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Drop-in Crafts: Halloween Paper Lantern at Epping Forest District Museum

Name: Drop-in Crafts: Halloween Paper Lantern at Epping Forest District Museum
Start: 2026-10-20
End: 2026-10-20
Location: Essex

Get ready for the spooky season with a creative morning at Epping Forest District Museum. On Tuesday 20 October 2026, the museum opens its doors for a special hands-on workshop, Drop-in Crafts: Halloween Paper Lantern, welcoming children and families for an imaginative craft session in Waltham Abbey.

Make Your Own Spooky Paper Lantern

As autumn afternoons draw in, nothing sets the seasonal mood quite like a glowing lantern. This interactive session provides young makers with all the materials and inspiration needed to design and construct their very own Halloween-themed paper lanterns. Whether decorating with classic jack-o'-lantern grins, shadowy bat silhouettes, or spooky cobweb patterns, children can let their imaginations run wild with colourful tissue paper, card, and decorative trims.

Crafting sessions like this are a fantastic way to develop fine motor skills and encourage artistic expression in a relaxed, friendly setting. Once finished, each child will take home a personalised paper lantern ready to display on a bedroom windowsill or brighten up the home for Halloween celebrations.

Event Details and Schedule

This drop-in craft activity is designed to be accessible and fun for families during the autumn break. Here is what you need to know before visiting:

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026
Start Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1EL
Format: Drop-in session; children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the activity
Suitable for: Young children, toddlers with assistance, and primary-age crafters

Enjoy a Day at the Museum

After finishing your paper lantern, take the opportunity to explore the rich history preserved within Epping Forest District Museum. Housed across historic buildings in the centre of Waltham Abbey, the museum galleries showcase the cultural heritage, archaeology, and natural wonders of the surrounding forest and district. It offers a warm, welcoming, and cost-effective family day out in Essex this October.