Chobham's half term is two weeks this year. What's on for kids near E20

Chobham Academy's October half term runs for two weeks, from Monday 19 to Friday 30 October. Newham's suggested calendar for council schools has a one-week break, 26 to 30 October, though each school sets its own dates, so check yours. If your children are at Chobham, the first week is the harder one to fill.

Both weeks

• Dance With Us Halloween camp at Chobham Academy, 19 to 30 October, ages 3 to 11, with dance, acro and Halloween making. Book one day or all ten. The first week was running subject to numbers, so check it is on when you book. Details and booking
• Rising Stars holiday camp, ages 4 to 11, 19 to 30 October, listed on Better's Lee Valley half-term page.
• Surinderella at Theatre Royal Stratford East, 20 to 31 October, for ages 5 and up, with afternoon shows on both weeks. Tickets
• Swan pedalos on the Park, on school holidays until 31 October, weather permitting. Details

Week one, 19 to 23 October

• Family Freestyle at Sadler's Wells East, Thursday 22 October, 10am. Free, for children aged 2 to 4 with a parent or carer. Places are released 30 minutes before the session. Details

Week two, 26 to 30 October

• LEGO Store Halloween hunt at Westfield Stratford City, from Saturday 24 to 31 October. Free, find the hidden creatures and get a treat while supplies last. Details
• Tennis camp at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, 26 to 30 October, 10am to 1pm, ages 5 to 11. BMX Thrills and MTB Skills at Lee Valley VeloPark, Tuesday 27 October, ages 7 to 12. Both on Better's page
• Atlantis inflatable at the London Aquatics Centre, 26, 28 and 30 October, ages 8 and up. Book
• Project E20 Scare Fest at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, 26 to 31 October, 4pm to 10pm. For older children only: the page gives a minimum age and a minimum height of 1.3m. Details

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