What’s on
Hackney Walls: Artist Call Out - Open Call for Hackney-Based Artists
Hackney Council in partnership with Wood Street Walls will have several paid opportunities to create large-scale public realm works in Hackney Central.
Beginners 0 to 5k Running Course
A beginner’s running course, gradually coaching people to start or get back to running.
Holding Form: A Solo Exhibition by Ben Wakeling
A new solo exhibition by local Hackney-based artist Ben Wakeling.
Home Office Community Engagement Fund 2026/2027
Central Government's Community Engagement Fund (CEF) is a £150,000 grant fund to support grassroots and community organisations to engage communities and raise awareness of priority Home Office policy areas and the support available.
Michal Malinowski at Hackney Central Library
Join a very special Polish language event at Hackney Central Library!
Hackney Altfest
Hackney Altfest is a seven-day cultural festival celebrating the borough’s best alternative venues.
Canalside Live Sustainability Session
A free afternoon of live music, food and conversation.
Bring Your Baby Guided London Walk: Women from Dalston's History
Bring Your Baby Guided London Walks are sensitively devised to suit parents and carers of even the tiniest babies to enjoy London’s history.
Noughts and Crosses
Noughts and Crosses: This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
Ballet Black at 25
Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates its 25th anniversary with a much-anticipated return to Hackney Empire.
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Victoria Park
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Victoria Park
De Beauvoir Jazz Festival 2026
De Beauvoir Jazz Festival is a 2 day jazz festival taking place across De Beauvoir Town, Hackney on 10-11th July 2026.
Spring Concert
Join Hackney Festival Chorus for our spring concert as we delve into the worlds of these two great composers.
Upcycled Fashion Workshop: Pierce Your Shirt with MINSKI
A hands-on workshop experimenting with eyelets, ribbon and metal attachments to reshape and customise a shirt.
Plant Swap
A relaxed, drop-in session — bring plants, seedlings or cuttings to swap with others.
Queer Nature (for LGBTIQ+ Families)
Come and spend time with other queer families. There will be a foraging walk for primary aged children and their families and a nature crafting workshop open to all.
Play Fair
You're invited to Play Fair, a community festival meets society fair for East London!
Upcycled Fashion Workshop: Patch Making Workshop with UIIBA Club
A 1-hour introduction to hand sewing.
DYKE Systems Ltd
Sally and Susan aren’t your average suburban women. They're business women. You’re invited to the most prestigious seminar of the year that could help you get filthy rich!
Build Your Own Wormery
Join the team at Hearth for a hands-on workshop exploring how to turn your kitchen waste into nutrient-rich fertiliser using worms.
Free talk with artist Jonathan Hogg
Join Hackney u3a and Hackney Libraries for a talk by audiovisual artist Jonathan Hogg.
Hackney Italian Club
A free monthly Italian conversation club for learners, experienced and native speakers.
Rio Forever: Opening Night
Rio Forever: Opening Night launches the Rio Cinema’s 50th anniversary celebratory season of events with a special night combining film, music and Hackney’s creative spirit.
CineMediterra Film Festival
CineMediterra is a boutique quarterly film festival celebrating bold, distinctive cinema from across the Mediterranean.
Upcycled Fashion Workshop: Create Bag Charms with Anna England
A hands-on introduction to sewing and upcycling, where you’ll create your own stuffed bag charms and keyrings from scrap fabric and damaged clothing.
Build the Internet with Lego
Ever wondered where your videos, games and messages actually go? Come and explore the world “behind the screen” in this fun, hands-on family workshop.
Hackney Plants Stories
Join an artists-led workshop to explore seeds and plants and make unique plant drawings.
Stories & Rhymes at Hackney Central Library
Join in with a fun, interactive session with books and songs for babies, toddlers and their adults. Older siblings are welcome for our half-term special.
Make a Bird for Clapton Library’s Blossom Tree
Create a beautiful little bird to live in Clapton’s blossom tree!
Mystery Eggs Storytime
Find eggs around the library with hidden messages inside to create your own magical story.
Handprint Bunnies & Chicks
Create a brood of fuzzy chicks and bouncy bunnies with your handprints!
Stories & Rhymes at Woodberry Down Library
Join in with a fun, interactive session with books and songs for babies, toddlers and their adults. Older siblings are welcome for our half-term special.
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Victoria Park
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Victoria Park
Handprint Bunnies & Chicks
Create a brood of fuzzy chicks and bouncy bunnies with your handprints!
Stories & Rhymes at Stamford Hill Library
Join in with a fun, interactive session with books and songs for babies, toddlers and their adults. Older siblings are welcome for our half-term special.
Make a Spring Weather Mobile
Bring a splash of seasonal magic to your home by crafting a vibrant, hanging spring weather mobile!
Digital Literacy Workshop
Do you need help with your emails? Are you not sure where to begin with Google or Microsoft Office? Join this friendly workshop to get started!
Make Your Own Flower Crown
Craft your very own petal-powered flower crown to take home.
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