Celebrate Black History Month with a free, family-friendly community day filled with culture, creativity, information and opportunities to connect.
Hosted by the Epping Forest Community Safety Partnership and the Epping Forest and Brentwood Independent Advisory Group for Essex Police, this welcoming event will bring local communities together for a day of culture, learning and celebration.
Families, friends and neighbours are invited to enjoy a varied programme featuring:
- Cultural performances
- Community speakers
- Information stalls
- Health and wellbeing information
- Arts and crafts activities
- Refreshments
The event will provide an inclusive and welcoming space where people can meet, learn and celebrate the contributions, achievements and experiences of Black communities.
Artwork created for the council’s Black History Month art competition, inspired by the 2026 theme Honouring Our Communities, will also be displayed at the event.
Entry is free, but visitors must book a ticket for one of the following time slots:
- 11am–1pm
- 1pm–3pm
- 3pm–5pm
Children under two years of age do not require a ticket.
For more information, contact the Epping Forest Community Safety Partnership at csp@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.