Events
What’s on in Walthamstow
Markets, gigs, comedy, walks, workshops and community events around E17 — gathered from local venues and organisers and updated every week.
On now
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8 Sept – 13 Nov
Arts & culture
My Walthamstow Exhibition
The Mill · Free
A community exhibition exploring Walthamstow through local artists' eyes, on display at The Mill.
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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
Arts & culture
Exhibition: 'Landscapes Set Free' by Didi Baldwin RCA and Will Handysides
Walthamstow Wetlands Engine House Mezzanine · London Wildlife Trust · Free
A joint exhibition of mixed-media and oil paintings by two North London artists responding to the landscape of Walthamstow Wetlands, with sale proceeds partly benefiting London Wildlife Trust.
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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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Friday, 2 October
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All day
Community
Family Friendly Language Exchange (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A relaxed, family-friendly German conversation session for all ages at the cafe.
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2 Oct – 4 Oct
Sport
London Table Football: UK Masters IV
Big Penny Social · From £15
A three-day ITSF 500 foosball tournament with a guaranteed £2,500 prize fund, music and community.
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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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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · £29.50
A Russian-language creative course for children 11-13 combining role-play, art and stop-motion animation.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Oscar Jerome
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Live show from UK singer-songwriter Oscar Jerome, formerly of Kokoroko.
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19:30–22:00
Comedy
Hand Leg Comedy
A stand-up comedy night in the Upstairs Bar featuring hand-picked up-and-coming comics, hosted by Ed Mulvey.
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19:45
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Ukraine v Northern Ireland
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Free big-screen UEFA Nations League screening in the taproom's outdoor yard.
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2 Oct – 3 Oct
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £2 members / £5 non-members presale; free entry for members, £5 non-members on the door
E17's most popular karaoke night in the Main Hall - sing your heart out, with tickets available in advance or on the door.
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20:00–22:45
Music & nightlife
EVE Wrestling: Global Thunder Queens Attack
Big Penny Social · From £25
Women's professional wrestling mixed with neo-burlesque, cabaret and comedy. 18+ only.
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2 Oct – 3 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
Fortnightly karaoke night at the taproom — sign up at the bar and take the mic.
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Saturday, 3 October
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All day
Community
Language Exchange Afternoon (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A German language exchange afternoon for conversation practice at the cafe.
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3 Oct – 28 Mar
Arts & culture
Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK
William Morris Gallery · Free, suggested £5 donation
A touring exhibition exploring 200 years of radical and alternative living in Britain, from William Morris to Derek Jarman.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels.
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12:00
Markets
Sunday Market
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Weekly market in the taproom with local food and drink vendors; dog and family friendly.
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12:00
Music & nightlife
Decolonise Fest 2026
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A punk festival made by and for people of colour, with live bands, panels and workshops.
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16:00–21:00
Music & nightlife
Dan Alani - House Party Bangers
DJ and radio presenter Dan Alani plays an afternoon/early-evening set of house, disco and hip-hop party tunes.
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17:00
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Croatia v England
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Free big-screen UEFA Nations League screening in the taproom's outdoor yard.
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3 Oct – 4 Oct
Music & nightlife
Only After Dark - An Evening of Live Darkwave Electronica
A live darkwave and electronica night in the Main Hall with three acts and a DJ playing goth rock and dungeon synth.
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19:30–21:40
Comedy
Alan Davies: Think Ahead – Special Recording
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £33.50
Alan Davies performs stand-up at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, with the show professionally filmed as a special recording.
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3 Oct – 4 Oct
Music & nightlife
WANITA
An all-vinyl dance party in the Main Hall celebrating iconic women in music, with resident and guest DJs.
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3 Oct – 4 Oct
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Walthamstow's free weekly Saturday night party with dance music and high energy.
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3 Oct – 4 Oct
Music & nightlife
Soul Focus
A soulful drum n bass night headlined by Ed Culprit of the Velvet Rift label.
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Sunday, 4 October
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Hand Tools: Tool Box Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A full-day beginners' course making a wooden toolbox while learning core hand-tool skills.
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets · Free entry
Weekly farmers market in Walthamstow Town Square with fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread and more.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to Home Plumbing for Beginners
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £54.95
A beginner-friendly hands-on workshop covering the basics of home plumbing.
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11:00–13:00
Classes & wellbeing
Get Drawing
The Mill · Alison Hay · £5 donation
A Sunday drop-in drawing session for all abilities led by local artists.
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13:00–18:30
Community
Silver Pride
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Sliding scale donation
A celebration for LGBTQIA+ people over 50, now in its fifth year, with dancing, performances and cake across the afternoon and evening.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Young Love Club: The Beatles Special
Big Penny Social · From £5
A family-friendly indie disco with Beatles classics and indie bangers, face paint and bubbles.
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16:00–20:00
Music & nightlife
Old Skool Social: Games Night and Party
Big Penny Social · From £9.13 per person
A 90s/00s-themed games and party night upstairs at Flukes, with pool, darts, karaoke and retro DJs.
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17:00–20:00
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. Jim Mullen
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £10 general admission / £5 participating musicians
A jazz jam session led by veteran guitarist Jim Mullen, with a first set followed by an open jam for attending musicians.
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19:30–21:00
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person (pay on the night)
A weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall - £1.50 to enter, with the night's pot up for grabs.
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Monday, 5 October
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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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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · From £29.50
A creative course for children 9-11 combining role-play, art and stop-motion animation.
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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.
Tuesday, 6 October
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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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19:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Jazz at Trades, featuring Annie Majin
Vocalist Annie Majin headlines this month's Jazz at Trades, performing refurbished standards, vocal bebop and original songs.
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19:00–21:30
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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19:00–20:30
Community
The Mill Book Club
The Mill · Jenny Mensah · Free (donation suggested)
A monthly book club discussing a mix of fiction and contemporary titles.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £29–£44
Ruby Wax shares behind-the-scenes stories from her celebrated TV interviews, with clips from the original broadcasts.
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19:45
Sport
UEFA Nations League - England v Czech Republic
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Free big-screen UEFA Nations League screening in the taproom's outdoor yard.
Wednesday, 7 October
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10:00–11:00
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band
A new weekly family sing-along at the Trades Hall with live band, songs, silly dances and plenty of audience participation.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in with trained volunteers to help with benefits forms, blue badge applications and other paperwork.
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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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19:00–23:00
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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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £29–£44
Ruby Wax shares behind-the-scenes stories from her celebrated TV interviews, with clips from the original broadcasts.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, informal weekly choir session for all abilities, learning songs by ear with gentle breath work warm-ups.
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19:30–20:10
Thursday, 8 October
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10:00–12:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Drawing: Sketching Architecture
The Mill · Debora Cane · £111 for the course
A pen-drawing course exploring architectural sketching techniques, led by Debora Cane.
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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 uncovering the wildlife and hidden history of Europe's largest urban wetlands.
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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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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · Alison Hay · £5 donation per child
A half-termly after-school art club for children aged 6+, exploring print, clay and collage.
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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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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: Seeing the Aftermath of Colliding Planets and Shattered Moons
Big Penny Social · £19 + fees
Astrophysicist Matthew Kenworthy on a planetary collision he helped discover and what it reveals about planet formation.
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8 Oct – 9 Oct
Music & nightlife
Stow- Ho House Sold out
A sold-out 'Legends Special' night across the Main Hall and Upstairs Bar.
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19:30–21:20
Arts & culture
Russell T Davies: The Queerest of Folk
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £38.50–£55
An intimate on-stage conversation between Russell T Davies and Olly Alexander about Davies' career in television.
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Friday, 9 October
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on Portuguese and French for this session.
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09:30–16:50
Family & kids
Track Play
Big Penny Social · From £9
Giant toy train tracks with tunnels, stations and bridges for children aged 18 months and up.
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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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12:30–17:00
Family & kids
Walthamstow Ceramics
Big Penny Social · £24
A pottery session printing baby handprints and footprints onto ceramics, for all ages.
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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · £29.50
A Russian-language creative course for children 11-13 combining role-play, art and stop-motion animation.
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9 Oct – 10 Oct
Music & nightlife
Show and Tell - Feel-Good Vinyl
A feel-good vinyl night of disco, boogie and hip-hop classics (plus a few curveballs) running late into Saturday.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Marioke: Mario Kart ft. Live 8 Piece Band
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A live 8-piece band plays Mario Kart music while audience members race for the Marioke Gold Cup.
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9 Oct – 10 Oct
Music & nightlife
General Echo presents Dub Revolution!
A night tracing dub's evolution from 1970s Kingston, marking the publication of David Katz's book Dub Revolution, with a conversation, book signing and DJ set.
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19:00–22:00
Food & drink
Grape Expectations: Autumn Harvest
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A jovial Autumn-themed wine tasting evening with tapas-style food pairings, guided by wine expert Mike Smith.
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19:30–21:10
Comedy
Hannah East: Express Yourself Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Hannah East's sketch comedy on the madness of parenting, pregnancy and labour.
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Saturday, 10 October
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on Portuguese and French this session.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Food & drink
Blackhorse Beer Mile: Harvestfest
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free (daytime)
Free harvest-season street festival across the Blackhorse Beer Mile with live music and artisan drinks, hosted in part at Signature Brew.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Food & drink
Harvestfest
A Southern-themed harvest celebration with live music, a mechanical bucking bronco, burgers and a Blackhorse Beer Mile collaboration.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Community
Blackhorse Beer Mile: Harvestfest
Big Penny Social · Free entry
A free harvest festival with live music from The Roebucks, morris dancing and DJs, in aid of a local food bank.
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13:00–18:00
Music & nightlife
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz: Power Ballad Special
Big Penny Social · From £16.50
A power ballad-themed music trivia afternoon with rounds like 'Girl Power' and 'Power Ballads Go to The Movies'.
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13:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Day: Welcome Home
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free family workshop celebrating the gallery's reopening, with a front-door design activity led by artist Lucy Rainbow.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Queer Cxntry: Burnin' Daylight
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Evening queer country-themed party at Signature Brew, part of Harvestfest on the Beer Mile.
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20:00–22:00
Comedy
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £24–£32
Improvised comedy hosted by Kiell Smith-Bynoe with a cast of top UK improvisers and rotating celebrity guests.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Music & nightlife
Bowieoke With Heidi Heelz
A David Bowie karaoke night hosted by Heidi Heelz, with hits and deep cuts plus prizes for the best dressed.
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10 Oct – 11 Oct
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Walthamstow's free weekly Saturday night party with dance music and high energy.
Sunday, 11 October
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets · Free entry
Weekly farmers market in Walthamstow Town Square with fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread and more.
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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)
Blackhorse Workshop · £130.00
One-day machine shop course where you make your own hardwood chopping board while learning bandsaw, chopsaw, pillar drill and sander basics.
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11:00–13:00
Classes & wellbeing
Get Drawing
The Mill · Alison Hay · £5 donation
A Sunday drop-in drawing session for all abilities led by local artists.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
Furniture Upcycling & Repair with Sean Rodrigo
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £54.95
Sean Rodrigo of The Fixatorium leads a hands-on session repairing and restoring Salvation Army furniture pieces.
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12:00–14:00
Family & kids
Deeper Into Movies: Spy Kids
Big Penny Social · From £10
A family-friendly screening of the 2001 film Spy Kids.
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12:30–16:00
Sport
Karrom Super League: Season 1
Big Penny Social · £15 adults / £10 children 8-17 / free under 8s
A competitive Karrom tournament with celebrity players, live entertainment and family-friendly fun.
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18:00
Community
Cabaret Vs Cancer Charity Firewalk
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Cabaret Vs Cancer
Charity fundraising firewalk with a motivational seminar beforehand, raising money for cancer causes.
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19:30–21:00
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person (pay on the night)
A weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall - £1.50 to enter, with the night's pot up for grabs.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £24–£32
Improvised comedy hosted by Kiell Smith-Bynoe with a cast of top UK improvisers and rotating celebrity guests.
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Monday, 12 October
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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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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · From £29.50
A creative course for children 9-11 combining role-play, art and stop-motion animation.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · £160 for 4 weeks
A 4-week group dog training course with trainer Carla focused on calm, relaxed behaviour around distractions.
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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.
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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10:00–16:00
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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14:00–14:45
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in curator talk introducing the Earthly Paradise exhibition.
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18:15–19:45
Nature & outdoors
Bat walk at Walthamstow Wetlands Sold out
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · £15
An after-hours guided walk using bat detectors to spot bats in flight across the reserve - this session is fully booked.
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18:30–21:30
Arts & culture
CREATIVE JOURNEYS by Dave Haslam
A launch event for Dave Haslam's Creative Journeys in the Main Hall.
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19:00–20:30
Community
Pints of Knowledge: Quantum Computing
Big Penny Social · £19 + fees
Quantum physicist Dr Maria Violaris on how quantum computers work and the race to build them.
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19:30–21:30
Arts & culture
Philharmonia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky, Grieg & Beethoven
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £14–£44
The Philharmonia Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky, Grieg and Beethoven, with pianist Alim Beisembayev.
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19:30–21:30
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.
Wednesday, 14 October
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in with trained volunteers to help with benefits forms, blue badge applications and other 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 · £58.00
Monthly supervised evening woodworking session for those who already have a Health & Safety induction, with full tool and machinery access.
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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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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Nina Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
A welding session prioritising women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer makers, led by tutor Nina Ołtarzewska.
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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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19:30–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, informal weekly choir session for all abilities, learning songs by ear with gentle breath work warm-ups.
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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 true stories from her life and career, from a West Midlands mining village to Goodness Gracious Me.
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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 for the course
A pen-drawing course exploring architectural sketching techniques, led by Debora Cane.
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10:00–12:30
Family & kids
Mini Morris: Feathered Friends
William Morris Gallery · Free
Toddler-friendly clay-pot-bird craft session inspired by William Morris designs, with singing and a snack.
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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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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · Alison Hay · £5 donation per child
A half-termly after-school art club for children aged 6+, exploring print, clay and collage.
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20:00–22:30
Arts & culture
The Double R Club
Benjamin Louche's Lynchian cabaret and burlesque night returns for its 16th birthday, with strobe lighting and a cast of surreal performers.
Friday, 16 October
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Spanish & Italian)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on Spanish and Italian for this session.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Knitting at The Mill
The Mill · 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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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · £29.50
A Russian-language creative course for children 11-13 combining role-play, art 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
Three-band bill of Turkish and Anatolian-influenced rock, headlined by London's The Madcap.
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19:00–23:30
Music & nightlife
Bongo's Bingo: Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · From £15 + fees
A Halloween-themed edition of Bongo's Bingo with dance-offs, rave rounds and fancy dress.
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19:30
Music & nightlife
Gigue Production Presents: Kamufle + Kayra + Melisa Karakurt
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
A live music showcase featuring Kamufle, Kayra and Melisa Karakurt at the Walthamstow taproom.
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19:30
Comedy
The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £32.50–£36.50
The Australian comedy duo blend live theatre with cinema-style spectacle, using a large screen as part of the stage design.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £2 members / £5 non-members presale; free entry for members, £5 non-members on the door
E17's most popular karaoke night in the Main Hall - sing your heart out, with tickets available in advance or on the door.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
Free Disaronno Dolce Night Party
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Disaronno's Dolce Night UK launch party, with free cocktails for the first 500 guests and a warehouse club downstairs.
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16 Oct – 17 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
Fortnightly karaoke night at the taproom — sign up at the bar and take the mic.
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Saturday, 17 October
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (Spanish & Italian)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on Spanish and Italian this session.
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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Wall-Hanging Clock
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 (one adult + one child)
Parent-and-child woodworking session making a wall-hanging clock, timed to coincide with the clocks going back.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space, St Mary's Walthamstow · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels.
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11:30–12:30
Food & drink
Distillery Tour and Tasting
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · From £22
An hour-long tour of the UK's only Charentais pot still distillery followed by a guided tasting of four brandies.
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12:30–14:30
Markets
The Mill Craft Market
The Mill · Free entry
A fundraising craft market with handmade goods from Mill groups and local makers.
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13:00–15:00
Family & kids
Gaybourhood East Halloween Spooktacular
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Gaybourhood East · Free
A free Halloween afternoon for queer families and their kids, with music, dancing, games and crafts in the Main Hall.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Stretched Canvas
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 (one adult + one child)
Parent-and-child session building a canvas stretcher from scratch and leaving with a finished painted canvas.
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17 Oct – 18 Oct
Music & nightlife
Disco2000's Alternate 80s Night
An alternative 80s night in the Main Hall playing synth-pop, 2-Tone, goth and jangly indie rather than the usual chart hits.
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17 Oct – 18 Oct
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Walthamstow's free weekly Saturday night party with dance music and high energy.
Sunday, 18 October
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Hand Tools: Tool Box
Blackhorse Workshop · £130
A full-day beginners' course making a wooden toolbox while learning core hand-tool skills.
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets · Free entry
Weekly farmers market in Walthamstow Town Square with fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread and more.
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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
Classes & wellbeing
Discover the Art of Upholstery
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £54.88
A hands-on textiles workshop teaching upholstery restoration techniques to bring an old chair back to life.
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11:00–13:00
Classes & wellbeing
Get Drawing
The Mill · Alison Hay · £5 donation
A Sunday drop-in drawing session for all abilities led by local artists.
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12:00–14:00
Classes & wellbeing
Restoration London Sashiko and Boro Stitch Mending Workshop
Big Penny Social · From £38.32
Learn traditional Japanese Sashiko and Boro mending techniques for repairing denim and worn clothing.
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14:00–15:00
Family & kids
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band: Half Term Special
A half-term special sing-along session with Mrs H and her six-piece band, full of seasonal songs and silly dances for the whole family.
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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 the audience through his personal collection of bizarre artefacts and dark obsessions, drawn from his illustrated memoir.
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19:30–20:30
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person (pay on the night)
A weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall - £1.50 to enter, with the night's pot up for grabs.
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Monday, 19 October
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All day
Music & nightlife
West African Djembe Drum Circle
Big Penny Social · From £13.70
A monthly djembe drumming session, no experience necessary.
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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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16:00–18:30
Family & kids
Tales & Frames
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · From £29.50
A creative course for children 9-11 combining role-play, art and stop-motion animation.
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19:00–21:30
Comedy
Figs in Wigs: Astrology Bingo
A cosmic comedy bingo game show where cards are generated from your own astrological birth chart, for star-sign lovers and sceptics alike.
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19:00–20:00
Classes & wellbeing
Cheers & Chill: Group Dog Training
Big Penny Social · £160 for 4 weeks
A 4-week group dog training course with trainer Carla focused on calm, relaxed behaviour around distractions.
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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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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award-winner Tim Key returns with new material blending stand-up, poetry and physical comedy.
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Tuesday, 20 October
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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
Simon Reynolds: Still In A Dream, with Daniel Avery
Music writer Simon Reynolds discusses shoegaze, slacker rock and the reinvention of rock, joined by musician Daniel Avery.
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19:30–21:30
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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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award-winner Tim Key returns with new material blending stand-up, poetry and physical comedy.
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Wednesday, 21 October
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in with trained volunteers to help with benefits forms, blue badge applications and other 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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19:00–20:30
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: One Death or Five?
Big Penny Social · Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie · £19 per person + fees
Philosopher Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie walks through classic ethical dilemmas and decision-making frameworks.
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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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19:00–20:30
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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19:30–22:00
Arts & culture
Talks@Trades - The Warner Estate: Architecture For Artisans by Kirstin Sibley
A local history talk in the Upstairs Bar on the Warner Estate's origins, by historian Kirstin Sibley who has researched it for 18 years.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, informal weekly choir session for all abilities, learning songs by ear with gentle breath work warm-ups.
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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 returns with new material blending stand-up, poetry and physical comedy.
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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 for the course
A pen-drawing course exploring architectural sketching techniques, led by Debora Cane.
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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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16:00–17:00
Family & kids
Junior Art Club
The Mill · Alison Hay · £5 donation per child
A half-termly after-school art club for children aged 6+, exploring print, clay and collage.
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18:30–22:30
Music & nightlife
Spacewreck Presents PIE IN THE SKY : ICE
An underground showcase of experimental electronic and analogue live music, hand-worked machinery and twisted visuals in the Upstairs Bar.
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19:00–21:00
Comedy
Signature Brew Comedy Club - Chloe Petts
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew Comedy Club
Work-in-progress stand-up hour from Taskmaster breakout star Chloe Petts.
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19:00–20:30
Arts & culture
Pints of Knowledge: The Rise, Fall and Rise of English Football
Big Penny Social · Joey D'Urso · £19 per person + fees
Journalist Joey D'Urso traces English football's transformation from the grim 1980s to Premier League dominance.
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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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19:00–20:30
Food & drink
Cocktail Masterclass
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · From £27.50
A hands-on brandy cocktail-making session where guests mix three original cocktails.
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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 tracing how Tsarist-era anarchists brought violence to Edwardian London, culminating in the 1911 Sidney Street siege.
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19:30–22:00
Arts & culture
The Twist: Storytelling Night
Big Penny Social · £12.50 + fees
True, personal storytelling night, this edition themed around real-life ghost stories.
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19:30–22:30
Classes & wellbeing
Pottery at the Pub
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Includes materials, glazing and firing
A relaxed pinch-pottery workshop at the taproom led by two professional potters, suitable for all experience levels.
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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 returns with new material blending stand-up, poetry and physical comedy.
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21:15–22:30
Comedy
Signature Brew Comedy Club - Mark Watson
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew Comedy Club
Work-in-progress preview show from acclaimed comedian Mark Watson.
Friday, 23 October
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Mandarin Chinese)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on Mandarin Chinese for this session.
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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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12:00–14:30
Family & kids
Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz
Big Penny Social · From £12.35 per person
Parent-friendly daytime pub quiz designed around babies, with feeding and nappy breaks built in.
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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 · £24
A pottery session printing baby handprints and footprints onto ceramics, for all ages.
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16:45–19:15
Family & kids
Tales & Frames (Russian, ages 11-13)
The Mill · Wonder Worlds Art Studio · £29.50
A Russian-language creative course for children 11-13 combining role-play, art and stop-motion animation.
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19:00–23:00
Sport
London Table Football: Foosball Mixer
Big Penny Social · £12.50 + fees
A social foosball tournament with random partners each round, across three Tornado tables.
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19:30–22:30
Music & nightlife
Barrioke – Party Starter
Big Penny Social · From £10
Feel-good karaoke hosted by Shaun Williamson (EastEnders' Barry), with audience sing-alongs.
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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 returns with new material blending stand-up, poetry and physical comedy.
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20:00–23:30
Music & nightlife
She17 Presents What The Fuzz?
A pre-Halloween indie punk gig in the Main Hall with three bands: Dead Horse, Woman Wept and Ich bin Finn.
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23 Oct – 24 Oct
Music & nightlife
Shameless Disco - Paradise Garage
A disco, funk and Italo night of big hits, hidden gems and forgotten classics running into the early hours.
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Saturday, 24 October
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (Mandarin Chinese)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on Mandarin Chinese this session.
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
Blackhorse Workshop · £125.00
Full-day course making a hand-made brush using heritage wood-shaping and bristle-attachment techniques.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Weekly drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels.
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11:30–12:30
Food & drink
Distillery Tour and Tasting
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · From £22
An hour-long tour of the UK's only Charentais pot still distillery followed by a guided tasting of four brandies.
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24 Oct – 25 Oct
Community
Walthamstow Trans Pride
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Walthamstow Trans Pride
The third Walthamstow Trans Pride, with workshops, queer makers, a community meal, drag, live music and a DJ, focused on community care.
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19:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Barberfellas: Where the Hell Is My Lover
Big Penny Social · From £8
A cappella barbershop performance from LGBTQ+ group Barberfellas, with guests Rebelle Voices.
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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 door
Saxophonist Alex Clarke makes her first appearance leading her own quartet at the club, playing music from her album Out of the Woods.
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20:00–21:10
Comedy
Tim Key: Loganberry Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £30
Perrier Award-winner Tim Key returns with new material blending stand-up, poetry and physical comedy.
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21:00
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Walthamstow's free weekly Saturday night party with dance music and high energy.
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24 Oct – 25 Oct
Music & nightlife
East London Disco
Non-stop disco vibes and classic grooves at the taproom, running late into Sunday morning.
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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
Bouncy castles and an inflatable assault course for ages 2-8, with hourly sessions daily; an autism-friendly session runs Wednesday 2pm.
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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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09:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Creative Brushmaking
Blackhorse Workshop · £125.00
Full-day course making a hand-made brush using heritage wood-shaping and bristle-attachment techniques.
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09:00–16:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Blackhorse Workshop · £195.00
A one-day blacksmithing taster covering forge safety and basic metal-shaping techniques.
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10:00–14:00
Markets
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square · London Farmers' Markets · Free entry
Weekly farmers market in Walthamstow Town Square with fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread and more.
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10:00–17:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Blacksmithing (inc. Forge Induction)
Blackhorse Workshop · £195.00
Full-day blacksmithing taster forging a personalised bottle opener and other objects, including a forge induction.
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10:00
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to home DIY for Beginners
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £49.95
An all-round introduction to home DIY tricks of the trade for beginners.
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11:00–13:00
Classes & wellbeing
Get Drawing
The Mill · Alison Hay · £5 donation
A Sunday drop-in drawing session for all abilities led by local artists.
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13:00–15:00
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free family drop-in session pond netting and searching for minibeasts like toads, tadpoles and woodlice.
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13:00–18:00
Markets
Not A Phase - Halloween Alternative Market
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Not A Phase · Free
Halloween-themed alternative market with over 30 traders, alternative music and spooky décor.
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19:30–21:30
Community
Neil's Big Quiz
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £1.50 per person (pay on the night)
A weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Main Hall - £1.50 to enter, 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 delivers chaotic, surreal stand-up and stories from her TV appearances.
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Monday, 26 October
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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
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
A fungi-themed nature club session for children aged 6-12, with a walk to spot mushrooms and fungi-inspired crafts.
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13:00–14:00
Classes & wellbeing
Tea Dance
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £4 members / £5 non-members (pay on the door)
A monthly afternoon tea dance in the Main Hall mixing ballroom, Latin, sequence and line dancing, hosted by Sandra from Stereo Dancing Sounds.
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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 free evening family event making lanterns, spotting nocturnal wildlife, and finishing with toasted marshmallows and apples around a fire.
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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 · £160 for 4 weeks
A 4-week group dog training course with trainer Carla focused on calm, relaxed behaviour around distractions.
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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 teaching podcast hosts share hilarious classroom stories live on stage.
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19:30–21:00
Arts & culture
Let's Bend, B**ch! Vol. 2: Halloween
A Halloween-themed queer performance showcase in the Main Hall, 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
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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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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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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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, with nature-themed stories followed by craft or habitat exploration.
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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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13:00–15:00
Nature & outdoors
Championing Nature: Autumn Nature Discovery at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands (outdoor classroom beside the Engine House) · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free drop-in family session exploring different habitats to find woodlice, spiders, worms and toads.
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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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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Candlestick Woodturning
Blackhorse Workshop · £75
An evening introduction to the wood lathe, turning your own candlestick.
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19:00–21:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Halloween Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3
A Halloween-themed edition of the weekly pub quiz, with ghoulish trivia and a £100 bar tab prize.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3
General knowledge quiz competition with prizes. Teams compete for cash jackpot.
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Wednesday, 28 October
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in with trained volunteers to help with benefits forms, blue badge applications and other 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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14:00–15:00
Family & kids
Showstopper! The Kids Show
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £15–£20
An improvised musical comedy for kids, made up entirely from audience suggestions.
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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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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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19:00–21:30
Arts & culture
RiffRaff Kabarett
A Weimar-Berlin-inspired cabaret night with a Halloween twist, mixing music, burlesque and drag with working-class political punk energy.
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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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19:00
Music & nightlife
Nickelback: 'Everything Under The Sun' Listening Party & Quiz
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Listening party for Nickelback's new album followed by a band-themed trivia quiz.
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19:30
Comedy
Micky Flanagan: Warm Up Show Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £36.50
Micky Flanagan, the comic behind 'Out Out', performs a warm-up show at Walthamstow.
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Thursday, 29 October
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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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16:00–22:00
Family & kids
Pumpkin Carving
Big Penny Social · Free entry
Free pumpkin carving with a complimentary pint and a £100 bar tab prize for the best design. Family-friendly until 7pm.
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18:00–19:30
Food & drink
Cocktail Masterclass
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · From £27.50
A hands-on brandy cocktail-making session where guests mix three original cocktails.
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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 astronomy talk by Michael Lomotey on how access to the night sky became racialised through urban segregation, followed by a guided stargazing walk.
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18:30–21:00
Arts & culture
Poems Not Bombs
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free
A free monthly open-mic poetry night in the Upstairs Bar, open to all levels of experience, readers and listeners alike.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Feminist Welding Club with Steph Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48
A welding session prioritising women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer makers, led by tutor Steph Linn.
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19:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Open Decks
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free entry
A free, beginner-friendly open-decks night — sign up at the bar for a 30-minute DJ set, vinyl or digital.
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19:00–21:30
Arts & culture
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · £10
Halloween screening of the 1975 cult classic, with food, drink and popcorn served.
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19:00–23:00
Music & nightlife
Halloween Bounce House (Adults)
Big Penny Social · £7.50
An adults-only night of bouncy castles and an inflatable assault course, with a free drink included.
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19:30–23:00
Arts & culture
The Muppette Show: Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · £8-£12
A Halloween drag, puppetry and music celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, with a costume contest.
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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 comedy with live illustration in this genre-mixing show.
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Friday, 30 October
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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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11:00–12:00
Family & kids
Showstopper! The Kids Show
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £15–£20
An improvised musical comedy for kids, made up entirely from audience suggestions.
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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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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
Strut x QLDC's Bad Friday Ball - Haunted Hoedown
Big Penny Social · From £13
A Halloween-themed queer line dancing party with beginner-friendly dances and a 'FREAKY FANCY' dress code.
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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 comedy with live illustration in this genre-mixing show.
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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Halloween Special
A Halloween-themed karaoke night at EXALE Taproom - costumes encouraged.
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30 Oct – 31 Oct
Music & nightlife
From Dusk til Dawn With Hot Pants
A dark disco night of signature disco, funk, soul and rock 'n' roll with spooky seasonal 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
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Halloween Decorations
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 (one adult + one child)
Parent-and-child session making spooky Halloween decorations to take home.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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10:30
Food & drink
The Tacover - Taco Festival
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
"The biggest Taco Festival in Europe" returns, with 15+ vendors, craft beer and a tequila bar.
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11:00–15:00
Family & kids
Showstopper! The Kids Show
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £15–£20
An improvised musical comedy for kids, made up entirely from audience suggestions.
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11:30–12:30
Food & drink
Distillery Tour and Tasting
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · From £22
An hour-long tour of the UK's only Charentais pot still distillery followed by a guided tasting of four brandies.
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13:00–17:00
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Saturday)
Big Penny Social · £7
A Halloween-themed children's disco with DJs Ray & CC, bubbles, games and singalongs.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Halloween Decorations
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 (one adult + one child)
Parent-and-child session making spooky Halloween decorations to take home.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Land of the Living Dead
Big Penny Social · From £2.50
The Beer Hall becomes a portal to the afterlife, with games, trivia and DJ tributes to deceased musical legends.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Pagode do Lec Halloween Special
Big Penny Social · From £11.55
A Brazilian Halloween party with pagode music, caipirinhas and a costume competition.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Arts & culture
Symphony Of Shadows and Beau Bowen
A Halloween night across both rooms: a goth dance party and cabaret hosted by Benjamin Louche in the Main Hall, with Beau Bowen's new show upstairs.
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20:00–22:05
Comedy
Neon Frights With Lou Sanders
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £20.50–£25.50
A spooky Halloween comedy showcase headlined by Lou Sanders.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Old Skool Halloween Party - Boo! Inna Your Head
Big Penny Social · From £9.13
A 90s and 00s themed Halloween fancy dress party with R&B, UK Garage, Hip Hop and Dancehall.
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21:00
Music & nightlife
The Penny Drop
Big Penny Social · Free
Free Saturday night dance party with popular floor fillers.
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31 Oct – 1 Nov
Music & nightlife
Halloween Sing Song
A Halloween costume sing-along night, with a £100 bar tab for the best costume.
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Sunday, 1 November
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10:00–14:00
Food & drink
Walthamstow Farmers Market
Walthamstow Town Square
Weekly farmers market in Town Square with local produce, crafts and food vendors.
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12:00–14:00
Family & kids
Deeper Into Movies: Hocus Pocus
Big Penny Social · From £10
A family screening of Disney's 1993 Halloween favourite Hocus Pocus.
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13:00–14:30
Family & kids
Family Disco: Halloween Special (Sunday)
Big Penny Social · £7
A Halloween-themed children's disco with DJs Ray & CC, bubbles, games and singalongs.
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14:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Mystery Planes #15
An afternoon matinee gig in the Upstairs Bar headlined by Montreal garage band Thee Retail Simps, with three support acts.
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15:00–22:00
Music & nightlife
Walls Of Heartache: Northern Soul All Dayer
A Northern Soul all-dayer in the Main Hall, playing back-to-back vinyl from 3pm until late.
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17:00–20:00
Music & nightlife
Jam Session feat. Andy Davies
All Saints Church, Highams Park · Highams Park Jazz Club · £10 general admission / £5 participating musicians
Trumpeter Andy Davies, who hosts Ronnie Scott's Wednesday night jazz sessions, leads this jam session with an open invitation for musicians to join in.
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19:30
Arts & culture
The Tiger Lillies: Songs for The Dead Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £29–£39
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 · £1.50 per person (pay on the night)
A weekly Sunday pub quiz in the Upstairs Bar - £1.50 to enter, 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
A high-energy camp-themed quiz show with performances and games, 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 · £160 for 4 weeks
A 4-week group dog training course with trainer Carla focused on calm, relaxed behaviour around distractions.
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20:00
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
A one-man show recreating Slade drummer Don Powell's recovery from a devastating 1973 car crash and brain injury, with Powell appearing in person afterwards.
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18:30–21:30
Classes & wellbeing
Candlestick Woodturning
Blackhorse Workshop · £75.00
Evening wood-lathe taster turning a candlestick between centres to take home.
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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
Wednesday, 4 November
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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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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18:30–21:00
Classes & wellbeing
Woodworking Evening (Induction Required)
Blackhorse Workshop · £58.00
Monthly supervised evening woodworking session for those who already have a Health & Safety induction, with full tool and machinery access.
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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, informal weekly choir session for all abilities, learning songs by ear with gentle breath work warm-ups.
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 citizen science session helping set up a Malaise trap and process insect samples for a UK-wide biodiversity DNA mapping project.
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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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19:00–20:30
Food & drink
Cocktail Masterclass
Burnt Faith Brandy House · Burnt Faith · From £27.50
A hands-on brandy cocktail-making session where guests mix three original cocktails.
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19:00–22:00
Arts & culture
Cabaret 237: The Shining Cabaret
A Shining-inspired night of drag, cabaret and burlesque in the Main Hall, hosted by Molly Beth Morossa, to mark Bonfire Night.
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19:00–21:00
Community
Mill Makers
The Mill · Lindsey · £1 suggested donation (+50p hot drinks)
A monthly evening craft and chat session for adults in The Mill's Children's Room.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
Q-SIDES: The Music Quiz
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
Monthly 18+ music quiz with rounds for serious music heads and casual fans alike, prizes up for grabs.
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19:30–21:30
Comedy
Hand Leg Comedy
A stand-up comedy night in the Upstairs Bar featuring hand-picked up-and-coming comics, hosted by Ed Mulvey.
Friday, 6 November
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A child-friendly language practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, focused on Portuguese and French for this session.
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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 · From £14
An interactive sing-along family concert with pianist Tom Carradine, for ages 0-100.
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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 · £24
A pottery session printing baby handprints and footprints onto ceramics, for all ages.
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19:30–22:30
Music & nightlife
EVE Wrestling: EVE For Vendetta
Big Penny Social · From £25
Women's professional wrestling mixed with burlesque, cabaret and comedy. 18+ only.
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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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6 Nov – 7 Nov
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £2 members / £5 non-members presale; free entry for members, £5 non-members on the door
E17's most popular karaoke night in the Main Hall - sing your heart out, with tickets available in advance or on the door.
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20:00
Comedy
Larry Dean: Hellbent
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £27
Scottish comedian Larry Dean on marriage and refusing to grow up.
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6 Nov – 7 Nov
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
Fortnightly karaoke night at the taproom — sign up at the bar and take the mic.
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Saturday, 7 November
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All day
Classes & wellbeing
Language Exchange Afternoon (Portuguese & French)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
An adult language-practice afternoon at The Old Station Yard Cafe, open to learners of all levels, focused on Portuguese and French this session.
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10:00–12:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Morning: Bug Hotel
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 (one adult + one child)
Parent-and-child session building a bug hotel to give insects winter shelter.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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12:00
Family & kids
Gasca Zurli
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £29–£39
A Romanian-language children's show performed by Gașca Zurli with Maya and Mirela Retegan.
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14:00–18:00
Community
Pub Quiz & Raffle for The Sick Children's Trust
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Suggested donation £10 per person
A family-friendly charity quiz and raffle in the Main Hall, raising money for The Sick Children's Trust.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Flipping Frame
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 (one adult + one child)
Parent-and-child woodworking session making a flipping photo frame.
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7 Nov – 8 Nov
Music & nightlife
MAKING WAVES
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Free (donations welcome)
A free dark industrial and punk night in the Upstairs Bar, in its third year, with live acts from the UK and Ukraine.
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20:00–21:50
Comedy
Emma Doran: Emmaculate
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £24
Irish comedian Emma Doran on blended family life, womanhood and relationships.
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7 Nov – 8 Nov
Music & nightlife
Dan Alani — House Party Bangers
DJ and radio presenter Dan Alani returns with a late-night set of house, disco and hip-hop party tunes.
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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
An indoor flea market with over 60 vintage and flea traders selling furniture, lighting, clothing and curios.
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13:00–15:00
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free family drop-in session pond netting and searching for minibeasts in the wetlands.
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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
Community
Feminist Welding Club with Steph Sold out
Blackhorse Workshop · £48.00
A welding evening for women, trans, non-binary and genderqueer makers led by tutor Steph Linn, though this date is fully booked.
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19:00–22:00
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
Blackhorse Workshop · £75.00
Evening cold metalworking course making three-dimensional festive decorations from sheet copper and brass.
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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
Arts & culture
GothamChess: The GothamChess Europe Tour 2026
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £59
Chess creator Levy Rozman (GothamChess) brings interviews, guessing games and live blitz chess to the stage.
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Wednesday, 11 November
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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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
Comedy
Jen Brister: Reactive
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £26–£31
Jen Brister on being reactive and trying, unsuccessfully, to chill out.
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19:30–20:30
Classes & wellbeing
Natural Voices Choir
Walthamstow Trades Hall · Natural Voices
A relaxed, informal weekly choir session for all abilities, learning songs by ear with gentle breath work warm-ups.
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 uncovering the wildlife and hidden history of Europe's largest urban wetlands.
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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 / Debbie Young · Free
A one-off community peer support evening for people affected by loss through youth violence.
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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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19:45
Sport
UEFA Nations League - England v Croatia
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Free big-screen UEFA Nations League screening in the taproom's outdoor yard.
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20:00–23:00
Comedy
Giggle Film Festival
Big Penny Social · From £10
London's comedy short-film festival returns for its third year with an international lineup.
Friday, 13 November
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All day
Family & kids
Family Friendly Language Exchange (German)
The Old Station Yard Cafe
A family-friendly German language exchange for all ages, with the ticket price including a toastie or cake and a drink.
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09:30–16:50
Family & kids
Track Play
Big Penny Social · From £9
Giant toy train tracks with tunnels, stations and bridges for children aged 18 months and up.
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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 · Heavy Psych Sounds
Two-day instalment of the Heavy Psych Sounds mini festival series, running 13-14 November.
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19:30
Comedy
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely. Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £22
Daniel Foxx on breakups, dating in his 30s and personal growth.
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13 Nov – 14 Nov
Music & nightlife
Soul Focus
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Free entry
Free-entry deep and soulful drum n bass night with 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 of German conversation practice for learners of all levels, with the ticket price including a drink and a toastie or cake.
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10:00–12:00
Community
Crochet & Knitting Group
St Mary's Exhibition Space · St Mary's Walthamstow
Relaxed drop-in crochet and knitting group for all skill levels, every Saturday morning.
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14 Nov – 15 Nov
Music & nightlife
The Ukadelix
A London five-piece playing an eclectic mix of original and cover songs with rich vocal harmonies, in the Main Hall.
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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)
An EFG London Jazz Festival date of contemporary electric jazz fusion led by guitarist Okan Ersan, 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)
Blackhorse Workshop · £195.00
Full-day blacksmithing taster forging a personalised bottle opener and other objects, including a forge induction.
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Machine Shop: Chopping Board (incl. Level 1 H&S induction)
Blackhorse Workshop · £130.00
One-day machine shop course where you make your own hardwood chopping board while learning bandsaw, chopsaw, pillar drill and sander basics.
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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 textiles workshop teaching upholstery restoration techniques to bring an old chair back to life.
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15:00
Arts & culture
Nobuyuki Tsujii & Philharmonia Chamber Players
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £14–£29
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
Free big-screen UEFA Nations League screening in the taproom's outdoor yard.
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
Music & nightlife
West African Djembe Drum Circle
Big Penny Social · From £13.70
A monthly djembe drumming session, no experience necessary.
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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 · Members £5 advance/£6 door; non-members £8 advance/£9 door
A live original-music night in the Main Hall featuring The Othyrs, Jemma Freeman and Simon and the Spears.
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19:30
Comedy
Cody Dahler: The State of This! Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £33.50
Political comedy from an award-winning satirist, digging into the roots of Britain's current political malaise.
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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 · £75.00
Evening wood-lathe course turning two festive baubles from sustainable hardwood.
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19:00–21:30
Music & nightlife
Jazz at Trades, London Jazz Festival Special - The Music of Duke Ellington
An EFG London Jazz Festival special from Jazz at Trades, with new arrangements of Duke Ellington's music played by an all-star group of improvisers.
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19:30
Community
Big Penny's Big Quiz
Big Penny Social · £3
General knowledge quiz competition with prizes. Teams compete for cash jackpot.
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19:45
Sport
UEFA Nations League - Wales v Portugal
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew · Free
Free big-screen UEFA Nations League screening in the taproom's outdoor yard.
Wednesday, 18 November
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10:00–12:00
Community
Walthamstow Welcomes Cafe: Free Help With Confusing Paperwork
St Mary's Welcome Centre · St Mary's Walthamstow · Free
Free weekly drop-in at St Mary's Welcome Centre where trained volunteers help with benefits, forms and paperwork.
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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
A fun, practical talk on pensions and financial planning from Mandy Maskell, who spent 30+ years in investment but only started her own pension planning at 50.
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20:00
Comedy
Phil Wang: UH OH Sold out
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £29
Phil Wang returns with brand new stand-up material.
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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
Three-band punk bill headlined by veteran anarcho-punk act Subhumans.
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20:00–22:30
Arts & culture
The Double R Club
Benjamin Louche's Lynchian cabaret and burlesque night returns on his birthday, with a cast of surreal performers.
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20:00
Comedy
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £26
An award-winning comedian on romantic failures, relationships and existential questions.
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Friday, 20 November
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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 10-piece brass band performs high-energy horn covers of classic 80s anthems.
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20:00
Comedy
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £26
An award-winning comedian on romantic failures, relationships and existential questions.
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20 Nov – 21 Nov
Music & nightlife
CNN Karaoke
Walthamstow Trades Hall · £2 members / £5 non-members presale; free entry for members, £5 non-members on the door
E17's most popular karaoke night in the Main Hall - sing your heart out, with tickets available in advance or on the door.
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20 Nov – 21 Nov
Music & nightlife
Karaoke Night
Fortnightly karaoke night at the taproom — sign up at the bar and take the mic.
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Saturday, 21 November
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10:00–16:30
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to Hand Tools: Tool Box
Blackhorse Workshop · £130.00
One-day course teaching key hand tools - marking out, saws and planes - while building your own toolbox.
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19:00
Music & nightlife
The Urban Voodoo Machine
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Signature Brew
High-energy live show blending Preservation Hall jazz, Eastern European folk and rock'n'roll, with many guest performers.
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19:30
Arts & culture
Nayab Midha: Rajkumari
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £24–£44
A Hindi-language spoken word poetry performance challenging the traditional tales that shape our perspectives.
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20:00
Comedy
Neon Nights November With Michelle De Swarte
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · £20.50–£25.50
A comedy showcase headlined by Michelle De Swarte, with established and rising stand-up talent.
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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
Saxophonist Julian Siegel leads his quartet for an EFG London Jazz Festival show, in its debut appearance at the club.
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21 Nov – 22 Nov
Music & nightlife
Que Chévere
EXALE Brewing & Taproom · Ritmo del Barrio
An all-vinyl Latin music party spanning cumbia, salsa, Latin boogaloo and tropical gems.
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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 · £35.00 (one adult + one child)
Parent-and-child session building a wheeled pull-toy - car, train, dinosaur or dog.
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
Introduction to 3D Printing with Sean Rodrigo
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · The Tool House · £38.62
Sean Rodrigo of The Fixatorium teaches the basics of 3D printing.
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13:00–15:00
Nature & outdoors
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands (meet at the outdoor classroom beside the Engine House) · London Wildlife Trust · Free (donations welcome)
A free family drop-in session pond netting and searching for minibeasts like toads, tadpoles, woodlice and worms.
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14:00
Music & nightlife
Capital Salvage: Diaz Brothers + Interrobang & more
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · Capital Salvage · £14 adults / £10 under-18s / free under-12s
All-ages matinee punk/rock bill with six bands, free entry for under-12s.
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14:00–16:00
Family & kids
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Foot Stool
Blackhorse Workshop · £35.00 (one adult + one child)
Parent-and-child woodworking session making a traditional milking-stool-style foot stool.
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19:30
Comedy
Luxury Live
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · Soho Theatre · From £34
William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith record their etiquette and luxury podcast live on stage.
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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 · £4 members / £5 non-members (pay on the door)
A monthly afternoon tea dance in the Main Hall mixing ballroom, Latin, sequence and line dancing, hosted by Sandra from Stereo Dancing Sounds.
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Tuesday, 24 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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12:00–12:45
Arts & culture
An Introduction to Earthly Paradise
William Morris Gallery · Free
A free drop-in curator talk introducing the Earthly Paradise exhibition.
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Wednesday, 25 November
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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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19:30
Comedy
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £19
Variety entertainment hosted by Jonny Woo.
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Friday, 27 November
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19:30
Comedy
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £19
Variety entertainment hosted by Jonny Woo.
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Saturday, 28 November
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19:30
Comedy
Jonny Woo's Un-Royal Variety
Soho Theatre Walthamstow · From £19
Variety entertainment hosted by Jonny Woo.
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Sunday, 29 November
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11:00
Classes & wellbeing
An Introduction to home DIY for Beginners
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum · £49.95
Beginner-friendly introduction to home DIY basics and simple repairs.
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