Events
What’s on in Walthamstow
Markets, gigs, comedy, walks, workshops and community events around E17 — gathered from local venues and organisers and updated every week.
On now
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8 Sept – 13 Nov
Arts & culture
My Walthamstow Exhibition
The Mill · Free
Community art exhibition exploring Walthamstow through local artists' eyes, on show in the Living Room through mid-November.
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14 Sept – 7 Dec
Family & kids
Nature Tots Forest School (Monday & Friday) – Autumn 2026 Sold out
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · £120 per 12-week term (first child); £78 additional sibling (18m+); free for accompanying adults and under-18-month siblings
A 12-week Forest School programme for toddlers and pre-schoolers at the wetlands; the Autumn 2026 term is fully booked, with places allocated by random draw.
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14 Sept – 7 Dec
Nature & outdoors
Nature Tots Forest School (Monday & Friday) at Walthamstow Wetlands (Autumn 2026) Sold out
Outdoor Classroom Area (next to Engine House), Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · £120 per 12 weeks (first child); £78 per 12 weeks (additional sibling over 18 months); free for accompanying adult and under-18-month sibling
A 12-week Forest School term for 18-month to 5-year-olds, with places allocated by lottery and now sold out.
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20 Sept – 15 Nov
Nature & outdoors
Exhibition: 'Landscapes Set Free' by Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides
Walthamstow Wetlands Engine House Mezzanine · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A joint exhibition of paintings inspired by Walthamstow Wetlands, running daily in the Engine House Mezzanine.
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21 Sept – 14 Nov
Arts & culture
Exhibition: 'Landscapes Set Free' by Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A free exhibition of paintings by North London artists Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides, inspired by Walthamstow Wetlands.
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Thursday, 24 September
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · £111
Weekly pen-drawing course focused on architectural subjects around Walthamstow and The Mill, suitable for beginners and experienced artists.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Free
Free weekly drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities at The Mill's Living Room.
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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · £5 per child per session
After-school art club for children aged 6+, working with print, clay and collage over a block of linked sessions.
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18:30–20:00
Arts & culture
Poems Not Bombs
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
Free monthly open-mic poetry night at the Trades Hall's Upstairs Bar, open to all levels of experience.
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19:00–23:00
Food & drink
Walthamstow Beer Project Launch Night
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub · Free
A free launch night in the main pub for the Walthamstow Beer Project, a community hop-growing and craft-brewing initiative.
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19:15–21:15
Arts & culture
A Stranger in Walthamstow: Empire, Encounter and Experiment
St Saviour's Church · Walthamstow Historical Society
A talk by Adam Taylor on Jemmy Button, a teenager brought from Tierra del Fuego to Walthamstow in 1830 as part of an imperial 'civilising experiment'.
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19:30
Food & drink
Who Remembers Cranks? Dinner Party
The Old Station Yard Cafe · £36 (£37.64 with booking fee)
A themed dinner party celebrating 1970s vegetarian restaurant Cranks, with a three-course set menu.
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19:30–22:00
Comedy
Believe in Bingo with Shell Suit Cher!
Musical comedy bingo hosted by character comedian Tracey Collins as her Cher-inspired alter ego, in the Main Hall.
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19:30–22:30
Community
Pocket Society: Girls & Gays Pool Night
Big Penny Social · Pocket Society (with Where Queers Go) · From £8 per person
An inclusive, 18+ pool night and light-hearted tournament for girls and gays, running 7:30-10:30pm with no experience needed; booking essential.
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20:00
Comedy
Phil Wang: UH OH
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29 (last few Band C tickets at £34)
Phil Wang brings a new stand-up hour to Walthamstow, riffing on getting older and the state of the world.
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Friday, 25 September
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · £2
Friendly weekly knitting drop-in in the Living Room - bring your own project and knit in company.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · £13 per session
Beginner French taught entirely in French, focused on practical conversation you can use straight away.
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12:00–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Ceramics · £24 per person
Drop-in pottery painting and baby hand/footprint ceramics printing in 45-minute slots, suitable for all ages; booking required.
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12:00–14:30
Family & kids
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz
Big Penny Social · From £12.35 per person
A relaxed, baby-friendly monthly pub quiz with feeding/changing breaks built in.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · £13 per session
Weekly French conversation practice for adults who already have basic French, exploring a new topic each session.
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18:30–20:30
Arts & culture
Introducing Daniel Thaly: The Forgotten Poet of Dominica
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free evening event celebrating Dominican poet Daniel Thaly, marking the launch of the first English translation of his poems, with an online talk, introduction, and readings in French and English.
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18:30–20:30
Arts & culture
Introducing Daniel Thaly
William Morris Gallery · William Morris Gallery / Waltham Forest Twinning Association · Free
An evening marking the first English translation of Dominican poet Daniel Thaly's work, with an online talk, an introduction to his life, and readings in French and English.
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19:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz
Big Penny Social · Sounds Familiar · From £15 per person
A high-energy music trivia night spanning the 1960s to today, billed as one of the biggest music quizzes in the UK.
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19:30–23:30
Music & nightlife
Grapes of Wrath presents...
A night of hardcore and anti-fascist punk with four touring bands in the Upstairs Bar.
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20:00–22:05
Comedy
Neon Nights September With Bridget Christie
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £20.50–£25.50
A mixed comedy showcase headlined by Bridget Christie, with a rotating lineup of stand-up talent.
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20:00
Music & nightlife
Jolene: A Celebration of the Music of Dolly Parton
A candlelit club night celebrating Dolly Parton's music, mixing her biggest hits with country classics.
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25 Sept – 26 Sept
Music & nightlife
Jim Tything
DJ Jim Tything plays a late-night set spanning house, disco, hip-hop, R&B and more at EXALE's taproom.
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Saturday, 26 September
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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17:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Show and Tell - Feel-Good Vinyl
An evening of feel-good vinyl spanning disco, boogie, hip-hop and a few curveball classics at EXALE.
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18:00
Music & nightlife
Skinny Living presents Solid Ground
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Live music show from Skinny Living's Solid Ground at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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26 Sept – 27 Sept
Music & nightlife
One Room Paradise
A vintage vinyl night of rhythm & blues, soul and blues 7-inch records in the Upstairs Bar.
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20:00–21:40
Comedy
Frankie Monroe: DEAD AND ALIVE!!!!
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £23.50 (£19.60 for members)
Frankie Monroe performs two back-to-back award-winning shows in one riotous evening.
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26 Sept – 27 Sept
Music & nightlife
Parallel Blondes- the Blondie band
A live tribute show recreating Blondie's full six-piece line-up and new wave energy.
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26 Sept – 27 Sept
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Big Penny Social's free weekly Saturday night dance party in Walthamstow.
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26 Sept – 27 Sept
Music & nightlife
Sing Song Club
A monthly live sing-along night at EXALE, open to all with big voices welcome.
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Sunday, 27 September
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All day
Family & kids
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A free drop-in family session exploring pond life and minibeasts at the wetlands.
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10:00–14:00
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11:00–11:45
Family & kids
Baby Gospel Family Concert
Big Penny Social · CK Gospel Choir · From £14.50 per person
A baby-friendly, 45-minute gospel and Motown concert by CK Gospel Choir, open to all ages from newborns to grandparents; booking essential.
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11:00–13:00
Arts & culture
Get Drawing
The Mill · £5 (donation)
Free-form Sunday drawing group for adults, practising observational drawing from still life and natural forms.
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11:00–12:00
Arts & culture
Chinese Culture Club (Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration)
The Mill · £5
One-off Mid-Autumn Festival celebration exploring Chinese culture through song, language and storytelling, recommended for ages 6+.
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12:00–18:00
Arts & culture
YES! Art Fair 2026
Big Penny Social · Yes! Art · From £3 per person
A one-day East London art fair where visitors can meet artists, see work in progress and buy directly; artists keep all sales.
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13:00–15:00
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in family session exploring the wetlands' pond life and minibeasts.
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14:30–16:20
Arts & culture
Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £36–£44
Jon Ronson shares his darkly comic investigation into a mysterious New England castle linked to his son, with footage and podcast previews.
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19:30–22:00
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person
Weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall, £1.50 entry with a cash pot for the winning team.
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Monday, 28 September
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for Waltham Forest residents, no appointment needed.
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13:00–15:00
Community
Tea Dance
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Members £4/Non-Members £5 (Tickets On The Door)
Monthly afternoon tea dance mixing ballroom, Latin, sequence and line dancing, hosted by Sandra from Stereo Dancing Sounds.
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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · From £29.50
Weekly creative workshop for children aged 9-11 combining role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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18:30–21:30
Arts & culture
Let's Bend, B**ch!
Debut queer performance showcase themed around iconic UK groups, hosted by Bendy Moore.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Chess Club · Free entry
A free, relaxed weekly chess club welcoming players of every level.
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20:00–22:30
Arts & culture
Brutalist Poetry Workshop
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free workshop for discussing, writing and performing brutalist-themed poetry.
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Tuesday, 29 September
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for Waltham Forest residents, no appointment needed.
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10:00–13:00
Community
Sociable Sewing
The Mill · £2 (donation)
Drop-in sewing group where you bring your own project and sew alongside others, with a tutor on hand.
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19:00
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz Cancelled
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
Weekly £3 general knowledge pub quiz with a £100 bar tab and rolling jackpot up for grabs — cancelled this week as the venue is closed for a private event.
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19:00–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
QUEER LINE DANCE CLUB
Beginner-friendly queer line dancing club with lessons from 7:30pm followed by open floor dancing.
Wednesday, 30 September
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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10:00–11:00
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band
Weekly family sing-along session with live band, aimed at young children and their carers.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Free
Weekly drop-in support group for autistic adults aged 18+ and their carers/family, with board games and peer support.
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16:00–17:00
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18:30–21:30
Community
Feminist Welding Club with Steph Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48.00
A welding evening for women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer makers, led by tutor Steph Linn, though this date is fully booked.
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19:00–23:00
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Chillhammer · Free entry
Free weekly tabletop/wargaming club for Warhammer and other tabletop games, open to all levels.
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19:00–21:30
Music & nightlife
NOISE TABLE: Leafcutter John / Poulomi Desai / SILKess Demon
An experimental music and sound-art night featuring Leafcutter John, Poulomi Desai and SILKess Demon.
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19:30–20:45
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
A relaxed, beginner-friendly weekly choir session with no sight-reading required.
Thursday, 1 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · £111
Weekly pen-drawing course focused on architectural subjects around Walthamstow and The Mill, suitable for beginners and experienced artists.
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10:30–14:00
Nature & outdoors
Buzz Map: Insect DNA Mapping
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A hands-on citizen science session helping London Wildlife Trust map insect diversity using Malaise traps.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Free
Free weekly drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities at The Mill's Living Room.
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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · £5 per child per session
After-school art club for children aged 6+, working with print, clay and collage over a block of linked sessions.
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19:00–21:00
Community
Mill Makers
The Mill · Suggested £1 donation
Monthly craft evening at The Mill - chat, share skills and drink tea in a relaxed, supportive space.
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19:00–20:30
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: How to Catch a Story
Big Penny Social · Pints of Knowledge (speaker: Mimi Yates) · £19 per person plus fees
A 90-minute talk by investigative journalist Mimi Yates on how stories become exposes, drawing on her Orwell Prize-shortlisted reporting; booking essential.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Q-SIDES: The Music Quiz
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Music-themed pub quiz night at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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19:30–20:45
Community
Discovering Christianity: A Guide for the Curious
St Mary's Walthamstow
Final session of a four-week book discussion group exploring the Christian faith, open to anyone curious about Christianity, confirmation or baptism.
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19:30–21:30
Arts & culture
David Attenborough's Centenary Ball
A cabaret celebrating 100 years of David Attenborough, with nature-themed acts and costume encouraged.
Friday, 2 October
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on German for this session.
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2 Oct – 4 Oct
Sport
London Table Football: UK Masters IV
Big Penny Social · London Table Football · From £15 per person
A three-day, all-levels foosball tournament with a £2,500 minimum prize fund and multiple competition categories; booking essential.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · £2
Friendly weekly knitting drop-in in the Living Room - bring your own project and knit in company.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · £13 per session
Beginner French taught entirely in French, focused on practical conversation you can use straight away.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · £13 per session
Weekly French conversation practice for adults who already have basic French, exploring a new topic each session.
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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · £29.50
Russian-language creative workshop for ages 11-13 combining role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Oscar Jerome
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Live gig from singer-guitarist Oscar Jerome at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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19:30–22:00
Comedy
Hand Leg Comedy
A stand-up comedy night in the Upstairs Bar hosted by Ed Mulvey, showcasing up-and-coming acts.
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2 Oct – 3 Oct
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Members £2 (presale) / Non-members £5
E17's most popular karaoke night, with pre-sale tickets and free member entry.
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20:00–22:45
Sport
EVE Wrestling: Global Thunder Queens Attack
Big Penny Social · EVE Wrestling (produced by Emily & Dann Read, featuring Will Ospreay) · From £25 per person
A raucous, 18+ night of women's wrestling, burlesque and comedy produced by EVE Wrestling with AEW's Will Ospreay; no wrestling knowledge needed.
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2 Oct – 3 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
Fortnightly karaoke night at EXALE — sign up at the bar and take the mic.
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Saturday, 3 October
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3 Oct – 28 Mar
Arts & culture
Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK
William Morris Gallery · Free entry, suggested donation £5
A major exhibition exploring the homes and communities of British artists and activists who built alternative ways of living, from William Morris's Red House to Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage.
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on German this session.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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12:00
Music & nightlife
Decolonise Fest 2026
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A day of the DIY punk festival Decolonise Fest hosted at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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16:00–21:00
Music & nightlife
Dan Alani - House Party Bangers
DJ and radio presenter Dan Alani plays house, disco and hip-hop through the afternoon into evening.
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3 Oct – 4 Oct
Music & nightlife
Only After Dark - An Evening of Live Darkwave Electronica
A darkwave and electronica evening with three live acts plus a DJ set.
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19:30–21:40
Comedy
Alan Davies: Think Ahead – Special Recording
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £33.50
Alan Davies returns to stand-up after a decade away, reflecting on ageing and family life in a show being filmed for a future special.
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3 Oct – 4 Oct
Music & nightlife
WANITA
An all-vinyl dance party celebrating iconic women in music, with resident and guest DJs.
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3 Oct – 4 Oct
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Big Penny Social's free weekly Saturday night dance party in Walthamstow.
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3 Oct – 4 Oct
Music & nightlife
Soul Focus
A night of deep, soulful drum and bass with Ed Culprit, head of the Velvet Rift label.
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Sunday, 4 October
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10:00–14:00
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11:00–13:00
Arts & culture
Get Drawing
The Mill · £5 (donation)
Free-form Sunday drawing group for adults, practising observational drawing from still life and natural forms.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to Home Plumbing for Beginners
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £54.95
A hands-on introduction to basic home plumbing for DIY enthusiasts, held at The Tool House community workshop in Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum.
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13:00–18:30
Community
Silver Pride
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Sliding scale
The fifth annual Silver Pride, a day celebrating LGBTQIA+ people over 50 with dancing, performances and a raffle.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Young Love Club: The Beatles Special
Big Penny Social · Young Love Club · From £5 per person
A Beatles-themed family indie disco with bubbles, face paint and photo ops for kids and grown-ups; adult tickets require an accompanying child's ticket.
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16:00–20:00
Music & nightlife
Old Skool Social: Games Night and Party
Big Penny Social · From £9.13 per person
A 90s/00s-themed games and party night upstairs at Flukes, with pool, darts, karaoke and retro DJs.
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17:00–20:00
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. Jim Mullen
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £10 general admission / £5 for participating musicians
A jazz jam session led by acclaimed guitarist Jim Mullen, with a first set from Mullen followed by an open jam where local musicians can play alongside him.
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19:30–21:00
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person
Weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall, £1.50 entry with a cash pot for the winning team.
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Monday, 5 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for Waltham Forest residents, no appointment needed.
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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · From £29.50
Weekly creative workshop for children aged 9-11 combining role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Chess Club · Free entry
A free, relaxed weekly chess club welcoming players of every level.
Tuesday, 6 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for Waltham Forest residents, no appointment needed.
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19:00–20:30
Community
The Mill Book Club
The Mill · Free
Monthly book club discussing a different title each month, usually on the first Tuesday.
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19:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Jazz at Trades, featuring Annie Majin
Monthly jazz night welcoming vocalist Annie Majin for an evening of refurbished standards and original songs.
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19:00
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
Weekly £3 general knowledge pub quiz with a £100 bar tab and rolling jackpot up for grabs.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Ruby Wax shares unreleased behind-the-scenes stories and clips from her celebrity interview shows with producer Clive Tulloh.
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Wednesday, 7 October
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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10:00–11:00
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band
Weekly family sing-along session with live band, aimed at young children and their carers.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Free
Weekly drop-in support group for autistic adults aged 18+ and their carers/family, with board games and peer support.
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16:00–17:00
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19:00–23:00
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Chillhammer · Free entry
Free weekly tabletop/wargaming club for Warhammer and other tabletop games, open to all levels.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
A relaxed, beginner-friendly weekly choir session with no sight-reading required.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Ruby Wax shares unreleased behind-the-scenes stories and clips from her celebrity interview shows with producer Clive Tulloh.
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Thursday, 8 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · £111
Weekly pen-drawing course focused on architectural subjects around Walthamstow and The Mill, suitable for beginners and experienced artists.
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11:00–12:30
Nature & outdoors
Discover Walthamstow Wetlands Guided Tour
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (suggested £5 donation)
A guided walk around Europe's largest urban wetlands covering its wildlife, hidden history and role in London's water supply.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Free
Free weekly drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities at The Mill's Living Room.
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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · £5 per child per session
After-school art club for children aged 6+, working with print, clay and collage over a block of linked sessions.
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19:00–20:30
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: Seeing the Aftermath of Colliding Planets and Shattered Moons
Big Penny Social · Pints of Knowledge (speaker: Matthew Kenworthy) · £19 per person plus fees
A 90-minute astronomy talk by Matthew Kenworthy on evidence of a planetary collision and what it reveals about planet formation; booking essential.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: Seeing the Aftermath of Colliding Planets
Big Penny Social · £19 + fees
Astrophysicist Matthew Kenworthy discusses evidence of a planetary collision found by monitoring millions of stars for brightness changes.
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8 Oct – 9 Oct
Music & nightlife
Stow- Ho House Sold out
A "Legends Special" night from Stow-Ho House, now sold out.
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19:30–21:20
Arts & culture
Russell T Davies: The Queerest of Folk
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £38.50
Russell T Davies discusses his television memoir in conversation, with audience Q&A.
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Friday, 9 October
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on Portuguese and French for this session.
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09:30–16:50
Family & kids
Track Play
Big Penny Social · Fun With Trains · From £9 per person
Drop-in giant train-track play for toddlers and young children, with pay-as-you-play hourly sessions or multi-session bookings.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · £2
Friendly weekly knitting drop-in in the Living Room - bring your own project and knit in company.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · £13 per session
Beginner French taught entirely in French, focused on practical conversation you can use straight away.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · £13 per session
Weekly French conversation practice for adults who already have basic French, exploring a new topic each session.
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12:30–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Ceramics · £24 per person
A family-friendly walk-in ceramics session where you can print your baby's (or your own) handprints and footprints onto keepsake ceramics, with 45-minute booking slots between 12:30pm and 5pm.
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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · £29.50
Russian-language creative workshop for ages 11-13 combining role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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9 Oct – 10 Oct
Music & nightlife
Show and Tell - Feel-Good Vinyl
An evening into the small hours of feel-good vinyl spanning disco, boogie and hip-hop at EXALE.
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9 Oct – 10 Oct
Music & nightlife
General Echo presents Dub Revolution!
A night tracing dub's evolution from 1970s Kingston, marking the publication of David Katz's book "Dub Revolution."
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Marioke: Mario Kart ft. Live 8 Piece Band
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Mario Kart racing night with a live 8-piece band playing the game's soundtrack.
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19:30–21:10
Comedy
Hannah East: Express Yourself Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Hannah East's stand-up hour turns pregnancy, birth and parenting into brutally honest comedy.
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Saturday, 10 October
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on Portuguese and French this session.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Food & drink
Blackhorse Beer Mile: Harvestfest
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · EXALE Brewing & Taproom
A Southern-style harvest celebration with live country/Americana music, a mechanical bucking bronco, and food from Patty and Pickle Burgers.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Community
Blackhorse Beer Mile: Harvestfest
Big Penny Social · Blackhorse Beer Mile · Free entry
A free, all-day harvest festival at Big Penny Social with Morris dancing, live country music, a music quiz and a food bank fundraiser, running from midday into a late-night DJ set until 1am.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Food & drink
Harvestfest
A harvest-themed celebration with live music, food and a bucking bronco at EXALE, part of the wider Blackhorse Beer Mile Harvestfest.
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13:00–18:00
Music & nightlife
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz: Power Ballad Special
Big Penny Social · Sounds Familiar · From £16.50 per person
A power-ballad-themed pub quiz with themed rounds and prizes; doors at 1pm, quiz starts 2pm sharp, teams capped at 10 people, tickets from £16.50.
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13:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Day: Welcome Home
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in family day designing screenprinted door posters with artist Lucy Rainbow, themed around welcome and belonging, plus a family trail for the new Earthly Paradise exhibition.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Queer Cxntry: Burnin' Daylight
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Queer country music night at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Music & nightlife
Bowieoke With Heidi Heelz
A David Bowie-themed karaoke night hosted by Heidi Heelz, with prizes for best dressed.
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20:00–22:00
Comedy
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £28
Kiell Smith-Bynoe hosts an improvised comedy night built from audience stories, with a different celebrity guest each show.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Big Penny Social's free weekly Saturday night dance party in Walthamstow.
Sunday, 11 October
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board
Blackhorse Workshop · £130.00
A one-day machine shop taster where beginners make their own hardwood chopping board and pick up a Level 1 H&S induction.
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets · Free entry
The weekly Sunday farmers market in Walthamstow Town Square, with stalls selling fresh local produce, meat, dairy, bread and other artisan food.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
Furniture Upcycling & Repair with Sean Rodrigo
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £54.95
A practical furniture upcycling and repair workshop with Sean Rodrigo of The Fixatorium, restoring donated Salvation Army pieces.
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11:00–13:00
Arts & culture
Get Drawing
The Mill · £5 (donation)
Free-form Sunday drawing group for adults, practising observational drawing from still life and natural forms.
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12:00–14:00
Family & kids
Deeper Into Movies: Spy Kids
Big Penny Social · Deeper Into Movies · From £10 per person
A big-screen family screening of the 2001 action-comedy Spy Kids, running midday to 2pm, with tickets from £10 via Dice.
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18:00
Community
Cabaret Vs Cancer Charity Firewalk
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Charity firewalk fundraiser in aid of Cabaret Vs Cancer.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £28
Kiell Smith-Bynoe hosts an improvised comedy night built from audience stories, with a different celebrity guest each show.
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19:30–21:00
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person
Weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall, £1.50 entry with a cash pot for the winning team.
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Monday, 12 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for Waltham Forest residents, no appointment needed.
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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · From £29.50
Weekly creative workshop for children aged 9-11 combining role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · Carla (Ear to the Hound) · £160 for 4-week course
A weekly evening group dog-training class with trainer Carla, part of a four-week course (12 Oct-2 Nov) capped at five dogs aged 6 months and up; £160 for the full course.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Chess Club · Free entry
A free, relaxed weekly chess club welcoming players of every level.
Tuesday, 13 October
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All day
Nature & outdoors
Bat Walk Sold out
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · £15
An evening guided walk around the wetlands using bat detectors to find and listen to foraging bats.
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10:00–13:00
Community
Sociable Sewing
The Mill · £2 (donation)
Drop-in sewing group where you bring your own project and sew alongside others, with a tutor on hand.
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for Waltham Forest residents, no appointment needed.
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18:15–19:45
Nature & outdoors
Bat walk at Walthamstow Wetlands Sold out
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · £15
An after-hours guided walk using bat detectors to spot and hear bats hunting over the reserve — now fully booked.
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18:30–21:30
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19:00–20:30
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: Quantum Computing
Big Penny Social · Dr Maria Violaris · £19 per person plus fees
An evening science talk on quantum computing from physicist Dr Maria Violaris, running 7-8:30pm, tickets £19 plus fees.
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19:30–21:30
Music & nightlife
Philharmonia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky, Grieg & Beethoven
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £14
The Philharmonia Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky, Grieg and Beethoven in a dramatic orchestral programme.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
Weekly £3 general knowledge pub quiz with a £100 bar tab and rolling jackpot up for grabs.
Wednesday, 14 October
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 (donation)
Weekly social group for Asian women aged 55+ to meet and chat in a welcoming setting.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Free
Weekly drop-in support group for autistic adults aged 18+ and their carers/family, with board games and peer support.
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16:00–17:00
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18:30–21:30
Community
Feminist Welding Club with Nina Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48.00
A welding evening for women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer makers, led by former maker-in-residence Nina Ołtarzewska, though this date is fully booked.
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18:30–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Woodworking Evening (Induction Required)
Blackhorse Workshop · £58.00
A drop-in evening session for inducted woodworkers to get technician support on their own project.
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18:30–23:00
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Chillhammer · Free entry
Free weekly tabletop/wargaming club for Warhammer and other tabletop games, open to all levels.
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19:30–21:20
Comedy
Meera Syal: Vigilauntie Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £33
Dame Meera Syal tells true stories from her life and career, from Goodness Gracious Me to The Kumars.
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19:30–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
A relaxed, beginner-friendly weekly choir session with no sight-reading required.
Thursday, 15 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · £111
Weekly pen-drawing course focused on architectural subjects around Walthamstow and The Mill, suitable for beginners and experienced artists.
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10:00–12:30
Family & kids
Mini Morris: Feathered Friends
William Morris Gallery · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in toddler session making clay pot birds inspired by William Morris designs, with two time slots on the day for under-5s.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Free
Free weekly drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities at The Mill's Living Room.
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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · £5 per child per session
After-school art club for children aged 6+, working with print, clay and collage over a block of linked sessions.
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20:00–22:30
Arts & culture
The Double R Club
A Lynchian cabaret and burlesque night celebrating the club's 16th birthday, hosted by Benjamin Louche.
Friday, 16 October
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Spanish & Italian)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on Spanish and Italian for this session.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · £2
Friendly weekly knitting drop-in in the Living Room - bring your own project and knit in company.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · £13 per session
Beginner French taught entirely in French, focused on practical conversation you can use straight away.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · £13 per session
Weekly French conversation practice for adults who already have basic French, exploring a new topic each session.
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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · £29.50
Russian-language creative workshop for ages 11-13 combining role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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18:00
Music & nightlife
Gigue Rocks presents: The Madcap + SKP Trio + Uzak
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Live gig featuring The Madcap, SKP Trio and Uzak, presented by Gigue Rocks.
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19:00–23:30
Music & nightlife
Bongo's Bingo: Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · Bongo's Bingo · From £15 per person plus fees
A Halloween-themed Bongo's Bingo party night with dance-offs, rave rounds and prizes; last entry 8pm, first game 8:30pm, tickets from £15 plus fees.
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19:30
Music & nightlife
Gigue Production Presents: Kamufle + Kayra + Melisa Karakurt
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A live music showcase featuring Kamufle, Kayra and Melisa Karakurt at the Walthamstow taproom.
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19:30
Comedy
The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £32.50–£36.50
The Umbilical Brothers combine physical comedy with a giant screen and live special effects.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Members £2 (presale) / Non-members £5
E17's most popular karaoke night, with pre-sale tickets and free member entry.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
Free Disaronno Dolce Night Party
Big Penny Social · Disaronno · Free entry (cocktail included for first 500 guests)
A free Disaronno-branded night out starting with cocktails and games upstairs at Flukes before moving downstairs into a disco-house club night ('Reflex') running until 2am.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
Fortnightly karaoke night at EXALE — sign up at the bar and take the mic.
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Saturday, 17 October
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (Spanish & Italian)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on Spanish and Italian this session.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Wall-Hanging Clock
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 per ticket (one adult + one child)
A family workshop for one adult and a child (7+) to design and build their own wall-hanging clock.
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11:30–12:30
Food & drink
Distillery Tour and Tasting
Burnt Faith Brandy House · From £22.00
A guided tour of the UK's only Charentais pot-still brandy distillery, with a welcome cocktail and a brandy tasting flight included.
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12:30–14:30
Markets
The Mill Craft Market
The Mill · Free entry
One-off craft market with handmade goods from The Mill's knitting and sewing groups plus local makers.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Stretched Canvas
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 per ticket (one adult + one child)
A family workshop for one adult and a child (7+) to build and paint their own stretched canvas.
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17 Oct – 18 Oct
Music & nightlife
Disco2000's Alternate 80s Night
An "alternative" 80s night playing synth-pop, 2-Tone, goth and jangly indie rather than mainstream disco hits.
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17 Oct – 18 Oct
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Big Penny Social's free weekly Saturday night dance party in Walthamstow.
Sunday, 18 October
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Hand Tools: Tool Box
Blackhorse Workshop · £130.00
A beginner's day learning core hand-tool woodworking skills by building your own toolbox.
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets
The weekly Sunday farmers market in Walthamstow Town Square, with stalls selling fresh local produce, meat, dairy, bread and other artisan food.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
Discover the Art of Upholstery
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £54.88
A hands-on upholstery workshop where participants breathe new life into an old chair, run at The Tool House.
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11:00–13:00
Arts & culture
Get Drawing
The Mill · £5 (donation)
Free-form Sunday drawing group for adults, practising observational drawing from still life and natural forms.
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11:00–13:00
Nature & outdoors
Introduction to Hedgehogs
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · £15
A workshop on hedgehog ecology and conservation, including making a footprint tunnel to monitor them.
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12:00–14:00
Classes & wellbeing
Restoration London Sashiko and Boro Stitch Mending Workshop
Big Penny Social · Restoration London · From £38.32 per person
A two-hour beginner-friendly workshop on Japanese Sashiko and Boro mending techniques for repairing worn denim and clothing, tickets from £38.32 via Eventbrite.
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14:00–15:00
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band: Half Term Special
A half-term special sing-along session for families with Mrs H and her six-piece band.
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19:30–20:30
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person
Weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall, £1.50 entry with a cash pot for the winning team.
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19:30–21:20
Arts & culture
Things I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £33
League of Gentlemen co-creator Reece Shearsmith takes audiences through his collection of strange, macabre objects.
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Monday, 19 October
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All day
Music & nightlife
West African Djembe Drum Circle
Big Penny Social · Mbilla Arts (led by Seneke Sillah) · From £13.70
Monthly West African drumming workshop led by master drummer Seneke Sillah, upstairs at Flukes.
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for Waltham Forest residents, no appointment needed.
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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · From £29.50
Weekly creative workshop for children aged 9-11 combining role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Chess Club · Free entry
A free, relaxed weekly chess club welcoming players of every level.
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19:00–21:30
Comedy
Figs in Wigs: Astrology Bingo
A cosmic bingo game show where cards are generated from players' own astrological charts.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · Carla (Ear to the Hound) · £160 for 4-week course
A weekly evening group dog-training class with trainer Carla, part of a four-week course (12 Oct-2 Nov) capped at five dogs aged 6 months and up; £160 for the full course.
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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award winner Tim Key brings his poetry-laced stand-up show Loganberry to Walthamstow.
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Tuesday, 20 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for Waltham Forest residents, no appointment needed.
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18:30–21:30
Arts & culture
Simon Reynolds: Still In A Dream, with Daniel Avery
A talk exploring shoegaze, slacker rock and the reinvention of rock music, featuring Simon Reynolds and Daniel Avery.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
Weekly £3 general knowledge pub quiz with a £100 bar tab and rolling jackpot up for grabs.
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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award winner Tim Key brings his poetry-laced stand-up show Loganberry to Walthamstow.
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Wednesday, 21 October
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 (donation)
Weekly social group for Asian women aged 55+ to meet and chat in a welcoming setting.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Free
Weekly drop-in support group for autistic adults aged 18+ and their carers/family, with board games and peer support.
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16:00–17:00
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18:30–23:00
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Free weekly tabletop/wargaming club for Warhammer and other tabletop games, open to all levels.
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19:00–20:30
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: One Death or Five?
Big Penny Social · Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie · £19 per person plus fees
An evening talk on ethical decision-making and leadership from philosopher Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie, running 7-8:30pm, tickets £19 plus fees.
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19:30–22:00
Community
Talks@Trades - The Warner Estate: Architecture For Artisans by Kirstin Sibley
A local history talk on the Warner Estate's origins and architecture, given by researcher Kirstin Sibley.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
A relaxed, beginner-friendly weekly choir session with no sight-reading required.
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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award winner Tim Key brings his poetry-laced stand-up show Loganberry to Walthamstow.
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Thursday, 22 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · £111
Weekly pen-drawing course focused on architectural subjects around Walthamstow and The Mill, suitable for beginners and experienced artists.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Free
Free weekly drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities at The Mill's Living Room.
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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · £5 per child per session
After-school art club for children aged 6+, working with print, clay and collage over a block of linked sessions.
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18:30–22:30
Music & nightlife
Spacewreck Presents PIE IN THE SKY : ICE
An underground showcase of electronic and analogue experimental music with hand-worked machinery and visuals.
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19:00–20:30
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: The Rise, Fall and Rise of English Football
Big Penny Social · Joey D'Urso · £19 per person + fees
A 90-minute talk by journalist Joey D'Urso on the transformation of English football from 1980s decline to Premier League dominance; £19, booking essential.
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19:15–21:15
Arts & culture
The Siege of Sidney Street: Terror on London's Streets
St Saviour's Church · Walthamstow Historical Society
Jef Page recounts the violent activities of anarchists against the Tsarist regime in London, culminating in the 1911 Siege of Sidney Street.
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19:30–22:00
Arts & culture
The Twist: Storytelling Night
Big Penny Social · The Twist · £12.50 per person + fees
A themed storytelling night where members of the public share true, spooky personal stories; doors 7pm, show 7.30-10pm, £12.50, booking essential.
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19:30–22:30
Classes & wellbeing
Pottery at the Pub
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Includes materials, glazing and firing
A relaxed, beginner-friendly pottery workshop making pinch-pot cups, bowls or trinket dishes, with drinks from the bar.
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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award winner Tim Key brings his poetry-laced stand-up show Loganberry to Walthamstow.
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Friday, 23 October
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Mandarin Chinese)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on Mandarin Chinese for this session.
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12:00–14:30
Family & kids
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz
Big Penny Social · From £12.35 per person
A relaxed, baby-friendly monthly pub quiz with feeding/changing breaks built in.
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12:30–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Ceramics · £24 per person
A ceramics session for printing baby handprints and footprints (or self-guided painting), booked in 45-minute slots; £24, booking essential, all ages welcome.
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19:00–23:00
Sport
London Table Football: Foosball Mixer
Big Penny Social · London Table Football · £12.50 per person + fees
A 36-player social foosball tournament with random doubles pairings across three Tornado tables, running 7-11pm; £12.50, booking essential.
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19:30–22:30
Music & nightlife
Barrioke – Party Starter
Big Penny Social · Shaun Williamson · From £10 per person
A crowd-participation karaoke night hosted by Shaun Williamson, run with Singa Karaoke; doors 7.30pm, show from 9pm, tickets from £10.
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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award winner Tim Key brings his poetry-laced stand-up show Loganberry to Walthamstow.
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20:00–23:30
Music & nightlife
She17 Presents What The Fuzz?
A pre-Halloween night of raucous indie punk with three bands: Dead Horse, Woman Wept and Ich bin Finn.
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23 Oct – 24 Oct
Music & nightlife
Shameless Disco - Paradise Garage
A night of disco, funk, Italo and synth-pop hits and hidden gems.
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Saturday, 24 October
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (Mandarin Chinese)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on Mandarin Chinese this session.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
Blackhorse Workshop · £125.00
A full-day course making your own heritage-style hand-crafted brush from scratch.
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24 Oct – 25 Oct
Community
Walthamstow Trans Pride
The third Walthamstow Trans Pride, an afternoon and evening of community care with workshops, drag and live music.
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19:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Barberfellas: Where the Hell Is My Lover
Big Penny Social · Barberfellas · From £8 per person
An a cappella concert from LGBTQ+ barbershop group Barberfellas with special guests Rebelle Voices, 7-10pm; tickets from £8.
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20:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Alex Clarke Quartet
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £15 (advance online) / £20 (door)
Saxophonist Alex Clarke brings her quartet to the club for the first time, playing material from her album 'Out of the Woods'.
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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award winner Tim Key brings his poetry-laced stand-up show Loganberry to Walthamstow.
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24 Oct – 25 Oct
Music & nightlife
East London Disco
Non-stop disco vibes and classic grooves at EXALE's taproom.
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21:00
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free
Free Saturday night dance party with popular floor fillers.
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Sunday, 25 October
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25 Oct – 30 Oct
Family & kids
Halloween Bounce House
Big Penny Social · £7 per person
A week of one-hour Halloween bouncy castle sessions for ages 2-8, including a dedicated under-3s slot and a low-stimulation autism-friendly session on Wednesday at 2pm; £7, booking essential.
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All day
Family & kids
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A free drop-in family session exploring pond life and minibeasts at the wetlands.
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09:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
Blackhorse Workshop · £125.00
A second date for the full-day heritage brushmaking course, making your own hand-crafted brush.
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09:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board
Blackhorse Workshop · £130.00
A one-day machine shop taster where beginners make their own hardwood chopping board and pick up a Level 1 H&S induction.
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09:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Blackhorse Workshop · £195.00
A one-day blacksmithing taster covering forge safety and basic metal-shaping techniques.
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10:00
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to home DIY for Beginners
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £49.95
An all-round introduction to home DIY tricks of the trade for beginners, held at The Tool House community workshop.
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10:00–14:00
Food & drink
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square
Weekly farmers market in Town Square with local produce, crafts and food vendors.
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing (inc. Forge Induction)
Blackhorse Workshop · £195.00
A full day at the forge turning steel bar into a bottle opener and other objects, with forge induction included.
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13:00
Markets
Not A Phase - Halloween Alternative Market
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Halloween-themed alternative market run by Not A Phase.
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13:00–15:00
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in family session exploring the wetlands' pond life and minibeasts.
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19:30–21:30
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person
Weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall, £1.50 entry with a cash pot for the winning team.
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20:00–21:50
Comedy
Lucy Beaumont: Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Lucy Beaumont shares surreal, chaotic stories from her quiz show and TV appearances.
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Monday, 26 October
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13:00–14:00
Community
Tea Dance
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Members £4/Non-Members £5 (Tickets On The Door)
Monthly afternoon tea dance mixing ballroom, Latin, sequence and line dancing, hosted by Sandra from Stereo Dancing Sounds.
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19:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Free
Weekly chess club for all skill levels. Chess sets and boards provided.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · Carla (Ear to the Hound) · £160 for 4-week course
A weekly evening group dog-training class with trainer Carla, part of a four-week course (12 Oct-2 Nov) capped at five dogs aged 6 months and up; £160 for the full course.
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19:30–21:00
Arts & culture
Let's Bend, B**ch! Vol. 2: Halloween
Halloween edition of the queer performance showcase hosted by Bendy Moore, costumes encouraged.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Two Mr Ps in a Podcast: Live – Let That Be A Lesson…
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £31.50
The Two Mr Ps bring their chart-topping education podcast to the stage with live stories and audience-submitted anecdotes.
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20:00–21:30
Arts & culture
Brutalist Poetry Workshop
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free workshop for discussing, writing and performing brutalist-themed poetry.
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Tuesday, 27 October
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All day
Family & kids
Nature Storytime
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free
An interactive nature-themed storytelling session for young children, followed by craft or habitat exploration.
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All day
Family & kids
Autumn Nature Discovery
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A free drop-in family session exploring autumn habitats and wildlife at the wetlands.
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10:30–11:30
Nature & outdoors
Nature Storytime at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free, no-booking-needed nature storytime for young children with a craft or habitat activity afterwards.
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13:00–15:00
Nature & outdoors
Autumn Nature Discovery at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in afternoon of pond netting and minibeast hunting to mark the arrival of autumn.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Candlestick Woodturning
Blackhorse Workshop · £75.00
An evening lathe workshop led by Randon Burns turning between centres to make a candlestick.
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19:00–21:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Halloween Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
A Halloween-themed pub quiz with prizes of a £100 bar tab and a rolling jackpot; 7-9.30pm, £3 entry.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3
General knowledge quiz competition with prizes. Teams compete for cash jackpot.
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Wednesday, 28 October
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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14:00–15:00
Arts & culture
Showstopper! The Kids Show
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £15
Olivier Award-winning improvisers create a fully improvised musical from ideas suggested by children in the audience.
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18:30
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Free
Tabletop gaming club for Warhammer and other games. Welcoming to all experience levels.
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Thursday, 29 October
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16:00–22:00
Family & kids
Pumpkin Carving
Big Penny Social · Free entry
A free pumpkin carving session with a house-beer swap and a £100 bar tab prize for the best design; family-friendly until 7pm, then over-18s only.
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18:00–20:30
Nature & outdoors
Stargazing at Walthamstow: Afrofutures in the Skies - science, imagination and cultural identity
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · £22
A talk and guided night-sky walk exploring how access to the stars has been shaped by racial and colonial history.
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18:30–21:00
Arts & culture
Poems Not Bombs
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
Free monthly open-mic poetry night at the Trades Hall's Upstairs Bar, open to all levels of experience.
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18:30–21:30
Community
Feminist Welding Club with Steph Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48.00
A welding evening for women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer makers led by tutor Steph Linn, though this date is fully booked.
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19:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Halloween Bounce House (Adults)
Big Penny Social · £7.50 per person
An adults-only bouncy castle night with a free house drink included in the £7.50 ticket price, 7-11pm.
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19:30–21:20
Comedy
Henry Paker: Pencil Case
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £28
Comedian and illustrator Henry Paker blends stand-up with live drawing.
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19:30–23:00
Arts & culture
The Muppette Show: Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · This Is What We Call Collective · From £8 (Early Bat); £12 standard
A Halloween drag-and-puppetry cabaret from This Is What We Call Collective, with a costume contest, badge-making and a DJ set from 10pm; unreserved seating, booking required.
Friday, 30 October
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11:00–12:00
Arts & culture
Showstopper! The Kids Show
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £15
Olivier Award-winning improvisers create a fully improvised musical from ideas suggested by children in the audience.
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19:30–21:20
Comedy
Henry Paker: Pencil Case
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £28
Comedian and illustrator Henry Paker blends stand-up with live drawing.
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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
From Dusk til Dawn With Hot Pants
A Halloween-themed dark disco night of funk, soul and rock 'n' roll.
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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Halloween Special
Halloween-themed karaoke night — come in costume and belt out spooky-season anthems.
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Saturday, 31 October
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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Halloween Decorations
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 per ticket (one adult + one child)
A family workshop for one adult and a child (7+) to design and make spooky Halloween decorations.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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10:30
Food & drink
The Tacover - Taco Festival
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Taco-focused food festival, The Tacover.
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11:00–15:00
Arts & culture
Showstopper! The Kids Show
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £15
Olivier Award-winning improvisers create a fully improvised musical from ideas suggested by children in the audience.
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13:00–14:30
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Saturday)
Big Penny Social · Ray & CC · £7 per person
A Halloween-themed family disco with resident duo Ray & CC, featuring bubbles, games, prizes and singalongs, offered in two sessions (1-2:30pm and 3:30-5pm); tickets required for over-3s.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Halloween Decorations
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 per ticket (one adult + one child)
An afternoon family workshop for one adult and a child (7+) to design and make spooky Halloween decorations.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Symphony Of Shadows and Beau Bowen
A Halloween night of goth cabaret and dance in the Main Hall, plus a Beau Bowen show in the Upstairs Bar.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Land of the Living Dead
Big Penny Social · From £2.50 (student); £4 general admission
A Halloween party in the Beer Hall themed around tribute to lost icons, with a costume quiz hosted by MCs Ray and Cici followed by resident DJs, running 8pm-1am.
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20:00–22:05
Comedy
Neon Frights With Lou Sanders
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £20.50–£25.50
A Halloween comedy showcase headlined by Lou Sanders, with a rotating lineup of circuit favourites.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Pagode do Lec Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · Pagode do Lec · From £11.55
A Brazilian Halloween party from Pagode do Lec with DJs playing pagode and Brazilian music, caipirinha cocktails and a costume competition, running 8pm-3am.
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21:00
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free
Free Saturday night dance party with popular floor fillers.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Old Skool Halloween Party - Boo! Inna Your Head
Big Penny Social · Old Skool Events · From £9.13
A 90s/00s fancy-dress Halloween party from Old Skool Events, playing R&B, UK garage, hip hop, dancehall, UK funky and slow jams, 9pm-1am, with a prize for best costume.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Halloween Sing Song
A Halloween costume sing-along with a prize for best costume.
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Sunday, 1 November
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10:00–14:00
Food & drink
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square
Weekly farmers market in Town Square with local produce, crafts and food vendors.
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12:00–14:00
Family & kids
Deeper Into Movies: Hocus Pocus
Big Penny Social · Deeper Into Movies · From £10
A family screening of Disney's Hocus Pocus at Big Penny Social, running from midday to 2pm; booking required.
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13:00–14:30
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Sunday)
Big Penny Social · Ray & CC · £7 per person
A Halloween-themed family disco with resident duo Ray & CC, featuring bubbles, games, prizes and singalongs, running 1pm-2:30pm; tickets required for over-3s.
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14:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Mystery Planes #15
An afternoon matinee of garage and lo-fi acts, headlined by Montreal's Thee Retail Simps.
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15:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Walls Of Heartache: Northern Soul All Dayer
A back-to-back Northern Soul vinyl all-dayer running from mid-afternoon until late.
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17:00–20:00
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. Andy Davies
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £10 general admission / £5 for participating musicians
A jam session with trumpeter Andy Davies, who hosts the Wednesday night jam sessions at Ronnie Scott's, backed by the house rhythm section.
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19:30–22:00
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person
Weekly Sunday pub quiz, £1.50 entry with a cash pot for the winning team, this week in the Upstairs Bar.
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19:30–21:20
Music & nightlife
The Tiger Lillies: Songs of The Dead Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Grammy-nominated dark cabaret trio The Tiger Lillies mark the Day of the Dead with a concert of classics and new songs about mortality.
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19:30
Music & nightlife
The Tiger Lillies: Songs for The Dead
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £15–£39
Dark cabaret trio The Tiger Lillies mark Day of the Dead with a concert exploring mortality through gypsy street theatre and anarchic opera.
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Monday, 2 November
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19:00–21:30
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19:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Free
Weekly chess club for all skill levels. Chess sets and boards provided.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · Carla (Ear to the Hound) · £160 for 4-week course
A weekly evening group dog-training class with trainer Carla, the final session of a four-week course (12 Oct-2 Nov) capped at five dogs aged 6 months and up; £160 for the full course.
Tuesday, 3 November
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Candlestick Woodturning
Blackhorse Workshop · £75.00
An evening lathe workshop led by Randon Burns turning between centres to make a candlestick.
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18:30–21:30
Arts & culture
WONDERIN' Y - HOW SLADE'S DRUMMER SURVIVED
A one-man show about Slade drummer Don Powell's recovery from a near-fatal 1973 car crash, with Powell appearing in person.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3
General knowledge quiz competition with prizes. Teams compete for cash jackpot.
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Wednesday, 4 November
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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18:30–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Woodworking Evening (Induction Required)
Blackhorse Workshop · £58.00
A drop-in evening session for inducted woodworkers to get technician support on their own project.
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18:30
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Free
Tabletop gaming club for Warhammer and other games. Welcoming to all experience levels.
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19:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
A relaxed, beginner-friendly weekly choir session with no sight-reading required.
Thursday, 5 November
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09:30–14:00
Nature & outdoors
Buzz Map: Insect DNA Mapping
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A hands-on citizen science session helping London Wildlife Trust map insect diversity using Malaise traps.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Q-SIDES: The Music Quiz
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Music-themed pub quiz night at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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19:00–21:00
Community
Mill Makers
The Mill · Suggested £1 donation
Monthly craft evening at The Mill - chat, share skills and drink tea in a relaxed, supportive space.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Hand Leg Comedy
A stand-up comedy night in the Upstairs Bar hosted by Ed Mulvey, showcasing up-and-coming acts.
Friday, 6 November
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on Portuguese and French for this session.
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11:00–11:45
Family & kids
Baby Knees Up Family Concert
Big Penny Social · Tom Carradine (Carradine's Cockney Singalong) · From £14
A 45-minute interactive family sing-along concert led by Tom Carradine, featuring bubbles, puppets and live piano, from the makers of Baby Broadway and Baby Gospel; booking required.
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12:30–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Ceramics · £24 per person
A drop-in pottery-painting session with Walthamstow Ceramics where you can print your baby's hand and footprints onto ceramics, in 45-minute slots between 12:30pm and 5pm; booking required.
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6 Nov – 7 Nov
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Members £2 (presale) / Non-members £5
E17's most popular karaoke night, with pre-sale tickets and free member entry.
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20:00
Comedy
Larry Dean: Hellbent
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £27
Scottish comedian Larry Dean returns with new material on marriage and refusing to grow up.
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Saturday, 7 November
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on Portuguese and French this session.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Bug Hotel
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 per ticket (one adult + one child)
A family workshop for one adult and a child (7+) to build a bug hotel for hibernating insects.
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14:00–18:00
Community
Pub Quiz & Raffle for The Sick Children's Trust
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Suggested donation £10 per person
A family-friendly charity pub quiz and raffle raising money for The Sick Children's Trust.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Flipping Frame
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 per ticket (one adult + one child)
A family workshop for one adult and a child (7+) to design and build a flipping frame with interchangeable character parts.
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7 Nov – 8 Nov
Music & nightlife
MAKING WAVES
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free dark-industrial-punk night in its third year, raising donations for Ukraine and Resonance FM.
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20:00–21:50
Comedy
Emma Doran: Emmaculate
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £24 (£20 for members)
Irish comedian Emma Doran turns blended family life and womanhood into sharp, funny storytelling.
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Sunday, 8 November
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All day
Family & kids
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A free drop-in family session exploring pond life and minibeasts at the wetlands.
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10:00–14:00
Food & drink
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square
Weekly farmers market in Town Square with local produce, crafts and food vendors.
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11:00–17:00
Markets
Walthamstow Flea Market
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Flea Market · £2 per person
An indoor flea market at Big Penny Social with over 60 traders selling vintage furniture, reclaimed fixtures, homewares, textiles and collectibles, 11am-5pm; £2 entry.
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13:00–15:00
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in family session exploring the wetlands' pond life and minibeasts.
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Monday, 9 November
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18:30–21:30
Community
Feminist Welding Club with Steph Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48.00
A welding evening for women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer makers led by tutor Steph Linn, though this date is fully booked.
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19:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Free
Weekly chess club for all skill levels. Chess sets and boards provided.
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Tuesday, 10 November
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Metalwork: Festive Winter Decoration
Blackhorse Workshop · £75.00
An evening cold-metalwork session turning thin sheet metal into festive baubles, pinecones or foliage.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3
General knowledge quiz competition with prizes. Teams compete for cash jackpot.
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Wednesday, 11 November
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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18:30
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Free
Tabletop gaming club for Warhammer and other games. Welcoming to all experience levels.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
A relaxed, beginner-friendly weekly choir session with no sight-reading required.
Thursday, 12 November
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11:00–12:30
Nature & outdoors
Discover Walthamstow Wetlands Guided Tour
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (suggested £5 donation)
A guided walk around Europe's largest urban wetlands covering its wildlife, hidden history and role in London's water supply.
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20:00–23:00
Comedy
Giggle Film Festival
Big Penny Social · Giggle Film Festival · From £10
London's comedy short-film festival returns to Big Penny Social for its third year, screening a curated programme of UK and international comedy shorts, 8pm-11pm; booking essential.
Friday, 13 November
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly German language exchange for all ages, with the ticket price including a toastie or cake and a drink.
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09:30–16:50
Family & kids
Track Play
Big Penny Social · Fun With Trains · From £9
Fun With Trains sets up giant train tracks with figurines, tunnels, stations and bridges for children aged 18 months and up, running 9:30am-4:50pm; pay-and-play or multi-session booking.
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17:00
Music & nightlife
Heavy Psych Sounds
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Live heavy/psych rock music night at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
Saturday, 14 November
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All day
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon of German conversation practice for learners of all levels, with the ticket price including a drink and a toastie or cake.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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20:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Okan Ersan Electric Band
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £20 (online) / £25 (door); £10 for students 16+ and MU members
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, this gig brings Okan Ersan's electric fusion band, blending jazz, progressive rock and Eastern Mediterranean influences.
Sunday, 15 November
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board
Blackhorse Workshop · £130.00
A one-day machine shop taster where beginners make their own hardwood chopping board and pick up a Level 1 H&S induction.
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing (inc. Forge Induction)
Blackhorse Workshop · £195.00
A full day at the forge turning steel bar into a bottle opener and other objects, with forge induction included.
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Blackhorse Workshop · £195.00
A one-day blacksmithing taster covering forge safety and basic metal-shaping techniques.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
Discover the Art of Upholstery
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £54.88
A hands-on upholstery workshop where participants breathe new life into an old chair, run at The Tool House.
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Monday, 16 November
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19:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Free
Weekly chess club for all skill levels. Chess sets and boards provided.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
West African Djembe Drum Circle
Big Penny Social · Mbilla Arts (led by Seneke Sillah) · From £13.70
Monthly West African drumming workshop led by master drummer Seneke Sillah, upstairs at Flukes.
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19:30
Comedy
Cody Dahler: The State of This! Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £33.50
Comedian and political writer Cody Dahler delivers a fast-paced, satirical guide to British politics with special guest hosts.
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19:30–22:00
Music & nightlife
Eclectic Shock
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Members £5 advance/£6 door; Non-members £8 advance/£9 door
An evening of original live music from The Othyrs, Jemma Freeman and Simon and the Spears.
Tuesday, 17 November
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Woodturning – Festive Baubles
Blackhorse Workshop · £75.00
An evening lathe workshop turning two festive baubles from sustainable hardwood.
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19:00–21:30
Music & nightlife
Jazz at Trades, London Jazz Festival Special - The Music of Duke Ellington
A London Jazz Festival special featuring new arrangements of Duke Ellington's music by an all-star line-up of improvisers.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3
General knowledge quiz competition with prizes. Teams compete for cash jackpot.
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Wednesday, 18 November
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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18:30
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Free
Tabletop gaming club for Warhammer and other games. Welcoming to all experience levels.
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19:30–21:30
Community
Talks@Trades - How To Get Rich Slowly: Live Fast Die Young... or get a Pension! By Mandy Maskell
A talk on pensions and long-term financial planning by investment industry veteran Mandy Maskell.
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20:00
Comedy
Phil Wang: UH OH Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Phil Wang brings a new stand-up hour to Walthamstow, riffing on getting older and the state of the world.
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Saturday, 21 November
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19:30
Comedy
Nayab Midha: Rajkumari
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £24
Comedian Nayab Midha performs 'Rajkumari'.
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Sunday, 22 November
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All day
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends
Drop-in family nature activities at the wetlands.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to 3D Printing with Sean Rodrigo
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £38.62
Introduction to 3D printing techniques and technology.
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Thursday, 26 November
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19:30
Comedy
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £19
Variety entertainment hosted by Jonny Woo.
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Friday, 27 November
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19:30
Comedy
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £19
Variety entertainment hosted by Jonny Woo.
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Saturday, 28 November
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19:30
Comedy
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £19
Variety entertainment hosted by Jonny Woo.
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Sunday, 29 November
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to home DIY for Beginners
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £49.95
Beginner-friendly introduction to home DIY basics and simple repairs.
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