Leytonstone / event
Stay and Play at Leytonstone Library: Wednesday
A free stay-and-play session for under-5s, with toys and space to interact with other children while parents and carers meet.
- Under 5s
- Free
- 21 October 2026 at 09:30
Six East London neighbourhoods · Ages 0–12
Free outings in London
Ideas explicitly described as free by their source. Booking or paid extras may still apply.
This selection covers our East London pilot, not all of London. Every idea keeps its physical neighbourhood label and a single shared visit-details page.
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Use the location, age guidance and source-backed price on each idea to choose. An unknown price or age is not a claim of free entry or suitability for every child.
Walthamstow / event
Kids Crafts at Walthamstow Library: Wednesday
Join hands-on crafting activities at Walthamstow Library, aimed at encouraging creativity and self-expression.
- Ages 2+; younger children welcome with adult support
- Free admission
- 21 October 2026 at 15:30
Chingford / event
Kids Construction Club at North Chingford Library
Build with Lego, Duplo, building bricks and other resources at North Chingford Library.
- Ages 3–10; adult accompaniment required
- Free; booking required
- 21 October 2026 at 16:00
Leytonstone / event
Story Time at Leytonstone Library
Head to the children’s area at Leytonstone Library for an afternoon story session.
- Children; numeric ages not specified
- Free admission
- 21 October 2026 at 16:30
Chingford / event
Kids Crafts at North Chingford Library
Make a creative project at North Chingford Library, often inspired by celebrations and current topics.
- Ages 2+; younger children welcome with adult support
- Free; booking required
- 22 October 2026 at 15:30
Chingford / event
Upcycled Kids’ Craft at North Chingford Library
Turn recycled materials into junk models with your child at North Chingford Library.
- Ages 3+
- Free; booking required
- 23 October 2026 at 16:00
Leytonstone / event
Leytonstone Library Kids Film Club
Watch a film together at Leytonstone Library’s afternoon club for ages 3–10.
- Ages 3–10; adult supervision required
- Free; council says just turn up and also supplies a booking link
- 24 October 2026 at 14:00
Walthamstow / event
Chatter Books at Wood Street Library
Talk about books, discover new reading ideas and try book-inspired crafts, quizzes and games at Wood Street Library.
- Ages 5–11
- Free; council says just turn up and also supplies a booking link
- 26 October 2026 at 16:00
Leyton / event
Kids Crafts at Leyton Library: Tuesday
Try hands-on arts and crafts at Leyton Library, with activities designed around creativity and self-expression.
- Ages 2+
- Free; booking required
- 27 October 2026 at 15:30
Walthamstow / event
Family Day: Useful and Beautiful
Emboss a candlestick outline into copper foil, then decorate it with patterns and colours inspired by the gallery’s collections.
- Best suited to ages 4+; families with children under 18; adult accompaniment required
- Free drop-in; no booking required; all materials supplied
- 14 November 2026 at 13:00
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