Wood Street Festival is a whole day filled with fun activities and special offers, from family friendly creative workshops to evening clubnights and karaoke for the adults. There’s a range of great things taking place, many of which are free or low cost. Check out the Wood Street Festival programme below:
Half price eye tests with complimentary dry eye assessment
Wood Street Opticians, 153 Wood Street, E17 3LX
9am – 5:30pm
Recently acquired by new owners, Wood Street Opticians are keen to support the community with some fantastic offers and their new dry eye assessment service.
10% off all flowers
Betty June Flowers (inside Biba Browns), 163 Wood Street, E17 3LX
10am – 5pm
Perfect day to pick up some flowers for any occasion with 10% off at Betty June Flowers.
Free prosecco with every haircut
Biba Browns, 163 Wood Street, E17 3HX
10am – 5pm
To make you feel extra glamourous, Biba Browns is giving a glass of prosecco with every haircut.
Secret of Wood Street Walking Tour (pt.1) with Joanna Moncrieff
Meet outside Wood Street Station, E17 3LX
11am – 12:30pm
Seek out lost pubs, film studio, and mansion as well as walk down a path which dates back several centuries, and hear some fascinating stories behind them. Advance booking only: CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Bouncy castle and kids craft
Aavo café, 193 Wood Street, E17 3NU
11am – 7pm
Bouncy castle, slides and kids arts and crafts session is available to all families who dine at Aavo café.
Tai Chi with Ricardo
Troubridge Square, E17 3HB
2pm – 3pm
Local tai chi teacher Ricardo is offering a free class that uses slow, flowing movements to build balance, strength, and body awareness. The session is rooted in the calming, meditative side of tai chi, helping people ease stress and support their overall wellbeing.
World Ocean Day kids craft
Wood Street Library, Troubridge Square, E17 3HB
2pm – 4pm
All kids are welcome to Wood Street Library’s free kids craft session. This edition also coincides with World Ocean Day (June 8) so come down and create your own sea creatures, coral reefs and underwater habitats.
Grind then unwind
Wood Street Bakery, 21 Wood Street, E17 3JX
2pm – 4pm & 6pm – 9pm
2pm – 4pm: Collab with Wood Street Coffee: Enjoy a single-origin Kenyan coffee paired with a special-edition pastry, while little ones get creative with a colouring print by lookbook.cafe
6pm – 9pm: Join us for the launch of ‘Bakery Lates’ – wine and charcuterie evenings with wine from Renegade, Mediterranean inspired snacks and music by DJ Marley D!
Secret of Wood Street Walking Tour (pt.2) with Joanna Moncrieff
Meet outside Wood Street Station, E17 3LX
2pm – 3:30pm
Uncover areas which were once among the poorest in the district, find out the story of Master McGrath, hear about the fighting parson, see a building saved because of a tree and see the site of a terrible murder from the 1700s. Advance booking only: CLICK HERE TO BOOK.
Bridgerton themed tea party
The Old Station Yard Café, Old Station Yard, 186 Wood Street, E17 3NA
2pm – 5pm
How well have you followed Bridgerton Family? Take our quiz and enjoy your choice of a wide range of teas, and enjoy a walk around Lancaster’s, Walthamstow’s beautiful Garden Centre. Advance booking recommended to avoid disappointment: CLICK HERE TO BOOK.
Chill Out Tent DJs
2pm – 5pm
Wood Street Bear, 135 Wood Street, E17 3HX
Music that makes you think “Sunsets in Ibiza, sheep watching in Scotland, little fluffy clouds in Arizona…” Free entry
Personalised heat printed pencil cases
2pm – 6pm
Tokens and Treats, Wood Street Indoor Market, 98-100 Wood Street, E17 3HX
Tokens and Treats always have handcrafted items on offer, but for today only they are selling affordable personalised pencil cases using their on site heat press. So pick one up and explore the rest of the indoor market too.
Lost for Words art exhibition
2pm – midnight
Wood Street Bear, 135 Wood Street, E17 3HX
Artists who shout at the world with punk-fueled cynicism and subversive charm are displaying their creations. Free entry.
HIIT50 free high impact exercise class
Pure Muscles Gym, 209 Wood Street, E17 3NU
3pm – 4pm
Pure muscles gym has excellent facilities, instructors and classes and they’re offering a chance for non-members to try a HIIT50 class for free. Advance booking only: CLICK HERE TO BOOK. Please note that you’ll be prompted to create a free account with Pure Muscles Gym, and will receive a standard health and safety questionnaire via email which you must complete before attending.
BBQ terrace party w/ face-painting
The Duke, 112 Wood Street, E17 3HX
3pm – 8pm
The Duke Pub and Buns collaborate to bring you the best mix of fun, food and drinks with face-painting available for children. Free entry.
Run club w/ free beer
Wood Street Bear, 135 Wood Street, E17 3LX
4pm
Want to start training for next years London Marathon but need extra encouragement? Then this is the right activity for you. Meet at Wood Street Bear at 4pm, receive instructions on the route, and do a 5k loop. A free beer awaits those who finish.
Live art disco
Images in Frames, 51 Wood Street, E17 3JX
4pm – 8pm
Bring friends and family to the Images in Frames gallery space and enjoy music, drinks and a live artist. Free entry.
Cove17 Soundsystem
Cove17, 106 Wood Street, E17 3HX
5pm – Midnight
Cove17 host a legendary free party, with barbershop DJ’s and friends playing an eclectic mix to keep you dancing all night long.
HIIT50 free entry level Yogasana exercise class
Pure Muscles Gym, 209 Wood Street, E17 3NU
7pm – 8pm
Pure muscles gym has excellent facilities, instructors and classes and they’re offering a chance for non-members to try an entry level Yogasana class for free. Advance booking only: CLICK HERE TO BOOK. Please note that you’ll be prompted to create a free account with Pure Muscles Gym, and will receive a standard health and safety questionnaire via email which you must complete before attending.
Sex, Drugs and Toilet Roll
The Old Station Yard Café, Old Station Yard, 186 Wood Street, E17 3NA
6pm – 7pm
Learn about the history of Wood Street with Barefoot Tony! Jacket potato supper included in the ticket price. Advance booking recommended to avoid disappointment: CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Jambalaya, Supper and Blues
The Old Station Yard Café, Old Station Yard, 186 Wood Street, E17 3NA
2pm – 5pm
Soul to satisfy your ears and your taste buds! The Battered Saucepans live band return to The Old Station Yard Cafe! Savour tasty Jambalaya (included in the ticket price) and enjoy the drinks bar as you dance to soul, blues and rock music! Advance booking recommended to avoid disappointment: CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Drag cabaret
Pixie’s Bar, The Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street, E17 3HX
8pm – 10pm
‘Pixie Presents’ are known locally for their inclusive and LGBTQI+ friendly events. They never disappoint, and this will have you gagging with laughter. Free entry.
Karaoke
The Flower Pot, 128 Wood Street, E17 3HX
8pm – midnight
Ready to step-up from singing in the shower? Then this is your time to shine. If you’re shy then come down and show your support for the locals who give it their all.
Quin Lamont Luke
Wood Street Bear, 135 Wood Street, E17 3LX
8pm – midnight
Live music and DJ sent from the legendary Quin Lamont Luke. Free entry.
Wood Street Festival Afterparty
The Duke, 112 Wood Street, E17 3HX
8pm – 3am
The Duke will be providing the late night afterparty, with DJs spinning dancefloor bangers till 3am. For all those who want continue the buzz of the festival. 18+, ID required, Free Entry
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Please note that each venue is managing their own activity, so check with them directly should you have any queries. Some activities require advance booking.
This event is brought to you by We are Wood Street and is supported by Waltham Forest Council and sponsored by Stow Brothers.