Softer
A celebration of textile artists working with fabric, wool, yarn and all things soft. From quilts to soft sculpture to knitted stained glass.
The Mill, Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, until Sunday, August 11. Details: 020 8521 3211, themill-coppermill.org

 

Rocket Factory

Let your kids become mad scientists with the help of Professor Nitrate. From rocket cars to air cannons, the professor will let his helpers loose on the new test range. Then over the weekends Professor Nitrate will be joined by more mad scientists who will help him perform some exciting outdoor experiments.
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, July 20-September 1.
Telephone: 01992 707370, royalgunpowdermills.com

 

Medieval Weekend
Over the bank holiday weekend the theme is medieval - and the kids will love it. Not only will there be displays of birds of prey and archery, but for your little princes and princesses there will be craft activities, quests and adventures, and traditional story-telling.
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, August 24-26. Details above.

 

Inside, Outside and Up in the Air
Three weeks of jam packed fun exploring the indoors and out. Get creative and make your own trendy t-shirts, decorate plates and plant pots and make yourself smell sweet with homemade soaps as well as much much more!
Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Road, Shoreditch. July 30-August 16. Details: 020 7739 9893, geffrye-museum.org.uk

 

Spectacular Spaces Family Day
Come along and celebrate London homes and the glorious gardens. Listen to live music, play garden games and even make your own short films about life as a Londoner. There is something for everyone.
Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Road, Shoreditch. Sunday, July 28. Details above.

 

Bugs and Blooms Family Day
A day of fun in the garden. Play garden games, handle mini-beasts and get creative by making your own garden windmills. Suitable for all ages.
Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Road, Shoreditch. Sunday, August 11
Details above.

Children’s Activity Week
A fun-filled week of stories, craftwork and games. Join in and learn about The Tale of Joseph - a dreamer with a very fancy coat.
St Edmund’s Halls, Chingford Mount Road, Chingford. July 29-August 2.walthamforest.gov.uk

 

Creepy Beats: Rap, Rhythm and Rhyme
Join top comedy poet Neal Zetter as he performs his zany, inter-active poems with a creepy theme for the whole family. You’ll also get the chance to write and share your own rhymes.
Walthamstow Library, High Street, Walthamstow. Saturday, July 27. Details: 020 8496 3000, wflibraries.eventbrite.com

 

Creepy Character Masquerade Masks
Rival the Addams Family by joining artist Elizabeth Oniri for this family masquerade mask workshop. Create your own creepy character and prepared to get spooky.
Higham Hill Library, North Countess Road, Walthamstow. Saturday, July 27. Details: 020 8496 3000, wflibraries.eventbrite.com

 

House of Horrors
Get creepy and creative by making your very own creepy house, with opening windows and doors to reveal the cast of characters from the Summer Reading Challenge, plus a few scary characters from your imagination.
North Chingford Library, The Green, Chingford. Saturday, July 27. Details: 020 8496 3000, wflibraries.eventbrite.com

 

Wild About Wetlands
Hunt for dragonflies, meet the bees, bats and owls and discover the hidden treasure at the end of the trail. With arts, crafts and much much more, bring a picnic and make a day of it.Waltham Abbey Gardens, Abbey View, Waltham Abbey. Tuesday, July 30, 10am-3.30pm. Details: 08456 770 600, visitleevalley.org.uk

 

African Dancing and Drumming
Try your hand at African dancing and drumming, with this arts workshop, organised as part of the Leytonstone Festival. There will be opportunities to make musical instruments and costumes too. For children aged five and over.
Langthorne Park, Leytonstone High Road, Leytonstone on Saturday, July 20, 12 noon-3pm. Details: artsinwalthamforest.com

 

My Secret Garden
Fun packed activities for all the family to make and do together. Be inspired by the nature in the new William Morris Garden and The Art of Embroidery exhibition. William Morris Gallery Lloyd Park, Forest Road, London on Tuesday, July 27. Details: mgallery.org.uk

 

Creepy Journal workshop
Do you love to be creative and enjoy horror? Join artist Elizabeth Oniri to create and bind your own spooky journal to record your thoughts, stories... or maybe even your best ghost stories or scariest nightmares!
Wood Street Library, Forest Road, Walthamstow on Tuesday, July 27, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Details: 020 8496 3000, wflibraries.eventbrite.com