10am-4pm. Get help with your family history research from The East London Family History Society. Free. Drop in.  

2pm. Get up-close and personal with the collections as the Archivist celebrates the history of old Dagenham Village accompanied by images from the archive. Free.…

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm. Get dressed up, strike a pose and have a go at caricature drawing in the Fanshawe portrait galleries. Free. Drop in. No…

In the 70th anniversary year of Partition and Indian Independence, explore the history of Britain’s South Asian population with our latest Britain on Film programme…

10am-4pm. Explore Valence House Museum with our Halloween themed backpacks, filled with different fun activities. Suitable for children under 8. Free. Drop in. No booking…

11am-4pm. Meet some of Valence House’s long-dead residents.  Lots of ghoulish and disgusting activities will keep the family entertained all day. Free.  

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm. Create something colourful to take home in this Autumn arts and crafts activity. £1.50 per child. Drop in. No booking required.  

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm. Celebrate Frankenstein's 200th anniversary with monstrous Halloween decoration making. £1.50 per child. Drop in. No booking required.

1pm-4pm. Join the Valence Volunteers for this fun afternoon that will challenge your braincells. £5. Booking essential: 020 8227 2034.   Please note change of…

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm. Get ready for our Harry Potter themed Christmas and make some magical beast decorations. Free. Drop in. No booking required.  

2pm-4pm. Gather your friends and family for this Harry Potter quiz afternoon. Suitable for children over 8 and adults of all ages. £5. Booking essential:…

2pm. Get up-close and personal with the collections as the Museum Assistant looks at the Dagenham Idol. Free.  

10am-4pm. Meet Santa and take part in our magical Harry Potter themed Christmas activities. £3 per child, or £5 for 2 children. Booking essential: 020…

3pm-8pm. Meet Santa and take part in our magical Harry Potter themed Christmas activities. £3 per child, or £5 for 2 children. Booking essential: 020…

7pm-9pm. Step into the potion dungeon for an evening of mixing magical ingredients to create spell-binding cocktails. Muggles, witches and wizards welcome. Price tbc. Advanced…

1pm-3pm. Learn how to make a Winter wreath with products from the garden in this adult workshop. Suitable for beginners and refreshments provided . £5…

11am-3pm. Decorate some festive cupcakes in this yummy workshop and make a fancy personalised box for your cupcake creations. £4.50 per child. Advanced booking essential:…