Discover Your Summer

Discover Your Summer Waltham Forest.

Published: 14 May 2024

Filed under: Arts and culture

This summer, explore and discover what your borough has to offer.

Make it an unforgettable experience, from free events and activities to art trails, exhibitions and the great outdoors – there is something for everyone.

Here, we will be sharing some highlights and inspirations to help you get the most out of your summer months. Perhaps it’s rediscovering some old favourites, finding new ones, spending leisure time, enjoying sporting events, taking part in learning and skills activities or simply soaking up the sunshine and fresh air in our many parks and outdoor venues.

Whether you are looking for activities suitable for the family, the children or friends, of all ages - make the most of your summer in Waltham Forest.

What's on in June

Art Exhibition at 228 Chingford Mount, from 7 June Film Night at William Morris Gallery, 27 June London Rivers Week Guided Walk, 29 June Fellowship Square Gardens, opening soon All Abilities Cycling Clubs Bouldering sessions for residents Piñata Story Makers craft days Art Without Heroes: Mingei exhibition, until 22 September

What's on in July

Memorial Park Playfest, 6 July Lea Valley Cycling Club Introductory Ride, 6 July Piñata Story Makers Workshop, 7 July Chase Lane Park Skateboarding Family Day, 12 July Finals Weekend Live Sports Screening at Fellowship Square, 13-14 July Join the Summer Reading Challenge, 13 July Art Project for Young People in Chingford, enroll on 13 July Climate Leaders Week for Young People, 16 to 19 July Mini Morris. Toddler-friendly crafting, 18 July Leyton Más carnival, 21 July Curator-led tour of Art Without Heroes: Mingei, 25 July Waltham Forest Pride at Fellowship Square, 27 July Family Nature Discovery at Walthamstow Wetlands Nature Storytime at Walthamstow Wetlands Free family learning workshops School Holiday Activities Programme, 29 July to 23 August Art Without Heroes: Mingei exhibition, until 22 September

What's on in August

School Holiday Activities Programme, 29 July to 23 August Art Without Heroes: Mingei exhibition, until 22 September Lea Valley Cycling Club Introductory Ride, 3 August The Together Space Summer Holiday Sessions, 7 + 12 August Creative Workshops for Young People in Chingford, 14-27 August

Other free activities

Walking and Cycling Trails Events at Your Local Library Enjoy Waltham Forest Get Moving Programme Visit Epping Forest Visit Walthamstow Wetlands School Holidays Activities Holiday Activity and Food Programme for 5 to 16 year old's, bookings open 24 June Parks and Open Spaces

Discover what else Waltham Forest has to offer

Full Moon Yoga at Fellowship Square East London Shakespeare Festival outdoor theatre Boating at Hollow Ponds Leytonstone Arts Trail Events at The Hive Chingford Mount Leytonstone Walthamstow