Healthy Families Festival

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Dagenham Park Church of England School | Dagenham, EN

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Join us for a fun-filled day at the Healthy Families Festival, packed with activities, food, and wellness tips!
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.


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Where is it happening?

Dagenham Park Church of England School, School Road, Dagenham, United Kingdom

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