Redbridge set for another magical Christmas with showstopping December
Published: 18 November 2025
Christmas 2025 in Redbridge is set to be yet another festive bonanza, with Jack and the Beanstalk and The Wizard of Oz stage shows in Woodford, Hainault and Ilford; Santa's Christmas workshop in Woodford; Christmas craft sessions in libraries across Redbridge, five Christmas lights switch on events in town centres borough-wide, and festive cheer being spread everywhere from Valentines Mansion to Hainault Forest, even to Owls Play Centre at Fairlop Waters!
Councillor Kam Rai, Leader of Redbridge Council said, "We are getting a reputation in Redbridge for being THE place for families to come to enjoy Christmas festivities and celebrate together. We have brought out the decs, the music, the stage shows and food, and are bringing them right across the borough, so that everyone can come together and celebrate with family and friends near to where they live.
"With five town centres, 11 libraries, Valentines Mansion, Redbridge drama centre and our forest and parks all included, most at very little or no cost, people in Redbridge have real choice in how and where they celebrate the festive season. At the end of the year, when it's chilly and dark outside we hope to put an extra smile on the face of people of all ages as they enjoy counting down to lights switching on, laughing at a fun pop-up panto, or creating a wreath or other decorations for their homes. There's so much to do this December in Redbridge, so do get out and enjoy it if you're celebrating this year."
Events in Redbridge this December
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Date |
Event / Activity |
Location |
Time |
Price |
Booking Link |
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21 Nov 2025 |
Wanstead Christmas lights switch on |
George Green, opposite the tube station |
From 4pm |
FREE |
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22 Nov 2025 |
InIlford Christmas spectacular and lights switch on |
Outside Redbridge Town Hall |
Activities from 11am |
FREE |
Christmas inIlford 2025 – A Dazzling Day of Magic, Music, Lights & Celebration! - Inilford |
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25 Nov 2025 |
Hainault Christmas lights switch on |
Outside Hainault Library, Manford Way |
From 4pm |
FREE |
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23 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 |
Letter to Santa experience at 1965 Cafe |
Hainault forest cafe |
9AM - 4PM |
£5 |
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23 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 |
Letter to Santa experience at Owls Play Centre |
Owls Play Centre, Fairlop Water |
10AM - 5PM |
£5 |
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27 Nov 2025 |
Valentines Mansion Christmas lights switch on |
Outside the mansion |
From 4pm |
FREE |
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28 Nov 2025 |
Seven Kings Christmas lights switch on |
At Seven Kings tube station |
From 4pm |
FREE |
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29 Nov 2025 |
Fulwell Cross Christmas lights switch on |
From 4pm |
FREE |
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30 Nov 2025 |
Christmas Wreath Workshop |
Valentines Mansion & Gardens |
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
£65 |
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Throughout Dec 2025 |
Arts and crafts for Christmas |
Libraries across Redbridge |
FREE |
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29 - 30 Nov 2025 |
Hainault Forest Christmas Market |
Foxburrows Barn, Hainault Forest |
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
FREE entry |
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5 and 11 Dec 2025 |
Pop up Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk |
Redbridge Drama Centre, Woodford |
5PM |
£12.50 |
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6 Dec 2025 |
Pop up Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk |
Foxburrows Barn, Hainault Forest |
10AM, 12PM, 2PM |
£12.50 |
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07 Dec 2025 |
Christmas at Valentines Mansion |
Valentines Mansion |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
FREE |
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12 Dec 2025 |
Redbridge Music School Christmas Concert |
Redbridge Town Hall |
£7.50 |
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13 Dec 2025 |
Pop up Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk |
Kenneth More Theartre foyer |
11AM, 1PM, 3PM |
£12.50 |
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12–31 Dec 2025 |
Wizard of Oz Christmas Show |
Redbridge Drama Centre |
Various times |
£17.50 adult / £15 concession |
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13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 Dec 2025 |
Santa’s Christmas Workshop |
Redbridge Drama Centre |
Multiple time slots |
£15 child / £7 adult |
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14 Dec 2025 |
Santa’s Christmas Workshop |
Redbridge Drama Centre |
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM |
£15 child / £7 adult |
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16–18 Dec 2025 |
Christmas Ball Disco |
Owls Play Centre, Fairlop Waters |
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
[Price TBC] |
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Weekends 2–17 Dec |
Woodland Craft Sessions |
Hainault Forest Visitor Centre |
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
FREE |
Drop-in |
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19 - 21 Dec 2025 |
Christmas trail at 1865 cafe |
Hainault Forest cafe |
9AM - 4PM |
FREE |
