16/11/2023
'Tis Christmas time once more, with celebrations galore,
Marshmallows to toast and carols out the door.
So, join in the joy, the merriment, the fun,
Christmas in East London has just begun!
Check out our list of exciting events set for the festive season in your local area:
Catch-up with a warm cuppa
Join us every Monday to Friday, 9 – 5pm at the Linc Centre for a free tea and coffee. Drop by to enjoy a warm drink, engage in friendly conversation, play games, or simply unwind in a cosy space with friends and family. Everyone is welcome.
Chrisp Street’s festive light celebration
It’s back for another year! Enjoy fun activities with your friends and family at this special annual event at Chrisp Street Market on Thursday 23 November from 3 – 7pm. With school performances, hot chocolate, mince pies and children’s entertainment, it’s set to be a good time.
Festive fun for young people at Spotlight
Get ready for some cool vibes this Christmas period! Our Spotlight youth centres will be open between Monday 4 – Friday 22 December for young people to continue connecting with one another and our youth workers before the holidays begin.
Spotlight is also hosting a Christmas Sharing Week with amazing exhibitions, parties and showcases between from Monday 4- Friday 8 December. Keep an eye on Spotlight’s website for more info.
Snow much fun at Aberfeldy
Save the date for an awesome winter get together on Thursday 7 December from 3 – 6 pm at Aberfeldy Square. With a giant Christmas snow globe, delicious festive food and drinks, a winter market, and free family-friendly activities, it’s guaranteed to be a blast!
Chrisp Street Chrispmas event
Come and enjoy the Chrisp Street Chrispmas Fun Day on Saturday 16 December between 12 – 4pm. Delight in hourly snowfall, meet Santa in his grotto, and take a magical horse-drawn carriage ride through Chrisp Street Market.
Don’t miss out on this jolly Christmas celebration!
Elders Christmas lunch
Are you aged 60 or over? Then we’d love you to join us at our Elders Christmas Lunch at the Feldy on Tuesday 19 December from 1 – 4pm. Come along to enjoy a delicious three-course Christmas meal, dance to music, and take part in the festive raffle! Advanced booking is essential – please call the Feldy on 020 7515 6794 to secure your £6 ticket.
Santa’s Little Helper
Enjoy a special visit from the man himself, as Santa Claus descends from the North Pole to join our community at the Feldy! Come along to this family-friendly event on Thursday 21 December between 1 – 3pm, featuring games and crafts such as decorating baubles, writing messages to Santa and decorating gingerbread biscuits. Get your tickets from the Linc centre, the Feldy or the St Pauls Way Centre.
Now that you are in the know, grab your festive jumper, and let’s go!