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 · Artworks at The Mill · Free
Community art exhibition exploring Walthamstow through the eyes of local artists, running for several months.
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14 Sept – 7 Dec
Family & kids
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 additional sibling
A 12-week forest school programme for toddlers running Mondays and Fridays, with minibeast hunts, woodland games and nature crafts; places for this term were allocated by lottery and are now full.
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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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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 free exhibition of paintings and mixed-media work inspired by the wetlands' landscape, running daily at the Engine House.
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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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3 Oct – 28 Mar
Arts & culture
Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK
William Morris Gallery · Free, suggested donation £5
A major touring exhibition exploring the people and places that have shaped radical art and activism in Britain over the last 200 years.
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Monday, 5 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right Waltham Forest · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for anyone in Waltham Forest, no appointment needed.
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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · From £29.50
Weekly after-school course for 9-11 year olds mixing 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, friendly weekly chess club for all skill levels, from total beginners to experienced players.
Tuesday, 6 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right Waltham Forest · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for anyone in Waltham Forest, no appointment needed.
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19:00–21:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
Weekly general knowledge pub quiz with a £100 bar tab and rolling jackpot up for grabs.
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19:00–20:30
Community
The Mill Book Club
The Mill · Free (donation suggested)
Monthly book club discussing a chosen title, usually on the first Tuesday of the month.
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19:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Jazz at Trades, featuring Annie Majin
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Jazz at Trades
Young jazz vocalist Annie Majin headlines this month's Jazz at Trades with an evening of musical storytelling.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Ruby Wax shares behind-the-scenes stories from her celebrated TV interviews with stars including Donald Trump and Madonna.
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19:45
Sport
UEFA Nations League - England v Czech Republic
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Big-screen broadcast of England's UEFA Nations League match against Czech Republic at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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20:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
New Bands Night - Punk Roth, The Motorcycles, The Hundreds and Thousands
A new-bands showcase in the Upstairs Bar featuring punk act Punk Roth alongside The Motorcycles and The Hundreds and Thousands.
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
Drop-in weekly session where trained volunteers help with benefits forms, Blue Badge applications and other confusing paperwork.
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10:00–11:00
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Mrs H and the Sing-along Band
A weekly family sing-along with Mrs H and her live band, mixing quality music for children with fun adults will enjoy too.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Surna's Empowerment and Social Hub CIC · Free
Weekly social and support drop-in for autistic adults and their families, with board games and refreshments.
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16:00–17:00
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
The Mill · Jason Hawkridge · £120 for six sessions
Evening drawing workshop for all abilities, part of a six-session series running into December.
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19:00–23:00
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Chillhammer · Free entry
A free weekly tabletop wargaming club for Warhammer and other tabletop games.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, funky weekly choir session with gentle breath work, warm-ups and a new song each week — no sight-reading needed.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Ruby Wax shares behind-the-scenes stories from her celebrated TV interviews with stars including Donald Trump and Madonna.
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19:30–20:10
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20:00
Community
Weekly Wednesday Pub Quiz
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A weekly pub quiz night at Signature Brew's Blackhorse Road taproom, advertised as running every week.
Thursday, 8 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · Debora Cane · £111
Daytime pen-drawing course focused on architectural subjects around Walthamstow, suitable for beginners and experienced students.
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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 90-minute guided walk around the reservoirs uncovering the wetlands' wildlife and industrial history.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Adele Tinman · Free
Weekly free drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities.
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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · £5 per child
Half-term block of after-school art sessions for children, working with print, clay and collage.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: Seeing the Aftermath of Colliding Planets and Shattered Moons
Big Penny Social · Pints of Knowledge · £19 + fees
A pub talk on astronomical discoveries of exoplanet collisions and shattered moons.
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8 Oct – 9 Oct
Music & nightlife
Stow- Ho House Sold out
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Stow-Ho House
Stow-Ho House present a Legends Special club night across the Main Hall and Upstairs Bar.
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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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19:30–21:20
Arts & culture
Russell T Davies: The Queerest of Folk
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £38.50
Writer Russell T Davies discusses his memoir 'The Queerest of Folk' in conversation with singer Olly Alexander.
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Friday, 9 October
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All day
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon of Portuguese and French conversation practice at the cafe.
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09:30–16:50
Family & kids
Track Play
Big Penny Social · Track Play · From £9 per person
Giant train track play sessions for toddlers and young children.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · £2
Casual weekly drop-in knitting group for all skill levels, not a formal class.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
Weekly beginners' French class taught entirely in French, running until July 2027.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
Weekly intermediate French conversation class, running until July 2027.
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12:30–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · Jenny Watt · £24 per person
Pottery painting session where visitors can print baby handprints and footprints onto ceramics.
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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · £29.50
Weekly Russian-language course for 11-13 year olds combining role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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9 Oct – 10 Oct
Music & nightlife
Show and Tell - Feel-Good Vinyl
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A DJ night of feel-good vinyl spanning disco, boogie and hip-hop, with a few curveball classics thrown in.
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19:00–22:00
Food & drink
Grape Expectations: Autumn Harvest
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A jovial, interactive wine-tasting evening with food pairings, games and quizzes, guided by wine expert Mike Smith.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Marioke: Mario Kart ft. Live 8 Piece Band
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A Mario Kart gaming night accompanied by a live eight-piece band performing a video-game-themed set.
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9 Oct – 10 Oct
Music & nightlife
General Echo presents Dub Revolution!
Walthamstow Trades Hall · General Echo Reggae Disco
A dub night celebrating David Katz's book 'Dub Revolution', with the author in conversation and on record alongside Ras P of Entebbe Sound System.
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19:30–21:10
Comedy
Hannah East: Express Yourself Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
A brutally honest stand-up show about parenting, from pregnancy and labour to daily chaos — this performance is sold out.
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Saturday, 10 October
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All day
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon language practice meetup focused on Portuguese and French.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Woodturning Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £295
A two-day lathe intensive — now fully booked, with a waiting list available.
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Community
Blackhorse Beer Mile: Harvestfest
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Harvest festival day with live country music, Morris dancing, a DJ set and fundraising for Walthamstow Food Bank.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Food & drink
Harvestfest
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A Southern-themed harvest celebration with Americana and roots music, a mechanical bucking bronco, and food from Patty and Pickle Burgers.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Food & drink
Blackhorse Beer Mile: Harvestfest
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free (daytime)
A harvest-themed daytime event at Signature Brew, part of the wider Blackhorse Beer Mile trail linking local breweries.
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13:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Day: Welcome Home
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in family day celebrating the gallery's reopening, with a door-design workshop led by artist Lucy Rainbow.
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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 music quiz with rounds spanning decades of ballads and movie power songs.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Queer Cxntry: Burnin' Daylight
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A queer country-music night at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Music & nightlife
Bowieoke With Heidi Heelz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Heidi Heelz
A David Bowie karaoke night hosted by Heidi Heelz, with prizes for the best looks and dressing-up encouraged.
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20:00–22:00
Comedy
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £24
Kiell Smith-Bynoe and guest celebrities improvise comedy from audience-contributed stories — the Saturday show is sold out.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Free weekly Saturday night party at Big Penny Social with dance music all night.
Sunday, 11 October
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets · Free entry
Weekly Sunday farmers' market in Walthamstow Town Square, open rain or shine, with fresh farm produce from local stallholders.
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A one-day beginners' course making a hardwood chopping board while learning to use workshop machinery.
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board (incl. Level 1 H&S induction) Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A one-day machine shop induction and chopping-board course — now fully booked, with a waiting list available.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
Furniture Upcycling & Repair with Sean Rodrigo
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £54.95
A hands-on workshop restoring secondhand furniture, led by Sean Rodrigo of The Fixatorium.
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11:00–13:00
Classes & wellbeing
Get Drawing
The Mill · Artworks at The Mill · £5 donation
Sunday drop-in drawing group for adults of all abilities, led by local artists.
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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
Family film screening of the 2001 action-adventure Spy Kids.
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12:30–16:00
Sport
Karrom Super League: Season 1
Big Penny Social · Karrom UK · From £11 per person
A day of competitive and social karrom bringing together top players for the first season of the Karrom Super League.
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18:00
Community
Cabaret Vs Cancer Charity Firewalk
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A charity firewalk event with cabaret-style entertainment, raising money for cancer-related causes.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £24
Kiell Smith-Bynoe and guest celebrities improvise comedy from audience-contributed stories — only a few seats remain for the Sunday show.
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19:30–21:00
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Neil's Big Quiz · £1.50
A weekly Sunday pub quiz at £1.50 a head, with the night's pot up for grabs.
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Monday, 12 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right Waltham Forest · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for anyone in Waltham Forest, no appointment needed.
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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · From £29.50
Weekly after-school course for 9-11 year olds mixing 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 · Ear to the Hound · £160 for 4 weeks
First of a 4-week group dog training course teaching dogs relaxation skills around distractions.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Chess Club · Free entry
A free, friendly weekly chess club for all skill levels, from total beginners to experienced players.
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
Fortnightly social sewing group where you bring your own project or learn a new skill with a tutor.
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right Waltham Forest · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for anyone in Waltham Forest, no appointment needed.
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14:00–14:45
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free curator-led introduction to the Earthly Paradise exhibition, exploring its themes of radical living and activism.
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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-dark walk using bat detectors to find and listen to the wetlands' bats; this date is now fully booked.
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18:30–21:30
Arts & culture
CREATIVE JOURNEYS by Dave Haslam
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Dave Haslam
Launch event for writer and DJ Dave Haslam's 'Creative Journeys'.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: Quantum Computing
Big Penny Social · Pints of Knowledge · £19 + fees
A pub talk on how quantum computers work and the global race to build them.
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19:30–21:30
Music & nightlife
Philharmonia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky, Grieg & Beethoven
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Philharmonia Orchestra · From £14
The Philharmonia Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet, Grieg's Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
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19:30–21:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
Weekly 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
Drop-in weekly session where trained volunteers help with benefits forms, Blue Badge applications and other confusing paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 donation
Weekly social gathering for Asian women aged 55 and over.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Surna's Empowerment and Social Hub CIC · Free
Weekly social and support drop-in for autistic adults and their families, with board games and refreshments.
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16:00–17:00
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18:30–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Woodworking Evening (Induction Required)
Blackhorse Workshop · £58
A supervised evening session for woodworkers who've already completed their induction to work on their own projects with expert guidance.
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18:30–23:00
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Chillhammer · Free entry
A free weekly tabletop wargaming club for Warhammer and other tabletop games.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Nina Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
A welding taster prioritising women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer participants, led by tutor Nina Ołtarzewska — now fully booked.
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
The Mill · Jason Hawkridge · £120 for six sessions
Evening drawing workshop for all abilities, part of a six-session series running into December.
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19:30–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, funky weekly choir session with gentle breath work, warm-ups and a new song each week — no sight-reading needed.
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19:30–21:20
Comedy
Meera Syal: Vigilauntie Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £33
Dame Meera Syal shares hilarious and heartwarming true stories from her life and career — this show is sold out.
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Thursday, 15 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · Debora Cane · £111
Daytime pen-drawing course focused on architectural subjects around Walthamstow, suitable for beginners and experienced students.
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10:00–12:30
Family & kids
Mini Morris: Feathered Friends
William Morris Gallery · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in clay-bird workshop for toddlers, inspired by William Morris's nature-themed designs.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Adele Tinman · Free
Weekly free drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities.
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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · £5 per child
Half-term block of after-school art sessions for children, working with print, clay and collage.
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20:00–22:30
Music & nightlife
The Double R Club
Walthamstow Trades Hall · The Double R Club
A Lynchian cabaret and burlesque night hosted by Benjamin Louche, marking the club's 16th birthday.
Friday, 16 October
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All day
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Spanish & Italian)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon of Spanish and Italian conversation practice at the cafe.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · £2
Casual weekly drop-in knitting group for all skill levels, not a formal class.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
Weekly beginners' French class taught entirely in French, running until July 2027.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
Weekly intermediate French conversation class, running until July 2027.
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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · £29.50
Weekly Russian-language course for 11-13 year olds 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
A live music bill presented by Gigue Rocks, featuring The Madcap, SKP Trio and Uzak.
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19:00–23:30
Music & nightlife
Bongo's Bingo: Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · Bongo's Bingo · From £15 + fees
A Halloween-themed edition of the raucous Bongo's Bingo night with dance-offs and prizes.
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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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19:30–21:00
Comedy
The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £32.50
An 'international comedy phenomenon' blending live physical performance with cinema-style effects — only a few tickets remain.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
Free Disaronno Dolce Night Party
Big Penny Social · Disaronno · Free entry
UK launch party for Disaronno's Dolce Night, spanning two rooms with cocktails and a late warehouse-style club.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · CNN Karaoke · £2 members / £5 non-members
E17's most popular karaoke night, with pre-sale tickets at £2 for members and £5 for non-members.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A fortnightly karaoke night where anyone can sign up at the bar to perform.
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Saturday, 17 October
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All day
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (Spanish & Italian)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon language practice meetup focused on Spanish and Italian.
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Wall-Hanging Clock
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family woodworking session where a parent/guardian and a child aged 7+ design and build a wall-hanging clock together.
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11:30–12:30
Classes & wellbeing
Distillery Tour and Tasting
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · £22
A guided tour of the UK's only Charentais pot still, followed by a four-brandy tasting led by brand ambassador Jules.
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12:30–14:30
Markets
The Mill Craft Market
The Mill · Free entry
Fundraising craft market selling handmade goods from local makers and Mill community groups.
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13:00–15:00
Family & kids
Gaybourhood East Halloween Spooktacular
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Gaybourhood East · Free
A free Halloween afternoon of music, dancing, games and crafts for queer families and their kids.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Stretched Canvas
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family afternoon workshop measuring, building and painting a stretched canvas, for a parent/guardian plus a child aged 7+.
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17 Oct – 18 Oct
Music & nightlife
Disco2000's Alternate 80s Night
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Disco2000
An alternative 80s night playing synth-pop, 2-Tone, goth and jangly indie rather than straightforward chart hits.
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17 Oct – 18 Oct
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Free weekly Saturday night party at Big Penny Social with dance music all night.
Sunday, 18 October
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Hand Tools: Tool Box Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A beginner's day learning core hand-tool skills while building your own toolbox — now fully booked, with a waiting list available.
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets · Free entry
Weekly Sunday farmers' market in Walthamstow Town Square, open rain or shine, with fresh farm produce from local stallholders.
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11:00–13:00
Nature & outdoors
Introduction to Hedgehogs
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · £15
A workshop on hedgehog lifecycle and ecology, including making footprint tunnels to help monitor hedgehogs on the reserve.
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11:00–13:00
Classes & wellbeing
Get Drawing
The Mill · Artworks at The Mill · £5 donation
Sunday drop-in drawing group for adults of all abilities, led by local artists.
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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 giving an old chair a new lease of life.
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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 hands-on workshop teaching traditional Japanese Sashiko and Boro mending techniques, ideal for repairing denim.
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14:00–15:00
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band: Half Term Special
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Mrs H and the Sing-along Band
A half-term special sing-along session with Mrs H and her six-piece band.
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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
Reece Shearsmith guides audiences through his illustrated memoir of bizarre collected artifacts — this show is sold out.
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19:30–20:30
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Neil's Big Quiz · £1.50
A weekly Sunday pub quiz at £1.50 a head, with the night's pot up for grabs.
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Monday, 19 October
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
West African Djembe Drum Circle
Big Penny Social · Seneke Sillah · From £13.70
Monthly community djembe drumming workshop led by master drummer Seneke Sillah from The Gambia.
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right Waltham Forest · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for anyone in Waltham Forest, no appointment needed.
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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · From £29.50
Final session of this term's course for 9-11 year olds mixing role-play, storytelling and stop-motion animation.
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19:00–21:30
Comedy
Figs in Wigs: Astrology Bingo
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Figs in Wigs
A cosmic bingo game show from performance troupe Figs in Wigs, where cards are generated from your own astrological chart.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · Ear to the Hound · £160 for 4 weeks
Week 2 of a 4-week group dog training course teaching dogs relaxation skills around distractions.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Chess Club · Free entry
A free, friendly weekly chess club for all skill levels, from total beginners to experienced players.
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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 poems, stamping and howling in his new stand-up show — sold out, like every date on this run.
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Tuesday, 20 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right Waltham Forest · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for anyone in Waltham Forest, no appointment needed.
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18:30–21:30
Arts & culture
Simon Reynolds: Still In A Dream, with Daniel Avery
Music writer Simon Reynolds talks shoegaze, slackers and the reinvention of rock, joined by musician Daniel Avery.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: The Science of Electronic Music Sold out
Big Penny Social · Pints of Knowledge · £19 + fees
A sold-out pub talk on the neuroscience of rhythm, bass and dancing, titled 'Why We Rave'.
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Finding the Artist's Way
Big Penny Social · £30 per week
First session of a 12-week creative-recovery course for queer and trans FLINTA* artists, based on Julia Cameron's methodology.
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19:30–21:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
Weekly 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 poems, stamping and howling in his new stand-up show — sold out, like every date on this run.
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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
Drop-in weekly session where trained volunteers help with benefits forms, Blue Badge applications and other confusing paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 donation
Weekly social gathering for Asian women aged 55 and over.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Surna's Empowerment and Social Hub CIC · Free
Weekly social and support drop-in for autistic adults and their families, with board games and refreshments.
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16:00–17:00
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18:30–23:00
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Chillhammer · Free entry
A free weekly tabletop wargaming club for Warhammer and other tabletop games.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: One Death or Five?
Big Penny Social · Pints of Knowledge · £19 + fees
A pub talk exploring ethical decision-making frameworks through real case studies.
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
The Mill · Jason Hawkridge · £120 for six sessions
Evening drawing workshop for all abilities, part of a six-session series running into December.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: Could You Decide?
Big Penny Social · £19 + fees
Philosopher Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie on practical frameworks for making tough ethical decisions.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, funky weekly choir session with gentle breath work, warm-ups and a new song each week — no sight-reading needed.
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19:30–22:00
Arts & culture
Talks@Trades - The Warner Estate: Architecture For Artisans by Kirstin Sibley
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Talks@Trades
Local historian Kirstin Sibley explores the history and architecture of the Warner Estate in a Talks@Trades evening in the Upstairs 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 poems, stamping and howling in his new stand-up show — sold out, like every date on this run.
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Thursday, 22 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · Debora Cane · £111
Final session of this architectural pen-drawing course, suitable for beginners and experienced students.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Adele Tinman · Free
Weekly free drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities.
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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · £5 per child
Last session of this half-term's after-school art club for children, working with print, clay and collage.
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18:30–22:30
Music & nightlife
Spacewreck Presents PIE IN THE SKY : ICE
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Spacewreck
An underground showcase of electronic and analogue experimental music with live acts and visuals in the Upstairs Bar.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: The Rise, Fall and Rise of English Football
Big Penny Social · Pints of Knowledge · £19 + fees
A pub talk charting English football's transformation from troubled 1980s stadiums to the world's richest league.
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19:00–21:00
Comedy
Signature Brew Comedy Club - Chloe Petts
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A stand-up comedy show featuring comedian Chloe Petts as part of the Signature Brew Comedy Club series.
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19:00–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Cocktail Masterclass
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · £27.50
An introduction to Burnt Faith's brandy, with hands-on instruction to make and enjoy three brandy cocktails.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: Rise, Fall and Rise of English Football
Big Penny Social · £19 + fees
Author Joey D'Urso on English football's journey from 1980s decline to the world's richest league.
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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
A talk by Jef Page on how anarchists and revolutionaries brought their war against Tsarist Russia to London's streets, culminating in the 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 + fees
A live storytelling night of true personal tales, this edition themed around 'ghost stories from real lives'.
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19:30–22:30
Classes & wellbeing
Pottery at the Pub
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing · Includes materials, glazing and firing
A relaxed pottery workshop at the taproom, learning the pinching technique to make a cup, bowl or dish.
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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 poems, stamping and howling in his new stand-up show — sold out, like every date on this run.
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21:15–22:30
Comedy
Signature Brew Comedy Club - Mark Watson
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A stand-up comedy show featuring comedian Mark Watson as part of the Signature Brew Comedy Club series.
Friday, 23 October
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All day
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Mandarin Chinese)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon of Mandarin Chinese conversation practice at the cafe.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · £2
Casual weekly drop-in knitting group for all skill levels, not a formal class.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
Weekly beginners' French class taught entirely in French, running until July 2027.
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12:00–14:30
Family & kids
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz
Big Penny Social · From £12.35 per person
A baby-friendly pub quiz with a gentler pace, feeding/changing breaks and baby facilities on site.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
Weekly intermediate French conversation class, running until July 2027.
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12:30–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · Jenny Watt · £24 per person
Pottery painting session where visitors can print baby handprints and footprints onto ceramics.
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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · £29.50
Final session of this term's Russian-language course for 11-13 year olds.
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18:30
Food & drink
Battle of the Brew XIV
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
The 14th edition of Battle of the Brew, a brewing-themed competition night at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
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19:00–23:00
Sport
London Table Football: Foosball Mixer
Big Penny Social · London Table Football · £12.50 + fees
A social foosball mixer tournament where players are paired with a new partner each round.
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19:30–22:30
Music & nightlife
Barrioke – Party Starter
Big Penny Social · Barrioke · From £10 per person
A feel-good karaoke party hosted by EastEnders actor Shaun Williamson.
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20:00–23:30
Music & nightlife
She17 Presents What The Fuzz?
Walthamstow Trades Hall · She17
A raucous indie-punk triple bill from She17, featuring Dead Horse, Woman Wept and Ich bin Finn.
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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 poems, stamping and howling in his new stand-up show — sold out, like every date on this run.
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23 Oct – 24 Oct
Music & nightlife
Shameless Disco - Paradise Garage
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A disco, funk and house DJ night mixing big hits, hidden gems and forgotten classics.
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Saturday, 24 October
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All day
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (Mandarin Chinese)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon language practice meetup focused on Mandarin Chinese.
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
Blackhorse Workshop · £125
A full-day course making a heritage-style, hand-crafted brush from scratch.
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11:30–12:30
Classes & wellbeing
Distillery Tour and Tasting
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · £22
A guided tour of the UK's only Charentais pot still, followed by a four-brandy tasting led by brand ambassador Jules.
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24 Oct – 25 Oct
Community
Walthamstow Trans Pride
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Walthamstow Trans Pride
The third Walthamstow Trans Pride, focused on community care, with workshops, drag, live music and a community meal.
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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 LGBTQ+ barbershop a cappella concert with special guests Rebelle Voices.
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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 poems, stamping and howling in his new stand-up show — sold out, like every date on this run.
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20:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Alex Clarke Quartet
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £15 advance / £20 on the door
UK jazz saxophonist Alex Clarke brings her quartet to Highams Park Jazz Club, playing music from her album Out of the Woods.
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21:00
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Free weekly Saturday night party at Big Penny Social with dance music all night.
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24 Oct – 25 Oct
Music & nightlife
East London Disco
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A night of non-stop disco classics and dancing at the taproom.
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Sunday, 25 October
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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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25 Oct – 30 Oct
Family & kids
Halloween Bounce House
Big Penny Social · £7 per child
A week of bouncy castle and inflatable assault course sessions for young children over Halloween half-term.
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09:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A one-day beginners' course making a hardwood chopping board while learning to use workshop machinery.
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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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09:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
Blackhorse Workshop · £125
A full-day course making a heritage-style, hand-crafted brush from scratch.
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10:00
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to home DIY for Beginners
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £49.95
A beginner-friendly workshop covering the fundamentals of home DIY.
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing (inc. Forge Induction)
Blackhorse Workshop · £195
A full-day introduction to forge work led by tutor Isabella Busoni, ending with a personalised bottle opener and a forge induction.
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets · Free entry
Weekly Sunday farmers' market in Walthamstow Town Square, open rain or shine, with fresh farm produce from local stallholders.
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board (incl. Level 1 H&S induction) Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A one-day machine shop induction and chopping-board course — now fully booked, with a waiting list available.
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11:00–13:00
Classes & wellbeing
Get Drawing
The Mill · Artworks at The Mill · £5 donation
Sunday drop-in drawing group for adults of all abilities, led by local artists.
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13:00–18:00
Markets
Not A Phase - Halloween Alternative Market
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
A Halloween-themed alternative market presented by Not A Phase at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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13:00–15:00
Family & kids
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A drop-in pond-dipping and minibeast-hunting session for families, no booking needed.
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19:30–21:30
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Neil's Big Quiz · £1.50
A weekly Sunday pub quiz at £1.50 a head, with the night's pot up for grabs.
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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 turns everyday disasters into comedic gold with chaotic, surreal storytelling.
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Monday, 26 October
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right Waltham Forest · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for anyone in Waltham Forest, no appointment needed.
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13:00–14:00
Classes & wellbeing
Tea Dance
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Stereo Dancing Sounds · £4 members / £5 non-members
A monthly afternoon tea dance mixing ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and line dancing.
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13:00–15:00
Family & kids
Championing Nature: Urban Nature Club at Walthamstow Wetlands - Fungi
Walthamstow Wetlands (outdoor classroom next to the Engine House) · London Wildlife Trust · £10 per family ticket
A family fungi workshop turning children into 'fungi detectives' with a nature walk and crafts.
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16:00–18:00
Family & kids
Championing Nature: Autumn Evening Celebration at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands (outdoor classroom next to the Engine House) · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A family lantern-making session finishing with toasted marshmallows and apples around a fire as dusk falls.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · Ear to the Hound · £160 for 4 weeks
Week 3 of a 4-week group dog training course teaching dogs relaxation skills around distractions.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Walthamstow Chess Club · Free entry
A free, friendly weekly chess club for all skill levels, from total beginners to experienced players.
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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 award-winning podcast hosts share hilarious stories about teachers, parents and school life, with audience stories read out live.
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19:30–21:00
Music & nightlife
Let's Bend, B**ch! Vol. 2: Halloween
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Bendy Moore
A Halloween-themed queer performance showcase hosted by Bendy Moore, spotlighting new and emerging LGBTQ+ performers.
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20:00–21:30
Arts & culture
Brutalist Poetry Workshop
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free poetry workshop in the Upstairs Bar to discuss, write and perform 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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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right Waltham Forest · Free
Free drop-in stop smoking support for anyone in Waltham Forest, no appointment needed.
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10:00–13:00
Community
Sociable Sewing
The Mill · £2 donation
Fortnightly social sewing group where you bring your own project or learn a new skill with a tutor.
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10:30–11:30
Family & kids
Nature Storytime at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free outdoor storytime for young children combining nature stories with a themed craft or habitat exploration.
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10:30–11:30
Family & kids
Championing Nature: Nature Storytime at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands (outdoor classroom next to the Engine House) · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
An outdoor storytelling session for young children, followed by a nature craft or habitat exploration.
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13:00–15:00
Family & kids
Autumn Nature Discovery at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in family session exploring autumn wildlife and habitats around the wetlands, including pond dipping and minibeast hunting.
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13:00–15:00
Family & kids
Championing Nature: Autumn Nature Discovery at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands (outdoor classroom beside the Engine House) · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A family session uncovering autumn wildlife such as woodlice, toads, fungi and hedgerow berries.
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18:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Finding the Artist's Way
Big Penny Social · £30 per week
Weekly session of a 12-week creative-recovery course for queer and trans FLINTA* artists, based on Julia Cameron's methodology.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Candlestick Woodturning Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
An evening lathe taster turning your own candlestick, led by Randon Burns — now fully booked.
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19:00–21:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Halloween Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
A Halloween-themed special edition of the weekly pub quiz with ghoulish surprises.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3 per person
Weekly general knowledge pub quiz with a £100 bar tab and rolling jackpot up for grabs.
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
Drop-in weekly session where trained volunteers help with benefits forms, Blue Badge applications and other confusing paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 donation
Weekly social gathering for Asian women aged 55 and over.
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14:00–15:00
Family & kids
Showstopper! The Kids Show Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £15
Olivier Award-winning improvisers create a brand-new musical from children's own suggestions — this performance is sold out.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Surna's Empowerment and Social Hub CIC · Free
Weekly social and support drop-in for autistic adults and their families, with board games and refreshments.
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18:00–19:30
Arts & culture
Tomorrow Is Built Today
William Morris Gallery · Pay what you can, suggested £10
A film screening and discussion about Nubia Way, London's first Black housing co-operative, followed by a private view of Earthly Paradise.
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18:30–23:00
Community
Chillhammer Weekly Gaming Club
Big Penny Social · Chillhammer · Free entry
A free weekly tabletop wargaming club for Warhammer and other tabletop games.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Nickelback: 'Everything Under The Sun' Listening Party & Quiz
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A listening party and quiz night built around Nickelback's album 'Everything Under The Sun'.
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
The Mill · Jason Hawkridge · £120 for six sessions
Evening drawing workshop for all abilities, part of a six-session series running into December.
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19:00–21:30
Music & nightlife
RiffRaff Kabarett
Walthamstow Trades Hall · RiffRaff Kabarett
A Halloween-themed Weimar-inspired cabaret night of music, burlesque, drag and punk cheek, with a raffle for Cabaret Vs Cancer.
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19:30–21:40
Comedy
Micky Flanagan: Warm Up Show Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £36.50
Comedy superstar Micky Flanagan performs a warm-up show at the Walthamstow venue for the first time — sold out.
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Thursday, 29 October
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10:30–11:30
Family & kids
Musical Magic Box
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £12
Interactive storytelling with live music for toddlers, featuring a princess, inventor, unicorn and volcano.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Adele Tinman · Free
Weekly free drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities.
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16:00–22:00
Family & kids
Pumpkin Carving
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Free pumpkin carving with a prize-winning competition and a free pint for carvers.
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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
An evening talk on the racial politics of access to night skies, followed by a guided stargazing walk.
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18:00–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Cocktail Masterclass
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · £27.50
An introduction to Burnt Faith's brandy, with hands-on instruction to make and enjoy three brandy cocktails.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Steph Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
A welding taster prioritising women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer participants, led by tutor Steph Linn — now fully booked.
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18:30–21:00
Arts & culture
Poems Not Bombs
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free monthly open-mic poetry night for all experience levels to share their own poems or simply listen.
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19:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Halloween Bounce House (Adults)
Big Penny Social · £7.50 inc. free house drink
An adults-only evening of bouncy castles and an inflatable assault course, with a free drink included.
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19:00–21:30
Arts & culture
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · £10
A screening of the 1975 cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Cert 15, 96 minutes).
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19:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Open Decks
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing · Free
A free, open DJ night where anyone can sign up to play a 30-minute set.
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19:30–21:20
Comedy
Henry Paker: Pencil Case Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £28
Henry Paker blends stand-up with live illustration in this genre-bending comedy show — sold out.
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19:30–23:00
Comedy
The Muppette Show: Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · The Muppette Show · From £8 per person
A Halloween drag, puppetry and music show with a costume contest and late DJ set.
Friday, 30 October
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · £2
Casual weekly drop-in knitting group for all skill levels, not a formal class.
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11:00–12:00
Family & kids
Showstopper! The Kids Show Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £15
Olivier Award-winning improvisers create a brand-new musical from children's own suggestions — this performance is sold out.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
Weekly beginners' French class taught entirely in French, running until July 2027.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
Weekly intermediate French conversation class, running until July 2027.
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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
Strut x QLDC's Bad Friday Ball - Haunted Hoedown
Big Penny Social · STRUT / Queer Line Dance Club · From £13 per person
A Halloween-themed line dancing night combining STRUT and Queer Line Dance Club, with beginner-friendly lessons.
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19:30–21:20
Comedy
Henry Paker: Pencil Case Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £28
Henry Paker blends stand-up with live illustration in this genre-bending comedy show — sold out.
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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Halloween Special
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A Halloween-themed edition of the taproom's karaoke night, with costumes encouraged.
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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
From Dusk til Dawn With Hot Pants
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Hot Pants
A dark disco night of disco, funk, soul and rock 'n' roll with a few spooky additions.
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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night: Halloween Special
A Halloween-themed edition of karaoke night, costumes encouraged.
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Saturday, 31 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Halloween Decorations
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A Halloween-themed family woodworking session for a parent/guardian and a child aged 7+.
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10:30
Food & drink
The Tacover - Taco Festival
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A taco-themed food festival held at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
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11:00–15:00
Family & kids
Showstopper! The Kids Show Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £17
Olivier Award-winning improvisers create a brand-new musical from children's own suggestions — this performance is sold out.
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11:30–12:30
Classes & wellbeing
Distillery Tour and Tasting
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · £22
A guided tour of the UK's only Charentais pot still, followed by a four-brandy tasting led by brand ambassador Jules.
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13:00–17:00
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Saturday)
Big Penny Social · £7 per person
A Halloween family disco with resident party starters Ray & CC, run in two sessions.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Halloween Decorations
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A Halloween-themed family woodworking session for a parent/guardian and a child aged 7+.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Pagode do Lec Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · Pagode do Lec · From £11.55 per person
A Brazilian-themed Halloween party with caipirinhas, a costume competition and DJs playing Brazilian music.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Symphony Of Shadows and Beau Bowen
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Benjamin Louche
A Halloween goth dance party in the Main Hall with cabaret and games, plus Beau Bowen's new show in the Upstairs Bar.
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20:00–22:05
Comedy
Neon Frights With Lou Sanders
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £20.50
A Halloween comedy showcase headlined by Lou Sanders, with a line-up of rising and established stand-ups.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Land of the Living Dead
Big Penny Social · From £2.50 + fees
A Halloween beer hall takeover with games, a quiz and DJs paying tribute to the dearly departed.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Old Skool Halloween Party - Boo! Inna Your Head
Big Penny Social · Old Skool · From £9.13 per person
A 90s/00s fancy dress Halloween party playing R&B, UK garage, hip hop, dancehall, UK funky and slow jams.
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21:00
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Free weekly Saturday night party at Big Penny Social with dance music all night.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Halloween Sing Song
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A costumed Halloween karaoke party with a £100 bar tab prize for the best costume.
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Sunday, 1 November
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets
Weekly Sunday farmers' market in Walthamstow Town Square, open rain or shine, with fresh farm produce from local stallholders.
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12:00–14:00
Family & kids
Deeper Into Movies: Hocus Pocus
Big Penny Social · Deeper Into Movies · From £10 per person
Family film screening of Disney's Hocus Pocus.
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13:00–14:30
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Sunday)
Big Penny Social · £7 per person
A Halloween family disco with resident DJs Ray & CC.
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14:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Mystery Planes #15
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Mystery Planes
An afternoon matinee of underground live music, headlined by Montreal act Thee Retail Simps.
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15:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Walls Of Heartache: Northern Soul All Dayer
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Walls Of Heartache
A back-to-back Northern Soul all-dayer on vinyl in the Main Hall.
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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 participating musicians
Trumpeter Andy Davies, a regular at Ronnie Scott's, hosts this month's open jazz jam session at the jazz club.
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19:30–21:20
Music & nightlife
The Tiger Lillies: Songs for The Dead
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · The Tiger Lillies · From £29
A Day of the Dead concert of dark cabaret and anarchic opera from The Tiger Lillies.
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19:30–22:00
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Neil's Big Quiz · £1.50
A weekly Sunday pub quiz at £1.50 a head, with the night's pot up for grabs.
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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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Monday, 2 November
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right WF · Free
A free drop-in stop smoking support service for Waltham Forest residents.
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19:00–21:30
Comedy
HAPPY CAMPERS
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Richard Energy
A high-energy camping-themed quiz show hosted by drag king Richard Energy.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Free
A free, friendly weekly chess club for all levels, sets and boards provided.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · Ear to the Hound · £160 for 4 weeks
Final week of a 4-week group dog training course teaching dogs relaxation skills around distractions.
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20:00–22:00
Tuesday, 3 November
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right WF · Free
A free drop-in stop smoking support service for Waltham Forest residents.
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18:30–21:30
Arts & culture
WONDERIN' Y - HOW SLADE'S DRUMMER SURVIVED
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Ian Pearce
A one-man show about Slade drummer Don Powell's recovery from a devastating car crash, with Powell appearing in person.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Candlestick Woodturning
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
An evening lathe taster turning your own wooden candlestick, led by turning specialist Randon Burns.
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Finding the Artist's Way
Big Penny Social · £30 per week
Weekly session of a 12-week creative-recovery course for queer and trans FLINTA* artists, based on Julia Cameron's methodology.
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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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20:00–22:00
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
Drop-in weekly session where trained volunteers help with benefits forms, Blue Badge applications and other confusing paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 donation
A weekly social drop-in for Asian women aged 55 and over.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Surna Khan / Surna's Empowerment & Social Hub CIC · Free
A free weekly peer support and games session for autistic adults, carers and families.
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16:00–17:00
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18:30–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Woodworking Evening (Induction Required)
Blackhorse Workshop · £58
A supervised evening session for woodworkers who've already completed their induction to work on their own projects with expert guidance.
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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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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
The Mill · Jason Hawkridge · £120 for 6 sessions
An evening drawing workshop series for all abilities led by artist Jason Hawkridge.
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19:30–20:10
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19:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, funky weekly choir session with gentle breath work, warm-ups and a new song each week — no sight-reading needed.
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 to DNA-sequence insects caught in the wetlands' Malaise traps.
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Autumn Nature Studies
The Mill · Debora Cane · £111 for the course
An autumn-themed drawing course covering tone, pencil studies and botanical subjects.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Adele Tinman · Free
A free weekly drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities at The Mill's Living Room.
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19:00
Community
Q-SIDES: The Music Quiz
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A music-themed pub quiz night, Q-SIDES, at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
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19:00–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Cocktail Masterclass
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · £27.50
An introduction to Burnt Faith's brandy, with hands-on instruction to make and enjoy three brandy cocktails.
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19:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Cabaret 237: The Shining Cabaret
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Gash Theatre
A Stephen King-inspired cabaret night of drag, burlesque and music themed around The Shining, hosted at 'the Overlook Hotel'.
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19:00–21:00
Community
Mill Makers
The Mill · £1 suggested donation
Monthly craft evening for chatting, tea and swapping creative skills.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Hand Leg Comedy
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Hand Leg Comedy
A hand-picked line-up of up-and-coming stand-ups, hosted by Ed Mulvey, in the Upstairs Bar.
Friday, 6 November
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All day
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon of Portuguese and French conversation practice at the cafe.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · Isabel · £2
A sociable weekly knitting drop-in at The Mill, bring your own project.
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11:00–11:45
Family & kids
Baby Knees Up Family Concert
Big Penny Social · Baby Knees Up · From £14 per person
An interactive sing-along family concert for babies and young children, led by pianist Tom Carradine.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
A weekly beginners' French class with a small group and a conversation-first approach.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
A small-group weekly French conversation class for those with existing basic French.
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12:30–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · Jenny Watt · £24 per person
Pottery painting session where visitors can print baby handprints and footprints onto ceramics.
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19:30–22:30
Food & drink
Chili Nights
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A spicy monthly pop-up dinner with curry goat or jerk oyster mushrooms, rice and peas, plantain and greens.
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19:30–22:30
Sport
EVE Wrestling: EVE For Vendetta
Big Penny Social · EVE Wrestling · From £25 per person
An 18+ professional wrestling night mixing athleticism, drama, comedy and burlesque.
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20:00–21:30
Comedy
Larry Dean: Hellbent
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £27
Scottish comedian Larry Dean returns with new stand-up material about 'refusing to grow up'.
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6 Nov – 7 Nov
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · CNN Karaoke · £2 members / £5 non-members
E17's most popular karaoke night, with pre-sale tickets at £2 for members and £5 for non-members.
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6 Nov – 7 Nov
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A fortnightly karaoke night where anyone can sign up at the bar to perform.
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Saturday, 7 November
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All day
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon language practice meetup focused on Portuguese and French.
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Bug Hotel
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family session building a wooden bug hotel to help insects through winter, for a parent/guardian and a child aged 7+.
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12:00–13:30
Family & kids
Gasca Zurli
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Enjoy Events · From £29
A Romanian-language family show from Gașca Zurli, presented by Enjoy Events.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Flipping Frame
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family workshop making a flip-style picture frame with interchangeable character parts, for a parent/guardian and a child aged 7+.
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14:00–18:00
Community
Pub Quiz & Raffle for The Sick Children's Trust
Walthamstow Trades Hall · The Sick Children's Trust · £10 suggested donation
A family-friendly charity quiz and raffle day raising money for The Sick Children's Trust, with a suggested £10 donation.
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7 Nov – 8 Nov
Music & nightlife
MAKING WAVES
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Making Waves · Free
A free dark industrial-punk music night in its third year, featuring live and DJ acts from the UK and Ukraine.
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7 Nov – 8 Nov
Music & nightlife
Alba Ensemble Presents: Les Fleurs
Big Penny Social · Alba Ensemble · From £20 per person
A thirty-piece orchestra and vocalists perform new orchestral arrangements of soul and pop classics, followed by DJs until 1am.
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20:00–21:50
Comedy
Emma Doran: Emmaculate Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £24
Irish comedian Emma Doran explores family dynamics and womanhood in her latest show — sold out.
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7 Nov – 8 Nov
Music & nightlife
Dan Alani — House Party Bangers
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A DJ set from presenter Dan Alani spanning house, disco and hip-hop.
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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 · £2 per person
An indoor flea market with over 60 vendors selling vintage items, furniture, clothing and collectibles.
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13:00–15:00
Family & kids
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A drop-in pond-dipping and minibeast-hunting session for families, no booking needed.
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Monday, 9 November
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right WF · Free
A free drop-in stop smoking support service for Waltham Forest residents.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Steph Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
A welding taster prioritising women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer participants, led by tutor Steph Linn — now fully booked.
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19:00–22:00
Community
Walthamstow Chess Club
Big Penny Social · Free
A free, friendly weekly chess club for all levels, sets and boards provided.
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Tuesday, 10 November
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right WF · Free
A free drop-in stop smoking support service for Waltham Forest residents.
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10:00–13:00
Community
Sociable Sewing
The Mill · Hilary Davis · £2 donation
A friendly fortnightly sewing drop-in session for all skill levels.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Metalwork: Festive Winter Decoration Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
An evening cold-metalworking taster turning sheet copper and brass into festive decorations — now fully booked.
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Finding the Artist's Way
Big Penny Social · £30 per week
Weekly session of a 12-week creative-recovery course for queer and trans FLINTA* artists, based on Julia Cameron's methodology.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3
A weekly general knowledge pub quiz with a £100 bar tab and rolling jackpot up for grabs.
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20:00–21:30
Family & kids
GothamChess: The GothamChess Europe Tour 2026 Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £59
Chess YouTuber Levy Rozman (GothamChess) brings interviews, guessing games and live blitz matches against celebrity opponents — fully sold out.
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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
Drop-in weekly session where trained volunteers help with benefits forms, Blue Badge applications and other confusing paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 donation
A weekly social drop-in for Asian women aged 55 and over.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Surna Khan / Surna's Empowerment & Social Hub CIC · Free
A free weekly peer support and games session for autistic adults, carers and families.
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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
A free weekly tabletop wargaming club; bring your own models and armies.
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
The Mill · Jason Hawkridge · £120 for 6 sessions
An evening drawing workshop series for all abilities led by artist Jason Hawkridge.
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19:30–21:15
Comedy
Jen Brister: Reactive
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £26
Jen Brister examines her constantly exasperated nature in this 'furiously funny' stand-up show — only a few tickets left.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, funky weekly choir session with gentle breath work, warm-ups and a new song each week — no sight-reading needed.
Thursday, 12 November
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Autumn Nature Studies
The Mill · Debora Cane · £111 for the course
An autumn-themed drawing course covering tone, pencil studies and botanical subjects.
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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 90-minute guided walk around the reservoirs uncovering the wetlands' wildlife and industrial history.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Adele Tinman · Free
A free weekly drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities at The Mill's Living Room.
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18:30–20:15
Community
Grief Together: Peer Support for Loss through Youth Violence
The Mill · Creating Conversations · Free
One-off peer support session for anyone grieving a loss caused by youth violence.
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19:00–20:00
Arts & culture
Uncovering the Queer Roots of British Arts and Crafts
William Morris Gallery · Pay what you can, suggested £10
A talk on the vital role of queer people in shaping British cultural heritage, held alongside the Earthly Paradise exhibition.
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19:00–21:30
Arts & culture
There is a party
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free evening of readings and performance in the Upstairs Bar.
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19:30–21:30
Arts & culture
Unhemmed Book Launch & More Than a Bundle Story Exhibition
Big Penny Social · Emel Sevinc · Free entry
A free evening celebrating Turkish migrant heritage, with an oral history exhibition and the launch of a debut novel.
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19:45
Sport
UEFA Nations League - England v Croatia
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Big-screen broadcast of England's UEFA Nations League match against Croatia at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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20:00–23:00
Comedy
Giggle Film Festival
Big Penny Social · Giggle Film Festival · From £10 per person
London's biggest comedy short-film festival, now in its third year, screening UK and international comedy shorts.
Friday, 13 November
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All day
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon of German conversation practice at the cafe.
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09:30–16:50
Family & kids
Track Play
Big Penny Social · Track Play · From £9 per person
Giant train track play sessions for toddlers and young children.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · Isabel · £2
A sociable weekly knitting drop-in at The Mill, bring your own project.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
A weekly beginners' French class with a small group and a conversation-first approach.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
A small-group weekly French conversation class for those with existing basic French.
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17:00
Music & nightlife
Heavy Psych Sounds
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A live music night at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road branded Heavy Psych Sounds.
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19:30–21:40
Comedy
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely. Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £22
Daniel Foxx navigates heartbreak, dating and skincare obsessions in his 30s — this show is sold out.
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13 Nov – 14 Nov
Music & nightlife
Soul Focus
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing · Free entry
A free five-hour night of soulful drum and bass from iplaynoise and Bogart.
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Saturday, 14 November
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All day
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon language practice meetup focused on German.
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14 Nov – 15 Nov
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Woodturning
Blackhorse Workshop · £295
A two-day lathe intensive covering spindle and faceplate turning, with everyone taking home a set of finished hardwood pieces.
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
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14 Nov – 15 Nov
Music & nightlife
The Ukadelix
Walthamstow Trades Hall · The Ukadelix
A London five-piece playing an eclectic mix of original and cover songs with rich vocal harmonies.
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20:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Okan Ersan Electric Band
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £20 advance / £25 door / £10 students & MU members
Guitarist Okan Ersan brings his electric fusion band to the jazz club, blending jazz, progressive rock and Eastern Mediterranean influences.
Sunday, 15 November
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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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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing (inc. Forge Induction) Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £195
A full-day introduction to forge work, ending with a personalised bottle opener and a forge induction — now fully booked.
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board (incl. Level 1 H&S induction)
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A one-day machine shop induction where you design and make your own chopping board.
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A one-day beginners' course making a hardwood chopping board while learning to use workshop machinery.
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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 giving an old chair a new lease of life.
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15:00–17:00
Music & nightlife
Nobuyuki Tsujii & Philharmonia Chamber Players
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Philharmonia Orchestra · From £14
Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii joins Philharmonia Chamber Players for an intimate programme of Beethoven, Franck and Brahms.
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19:45
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Spain v England
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Big-screen broadcast of England's UEFA Nations League away match against Spain at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
Monday, 16 November
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right WF · Free
A free drop-in stop smoking support service for Waltham Forest residents.
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19:00
Classes & wellbeing
West African Djembe Drum Circle
Big Penny Social · Seneke Sillah · From £13.70
Monthly community djembe drumming workshop led by master drummer Seneke Sillah from The Gambia.
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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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19:30–22:00
Music & nightlife
Eclectic Shock
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £5-£9
A night of original live music featuring The Othyrs, Jemma Freeman and Simon and the Spears.
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19:30–21:20
Comedy
Cody Dahler: The State of This! Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £33.50
A satirical stand-up show about British politics from award-winning comedian Cody Dahler — sold out.
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Tuesday, 17 November
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right WF · Free
A free drop-in stop smoking support service for Waltham Forest residents.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Woodturning – Festive Baubles
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
An evening lathe session turning two festive baubles, aimed at complete beginners.
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19:00–21:30
Music & nightlife
Jazz at Trades, London Jazz Festival Special - The Music of Duke Ellington
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Jazz at Trades
A London Jazz Festival special reworking the music of Duke Ellington with an all-star group of UK 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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19:45
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Wales v Portugal
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Big-screen broadcast of the UEFA Nations League match between Wales and Portugal at the Blackhorse Road taproom.
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
Drop-in weekly session where trained volunteers help with benefits forms, Blue Badge applications and other confusing paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 donation
A weekly social drop-in for Asian women aged 55 and over.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Surna Khan / Surna's Empowerment & Social Hub CIC · Free
A free weekly peer support and games session for autistic adults, carers and families.
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16:00–17:00
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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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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
The Mill · Jason Hawkridge · £120 for 6 sessions
An evening drawing workshop series for all abilities led by artist Jason Hawkridge.
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19:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Talks@Trades - How To Get Rich Slowly: Live Fast Die Young... or get a Pension! By Mandy Maskell
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Talks@Trades
A fun, practical talk on pensions and financial planning from 30-year investment industry veteran Mandy Maskell.
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20:00–21:30
Comedy
Phil Wang: UH OH Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Phil Wang returns with a new stand-up special on getting older and cultural shifts — sold out.
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Thursday, 19 November
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Autumn Nature Studies
The Mill · Debora Cane · £111 for the course
An autumn-themed drawing course covering tone, pencil studies and botanical subjects.
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12:00–14:30
Community
Scrabble for All
The Mill · Adele Tinman · Free
A free weekly drop-in Scrabble session for all ages and abilities at The Mill's Living Room.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Subhumans + Lost Cherrees + Tape It Shut
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A live punk gig featuring Subhumans, Lost Cherrees and Tape It Shut.
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20:00–22:30
Music & nightlife
The Double R Club
Walthamstow Trades Hall · The Double R Club
Host Benjamin Louche's cabaret night returns on his own birthday, with a cast of dream-selves for an evening of Lynchian cabaret and burlesque.
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20:00–21:50
Comedy
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone? Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £26
Award-winning comedian Paddy Young explores relationships and personal growth — sold out.
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Friday, 20 November
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All day
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Swedish & Danish)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly afternoon of Swedish and Danish conversation practice at the cafe.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · Isabel · £2
A sociable weekly knitting drop-in at The Mill, bring your own project.
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11:00–11:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Class for Beginners
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
A weekly beginners' French class with a small group and a conversation-first approach.
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12:00–12:55
Classes & wellbeing
French Conversation Class
The Mill · Annabelle · £13
A small-group weekly French conversation class for those with existing basic French.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
80s On Brass - Old Dirty Brasstards
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A brass-band tribute night playing 1980s hits, performed by Old Dirty Brasstards.
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20:00–21:50
Comedy
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone? Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £26
Award-winning comedian Paddy Young explores relationships and personal growth — sold out.
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20 Nov – 21 Nov
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · CNN Karaoke · £2 members / £5 non-members
E17's most popular karaoke night, with pre-sale tickets at £2 for members and £5 for non-members.
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20 Nov – 21 Nov
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A fortnightly karaoke night where anyone can sign up at the bar to perform.
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Saturday, 21 November
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All day
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (Swedish & Danish)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An afternoon language practice meetup focused on Swedish and Danish.
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Hand Tools: Tool Box
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A beginner's day learning core hand-tool skills while building your own toolbox.
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
The Urban Voodoo Machine
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Live performance by The Urban Voodoo Machine at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road.
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19:30–16:10
Arts & culture
Nayab Midha: Rajkumari
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £24
A Hindi-language spoken word and storytelling performance challenging the narratives we're raised on.
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20:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Julian Siegel Quartet
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £20 advance / £25 door
BBC Jazz Award winner Julian Siegel brings his acclaimed quartet to Highams Park as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.
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20:00–22:05
Comedy
Neon Nights November With Michelle De Swarte
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £20.50
A comedy showcase headlined by Michelle De Swarte, with Olga Koch, Marty Gleeson, Rob Copland and Aurie Styla.
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21 Nov – 22 Nov
Music & nightlife
Que Chévere
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
An all-vinyl Latin music night of cumbia, salsa and boogaloo from DJs Stefano Cornerman and Paskal Rough & Tough.
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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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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Pull Toy
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family session making a wheeled pull toy, for a parent/guardian and a child aged 7+.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to 3D Printing with Sean Rodrigo
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £38.62
A beginner's introduction to 3D printing, led by Sean Rodrigo of The Fixatorium.
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13:00–15:00
Family & kids
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands (meet at the outdoor classroom beside the Engine House) · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A drop-in pond-dipping and minibeast-hunting session for families, no booking needed.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Foot Stool
Blackhorse Workshop · £35
A family workshop crafting a milking-stool-style foot stool using simple lap joints, for a parent/guardian and a child aged 7+.
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14:00
Music & nightlife
Capital Salvage: Diaz Brothers + Interrobang & more
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · £14 adults / £10 under-18s / free under-12s
A live music bill presented as Capital Salvage, featuring Diaz Brothers, Interrobang and other acts.
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19:30–21:20
Comedy
Luxury Live
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £34
Etiquette expert William Hanson and broadcaster Jonathan Vernon-Smith bring their podcast on luxury living to the stage — few tickets left.
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Monday, 23 November
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right WF · Free
A free drop-in stop smoking support service for Waltham Forest residents.
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13:00–15:00
Classes & wellbeing
Tea Dance
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Stereo Dancing Sounds · £4 members / £5 non-members
A monthly afternoon tea dance mixing ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and line dancing.
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Tuesday, 24 November
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10:00–13:00
Community
Sociable Sewing
The Mill · Hilary Davis · £2 donation
A friendly fortnightly sewing drop-in session for all skill levels.
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10:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Stop Smoking Service
The Mill · Quit Right WF · Free
A free drop-in stop smoking support service for Waltham Forest residents.
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12:00–12:45
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free curator-led introduction to the Earthly Paradise exhibition, exploring its themes of radical living and activism.
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Wednesday, 25 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
Drop-in weekly session where trained volunteers help with benefits forms, Blue Badge applications and other confusing paperwork.
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13:30–15:30
Community
Asian Women's Group 55yrs+
The Mill · £2 donation
A weekly social drop-in for Asian women aged 55 and over.
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14:00–16:00
Community
Autism Support Group and Community Games Club
The Mill · Surna Khan / Surna's Empowerment & Social Hub CIC · Free
A free weekly peer support and games session for autistic adults, carers and families.
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16:00–17:00
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19:00–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
MYM Enjoy Learning to Draw
The Mill · Jason Hawkridge · £120 for 6 sessions
An evening drawing workshop series for all abilities led by artist Jason Hawkridge.
Thursday, 26 November
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Nina Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
A welding taster prioritising women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer participants, led by tutor Nina Ołtarzewska — now fully booked.
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19:15–21:15
Arts & culture
The Archaeology of Medieval Life in Walthamstow - the Tales of Low Hall & Salisbury Hall
St Saviour's Church · Walthamstow Historical Society
Neil Houghton gives an account of medieval Walthamstow in the light of archaeological research, focusing on Low Hall and Salisbury Hall.
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19:30–22:00
Music & nightlife
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Jonny Woo · From £19
Jonny Woo curates an electrifying variety night of comedy, cabaret, drag, dance and pop music with an in-house band.
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20:00–22:30
Community
Football Clichés Quiz Live
Big Penny Social · Football Clichés · £15 per person
A football trivia quiz night covering transfers, stadium recognition and backwards commentary, not a match screening.
Friday, 27 November
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12:00–14:30
Family & kids
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz
Big Penny Social · From £12.35 per person
A baby-friendly pub quiz with a gentler pace, feeding/changing breaks and baby facilities on site.
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12:30–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · Jenny Watt · £24 per person
Pottery painting session where visitors can print baby handprints and footprints onto ceramics.
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19:30–22:00
Music & nightlife
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Jonny Woo · From £29
Jonny Woo curates an electrifying variety night of comedy, cabaret, drag, dance and pop music with an in-house band.
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20:00
Music & nightlife
Deptford Northern Soul Club
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A northern soul DJ night hosted by Deptford Northern Soul Club.
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20:00–22:30
Music & nightlife
Sparko's Going Back Home
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Sparko's Going Back Home
Dr Feelgood's original bass player John 'Sparko' B Sparkes performs classic R&B and energetic rock 'n' roll.
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27 Nov – 28 Nov
Music & nightlife
East London Disco
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
A night of non-stop disco classics and dancing at the taproom.
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Saturday, 28 November
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels at St Mary's Exhibition Space.
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11:00–12:00
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Singalong Band Christmas Special
Big Penny Social · Mrs H and the Singalong Band · From £7 per person
A Christmas-themed interactive sing-along concert for children and families.
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17:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
DJ Merv Mayfield - The Melting Pot
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · EXALE Brewing
DJ Merv Mayfield plays party classics across the genres in an earlier evening set.
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19:30–22:00
Music & nightlife
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Jonny Woo · From £34
Jonny Woo curates an electrifying variety night of comedy, cabaret, drag, dance and pop music with an in-house band.
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Sunday, 29 November
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
Blackhorse Workshop · £125
A full-day course making a heritage-style, hand-crafted brush from scratch.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to home DIY for Beginners
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £49.95
A beginner-friendly workshop covering the fundamentals of home DIY.
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14:45–17:30
Music & nightlife
JiveMeToTheMoon
Walthamstow Trades Hall · JiveMeToTheMoon
A friendly 50s and 60s social dance described as a 'social prescribing' dance for all.
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17:00–20:00
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. George Crowley
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £10 general admission / £5 participating musicians
Saxophonist George Crowley hosts this month's open jazz jam session at the jazz club.
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