybe you’ll even get good enough to beat him in a game!

Do you know someone who needs help with reading, writing, speaking or spelling English? Romford Library has a dedicated team of volunteers who provide one to one help.

Come and meet new friends, play cards, chess, draughts and other board games

A stroll around the lovely gardens and squares of Bloomsbury and nearby, exploring the rich history of the area and the famous people who lived there. Book at museum.   9.30am at Romford Station returning by 16:00. Information sheet provided once a booking placed.

Community Café at New Windmill Hall takes place every Friday from 10.30am to 3.30pm, offering free entry, affordable food and drinks, friendly company and activities for wellbeing.

Open to everyone, it provides a welcoming space to meet others, relax and take part in community life.

Tour the fully restored and operational Mill.

Use touch screens in the Visitor Centre or talk to our Guides to learn about the history of the mill, its people and its restoration.

Relax in our peaceful, sunny, award winning garden with tea/coffee and cake from our refreshment kiosk.

Join us every first Tuesday of the month for our Memory Cafe; a small group in a relaxed environment with opportunities to participate in group or solo themed dementia friendly activities.

Come and join our friendly Creative Writing Club which runs fortnightly. £1 per session, refreshments provided.

Learn new skills and meet new friends whilst taking part in gardening and nature based activities.

Gentle yoga session in the garden.