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Bookings are now open for our Autumn and Winter children’s and adults’ activity programme.
Packed full of Halloween half term activities, festive workshops for adults including wreath making and bath bombs and a new series of talks inspired by Animal Mummies: Uncovered at Epping Forest District Museum.
October half term activities
Join us for a week of spooktacular activities to keep every little monster busy!
Spooktacular Halloween Day Camp
Come along to our fun-filled spooktacular Halloween themed camp. Enjoy lots of spooky craft activities and games and put together your very own costume to wear to our Spooky party at the end of the day.
- Monday 24 October 10am – 3pm
- 5-12 years
- £22
- The Box, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5DN
- Book here
Family Fun Drop in: Make an Ancient Egyptian Anubis Mask
Come and make your very own Anubis mask inspired by the new exhibition Animal Mummies: Uncovered. This god, who took the form of a wild dog, helped Ancient Egyptians begin their journey to the afterlife.
All ages are welcome but the activity most suits those aged from 5 to 11 years.
No need to book, just drop in during the times below and allow about 30 minutes to do the activity.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Tuesday 25 October 10.30am – 3.30pm
- All ages
- £2.40
- Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
Play in the Forest
Have fun playing games at our Halloween Play in the Forest special event. You can take part in bug- hunting, den-building and a storytelling session as well as a host of spooky activities.
Fancy dress is encouraged! (but not essential).
For all ages, parental supervision required throughout.
Booking essential.
- Wednesday 26 October 10am – 12 noon
- All ages
- £4
- High Beech (by the Visitor Centre), Nursery Road, High Beech, IG10 4AF
- Book here
Children’s Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Come along to Ongar fire station and carve your own Halloween pumpkin.
Whether you want to make a traditional design, or try something completely different, our expert pumpkin carvers will help you create your own unique pumpkin to take home!
We will provide everything you need to spookify your doorstep this Halloween.
Thank you to Cammas Hall Farm for providing the Pumpkins for this session.
- Friday 28 October 10am – 12noon
- 5-12 Years
- £11.20
- Ongar Fire Station, 67 High Street, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9DT
- Book here
Epping Forest Inclusion Project October Half Term Programme
The Epping Forest Inclusion Project supports children and young people aged 3-25 with a learning difficulty or disability, through sport and leisure activities. We work alongside many providers in Essex to provide specialist support and fun activities all year round. We offer both term-time activities as well as a school holiday programme.
Activities Club
This half term we are running our activity club for 3 days! Join us and take part in lots of different activities from arts and crafts to team building games, sports and food workshops. We have FREE spaces available to children who receive Free School Meals and paid spaces for anyone who does not. We also have hot and cold lunches on offer!
- Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 October 10am-2pm
- 5-15 years
- Free or £5
- The Box Epping, St Johns Rd, Epping CM16 5DN
- Book here
Pumpkin Carving
This Halloween we are carving spooky pumpkins!
Everyone will receive a pumpkin and carving kit to take home after we’ve finished carving. We want to see all of your pumpkin designs and can’t wait for this scarily good activity.
- Friday 28 October 1-3pm
- 5+ years
- £8.80
- The Limes Centre, Limes Ave, Chigwell IG7 5LP
- Book here
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Adult Programme
For adults wanting to learn a new skill this autumn or start making homemade Christmas presents we’re running the following:
Pumpkin Carving Creations
Come along for our two-hour workshop and learn how to make pumpkin houses and other intricate pumpkin art during the evening. You’ll learn some amazing new skills and come away with your very own pumpkin masterpieces.
All materials supplied.
- Tuesday 25 October 7pm
- 16 and over
- £17
- Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
- Book here
Bath Bomb Making
Start making your homemade Christmas presents now!
Come along and learn how to make a selection of botanical bath bombs, meet new people and have a relaxing evening together. Bath bombs make great gifts for any occasion and you’ll be shown how to expertly wrap them too.
All materials supplied.
- Tuesday 8 November 7pm
- 16 and over
- £22
- Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
- Book here
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Learn how to make a beautiful Christmas wreath with our horticultural expert. We will also be making a Christmas table arrangement which will make a great gift or centrepiece for your festive table.
All materials will be provided.
- Tuesday 6 December 7pm
- 16 and over
- £30
- Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
- Book here
- Tuesday 13 December 10am
- 16 and over
- £30
- Waltham Abbey Community Centre, 46 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QD
- Book here
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