This page lists events and activities taking place in Highams Park or nearby. "One off events" on specific dates are listed first with "Regular Events" listed towards the bottom of the page. Please scroll down.

Local organisations are encouraged to submit events to be displayed here. Please email them to us via the Contact us link at the top of the page. If you spot any errors, please let us know.

LINKS

"What's on in Waltham Forest" (LBWF website page)

Regular activities in Hale End Library (Castle Ave, Highams Park)

Events in Waltham Forest Libraries

William Morris Gallery

The Walthamstow Pump House Museum

Vestry House Museum

www.forestrecordedmusicsociety.co.uk
Forest Recorded Music Society holds regular meetings in Highams Park and welcomes new members. See Clubs & Societies page for more details. Their latest programme can be seen via the above link.

Highams Park Animal Sculpture Trail (Wild About Highams Park)

ONE OFF EVENTS (in chronological order)

Saturday 22nd June - Highams Park Society Film Club
The famous Ealing Comedy "Hue & Cry" starring Alistair Sim, Jack Warner and Valerie White.
Venue: Highams Park Baptist Church, Cavendish Road.
Time: Doors open at 2.00 pm; Talk at 2 pm; Film at 2.15 pm.
Tickets: £ 3.00 for Highams Park Society members; £4.50 for non-members

Wednesday 26th June 2019 - Art Exhibition
Venue: Highams Park School, Art Dept., Handsworth Avenue
Both A level and GCSE work to be exhibited - All Welcome
Time: 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Saturday 13th July 2019 - 11am - 4pm - Highams Park Day 2019
This free annual family event, organised by the Highams Park Society, will take place on Saturday 13th July 2019. There will be stalls, entertainment and refreshments. The event will take place 11am - 4pm on Vincent Green at the end of Vincent Road. Anyone wishing to book a stall at the event can contact the organisers via this website. Stalls are modestly priced and are free for community groups.
More details will be posted here nearer the time.

Click this link to show a map with an orange arrow pointing to Vincent Green: Map

Thursday 25th July 2019 - Highams Park Live - 7:30pm - 11pm
Highams Park Live presents an acoustic evening of live music performance with an eclectic programme of local songwriters, poets and storytellers. Performers are booked in advance - please contact info@highamsparklive.co.uk for performing at future events. The event is free and if you want to be part of the audience then please come along on the night and be inspired by the creative atmosphere!
Venue: Upstairs at The County Arms, 420 Hale End Rd, Highams Park E4 9PB
More information can be found here: www.highamsparklive.co.uk
Further dates in 2019:
Thursday 19th Sept 2019 - 7:30pm - 11pm
Thursday 28th Nov 2019 - 7:30pm - 11pm

Sunday 8th September 2019 - The Picnic in The Park from 12:30 pm until 5:00 pm
Organised by The Friends of The Highams Park
Details will be added here when they become available.

Friday 13th September 2019 - Concert: Last Night of the Proms
With mezzo soprano Sophia Grech, Crispian Steele-Perkins and friends.
Venue: All Saints Church, Church Avenue (Nearest Postcode= E4 9QD)
Doors Open: 7:00pm for 7:30pm start.
Tickets: £12.50 (under 18's £2.00) Advance purchases £10.00 and £2.00 from V&A Books in The Avenue, email to HalexConcertsE4@gmail.com or by phone 020 8527 6227.
Wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be available to purchase in the interval.
We hope that you will be able to come along to support and enjoy these concerts and help raise some money for these good causes.
Organised by The Halex Concert Society, part of the Highams Park Planning Group (HPPG)

Thursday 19th Sept 2019 - Highams Park Live - 7:30pm - 11pm
Highams Park Live presents an acoustic evening of live music performance with an eclectic programme of local songwriters, poets and storytellers. Performers are booked in advance - please contact info@highamsparklive.co.uk for performing at future events. The event is free and if you want to be part of the audience then please come along on the night and be inspired by the creative atmosphere!
Venue: Upstairs at The County Arms, 420 Hale End Rd, Highams Park E4 9PB
More information can be found here: www.highamsparklive.co.uk
Further dates in 2019:
Thursday 28th Nov 2019 - 7:30pm - 11pm

Friday 22nd November 2019 - Concert: The Chapman Brothers
Another fun soul and Motown night with this popular duo.
Venue: All Saints Church, Church Avenue (Nearest Postcode= E4 9QD)
Doors Open: 7:00pm for 7:30pm start.
Tickets: £12.50 (under 18's £2.00) Advance purchases £10.00 and £2.00 from V&A Books in The Avenue, email to HalexConcertsE4@gmail.com or by phone 020 8527 6227.
Wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be available to purchase in the interval.
We hope that you will be able to come along to support and enjoy these concerts and help raise some money for these good causes.
Organised by The Halex Concert Society, part of the Highams Park Planning Group (HPPG)

Thursday 28th Nov 2019 - Highams Park Live - 7:30pm - 11pm
Highams Park Live presents an acoustic evening of live music performance with an eclectic programme of local songwriters, poets and storytellers. Performers are booked in advance - please contact info@highamsparklive.co.uk for performing at future events. The event is free and if you want to be part of the audience then please come along on the night and be inspired by the creative atmosphere!
Venue: Upstairs at The County Arms, 420 Hale End Rd, Highams Park E4 9PB
More information can be found here: www.highamsparklive.co.uk

Sunday 15th December 2019 - The Highams Park Christmas Fayre in the shopping centre
From 11:00 am until 5:00 pm
Organised by the Highams Park Planning Group.
Details will be added here when they become available.

REGULAR EVENTS

Station Garden Working Party - 9am to Noon (join in at anytime)
See dates below - Usually 3rd Sat of every month (except where stated)
The Highams Park Society has a small band of volunteers who plant, trim, and tidy the flower beds on the platform of Highams Park Station and the Station Car Park. They would welcome anyone else who could help. Meet at the Station Garden from 9am to midday. Join in at any time. Your help would be much appreciated and this really is a worthwhile venture.
Saturday 17th November 2018
Saturday 8th December 2018 (2nd Saturday in the month)
Saturday 19th January 2019
Saturday 16th February 2019
Saturday 16th March 2019
Saturday 20th April 2019
Saturday 18th May 2019
Saturday 15th June 2019
Saturday 6th July 2019 (1st Saturday in the month)

English Conversation Club (ESOL)
For learners of English, wishing to improve their listening and speaking skills. Aimed at non-native English speakers, this club will to help you practice your English speaking and listening skills with like minded people in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
All sessions take place in Hale End Library in Highams Park (Castle Avenue, E4 9QD).
There is a Friday Conversation Club and a Saturday Conversation Club as follows:
Friday Club
Takes place every Friday from 26th April 2019 until 28th June 2019 (excluding half term 31st May) starting at 10:30am and finishing at 12 noon.
Saturday Club
There is also to be a Saturday Conversation Club, to be facilitated by two new volunteers, commencing on 4th May 2019 until 6th July 2019 starting at 11:15 a.m. and finishing at 12:30 p.m.
The sessions are free and everyone is welcome. No need to book, just come along.
For more details click here: FAQ

Knitting/Crochet Club
First Thursday of the month from 2.30pm-4.30pm
Waltham Forest Resource Hub North (the old Library Building), 58 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8EU
Near Sainsbury's at the Chingford Mount Shopping Centre.
Free to attend, donations welcome.
Everyone welcome, all ages, beginners to experienced.
See what others are making or just sit and create. If you are stuck for a project why not take part in one of our charity knits?
Organised by Age Uk Waltham Forest.

Computer/Technology Classes for people aged 50+
Age UK Waltham Forest run a large variety of low cost computer classes for local people aged 50+. Sessions range from absolute beginners to more advanced topics and cover all manner of technology subjects for PCs, Laptops, Tablets and Phones. There is something to suit all interests and experience.
Click this link for full details: 50+ Computer Classes

HarmonyE4 Community Choir - Practice Sessions
We rehearse every other Monday evening, at Winchester Rd Methodist Church (7:45pm - 9pm). We also meet every last Thursday of the month for a catch-up rehearsal. Check the Facebook group for the latest dates or email Kate Milner at highamsparkchoir@gmail.com. We also have a blog at harmonye4.wordpress.com which is sporadically updated.
Open to adults of all ages and abilities (men and women welcome). No previous experience or sight reading is needed. More details here: HarmonyE4 entry on Clubs & Societies page

Teen Yoga
Teen Yoga Mondays 7.15 £5
@ Wingrove Hall Beech Hall Road E4
Deb Macaulay Teen Yoga Instructor
07957 102361

Tumble Tots
Tumble Tops sessions are run on Saturdays at All Saints Church, Church Ave, Highams Park.
Details are:
Every Saturday in term time
09:30: Walking to age 2
10:30: Age 2 - 3
11:30: Age 3 to school age
Contact Laura or Paul on 07855 355 694
Our web address is: www.tumbletots.com/WalthamForest

Copped Hall Tours - 3rd Sunday of the Month (except December)
Copped Hall is a large local Georgian mansion with extensive grounds and gardens. The site has historical connections back to Henry VIII. The building and grounds were once completely derelict but thanks to the Copped Hall Trust, the restoration is now a great success story. Although there is still much to be done, the site and building have been transformed in recent years and there is lots to see.

Tours take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month, excepting December and there are fascinating stories to hear. Entry fees are £8 per adult. Tours last about 2.5 to 3 hours with a 25 min tea break in between. If enough people want to go on a specific date then private tours can be arranged. Entry is from 10 am till 11 am. Site closes about 3 o'clock. For more information, click here to see the website: www.coppedhalltrust.org.uk

Copped Hall is reached off the Epping New Road that runs from Highams Park through the forest toward Epping. Its postal address is Crown Hill, Epping, Cm16 5HS but beware using a sat nav as it may take you to the wrong entrance (the site has more than one). There are good directions on the website listed above.

Tiny Saints Baby & Toddler Group
Tiny Saints is a thriving group with a welcoming atmosphere at All Saints Church Hall, Church Avenue, Highams Park, E4 9NW
Our web address is: allsaintshp.org.uk/SAP.aspx?pid=TinySaints_en-GB
We meet on Thursdays in term time only from 9:30-11:30
More details about the club for a short description can be found on the mumsnet site: www.netmums.com/walthamforest/local/view/baby-toddler/parent-toddler-groups/tiny-saints-baby-and-toddler-group

Highams Park Horticultural Society's gardening club - 2nd Tuesday of every month
Meets at Winchester Road Methodist Church 7.30-9.30 pm.
New members of all ages and gardening abilities are very welcome, so do come along. £1.50 per meeting (including refreshments & raffle) and £5.00 annual membership, which gives free entry to RHS gardens, etc. A typical evening is usually a talk/demonstration, discussion and solving any gardening problems.

Baby Signing: Friday 10am-12. Once a month workshop: £15
Willows Complementary Centre 020 8523 2669
Teaching your baby Sign Language is a great way to improve communication between you and your child. Classes are fun, friendly and educational, providing an opportunity to meet new people and babies in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments provided along with baby signing starter pack. Suitable from 6 months - 18 months.

Music Classes: Fridays 12.45 - 2.30pm. 45 minute sessions: £4.25 per session
Willows Complementary Centre 020 8523 2669
Jo Jingles gives young children a fun introduction to music, singing and movement. Percussion instruments and nursery rhymes, action songs, and well known children's songs, rhythm games. Educational, creative and fun.

"Green Drinks at The Rose & Crown" - On the 1st of every month
Walthamstow Green Drinks is a social evening on the first of every month for anyone interested in environmental and community issues in the borough. Anyone can drop in to Green Drinks at the Rose and Crown pub on 53 Hoe St, Walthamstow E17 4SA from 8pm on the 1st of every month.

There is usually a talk from speakers 8.30-9.30 in the back room of the pub and a social continues afterwards in the bar. The Rose and Crown is a really welcoming community pub serving soft drinks as well as alcohol, including tea and coffee. For more information call Sue on 07950 953004 or email suewheat@mac.com

Baby & Toddler Activities - Thursday mornings
Two community groups for babies and toddlers meet in the Methodist Church in Winchester Road every Thursday morning.
Do-Re-Meebies - music for tots 9:30am - 10:10am
Baby Massage 10.30am -11:20am
There is a charge which is currently £4 a session.

"Jazz on the Park" @ The County Arms - 1st Thursday of every Month
Starting August 2014. An exciting ensemble of contemporary jazz musicians. £5 entry.
1st Thursday of every Month, 9 - 11:30pm
"Jazz on the Park" @ The County Arms
420 Hale End Rd,
Highams Park
E4 9PB
Contact shelley@twinnpromotions.co.uk