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Community Cafe

Every Friday • New Windmill Hall

New Windmill Hall

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.

Walking On Sunshine

N/A • Kathy Mead

Havering Road Methodist Church Hall

A funny, sunny show full of toe-tappers and singalong favourites!

Charity Quiz Night

Saturday 4th July 2026 • Elm Park Community Association (EPCA)

Elm Park Community Association (EPCA)

Come and test the old brain matter at our 4th July themed quiz night – booking in advance by emailing events@epca.org.uk

Cream Tea and Talk on The Bletchley Park Girls

Thursday, 20 August • Havering Museum

Havering Museum

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

Guided Walk of Bloomsbury

Saturday, 20 June & Wednesday 23 September • Havering Museum

120 High Holborn, WC1V 6RD

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.

Peek Frean, Biscuit Museum

Thursday, 11 June • Havering Museum

100 Drummond Road, Bermondsey, London, United Kingdom

Another chance to visit Peek Frean, Biscuit Museum, Bermondsey

Built in 1866, Peek Frean and Co’s biscuit factory gave Bermondsey the nickname ‘Biscuit Town’ for popular creations that included the bourbon and the Garibaldi. Collect an  information sheet on booking. 

Summer Solstice Walk

21st June 2026 • Thames Chase

Thames Chase

Join us for a summer solstice walk at Thames Chase and make the most of the longest day of the year!

Forest Flow and Wander

22nd August 2026 • Thames Chase

Thames Chase

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.

Master Your Camera in 5 Weeks

4 June 2026 for 5 consecutive weeks • Hannah Davis Creative

Lumiere

Five practical photography workshops helping beginners master shutter speed, aperture, ISO, portraits and creative challenges using their own cameras.

 

Free

Volunteer Recruitment Evening

1 June 2026 • London Borough of Havering Early Help Service

St Kilda Children's Centre, Romford

An opportunity to find out about volunteer opportunities that Havering’s Early Help Service can offer if you have a passion for supporting children, young people and families.

The Habbit Factory presents – 1 in 1,000

Saturday 20th June & Sunday 21st June 2026 • The Habbit Factory

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch

In this brand new musical, written and performed by 160 young people and 31 volunteers of THF, we meet Hatch, the 1 in 1000 hatchling who dives headfirst into an extraordinary underwater adventure. Packed with humour, heart, and popular musical numbers, 1 in 1000 is a vibrant underwater odyssey.

Langtons Summer Concert 2026

Sunday 7th June 2026 • Queen's Theatre

Langtons House

Langtons Summer Concert is a popular annual event that attracts around 2,000 attendees enjoying an afternoon of both classical and popular music performed by Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra led by Jonathan Butcher.

Free

Half Term Family Craft Session

Friday 29th May 2026 • S.M.I.L.E London and Essex

S.M.I.L.E. London & Essex Charity

Children will be able to create beautiful sun catchers and take part in other child-friendly crafts in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

The session is FREE to attend, however we kindly suggest a £1 donation per child if possible to help us cover resources

Upminster Comedy Club Presents Jacob Hawley

Thursday 18th June • Brewdog Upminster

Brewdog Upminster

Hosted by The Social Event, this expertly run show features a lively MC and hand-picked acts. Headliner Jacob Hawley, as seen on The Russell Howard Show and Lad Bible, is out to try some new material ahead of his UK tour, “Fighting Age Man”.

Free

Games Club

Every Friday • Hornchurch Library

Hornchurch Library

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

Free

Adult Reading Zone

Every Wednesday • Romford Central Library

Romford Central Library

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.

Kids treasure hunt

26 May 2026 – 30 May 2026 • Upminster Library

Upminster Library

Complete the Challenge & recieve your Explorer reward! Includes an Upminster Park outdoor activity sheet & wordsearch.

Football Spin Drum craft

Saturday 6 June 2026 • Harold Hill Library

Harold Hill Library

Come along to Harold Hill Library to design and decorate your own football-themed spin drums to use for The World Cup in 2026!

Harry Styles Together Together Bracelet making

Thursday 4 June 2026 • Upminster Library

Upminster Library

Ready, Steady Go get ready for the Together Together tour with our drop-in bracelet making session! We can’t wait to see what bracelets you create. We want to have a bunch of pictures showing your brilliant creations.

Free

Langtons House Wedding Fair

Sunday 31st May 2026 • Langtons House

Langtons House

Get lots of advice & tips for your big day at the Langtons House wedding fair, 10am-2pm, on Sunday 31 May

Pony Rides at Eastbrook Country Park

Friday 29th May 2026 • Eastbrook Country Park Tea Room

Eastbrook Country Park Tea Room

We’re excited to be teaming up with our friends and neighbours at Eastminster School of Riding

Free

Chess Club

Every Thursday • Elm Park Library

Elm Park Library

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!

Free

In Stitches

Every Thursday • Elm Park Library

Elm Park Library

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.

Free

Three Art Thursday – Casual Club

Every third Thursday • Mercury Mall

Mercury Mall

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

Free

Three Art Thursday – All Artists Club

Every third Thursday • Mercury Mall

Mercury Mall

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

VIP Junior K-POP Super Fan Experience

Saturday 30th May • Mercury Mall

Mercury Mall

Calling all young K-POP fans!

Enjoy a unique performance from the K POP superfans!

This is the ultimate POP party with so much fun! Enjoy LIVE singalong performances & meet the band and have your picture taken too!

Free

Breakfast Club – Knit and Natter

Every Monday • Mercury Mall

Mercury Mall

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.

Free

May-hem Play – half term at Rainham Hall

May Half Term Dates • Rainham Hall

Rainham Hall

Come and join in the May-hem Play in half term. Fun and free for all ages get moving and play.

Free

Day of Discovery

Saturday 18th July • Rainham Hall

Rainham Hall

Festival of Archaeology. There’s so much to discover at Rainham Hall. Come on in and start exploring.

Free

Heritage Open Day at Rainham Hall

Saturday 19th September • Rainham Hall

Rainham Hall

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

Bonds Through History Exhibition Launch

Monday 15th June • MyPlace Youth and Community Centre

MyPlace Youth and Community Centre

A local histroy exhibition all about the experiences and cultre of Harold Hill. Share your opinion on the future of Haold Hill and your memories of its past.

Free

Community Sewing and Wellbeing Club

Every Tuesday starting on the 9th June 2026 • Marksgate Community and Family Hub

Marksgate Community and Family Hub

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

Karaoke Night

Friday 12th June 2026 • Breton's Community Association & Social Club

Bretons Community Association & Social Club

Party on at Breton’s Manor and get ready for a night of epic tunes, big laughs and unforgettable performances at our Wayne’s World Experience Karaoke Night!

Free

Spring Fayre

Sunday 31st May 2026 • Friends of Langtons Estate

Friends of Langtons Estate

Come and join us at our free Spring Fayre, enjoy stalls, tombola, sweets, local produce, game, food and drink

Free

Summer Craft Fair

Saturday 30th May • Mardyke Community Centre

Mardyke Community Centre

Craft stalls by local small businesses, homemade cakes, pastries and juices, tombola, toys and more

Free Entry

The Lumiere 80s Movie Marathon

Saturday 18th July • Lumiere

Lumiere

Its time for a flashback with a selection of the best, most fun movies of the 1980’s

This all day marathon features a selection of incredible 80s movies you’ll love.

Sound Bath in Stillness – A Unique Journey of Sound at Lumiere Cinema

Sunday 7th June 2026 • Lumiere

Lumiere

SOUND BATH IN STILLNESS – A Seated Meditation in the new Lumiere Cinema in Romford!

This unique experience combines the power of live sound with the atmosphere of a cinema, creating a space for deep rest, reflection, and stillness.

Pride in Romford – Mystery LGBTQ+ Movie Marathon, in partnership with Kaleidoscope

Saturday 6th June • Lumiere

Lumiere

Celebrate Pride in Romford with a Queer movie marathon!

Saturday 6 June, starting at 11am, five films screening with 15-minute breaks between each.

Lunch with Pearly Royalty

Saturday 6th June • Romford Shopping Hall

Romford Shopping Hall

Oi Oi! Roll Up for a Proper Cockney Knees-Up!

Get your flat caps and waistcoats ready because we are hosting the ultimate afternoon East End bash!

Free

Marvin’s Great Create

13th and 14th June • Mercury Mall

Mercury Mall

Come to Marvin’s Great Create Club for some creative family fun.

Orchard Bowls Club

Every Wednesday • Mardyke Community Centre

Mardyke Community Centre

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

Saturday All Day Gaming!

Every Saturday • Dicing With Life

Dicing With Life, Romford

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

Free

Meet Me By The Fountain

Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London

Romford Market

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.

Free

Suburban Legends

Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London

Romford Market

For over 775 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.

The Glorious Garden of Death – Highgate Cemetery

Saturday 4 July 2026 • Havering Museum

Havering Museum

Nick Dobson will fascinate you with his virtual visit of the cemetery with its history, architecture, wildlife and the famous people resting there.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

Saturday 6 June 2026 • Havering Museum

Havering Museum

Janet Brewer shares the incredible experiences offered by the newly opened Egyptian Museum, in Cairo. The building is breath-taking and the exhibits fantastic.

Family History Group – Criminal and Court Records

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 • Havering Museum

Havering Museum

How to search UK Criminal and Court Records and unlock the secrets of the “black sheep” in your family tree!

Essex Summer Fest

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026 • Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham

Harrow Lodge Park

A 2-day music festival for all the family. Saturday 11th July- 80’s and Soul and Sunday 12th July- Family and Rock.

The Royal Hospital and the Chelsea Pensioners

Thursday 16 July 2026 • Havering Museum

Havering Museum

Marina Spiteri shares the unique 300 year history of the Royal Hospital, the Chelsea pensioners and some of their stories.

Windmill Open Days

Saturdays and Sundays, various dates • Friends of Upminster Windmill

Upminster Windmill

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.

Free

Skatepark Revived

Saturday 25 July 2026 • Rom Skatepark

Rom Skatepark

Save the date to celebrate one of East London’s urban treasures, Rom Skatepark: a concrete icon in Hornchurch.

Enjoy the premiere of a short film, co-created with the next generation of Rom’s community plus the unveiling of a mural capturing the park’s iconic history. More activities to be announced!

Free

Havering Global Orchestra

Every Friday • Pete Merry

Hope Cafe

Free weekly rehearsals in Romford, Open to everyone asylum seekers, refugees and new residents. All skill levels welcome. All instruments welcome. Exciting concerts!! Build friendships and share your culture.

Never 42 – The Level 42 Tribute

Saturday 22 August • Brookside Theatre

Brookside Theatre, Romford

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

Free

Ionians Music Events

First Saturday of Every Month • Havering Changing

MyPlace Youth and Community Centre

Experience an exciting youth-led showcase! Young organisers create a concert-style event where emerging musicians and performers take the stage to share their talents.

Free

Havering Global Orchestra

Every Friday • Pete Merry

Hope Cafe

Free weekly rehearsals in Romford, open to everyone  – asylum seekers, refugees and new residents.

Free

Exploring a hidden gem

Every Saturday morning • Mary Wright, Hidden Gem group

St Mary Magdalene Church, North Ockendon

Explore this rural part of Havering that retains many of the historic features of an agricultural community that lived and worked in the east London fenland through many centuries. Take time to absorb the tranquil natural setting of the church that sits next to St Cedd’s Well, where pilgrims walked.

Free

Home Instead Romford Memory Cafe

First Tuesday of every month • Home Instead Romford

Hornchurch Library

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.

 

BYOC – Social Crafting Meet-Up

Last Saturday of every month • Pretty Mess Society

Fairkytes Arts Centre

Our monthly BYOC (bring your own craft) social is a relaxed, welcoming space for women who love to make things – or simply wants a cosy afternoon surrounded by creativity.

Adults Creative Writing Group

Every Monday fortnightly • Havering Libraries

Harold Hill Library

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

 

Young Rangers

First Saturday of the month • Rainham Hall

National Trust, Rainham Hall

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

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