Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Romford. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook and Instagram. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those. This page is updated regularly so do check regularly.
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Saturday 22nd February
Fun Frosty Hunt
Valence House Museum
Sat 22nd February 2025
10:00 - 15:30
Look high, look low and have a fun-tastic time trying to find our frosty-friends hiding around the museum to claim your sweetie prize.
FREE. Drop in.
Museum closed 12pm - 1pm.

Tourmaline And The Museum Of Marvels Trail
Valence House Museum
Sat 22nd February 2025
10:00 - 15:30
Tourmaline's strange new magical powers are causing chaos and she desperately wants to know how to control them. When she receives a mysterious postcard promising her answers, she sets off on an unforgettable adventure to the Museum of Marvels.
Embark on a fun spotter trail of the museum as you search for Tourmaline, her friends and an assortment of magical objects hiding in the museum. Complete the trail and get a free Tourmaline sticker!
FREE. Drop in.
Museum closed 12 - 1pm.

Jurassic Earth
Harlow Playhouse
Sat 22nd February 2025
12pm & 3pm
Prepare to go on a JURASSIC adventure!
Meet the bravest of RANGERS as they take you on a journey through Jurassic Earth, introducing their herd of the most incredible Dinosaur species to have ever lived!
Bring your biggest ROOAR and your fastest feet as you take Rangers Danger's masterclass to become an Official Dinosaur Ranger - gaining the skills you need to come face-to-face with the World's largest walking T Rex, a big-hearted Brontosaurus, tricky Triceratops, uncontrollable Carnotaurus, vicious Velociraptors & sneaky Spinosaurus. Feel the EXCITEMENT of watching a Dinosaur Egg hatch in front of your eyes and the THRILL of
meeting the cutest Ankylosaurus, Pterodactyl and baby Hatchlings...
A Thrilling Interactive Family Show for Dino-Crazy... Read more

February Frolics at Willows Activity Farm
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 15th February 2025 - Sun 23rd February 2025
15th - 23rd February 2025
Join us for our cutest event of the year!
Come and watch the smallest members of our flock start to arrive at Willows, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd - we can't wait to welcome 'ewe'.
During our February Frolics half term event there'll be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visit the Lambing Pens to meet the shepherd and learn about lambing throughout the day.
You can also enjoy hands-on fun with Mad Science - watch explosive shows and visit their science stations.
Don't miss this fabulous family day out!

Lambing at Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Sat 15th February 2025 - Sun 23rd February 2025

February Half Term Fun at Old MacDonald's Farm
Old MacDonald's Farm
Sat 15th February 2025 - Sun 23rd February 2025

Sunday 23rd February
Essex Fire Museum - Family Open day
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station)
Sun 23rd February 2025
10.30am to 4.00pm
Come along to our family open day and enjoy our museum trails, arts and crafts, fire safety room, old fire engines and water squirting. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station.

Films for Free in February Half Term - Sing
Rainham Hall
Sun 23rd February 2025
11.30am
No need to book, just drop in, limited places so first come first in.
Film starts at 11.30am on Sunday 23 February for Sing.
Free event, donations accepted.
Relaxed screening with dimmed lights, cushions on floor and seating.
Suitable for ages 3-11 years and families.
February Frolics at Willows Activity Farm
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 15th February 2025 - Sun 23rd February 2025
15th - 23rd February 2025
Join us for our cutest event of the year!
Come and watch the smallest members of our flock start to arrive at Willows, supervised by Tuck the Shepherd - we can't wait to welcome 'ewe'.
During our February Frolics half term event there'll be live lambing, newborn lamb bottle feeding demonstrations and a full day's programme of fleecy fun for a baa-rilliant day out.
Visit the Lambing Pens to meet the shepherd and learn about lambing throughout the day.
You can also enjoy hands-on fun with Mad Science - watch explosive shows and visit their science stations.
Don't miss this fabulous family day out!

Lambing at Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Sat 15th February 2025 - Sun 23rd February 2025

February Half Term Fun at Old MacDonald's Farm
Old MacDonald's Farm
Sat 15th February 2025 - Sun 23rd February 2025

Saturday 1st March
Milkshake Live On Holiday
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 1st March 2025
12.00pm
Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show!
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!
Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It's a family show not to be missed!
Milkshake! Live On Holiday is produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited in partnership with Channel 5 Broadcasting. Written by Miranda Larson, with creative direction and choreography by Derek Moran.

Milkshake Live On Holiday
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 1st March 2025
3.30pm
Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show!
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!
Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It's a family show not to be missed!
Milkshake! Live On Holiday is produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited in partnership with Channel 5 Broadcasting. Written by Miranda Larson, with creative direction and choreography by Derek Moran.

Baby Broadway
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 1st March 2025
10am
An interactive experience for the entire family
Get ready for an interactive experience where the entire family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers.
Little ones will delight in the bubbles, charming puppets, lively actions and dance moves to copy, whilst grown-ups indulge in a delightful singalong.
"So much fun! A lovely activity for you and your littlies" - Sevenoaks Mums
"Absolutely brilliant. Actually entertaining for adults and simply magical for the kids" - daddyshortlegs

Baby Broadway
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 1st March 2025
11.30am
An interactive experience for the entire family
Get ready for an interactive experience where the entire family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers.
Little ones will delight in the bubbles, charming puppets, lively actions and dance moves to copy, whilst grown-ups indulge in a delightful singalong.
"So much fun! A lovely activity for you and your littlies" - Sevenoaks Mums
"Absolutely brilliant. Actually entertaining for adults and simply magical for the kids" - daddyshortlegs

Tuesday 4th March
Animal Farm
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 4th March 2025 - Sat 8th March 2025
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However, over time a cunning and brutal elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, gradually take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they once thought and find themselves ensnared as one tyranny is replaced with another.
Orwell's enduring and devastating satire about the corruption of power is brought vividly to life on stage in this compelling critically acclaimed production.
Presented by Octagon Theatre Bolton, Derby Theatre & Hull Truck Theatre. Based on the novel... Read more

Wednesday 5th March
Animal Farm
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 4th March 2025 - Sat 8th March 2025
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However, over time a cunning and brutal elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, gradually take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they once thought and find themselves ensnared as one tyranny is replaced with another.
Orwell's enduring and devastating satire about the corruption of power is brought vividly to life on stage in this compelling critically acclaimed production.
Presented by Octagon Theatre Bolton, Derby Theatre & Hull Truck Theatre. Based on the novel... Read more

Thursday 6th March
Animal Farm
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 4th March 2025 - Sat 8th March 2025
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However, over time a cunning and brutal elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, gradually take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they once thought and find themselves ensnared as one tyranny is replaced with another.
Orwell's enduring and devastating satire about the corruption of power is brought vividly to life on stage in this compelling critically acclaimed production.
Presented by Octagon Theatre Bolton, Derby Theatre & Hull Truck Theatre. Based on the novel... Read more

Friday 7th March
Animal Farm
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 4th March 2025 - Sat 8th March 2025
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However, over time a cunning and brutal elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, gradually take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they once thought and find themselves ensnared as one tyranny is replaced with another.
Orwell's enduring and devastating satire about the corruption of power is brought vividly to life on stage in this compelling critically acclaimed production.
Presented by Octagon Theatre Bolton, Derby Theatre & Hull Truck Theatre. Based on the novel... Read more

Saturday 8th March
5K Walk & Talk Event
Nuclear Wild Forest
Sat 8th March 2025
9.30am
5km countryside walk in conjunction with share the weight 247 & Samaritans
SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY | SATURDAY 8TH MARCH |
SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2025
9.30AM MEET & 9.45am start walking
SUITABLE FOR
6+ years
Dogs welcome (on leads)
This is a cross-country 5km route and the ground will be uneven
After the event a hot chocolate and toasted marshmallow will be available around the fire pit
Wear old trainers that you don't mind getting muddy and wet
Donations to Samaritans Charity on the day.

Animal Farm
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Tue 4th March 2025 - Sat 8th March 2025
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However, over time a cunning and brutal elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, gradually take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they once thought and find themselves ensnared as one tyranny is replaced with another.
Orwell's enduring and devastating satire about the corruption of power is brought vividly to life on stage in this compelling critically acclaimed production.
Presented by Octagon Theatre Bolton, Derby Theatre & Hull Truck Theatre. Based on the novel... Read more

Wednesday 19th March
Surround Sound Playlist
Chelmsford Cathedral
Wed 19th March 2025
19:00
Whether you love classical music, or you've never thought it was for you, Britten Sinfonia's Surround Sound Playlist offers an inspiring and unforgettable experience.
You're lying or sitting in a cathedral, looking up at the soaring arches and beautiful ceiling above.
Lighting states shift and capture the mood as a seamless musical sequence fills the magical space from all directions... like a radio mix or eclectic playlist, but live and all around you, with orchestral drama, solo virtuosity and heart-bursting moments of choral beauty.
From the beloved and instantly recognisable to add-to-playlist new favourites, there will be orchestral, choral, solo and chamber music by Bruckner, Copland, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Handel, Morten Lauridsen, Parry, Prokofiev,... Read more
Saturday 22nd March
The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 22nd March 2025
12.30pm
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter,
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino's rumbling tummy save the day?
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
Produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited and Directed by Miranda Larson.

The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 22nd March 2025
3.30pm
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter,
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino's rumbling tummy save the day?
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
Produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited and Directed by Miranda Larson.

Market & Artisan Craft Fair
St Laurence Church Hall
Sat 22nd March 2025
10am - 4pm
Crafty Cow Markets are excited to announce that we are back in St Laurence Church Hall, Upminster this March.
With Mother's Day just a week away get ready to shop small and discover the best of your local craft scene at our Spring Market & Craft fair.
With over 25 stalls both inside and out selling a wide variety of goods which are handmade with love and that you won't find on the high street, such as wax melts, plants, crystals, handmade jewellery, jams & pickles, cards, bags, personalized gifts, handmade wood creations, beautiful resin products, , sweets, bespoke stone items, clothes, food, cakes and much much more, along with chances to win prizes on the tombola. (All proceeds from the tombola go to charity).
So why not pop in, say hi, bring your... Read more

Sunday 23rd March
Blue Badge Bunch
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Sun 23rd March 2025
2.30pm
"The disability 'Taskmaster!'" Ever tried drawing with your feet? Made your lunch one-handed? Had a go at audio description? It's trickier than you think...! The perfect way to spend your afternoon, whatever your abilities. Join your host, comedian Benny Shakes, as two teams battle it out to come up trumps in a game show where disadvantage is an advantage!
★★★★★ "Lots of fun" - MixUpTheatre.com
★★★★ "Engagingly interactive." Three Weeks
★★★★ "An abundance of charm & humour" Theatre & Art Reviews

Wednesday 26th March
Paint & Sip
The Deers Rest
Wed 26th March 2025
7pm to 9pm
Create a stylish & contemporary A3 canvas using acrylic paint for yourself, a mother's day gift or enjoy an evening out with your mum.
Enjoy an evening of learning, relaxing and socialising with friends or family, create a mother's day gift or enjoy an evening of creativity with your mother at our latest paint and sip, held at the lovely Deers Rest in Romford. Or come on your own and make new friends. Included is a Free alchoholic or soft drink on arrival! (from menu provided)
This session we will paint a Georgia O'Keeffe Inspired Blooms meet brushes creation.
Create it as shown, or choose your own colour palette, the outline will already be there for you to use as a guide! Kam will take you through, step by step, giving handy hints and tips along the way!
No experience... Read more
Saturday 29th March
Tutu making work shop
Romford shopping Hall
Sat 29th March 2025
10 am
About this event
🎀 ✨ Make Mother's Day Magical with a Tutu-Making Masterclass! ✨ 🎀
Looking for a unique and fun way to celebrate Mother's Day? Why not treat Mum (or your little princess) to a one-of-a-kind tutu-making workshop! 🩰💖
🎭 Create, Laugh & Take Home Your Very Own Tutu! 🎭
Join us for our first-ever tutu-making masterclass, where both adults and children can unleash their creativity and craft a beautiful, custom-made tutu to cherish forever!
👩👧 Come together for a special bonding experience - or simply book a place for your little one to enjoy the fun!
💰 Exclusive Introductory Prices:
👧 Kids: £5
👩 Adults: £10 (if making a tutu)
... Read more

Friday 4th April
The Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime
Harlow Playhouse
Fri 4th April 2025 - Thu 10th April 2025
Various
Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it's not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?
Starring Harlow's very own, the fabulous Fanny Galore as Glinda Galore and the hilarious Ben Parsley as Scarecrow, alongside a professional cast of West End performers, this spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes.

Saturday 5th April
5K Walk & Talk Event
Nuclear Wild Forest
Sat 5th April 2025
9.30am
5km countryside walk in conjunction with share the weight 247 & Samaritans
SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY | SATURDAY 8TH MARCH |
SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2025
9.30AM MEET & 9.45am start walking
SUITABLE FOR
6+ years
Dogs welcome (on leads)
This is a cross-country 5km route and the ground will be uneven
After the event a hot chocolate and toasted marshmallow will be available around the fire pit
Wear old trainers that you don't mind getting muddy and wet
Donations to Samaritans Charity on the day.

The Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime
Harlow Playhouse
Fri 4th April 2025 - Thu 10th April 2025
Various
Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it's not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?
Starring Harlow's very own, the fabulous Fanny Galore as Glinda Galore and the hilarious Ben Parsley as Scarecrow, alongside a professional cast of West End performers, this spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes.

Sunday 6th April
Easter Party Live Gig for Kids
The New Windmill Hall
Sun 6th April 2025
Various

The Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime
Harlow Playhouse
Fri 4th April 2025 - Thu 10th April 2025
Various
Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it's not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?
Starring Harlow's very own, the fabulous Fanny Galore as Glinda Galore and the hilarious Ben Parsley as Scarecrow, alongside a professional cast of West End performers, this spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes.

Monday 7th April
The Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime
Harlow Playhouse
Fri 4th April 2025 - Thu 10th April 2025
Various
Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it's not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?
Starring Harlow's very own, the fabulous Fanny Galore as Glinda Galore and the hilarious Ben Parsley as Scarecrow, alongside a professional cast of West End performers, this spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes.

Tuesday 8th April
Dine With A Dino!
Romford Shopping Hall
Tue 8th April 2025
10 am
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure:
🍗 Dino-Themed Feast: Dino Nuggets, Potato Eggs, Crudités, Crisps, and a Biscuit.
🦕 Watch Out! Baby Dinos might sneak a bite while you enjoy your meal!
🎤 Learn from Dino Rob: Hear fascinating facts about our prehistoric friends.
🦖 Interactive Fun: Feed the T-Rex, brush its teeth, and take incredible photos. You may also Ride our life sized Raptor (if you're brave enough!). One ride per child

The Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime
Harlow Playhouse
Fri 4th April 2025 - Thu 10th April 2025
Various
Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it's not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?
Starring Harlow's very own, the fabulous Fanny Galore as Glinda Galore and the hilarious Ben Parsley as Scarecrow, alongside a professional cast of West End performers, this spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes.

Wednesday 9th April
Easter Bonnet Decorating
Romford Shopping Hall
Wed 9th April 2025
9 am
Easter Bonnet Making the Dinosaur Way
Come join us for a ROAR-some time at our Easter Bonnet Making event! Get creative and design your very own dino-inspired bonnet. This in-person event will be held at Romford Shopping Hall. Let your imagination run wild as you craft a unique Easter bonnet that's sure to turn heads with stickers, straw and of course Dino Eggs! Don't miss out on this prehistoric crafting fun!

The Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime
Harlow Playhouse
Fri 4th April 2025 - Thu 10th April 2025
Various
Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it's not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?
Starring Harlow's very own, the fabulous Fanny Galore as Glinda Galore and the hilarious Ben Parsley as Scarecrow, alongside a professional cast of West End performers, this spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes.

Thursday 10th April
The Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime
Harlow Playhouse
Fri 4th April 2025 - Thu 10th April 2025
Various
Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it's not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?
Starring Harlow's very own, the fabulous Fanny Galore as Glinda Galore and the hilarious Ben Parsley as Scarecrow, alongside a professional cast of West End performers, this spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes.

Saturday 12th April
The Adventure Academy…For Adventurers!
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 12th April 2025
2.30pm
The Noise Next Door: Comedy, Improvised
The Noise Next Door are award-winning, twelve-time sell-out legends of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and have blown audiences away on BBC One, ITV1, Comedy Central, and in comedy clubs and theatres all over the world. Don't miss your chance to see them live.
"Hilarious... A superior kind of chaos" Telegraph
"21st century comedy at its finest and funniest." The Stage
"Comedy gold... Staggeringly well executed." The Guardian
"Phenomenal" Daily Mirror

Monday 14th April
The Littlest Yak
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 14th April 2025
11.30am & 2pm
A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone.
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.
Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn't want to be the littlest. She's in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?
A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect...just the way you are!
LAStheatre brings The Littlest Yak to the stage in spectacular fashion. Join them for a dazzling adventure, into the heart of the... Read more

The Littlest Yak
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 14th April 2025
11.30am
A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone.
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.
Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn't want to be the littlest. She's in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?
A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect...just the way you are!
LAStheatre brings The Littlest Yak to the stage in spectacular fashion. Join them for a dazzling adventure, into the heart of the... Read more

The Littlest Yak
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Mon 14th April 2025
2pm
A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone.
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.
Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn't want to be the littlest. She's in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?
A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect...just the way you are!
LAStheatre brings The Littlest Yak to the stage in spectacular fashion. Join them for a dazzling adventure, into the heart of the... Read more

Tuesday 15th April
Dino Egg Hunt
Romford Shopping Hall
Tue 15th April 2025
10 am
Come join us at Romford Shopping Hall for a prehistoric adventure like no other! Get ready to search high and low for hidden dinosaur eggs and exciting dino themed gifts.
Bring your friends and family for a day filled with fun & laughter.
Don't forget to wear your explorer gear or your best fancy dress (anything goes!) and get ready to embark on a thrilling quest!
Mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your inner paleontologist at the Dinosaur Egg Hunt!
Drop in event. Arrive anytime between 10 - 2.30. Please pre-book so I know numbers
Thank you x

Wednesday 16th April
Dinosaur Egg Rock Painting
Romford Shopping Hall
Wed 16th April 2025
10 am
Welcome to the Dinosaur Egg Rock Painting event! Join us at Romford Shopping Hall for a fun-filled day of creativity and prehistoric fun. Let your imagination run wild as you paint your very own dinosaur egg rock masterpiece. This in-person event is perfect for all ages, so bring your friends and family along for a roaring good time. Unleash your inner artist and create a unique keepsake to take home with you. Don't miss out on this egg-citing opportunity to get crafty and have a dino-mite time!

Saturday 10th May
Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Rookies are fun, pumped-up muddy obstacle courses for 4-14 year old kids of any fitness level
Rookies can test their skills on a specially designed fun 1.5/3km course filled with around 20 kid's sized & guaranteed Nuclear M.U.D! Rookies will climb in & out of the muddiest ditches, scrabble under cargo nets, crawl through tyre tunnels, over ramps, walls & monkey-bars as well as running in woods, on paths & open fields.
Rookies 4-8 years of age complete one lap of the 1.5km course. 9-14 year old Rookies complete the 1.5km lap twice (3km). A grown-up of 4-7 year old's must accompany their child on the course (free of charge & registered at time of booking). Older (9yrs+) & younger children (4-8yrs) can now race in the same wave together.
ETIQUETTE:... Read more

Family Wave Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
The Nuclear Races Family Wave is designed to get you all out on course together to enjoy the mud and obstacles as a family. It's a great introduction to Nuclear Races for your Rookies who are nearly ready to take a step up, or younger kids who want to give it a go on the adult course, all the while allowing you to keep an eye on them and help them where needed.
This really is your chance to enjoy everything that our Rush course has to offer as a family for a day out you won't forget. The event is 4k of the 7k Nuclear Rush course but does not include the Deathslide, you will however get the chance to experience some of our other slides together.
GOOD CLEAN FAMILY FUN (WITH ADDED MUD)
Open to all ages from 10yrs+ including 1 adult over 18years, all levels... Read more

Sunday 11th May
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Fit
Sun 11th May 2025
Nuclear Fit is a high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
6 x 1km trail runs alternating with a unique functional fitness station in between each run. The fitness stations are all located in the buzzing central arena called The Core. The trail run will includes 2 x 4ft hurdle obstacles.
The fitness race format has been given a Nuclear twist, testing physical strength and endurance.
Come and join us as an individual racer or as part of a two-person team or join the pro wave.
If you enter as a team you can join the Nuclear Fit league, have you got what it take to be crowned the League Champions
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Fit is a high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
6 x 1km trail runs alternating with a unique functional fitness station in between each run. The fitness stations are all located in the buzzing central arena called The Core. The trail run will includes 2 x 4ft hurdle obstacles.
The fitness race format has been given a Nuclear twist, testing physical strength and endurance.
Come and join us as an individual racer or as part of a two-person team or join the pro wave.
If you enter as a team you can join the Nuclear Fit league, have you got what it take to be crowned the League Champions

Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
Various
WHAT IS
nuclear fit?
Nuclear Fit is a high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
6 x 1km trail runs alternating with a unique functional fitness station in between each run. The fitness stations are all located in the buzzing central arena called The Core. The trail run will includes 2 x 4ft hurdle obstacles.
The fitness race format has been given a Nuclear twist, testing physical strength and endurance.
Come and join us as an individual racer or as part of a two-person team or join the pro wave.
If you enter as a team you can join the Nuclear Fit league, have you got what it take to be crowned the League Champions

Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
Various
NUCLEAR FIT STORM
You have 45 minutes to complete as many of the functional fitness stations back to back as you can with zero running involved. Maximum effort required! The winners who complete the most stations in 45 minutes will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Starting from the main start line you will make your way to station 1 and work your way around the stations in an anticlockwise direction.
You will be given a 5 minute warning before the 45 minutes is up and when time is called you must finish the station you are working and make your way to the finish line.
NEW FOR 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm Doubles - 45 minutes to complete as many of the function fitness stations back to back as you can with your partner.... Read more

Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Rookies are fun, pumped-up muddy obstacle courses for 4-14 year old kids of any fitness level
Rookies can test their skills on a specially designed fun 1.5/3km course filled with around 20 kid's sized & guaranteed Nuclear M.U.D! Rookies will climb in & out of the muddiest ditches, scrabble under cargo nets, crawl through tyre tunnels, over ramps, walls & monkey-bars as well as running in woods, on paths & open fields.
Rookies 4-8 years of age complete one lap of the 1.5km course. 9-14 year old Rookies complete the 1.5km lap twice (3km). A grown-up of 4-7 year old's must accompany their child on the course (free of charge & registered at time of booking). Older (9yrs+) & younger children (4-8yrs) can now race in the same wave together.
ETIQUETTE:... Read more

Family Wave Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
The Nuclear Races Family Wave is designed to get you all out on course together to enjoy the mud and obstacles as a family. It's a great introduction to Nuclear Races for your Rookies who are nearly ready to take a step up, or younger kids who want to give it a go on the adult course, all the while allowing you to keep an eye on them and help them where needed.
This really is your chance to enjoy everything that our Rush course has to offer as a family for a day out you won't forget. The event is 4k of the 7k Nuclear Rush course but does not include the Deathslide, you will however get the chance to experience some of our other slides together.
GOOD CLEAN FAMILY FUN (WITH ADDED MUD)
Open to all ages from 10yrs+ including 1 adult over 18years, all levels... Read more

Sunday 18th May
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sun 18th May 2025
6pm
The Ultimate Pop Concert!
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!
Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment. Let's 'Shake it Off' to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to 'Flowers' with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to 'Vampires' with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as 'Espresso'.
Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families.
... Read more

Saturday 19th July
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Event Village
Sat 19th July 2025
Various
What is Nuclear Fit?
Nuclear Fit is a high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
6 x 1km trail runs alternating with a unique functional fitness station in between each run. The fitness stations are all located in the buzzing central arena called The Core. The trail run will includes 2 x 4ft hurdle obstacles.
The fitness race format has been given a Nuclear twist, testing physical strength and endurance.
Come and join us as an individual racer or as part of a two-person team or join the pro wave.
If you enter as a team you can join the Nuclear Fit league, have you got what it take to be crowned the League Champions

Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village
Sat 19th July 2025
Various
NUCLEAR FIT STORM
You have 45 minutes to complete as many of the functional fitness stations back to back as you can with zero running involved. Maximum effort required! The winners who complete the most stations in 45 minutes will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Starting from the main start line you will make your way to station 1 and work your way around the stations in an anticlockwise direction.
You will be given a 5 minute warning before the 45 minutes is up and when time is called you must finish the station you are working and make your way to the finish line.
NEW FOR 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm Doubles - 45 minutes to complete as many of the function fitness stations back to back as you can with your partner.... Read more
