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Get in the Christmas spirit with festive filled events and activities from the Community, Culture and Wellbeing team.
Cavalcade of Light
As part of Waltham Abbey Town Council’s Cavalcade of Light event, Epping Forest District Museum is having a late opening.
Join us for an evening of festive fun, refreshments, live entertainment, and a light display, before the town lights are switched on and the procession begins.
- Where: Epping Forest District Museum, 39 – 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
- When: Friday 26 November
- Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
- Free entry
- All ages welcome
Pupils from Upshire Primary School will be performing classic Christmas songs and King Harold Academy students will be bringing their ukulele and guitar ensemble to perform in the museum garden.
This event is also a great opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping in the museum gift shop and, of course, look around the galleries and exhibitions.
For more information on visit the Cavalcade of Light website
Make your own lantern
Create our own beautiful lantern to join in the celebrations for the Waltham Abbey Festival of Light.
Wreath making & Floral Festive Art Workshops
Come along and have some festive fun while making your very own tailor-made Christmas wreath for your front door or to give as a gift. You can also make a Victorian scented floral art centre piece to wow friends and family during the festive season.
- Where: Waltham Abbey Community Centre, 46 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QD
- When: Thursday 2 December or Thursday 16 December
- Time: 10 am – 12 noon
- Price: £21.50 including all materials
- For adults
- Book online
Santa Claus is coming to town
Epping Forest district residents must be on Father Christmas’ good list because he is visiting the museum 3 times this year.
Father Christmas at Epping Forest District Museum
Our special Christmas event is back. Have a go at our Christmas craft and explore the ‘Game Plan’ exhibition while you wait to visit the grotto and receive a special gift from Father Christmas himself.
- Where: Epping Forest District Museum, 39 – 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
- When: Saturday 4 December
- Time: 11am – 3:30pm
- Price: £6 per child
Toddler Father Christmas
A special opportunity for our youngest visitors to meet Father Christmas.
- Where: Epping Forest District Museum, 39 – 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
- When: Tuesday 7 December
- Time: 10 am – 12 noon
- Price: £6 per child
Places must be booked for this visit
- Call: 01992 716882
- Email museum@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Evening Father Christmas
Come and meet Father Christmas after school with our special late-night opening.
- Where: Epping Forest District Museum, 39 – 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
- When: Tuesday 7 December
- Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
- Price: £6 per child
Booking is not required for the Saturday or evening Father Christmas events; timeslots will be allocated on the day. Please note there may be a wait at busy periods.
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