Healthy Families Festival
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Dagenham Park Church of England School | Dagenham, EN
About this Event
Join us on Saturday 11th April for a FREE Healthy Families Festival, powered by Let’s Get Active (LGA) in partnership with local health and wellbeing services.
This is a relaxed, drop-in community event designed for children and families of all ages. You don’t need to stay all day — pop in whenever it suits you and enjoy a range of fun, inclusive activities and free refreshments.
Throughout the day, families will have the chance to take part in a variety of sessions led by experienced coaches and instructors, including:
Active Explorers sessions – playful, movement-based activities for younger children and their families
Family yoga sessions – calm, accessible sessions focused on movement, breathing, and wellbeing
We’ll also be providing refreshments on the day, so you can relax, refuel, and enjoy the experience together.
Why come along?
- Enjoy free, fun activities for children and families
- Try out Let’s Get Active sessions at no cost
- Meet local health, wellbeing, and community services
- Share your ideas about what activities your community needs
- Help shape future family-focused programmes in your area
This event is about movement, wellbeing, and community — creating a space where families feel welcome, listened to, and supported.
Good to know
- Free entry – no cost to attend
- Drop-in event – arrive at any time
- All activities are family-friendly and inclusive
- Food and refreshments provided
Come along, get active, share your ideas, and help shape healthier opportunities for families in your community. We’d love to see you there.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Arrival & Welcome
Info: Families arrive, sign in, and get settled. Staff will be on hand to support access needs and answer any questions.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Active Explorers (Early Years Physical Activity Session)
Host: Coach Ade
Info: A fun, play-based physical activity session for early years children and their families, focused on movement, confidence, and physical literacy.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM
Refreshment Break
Info: Light refreshments available. Families are welcome to rest, recharge, or move at their own pace.
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Family Yoga
Host: Coach Parris
Info: A calm, inclusive yoga session designed for children and families to take part together, supporting relaxation, movement, and wellbeing.
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:35 AM
Refreshment Break
Info: Time to rest, hydrate, and transition comfortably between activities.
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Active Explorers (Early Years Physical Activity Session)
Host: Coach Ade
Info: A second opportunity to take part in Active Explorers, allowing families flexibility to join when it suits them best.
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
Refreshment Break
Info: Refreshments available. Informal conversations with staff and other families.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Family Yoga
Host: Coach Parris
Info: A second family yoga session, offering another relaxed and inclusive opportunity to participate.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Refreshments, Networking & Event Close
Info: Families are invited to stay, enjoy refreshments, connect with other families, and speak with the Let’s Get Active team before the event concludes.
Where is it happening?
Dagenham Park Church of England School, School Road, Dagenham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00





