Rediscover Redbridge, a free, family day to explore all the creativity that Redbridge has to offer!

Redbridge Central Library comes alive this spring with Rediscover Redbridge, a free, family day to explore all the creativity that Redbridge has to offer!

• Unleash your creativity this Easter holiday at Rediscover Redbridge on Wednesday 8 April at Redbridge Central Library.
• There will be dozens of free activities, performances and stalls to get inspired and explore what’s on offer, suitable for all ages and abilities.
• It is the largest creative showcase in the region, and you will be able to discover new hobbies, clubs, services and activities happening in Redbridge that bring communities together, help our wellbeing and make Redbridge a better place to live.
• Confirmed activities include free face painting and story times from Redbridge Libraries; family art workshops from Barkingside Art Club; South Asian dance performances from Dance To Inspire, SMK Academy and Cavaliers; acoustic music sets from Redbridge Music Lounge; glass painting from Working Glass; badge making from Redbridge Museum and Heritage Centre; an open gallery exhibition at SPACE; and a Truck Art installation, marbling workshops and Dance For Fitness workshop by Colours of Redbridge.
• All activities are totally free to try, and workshops are available first-come-first-served on the day. A full programme will be announced on the website in April.

Looking for something fun, inspiring, and completely free to do this Easter holidays? Bring the whole family to Rediscover Redbridge on Wednesday 8 April at Redbridge Central Library for a full day of creativity, colour, and hands-on discovery.

This is the largest creative showcase in the region, and everything on offer is free to enjoy throughout the day. It’s a brilliant chance for children and adults alike to try something new, explore their creativity, and discover what’s happening right on their doorstep.

Families can dip in and out of a packed programme of activities, including face painting, dance performances, story times, a vibrant Truck Art installation, live music and glass painting. Whether you love making, moving, listening, or experimenting, there’s something to spark every imagination.

Rediscover Redbridge is all about having a go—no experience needed. Meet local creatives, watch performances, join workshops, and uncover new hobbies you might never have tried before.

This joyful day out celebrates creativity, community, and curiosity. Come along, get involved, and rediscover just how much fun Redbridge has to offer. All events are free to attend and there are activities suitable for all ages, interests and accessibility requirements.

For the full programme listings, visit the website at www.colours.red, call 020 8708 2858 and choose option 4, or keep an eye out for listings in your local library.

Eliyah from Barkingside Art Club said: “Rediscover Redbridge is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate creativity, inclusion and community. Last year, we used creativity to raise awareness around inclusion, giving children and young people a voice to express themselves and celebrate their individuality. We are proud to be part of a day that brings families together, showcases local talent, and helps people discover the inspiring creative opportunities available across Redbridge.”

Linda Speedwell from Friends of Loxford said: “The quality and variety of the of the events happening here in Redbridge is absolutely outstanding. I am particularly impressed with the inclusion of all abilities, nationalities and diverse audiences, with the goal of having fun and being acknowledged. Rediscover Redbridge showcases who we are and what we can do with no boundaries. I’m excited to see the crafting workshops, the amazing electric Truck Art, and Dance for Fitness workshops – it should be a lot of laugh-out-loud fun.”

Programme Director of Colours of Redbridge, Pete Nichols, said: “People often tell us that they don’t know about all the great stuff happening in Redbridge. Rediscover Redbridge is our way to help people find out what’s going on, have a go at a new activity and maybe find a new club to join or hobby to take up. I think people will be amazed at how much actually goes on in Redbridge – there’s so much to do here if you know where to look!”

For anyone interested in getting more involved in the Colours of Redbridge programme, please email hello@colours.red.

About the programme:

Colours of Redbridge is an award-winning programme of community-led arts and culture in the borough of Redbridge. It is part of Creative People and Places (CPP), a national programme from Arts Council England, where local people decide what culture happens in their area.

The programme supports people who live, work or study in Redbridge develop their own creative and cultural projects for everyone to enjoy.

As well as Arts Council England, the programme is supported by the following local organisations: Age UK; Community Action Redbridge; Ekota Academy; Friends of Loxford; Iford Business Improvement District; Muslimah Sports Association; SPACE Studios; and Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure.