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Christmas

Christmas 2024

I know it seems very early to be talking about Christmas BUT lots of events are starting to get booked up already. You'll find everything you need right here on Mum's guide to Romford. This webpage will be updated regularly with new information so keep checking!

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🎭Let's go to the Panto

🎅Where to see Santa 2024

🎄Christmas on a Budget

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Primary School open days are slowly starting to be announced. As this happens they will be added to the list. Keep checking the link below.

➡️Primary School Open Events ⬅️

To see the full list of secondary school open events which includes times of head teacher talks and booking information 

➡️Secondary School Open Events⬅️

You will also find all the information and links you need to complete your child's application here

Halloween

Check out what’s happening via our what’s on guide but don’t forget to check out pumpkin picking venues too! Lots to do over the half term break!

Pumpkin Picking

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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Updated 28/08/24

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Where to see Santa 2024

Guy Fawkes Night & Fireworks Displays 2024

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


25th July 2024-07-25 2024-11-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Green Barn Farm Shop, Benfleet


28th September 2024-09-28 2024-11-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 2nd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Green Barn, Wickford


12th October 2024-10-12 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAldenham Country Park, Boreham Wood


22nd October 2024-10-22 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCammas Hall Farm, Needham Green


23rd October 2024-10-23 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHatters Farm, Bishops Storford


25th October 2024-10-25 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWillows Activity Farm, St Albans


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOld Macdonalds Farm, Weald Road


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-11-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAudley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOld Macdonalds Farm, Weald Road


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-11-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeColchester Zoo, Colchester


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWyvernwood, Colchester


26th October 2024-10-26 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st October
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeNuclear Wild Forest, Brentwood, UK


28th October 2024-10-28 2024-11-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Mercury Mall, Romford


29th October 2024-10-29 2024-11-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 2nd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeValence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMuseum of Power, Maldon


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-10-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeEastern Avenue Baptist Church, Romford


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRainham Hall, Rainham


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMuseum of Power, Maldon


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMuseum of Power, Maldon


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-10-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeColchester Zoo, Colchester


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-10-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeEastern Avenue Baptist Church, Chadwell Heath, Romford


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-11-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 2nd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeQueen's Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane


30th October 2024-10-30 2024-10-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeEast Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHainault Forest Craft Courtyard, Chigwell, United Kingdom


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCranham community centre, Cranham


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCranham community centre, Cranham


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeValence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePurfleet-on-Thames Heritage and Military Centre, Purfleet-on-Thames


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHainault Forest Craft Courtyard, Chigwell, United Kingdom


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCrumpled Horn, Upminster


31st October 2024-10-31 2024-10-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeKingsHeart Church, romford


1st November 2024-11-01 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBarleylands Farm, Billericay


1st November 2024-11-01 2024-11-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster


1st November 2024-11-01 2024-11-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeArdleigh House, Hornchurch


1st November 2024-11-01 2024-11-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeArdleigh House community centre, Hornchurch


1st November 2024-11-01 2024-11-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeOxygen Romford, Romford


2nd November 2024-11-02 2024-11-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAdmirals Park, Chelmsford


2nd November 2024-11-02 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd November
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMarsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers


2nd November 2024-11-02 2024-11-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthend Seafront, Southend On Sea


2nd November 2024-11-02 2024-11-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeValence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.


2nd November 2024-11-02 2024-11-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCollier Row Methodist Church, 91 Clockhouse Ln


2nd November 2024-11-02 2024-11-02 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeEast Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester


3rd November 2024-11-03 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarlow Town Park, Harlow


3rd November 2024-11-03 2024-11-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeChappel and Wakes Colne Station, Colchester


4th November 2024-11-04 2024-11-04 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarrow lodge primary school, Rainsford way or Barton rd


5th November 2024-11-05 2024-11-05 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeClacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea

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