Discover our events, activities and more in our centre
From half-term activities to Summer Holidays we always have something going on at The Exchange, so be sure to check this page often so you don't miss out.
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More infoThe Big Toy Rehoming
5th June - 8th June
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More infoExchange Arcade
Test out your gaming skills at the Exchange Arcade wall on level 3.
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More infoYoung Citizen nominees
A pair of 15-year-old twins from Chadwell Heath who have been passing on their basketball skills as volunteer coaches were last week’s Young Citizen n...
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More infoWho will be our new Mascot?
We need your help! Who should be the Wild Cubs mascot?
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More infoValentines Day
Valentine's day competition, get involved and win!
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More infoMother's Day
We will be holding a competition and you can be in with a chance of winning a £50 experience day voucher!
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More infoDinosaur time!
27th May - 31st May
Have you ever wanted to become a palaeontologist? Well now is your chance!
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More infoOur first Kid's Club event!
26th May
Our very first Kid's Club event, stay tuned!
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More infoEaster activities
15th April - 19th April
We will be having a fun-filled Easter full of different activities for the kids to enjoy!
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Kids club launch
8th April - 12th April
Wild Cubs launch on level 1!
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More infoEaster trading hours
Check out our Easter opening hours.
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Wild Cubs free play area now open
Our huge new safari-themed play area for kids is now open on level 1.
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More infoThe Entertainer ball pit trolley dash!
15th-18th May
Enter our family Giant Ball Pit Challenge taking place from 15th-18th May to Win a Trolley Dash at The Entertainer!
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More infoPhoto mosiaic wall
17th May
This will be placed on level 1 opposite the Entertainer (10am-4pm).
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More infoEid Kids Club Activity
26th May
Activities include making an Eid Star and Moon Lolly Holder at this very first Kids club
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More infoThe Entertainer is Now Open
The Entertainer is now open on level 1! Head on down and explore a whole new world.
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More infoEid Activities
31st May 2019 - 4th June 2019
Our Eid activities are just around the corner, join us for a host of activities between 31st May - 4th June.
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More infoActive August Challenge 2019!
5th - 25th August 2019
The Active August Challenge is arriving soon at The Exchange! Get involved and win weekly prizes including a £500 gift card!
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More infoOne Great day
4th August 2019
One Great Day is a series of family and community charity events being held throughout the month of July to raise money for St Francis Hospice and Gre...
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More infoSummer activities
This summer we have a whole lot of fun planned at Exchange Ilford to keep the whole family entertained!
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More infoCaptain Calamity children event: Balloon Jam
27-28th July, 21st September
Captain Calamity will be hosting a range of super cool children's activities throughout the year at Exchange Ilford shopping centre!
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More infoGravitas
This summer the Culture Team in Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure has joined the Circulate London Consortium to bring some of the best UK and interna...
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More infoActive August Challenge leader board standings - Week 2!
Who were last weeks top steppers in the Active August Challenge and who won the weekly prize? Find out here.
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Active August Challenge - Final Leaderboard Standings!
Who were last weeks top steppers in the Active August Challenge and who won the weekly prize? Find out here.
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More infoCaptain Calamity children event- Bubble Show
29th-30th August
Captain Calamity will be hosting a range of super cool children's activities throughout the year at Exchange Ilford shopping centre!
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More infoToddler music & moves!
Toddler Music & Movers is currently on hold until further notice.
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More infoRetailer Awards 2019
Vote in The Exchange retailer awards 2019 for your chance to win a £100 gift card.
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More infoCaptain Calamity children event- Wacky Wizard Show
12th & 13th October
Captain Calamity will be hosting a range of super cool children's activities throughout the year at Exchange Ilford shopping centre!
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More infoChristmas Parade
The Christmas Parade is right around the corner, Don't forget to put it in your calander as it is NOT a day you want to miss!!
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More infoElfie Selfie
Take a selfie in our Santa Sleigh!
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More infoSanta's Grotto
Come along and meet Santa in his grotto!
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More infoAlparq
Alparq is located on level 3 in The Loft.
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More infoThree Open Business Event
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More infoChristmas Market
Redbridge Business & Enterprise have organised a Christmas market.
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More infoChristmas Jumper Day Friday 13th
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More infoCaptain Calamity children event- Santamime Show
19th-21st December
Captain Calamity will be hosting a range of super cool children's activities throughout the year at Exchange Ilford shopping centre!
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More infoSpot the difference competition!!
Can you spot the difference?!