The Barking Dog Theatre Company
presents…Alice in Wonderland
Friday 1 November
North Weald Village Hall, High Road,
North Weald CM16 6BU
11am
£8 per ticket, most suitable for 5 – 9 years but all ages welcome
The Barking Dog Theatre Company presents an exciting
adaptation of one of the most famous books, Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland.
You can expect catchy sing-along songs, fabulous
puppets and lots of
surprises. From when Alice falls down the rabbit
hole to the hilarious and curious ending, everyone, even the adults, will
be spellbound. A great show suitable for families and particularly for
children aged five to nine years. Children must be accompanied by a
responsible adult.
Join us for the opening of our Ice Age
Exhibition, with a special display by Essex Rock and Mineral Society and the
chance to make an Ice Age Animal Mask. Children must be accompanied by a
responsible adult. No booking required, just drop in.
Spooky Steps Dance Workshop
Wednesday 30 October
10.30am – 12noon
£10, 5+ years
Booking essential
Come and
celebrate Halloween by learning a dance based on the famous ‘Thriller’ video
and play some spooky themed games. Please feel free to come dressed up on a
Halloween theme. Spooky fruity juices will be provided.
Join us for an
amazing demonstration of how tools were made during the Stone Age and make your
own piece of Ice Age art. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
No booking required, just drop in.
Takeover
Day
Wednesday
20 November
11am
– 3pm
Students from King Harold Business &
Enterprise Academy will be running the museum for the day. Join us to get
involved with their activities, take a unique tour, and see how they have
transformed the museum.
Cavalcade
of Light
Friday
29 November
5pm
– 7pm
All
ages welcome
Explore the
museum after hours as we celebrate the Cavalcade of Light. Before the lights
are switched on join us for an evening of music, activities, and festive
refreshments. No need to book. Children need to be accompanied by a responsible
adult.
Father
Christmas
Saturday
7 December
10.30am
– 4pm
£6
per child, all ages welcome
Come along for
our annual festive Christmas event. Have
a go at our Christmas craft, visit Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a
gift. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No need to book,
just drop in. You will be allocated a
time to visit the grotto. You may be required to wait; art and craft activities
are available to do while you wait.
Toddler
Father Christmas
Tuesday
10 December
10am
– 12noon
£6
per child, most suitable for toddlers aged 2 – 4 years
Our regular toddler session has a very
special guest today. Father Christmas will be here in his grotto. As well as
our regular rhyme, craft and story, you can also visit the grotto and receive a
special gift. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. To book your
place please call the museum on 01992 716882 or email museum@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Morning Explorers is a relaxed free early opening for families and children with autism spectrum conditions and sensory processing differences who would benefit from a quieter environment to explore the museum. Where possible gallery lights will be dimmed and interactives/sounds will be turned off.
Visitors will be invtied to use our Sensory Trail Backpacks (limited number available), take part in activities related to our exhibitions and enjoy a chill out space with sensory toys.
This is a drop in even, no need to book. Morning Explorers is suitable for families with children aged 2 – 15 years. Sibling are more than welcome too.
Sensory Trial Backpacks – these contain calming toys ear defenders and a sensory trail with activities to do in our galleries and garden. Available from Saturday 28 September.
A refundable deposit of £10 or a form of ID (i.e. driver’s licence or passport) will be required to use a backpack.
Join in our fun, friendly session and help your child develop essential school-ready skills through rhymes, stories and craft. Booking essential, call the museum on 01992 716882 or email museum@eppingforestdc.gov.uk Toddlers must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Up to two toddlers per adult.
22 October Old Mother Hubbard
19 November Goosey Goosey Gander
14 January This is the Way …
11 February Pancake Tuesday
17 March I had a Little Hobby Horse
Family Fun – Drop in Arts and Crafts
12noon
– 3pm,
All
ages welcome (most suitable for 5 – 11 year olds), £2 per child
Epping Forest District Museum, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey. Fun with Clay workshop.
Fun family art and craft activities for you to make together and take home. No need to book, just drop in and allow approximately 20 minutes for the activity. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
October
Half Term
29 Oct Milk Bottle Mammoths
February
Half Term
18 Feb Space Craft
Easter
7 Apr Easter Bunny Mask
14 Apr Easter Flower Bower
We regret we cannot accommodate large
groups or holiday clubs at these sessions.
Please contact us to arrange something.
Epping Forest District Museum 